Progress continues with little visibility and few meetings as we are working to establish the legal foundational documents, etc.
The drafting team met again on June 4 and came to consensus on the key elements of the Constitution and Bylaws. Filing of Certificate of Formation is temporarily delayed to resolve a name conflict with Body of Christ Ministries in San Antonio.
The construction team met with the architect last week and finalized the floor plan. We expect to apply for building a permit within 30 days. The team estimated the cost to complete the entire clinic project is $195,000 and anticipated that it can be done by the end of 2009.
Relocation of Kim’s Closet and Bundle of Joy within Helping Hands to make way for the clinic has been completed by volunteers. Both operations are fully functional in their new locations. We have commitments to build the new outlying offices bordering the chapel next to the food operation, install the new doors that will be the entrance to the clinic, and hang a dust barrier allowing work within the clinic area during Helping Hands operations. We will continue to use volunteers for some portions of the clinic construction. Subcontractors that wish to bid on the work are encouraged to contact us as well. There have been some subcontractors that are planning on working on the clinic at discounted rates, and we wish to say thanks to them. Please contact Ron Emerson at (254) 760-1863 if you are interested in knowing more.
We have a balance on hand of over $78,000 with another $30,000 pledged.
There are currently over 140 individuals who have expressed interest in the project and are on the “mailing” list.
14 churches are interested or formally involved, and many are already contributing.