Pew Cushion Task Force

Charge from the Standing Committee

Background

We have a beautiful sanctuary but the cushions in our pews are worn and in many places torn.  They poorly represent the quality of the individuals and community they comfort and support.

Statement of Purpose/Scope of Work

The Pew Cushion Task Force is being formed to help the Building Committee develop an affordable, potentially incremental plan for replacing these cushions.  The Task Force will carry out its work in part by:

• Assessing the current state of the cushions,
• talking to our Building Committee contacts at the other churches in town,
• reviewing design options,
• interviewing one or more potential vendors,
• perhaps getting input from a broader group within the congregation, and
• discussing funding options with the Standing Committee and the Church Treasurer.

Deliverables

The Task Force will make recommendations in the form of a written report for consideration by the Building Committee which will include their:

• Overall recommendations on project approach,
• recommendations on overall design,
• list of recommended vendors, and
• recommendations on funding options and approach.

The chair of the Task Force shall report to the BC on the progress of its work at least once each month until it brings forward a formal written recommendation. 

Membership

The Task Force will be made up of three to five members to be approved by the Standing Committee, with one member a liaison from the Building Committee.

Timetable

It is expected by the Standing Committee that the Task Force will serve for a limited period of time, and will be dissolved after the above tasks and deliverables have been completed.  The Standing Committee requests that a final report be produced within three months of the task force's formation.  This period can be extended upon request if the Task Force feels that additional time is required.

April 21, 2008