Moving Forward #54

Dear Friends,
 
I'm excited to share with you this week's video which includes one of the improvements we were able to make to our facilities. We have removed the wall that separated the Parish Hall from the Periwinkle Room to open up the parish hall.  We have added sliding doors that will lead out to a new deck area in front. We believe that this will allow for better use of the parish hall, more natural light in that area and tying in the outdoor space to give a more open and welcoming feeling. The video also has a full tour of The Gathering Place which now has electricity and plumbing. Each day brings it nearer to completion. 
 
The Property Restoration Team met this afternoon, as they have been every other week for several months. My continued thanks to them for all their hard work. Thank you to Amy Nowacki, our architect (and choir member and soloist extraordinaire) and Marco Dumont, our project consultant for all their efforts as well. At the meeting today, PRT Chair Chuck Ketteman also shared that we are formalizing what Sue has been doing for quite a while now, being the "second set of eyes on site."  She will be the Project Coordinator.   She will take care of accepting and signing off on all finishes and contents, working with FP on the daily details, and working closely with Joanne Syversen, Chair of the Contents Committee.  That group has countless decisions on contents and finishes and are ramping up their efforts.  I will be taking on some of Sue's other responsibilities to enable her to take this on. Marco will sign off on technical aspects of the project and continue to oversee the quality of workmanship and coordinating the HVAC, plumbing, etc. We have a great team working hard and I'm very appreciative of everyone's dedication and passion for this endeavor. I continue to be impressed that we are one of the busiest job sites on Sanibel thanks to the tireless efforts of FP Property Restoration and all of the decision makers at St. Michael's.  I also have an exciting announcement regarding the new church bus that you will be seeing in the Friday brief. 

Enjoy the video! 

Peace, 
Bill+

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