Approved November, 2009
The Memorial Team of South Elkhorn Christian Church (SECC) is charged by the Cabinet to administer monies given in memory of and/or in honor of loved ones.
Purpose: To manage the gifts received by SECC in honor of or in memory of a loved one.
Membership: Members to be appointed by the Cabinet Moderator for a term of four years. Total membership is to be at least four members with one member rotating off each year.
Leadership: The Memorial Team is to designate a leader from among the Team members each year.
Procedures:
1. A record of all gifts received shall be maintained according to person donating, their contact information, the amount given, for whom the gift was given and any designations or restrictions.
2. Gifts received shall be deposited into an appropriate church cash account.
3. Requests to the Memorial Team for dispersal of memorial funds may be made by any SECC member. Requests are to be in writing and are to include the purpose of the expenditure and the approximate cost.
4. The request, when deemed appropriate by the Team, is to be presented to the Cabinet for final approval.
Appropriateness is determined by whether the expenditure will further the mission of the Church.