Mr Elliot said as he addressed the board members with a straight face. "Recently my Bishop kept instructing the congregation to be mission-minded, so if Boss is serious and the board approves this project, then I will discuss this with my family, and by our next board meeting if this plan of Boss comes to fruition then I will contribute towards this good work."
Brent didn't hesitate to acknowledge his gratitude, "Thank you, Elliot, I appreciate your input and support, now Mom what do you say? should we launch into this project?"
Florence knew she could not fully approve without her husband being present but he sounded serious, and from expressions on the board members' faces, he seemed to have their support.
"It sounds like a wonderful idea Junior, but finding the right person with the passion to spearhead that project will be difficult."
"Mom, let us take this one step at a time, there are so many important things to deal with first, then after all the paperwork is approved, we could finalize that matter, if the property was in my name I would have just gone along and started but dad name is in it so I need your approval."
Seeing the doubt and determination on her face Brent quickly said to reassure her, "Leave that to me mom, I just want the okay, then I will proceed with the architecture and contractor to hear what suggestions they have, and I will get an estimated cost?"
"Brent, my son let us wait until your Father returns from his trip before we finalize any plan?"
"Mom, I know Dad will approve of this project wholeheartedly, I just wanted to get the board's approval to get this project rolling."
After much discussion, and getting the majority of support, Brent thanked the board members, feeling very pleased as he informed them that he would send out letters to the Business Companies, and Financial Institutions implementing his plan so they could be a part of this vast blessing and for their support. Then we will take the next step to begin the project."
"Son, your Father and I will liaise with the Minister of Community Development and deal with the Governmental aspect of things, there is no need for you to get involved with this aspect.."
Brent was pleased as he said, "Thanks, Mom, that will be helpful."
After the meeting concluded Lystra slipped her file and notebook under her arm, as she noticed the smirk look, together with a very cunning smile at the corner of his thin lips.
Wondering, 'Exactly what was up with him? Since last Saturday he has been restless, his work is piling up on his desk, and everything the other staff members said to him seemed like water falling on duck back.
Few important matters the Assistant Director had to handle because he has been frequently absenting himself from the office, which was something that never happened since his parents handed over the company.'
Glancing around the board room Lystra saw the expression of the members who rejected the suggestion while the majority seemed pleased.
'Brent is not the type of person to become offensive or revengeful when others disagree with his ideas or suggestions. He is open-minded and very free hand when giving contributions.'