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Councilors present: Debbie Cogan, Peggy Dyer, Georgie
Geraghty, Susan Gillette, Betsy Holden, Steve Huels, Jack Jadel, Bruce Kelly,
Bob Linn, Clyde McGregor, Peggy McNamara, Jodie Stewart
Councilors absent: Brek Peterson, Sarah Woodburn
Pastors present: Jenny Gleichauf, Bill Mueller, Joseph Shank
Others present: David Blake
The meeting of the Council was called to order by the Chair, Susan Gillette, at
7:10pm. Pastor Bill Mueller led a prayer service during this advent season
centered on Hope and Peace.
PRELIMINARIES
Pastoral Cares and Concerns
Pastoral cares and concerns of the Congregation were shared by Pastor Bill
Mueller, Pastor Jenny Gleichauf and Pastor Joseph Shank.
Pastoral Reports
Reports from Pastors Shank, Gleichauf and Mueller were shared updating Council
on recent activities related to call and caring, education, worship, outreach,
and nurture.
Pastor Shank shared with Council how blessed we are by the spirit of cooperation
and generosity. Examples include the following:
- All gifts for the Wish Tree have been filled; many members will provide food
and plan to attend the party at the Good News Soup to deliver the Wish Tree
gifts.
- $840 was raised for phone cards for US soldiers on Sunday, December 6
- WCC hosted the Interfaith Service on Thanksgiving Eve with 260 in attendance
and 62 people sang in the choir
- Approximately 250 people attended the Organ Recital by Randy Manges on
November 23
Pastor Shank noted that there is now a new cross for the sanctuary. The cross,
custom made by the artist who designed and completed the wood carvings for the
organ, symbolizes birth, death and resurrection.
Chair, Susan Gillette, expressed gratitude to our Pastors for their outstanding
leadership and service. She commented that the commitment and engagement of the
Congregation seems to be increasing, thanks to their efforts and inspiration.
November 11 Minutes
Treasurer, Clyde McGregor, moved that the November 11, 2008 Council minutes be
approved. Education Councilor, Betsy Holden, seconded the motion. The minutes
were approved.
BUSINESS
Canvass Update
David Blake, Canvass Co-Chair, provided an update on this year’s Canvass
activities. Results to date are encouraging, despite the difficult economic
environment. To date, Canvass has gratefully received 2009 pledges totaling
$608,000. Canvass is asking members of the congregation to submit their pledges
for 2009 by December 31, 2008.
To complete the Canvass drive, the following actions were agreed to:
- In December, Councilors will contact members of their leadership group who
have not yet submitted their 2009 pledges.
- Two status updates on Canvass will be included in the Messenger in December.
- Additional mailings and follow up contacts to members who have not made 2009
pledges will follow in January.
Council thanked David and Carol Blake for their leadership, commitment and
service for this year’s Canvass.
Treasurer’s Report
Clyde McGregor, Treasurer, provided a brief financial update for November.
Unlike October, financial results for November were positive. Year to date
through November, there is only a deficit of $1,000 and 88% of 2008 pledge
dollars have been received.
Organ Update
Pastor Shank informed Council that repairs will be needed on the woods and
leathers on the organ pipes before the Christmas Eve services. All repair costs
will be paid for by Martin Pasi. Pastor Shank acknowledged and thanked Elaine
Clemens for her extra effort on this.
Leadership Roles
Worship Group suggested that there is an opportunity to increase the visibility
and interactions of the church’s lay leadership (Exec and Council members) with
the congregation. Council is encouraged to arrive early to worship services
and/or attend fellowship to welcome attendees. It is particularly important to
do this with members or guests that you do not know. New name tags will be
available in January.
Quorum Recommendation
It was agreed that a new recommendation for what constitutes a quorum will be
included for consideration at the February 8 Congregational meeting. Worship
Councilor, Peggy McNamara, will discuss the recommendation with Exec and Council
in January.
Deferred Giving and Restricted Fund
Support Councilor, Jack Jadel, provided a brief update on Deferred Giving and a
new Restricted Fund. The purpose of these two giving options is to build
additional sources of income, including an endowment, for the Church. Jack
expressed thanks to Pete Henderson and Mike Walther for their work on these
items.
It was agreed that a brief update on these new options will be included in the
February 8 Congregational meeting and a detailed update would be provided to
Council in the Spring.
February 8 Congregational Meeting
A Congregational meeting will be held after the worship service on Sunday,
February 8. If possible, the worship service and/or fellowship should be
designed so that as many members as possible can attend the meeting.
Future Meetings
Council agreed on the following future meetings and topics:
December 18 – Budget Meeting
January 13 – Council Meeting; Financial and Canvass updates; Quorum
recommendation discussion
February 3 – Leadership Meeting; topics and format TBD
February 8 – Congregational Meeting; Budget approval; Deferred Giving and
Restricted Fund Update; Quorum recommendation for consideration
The meeting adjourned at 9:06pm, followed by a closing prayer offered by Pastor
Joseph Shank.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Dyer, Clerk
*Please not two corrections to the December minutes.
--Council expressed appreciation that Martin Passi corrected problems with
the organ at his expense in time for Christmas services.
--Kathryn Sparks, designer of the pipe shades for the organ was designer of our
new cross. Randy and Eileen Baumgarten of Lee Lumber supervised the fabrication
and carving.
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