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| Council Minutes-February
10, 2009 |
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Councilors present: Peggy Dyer, Georgie Geraghty, Susan Gillette, Steve Huels,
Jack Jadel, Bruce Kelly, Clyde McGregor, Peggy McNamara, Brek Peterson, Jodie
Stewart, Sarah Woodburn
Councilors absent: Debbie Cogan, Betsy Holden, Bob Linn
Pastors and Staff present: Jenny Gleichauf, Bill Mueller, Floy Schrage, Joseph
Shank
The meeting of the Council was called to order by the Chair, Susan Gillette, at
7:16pm. Pastor Bill Mueller led an opening prayer that highlighted radical
hospitality, extravagant generosity, risk taking mission, intentional faith
development, worship in times such as these.
PRELIMINARIES
Pastoral Cares and Concerns -- Pastoral cares and concerns of the
Congregation were shared by Pastors Gleichauf, Mueller and Shank.
Pastoral Reports -- Reports from Pastors Gleichauf, Mueller and Shank
were shared updating Council on recent and upcoming activities related to call
and caring, education, worship, outreach and nurture.
January 13, 2009 Minutes -- Vice Chair, Steve Huels, moved that the
January 13, 2009 Council Minutes be approved. Worship Councilor, Jodie Stewart,
seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.
BUSINESS
2009 Congregational Meeting -- The February 8, 2009 Congregational
Meeting had 78 attendees. Copies of the Treasurer’s Report are available from
the church office and will be posted on the website. Chair, Susan Gillette,
thanked Treasurer, Clyde McGregor, for his leadership during this time.
2009 Annual Budget -- Council discussed the management of the 2009 budget
and requested a recommendation from the Financial Management Committee in March
on cash management and investment management strategy for 2009.
Outreach – Council discussed how to provide commitments from Mission
Giving in this uncertain economic environment. It was agreed that Mission Giving
should work with 90% of the original budget and commit the remainder to the
recipients at the end of the year. In addition, Outreach Councilors agreed to
review the original guidelines for the Sanctuary Renewal Outreach component at
the March Council meeting and provide a recommendation later in the year on
their implementation recommendation for the Sanctuary Renewal Outreach funds.
Nominating Committee -- It was agreed that by February 20, 2009 Councilors
will contact all committee members to thank them for their service and determine
their willingness to serve for the 2009-2010 program year. In addition, each
Council Group is responsible for securing one person to serve on the Nominating
Committee by the end of February. Chair, Susan Gillette, will appoint the
Nominating Chair and at large committee members; she will communicate this to
Council prior to the March Council meeting.
February 3 Leadership Meeting -- Councilors are to provide suggestions for
how their Group can support the four priorities identified in the Feb 3
Leadership meeting to Clerk, Peggy Dyer, by February 26. The four priorities
include (1) embrace "Rummage" as a "rally" and church-wide event, (2) find
something big for the whole church to rally around, (3) introduce yourself to
new people or members you haven't seen in awhile in worship and fellowship, and
(4) have ushers and greeters make more "human" contact, including placement
beyond the narthex (near nursery, Helms door, etc).
Worship Attendance Recommendations -- Council agreed to the proposed
concept for recording attendance at worship services presented by Vice Chair,
Steve Huels. The Worship Committee will determine how to implement and will
share their recommendation at the March Council meeting.
Quorum Bylaws Revision -- Council agreed that we should investigate a
tiered approach to establishing a quorum. It was agreed that Clerk, Peggy Dyer,
and Worship Councilor, Peggy McNamara, will present a recommendation for
discussion at the March Council meeting.
February 22 Worship Service -- Chair, Susan Gillette, reminded Council that
the February 22 worship service will be a celebration and affirmation of
Associate Pastor Bill Mueller and a reaffirmation of our covenant with Pastor
Joseph Shank and Associate Pastor Jennifer Gleichauf.
The meeting adjourned at 9:23pm, followed by a closing prayer offered by Pastor
Jenny Gleichauf.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Dyer, Clerk
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