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| Council Minutes-March
10, 2009 |
Back to Council Main
Councilors present: Debbie Cogan, Peggy Dyer, Georgie Gerghty, Susan Gillette,
Betsy Holden, Steve Huels, Jack Jadel, Bruce Kelly, Bob Linn, Clyde McGregor,
Peggy McNamara, Brek Peterson, Jodie Stewart
Councilors absent: Sarah Woodburn
Pastors present: Jenny Gleichauf, Bill Mueller, Joseph Shank
The meeting of the Council was called to order by the Chair, Susan Gillette, at
7:18pm. Pastor Jenny Gleichauf led an opening contemplative prayer service on
forgiveness during this Lenten season.
PRELIMINARIES
Pastoral Cares and Concerns -- Pastoral cares, concerns and joys 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, nurture and the fundraising activities for
the upcoming Servant’s Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. The Pastors
continue to be thankful for the spirit of generosity within the Congregation.
All pastors expressed gratitude to leadership, particularly to Chair, Susan
Gillette, for the February 22, 2009 worship service that celebrated and affirmed
Associate Pastor Bill Mueller and reaffirmed our covenant with Pastor Joseph
Shank and Associate Pastor Jennifer Gleichauf.
February 10, 2009 Minutes – Education Councilor, Betsy Holden, moved that the
February 10, 2009 Council minutes be approved. Treasurer, Clyde McGregor
seconded. The minutes were approved.
BUSINESS
2008/2009 Budget – No formal update on the financials was provided at this
month’s Council meeting. Final financials for 2008 will be provided at the April
Council meeting.
Care and Calling – Chair, Susan Gillette, asked that we expand the circle of
participants in Care and Calling because of the increased needs for their
services. Requests will be made in worship and via the Messenger.
Nominating Committee – Chair, Susan Gillette, informed Council that the
Nominating Committee has been established and Karl Ellensohn will serve as
Chair. All open leadership positions have been identified, including four
Councilor positions.
Priorities for the Remainder of the Year – Based on the February 3, 2009
Leadership meeting, the following priorities have been agreed to for the
remainder of this church year: (1) rally around the May 12 "Rummage" event, (2)
support and rally behind the Family Promise outreach program beginning late
summer/early fall, (3) update the approach for ushers to greet and welcome
members and visitors more consistently, and (4) continue to nurture and support
the congregation by introducing yourself to visitors or members you haven't seen
in awhile in worship and fellowship.
Outreach – Outreach Councilor, Bruce Kelly, updated Council on the original
guidelines for the Sanctuary Renewal Outreach program and recommended that the
original guidelines still apply. This committee will make a recommendation to
Council in June or July on how the outreach funds should be distributed.
Financial Planning – After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that a
comprehensive, longer term view of WCC’s projected financial situation will be
shared with Council at the April/May Council meeting. In addition, a
recommendation from the Financial Management Committee will be made to Council
on their recommended cash management and investment management strategy.
Planned Giving – Council requested a review of the proposed planned giving
options, including the Gift Annuity program, and Council will need to approve
the planned giving options before they are presented to the congregation.
Quorum Bylaws Revision -- Council approved the first reading of the revision to
the Bylaws on what constitutes a quorum. A final recommendation will be decided
at the April Council meeting. The proposed recommendation will be posted on the
WCC website.
Emergency Preparedness – Council agreed that emergency preparedness procedures
need to be established. Co-Chair, Steve Huels, will determine the procedures for
children in the classrooms and the Worship Committee will include emergency
preparedness in the usher training.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30pm, followed by a closing prayer offered by Pastor
Joseph Shank.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Dyer, Clerk
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