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Council Minutes-March 9, 2010

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MEMBERS PRESENT – Jodie Stewart, Brek Peterson, Bruce Kelly, Carla Vorhees, Bill McKay, Peggy McNamara, Michelle Ellensohn, Barb Fifer, Clyde McGregor, Steve Huels, Susan Gillette, Bob Smith

STAFF PRESENT – Joseph Shank, Jenny Gleichauf, Bill Mueller, Floy Schrage.

The meeting was opened with meditation and prayer by Jenny Gleichauf.

Pastoral reports were presented by Joe, Jenny, and Bill, including care and calling notes (hand outs).

CLERK’S REPORT - The minutes of the February meeting were approved as presented (Smith/Ellenshon).

FINANCE REPORT – Treasurer Clyde McGregor commented on the 2009 financial report presented by the church’s accountant.  The results of the pledge drive will allow an increase in the outreach commitment beyond the level of the current 2010 budget. 

CANVASS REPORT – Steve Huels reported that pledges for 2010 have reached $865,000 from 254 pledging units.  The team is preparing an evaluation of its campaign program for presentation at the April council meeting.  

MEMBERSHIP – Peggy McNamara reported that recommended changes will be presented at the April council meeting.

ACTION STEPS – Steve Huels

WCC Council, Group or Program

Action Item

Owner

Targeted Completion:

Status

Council

Create a comprehensive, longer term view of WCC’s projected financial picture.

Clyde & Steve

On Going

Pending

Nurture Group

Create a recommendation of regarding the creation and activities of Membership Committee.

Peggy M.

April

Pending

Exec

Implement a Quarterly Review of Budget Detail.

Clyde

April

Pending

Council

Councilors to call 4-5 members of congregation to "check in", i.e., see how they are doing, encourage them to meet them at Service.

Councilors

On Going

 

                             New Action Items from last meeting

Exec

Conduct an introduction and informational session for the new counselors at the June Council meeting.  

Steve

June

New

Exec

Kickoff time and talent pledge drive.

Steve

May

New

Council

Leadership meeting output - counselors to review and recommend.

Councilors

April

New

Exec

Exec to recommend fiscal year change.

Clyde

April

New

Council

Counselors to begin annual reports. 

Councilors

April

New

Council

Counselors to make recommendations by April.  Notice to include in messenger.

Councilors

April

New

Exec

Create a calendar to do follow-up family meetings.

Steve

April

New

Exec

Add a note into the messenger on Canvas status and that outreach will go from 85 to 95.

Steve

April

New

Exec

The Canvass team is preparing an evaluation of its campaign program for presentation at the April council meeting.  

Steve

April

New

The Clerk will issue notice of the annual Congregational Meeting by April 23, 2010 advising of proposed bylaw changes in the Centennial Fund.

The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 8:30.

 


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