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Members Present – Jodie Stewart, Bruce Kelly, Peggy McNamara, Bill McKay, Clyde McGregor, Bob Linn, Barb Fifer, Michelle Ellensohn, Steve Huels, Susan Gillette, Bob Smith Staff in Attendance – Joseph Shank, Bill Mueller, Floy Schrage, Jenny Gleichauf, Josh Sawyer The meeting was opened with meditation and video presentation by Joseph Shank Staff reports – Joe, and Bill (hand outs) Care and Calling presented by Bill Mueller. The minutes of the April, 2010 were approved as presented. (Smith/McGregor). Canvass Report – Steve Huels reported that the Pledge Income is expected to meet the $900,000 goal for the campaign. Pledge income is now estimated $900,000, based upon pledges received totaling $895,000 and several more still expected. Treasurer’s Report – Clyde McGregor presented the April financial reports (hand outs). He also recapped the budget update, shared with Council via email prior to the meeting, recommending an increase in Outreach budget by $15,000 to reflect an expected net increase in income over original budgeted level. Pledge income is now estimated $900,000. However, Other Income has been lower than budgeted, on a year to date basis, and is believed to be overestimated by $15,000 to $20,000. Therefore, in an effort to balance prudence and optimism, the recommendation of the Executive Committee was to raise estimated total income by $15,000 (Pledges up $35,000, Other Income down $20,000, Net increase to Total Income up $15,000). The Executive Committee further recommended increasing the budget for Outreach by $15,000 to $110,000. This level, while still short of the 10% target, will approach last year’s actual expenditure of $112,000. A motion reflecting the recommendation was made by Clyde, seconded by Bob Smith. The motion was approved by Council. Nominations – Susan Gillette advised that the nominating committee has filled all open positions on the slate for the coming year. Steve Huels reviewed the slate, noting new members of council. He recognized the departing council members Barb Fifer, Jack Jadel, Brek Peterson and Bill McKay for their service to the church through the time on council. He also recognized Susan for her exceptional leadership and service to the church as Chair for the past two years. Rummage – Jody Stewart reports a strong joint effort under way with staff, volunteers and other resources. Action Steps -Steve Huels (attached as part of the minutes) The council was joined by this year’s class of Confirmands and their mentors. Each Confirmand read selections from their statement of faith and answered questions from Council members and mentors. At the conclusion of the presentations, the council voted to accept all Confirmands as candidates for membership. The vote was unanimous. Confirmand Mentor Alexis Braunrot Leslie Ritter The meeting was closed with prayer by Joseph Shank at 9:30.
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