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BLC Council Minutes November 11, 2003 Held at the Barneveld Lutheran Church Present: Larry Myers, Lowell Thronson, Peggy Bilse, Shelly Eno, Ken Hummel, Dennis Baumann. Absent: Al Curtis Others Present: Pastor Dennis, Dawn Baumann, Jo Ellen Uptegraw Bible Study led by Pastor Dennis Larry Myers, council president, called the meeting to order. October minutes: Motion made by Shelly; seconded by Ken, to accept the minutes of the October BLC council meeting. Action Items/Discussion Time 1. Treasurer's report October bill authorization was reviewed and approved. 2. Discussion/action on Ministry Coordinator position Council members received a draft of "Position Statement and Job Description"for a part time program and support staff position presented by Pastor Dennis. Marcia is to send a copy of this draft by e-mail to each of the council members to review. Council members are to make changes and note comments or concerns and return this to Marcia. Ken Hummel will gather all information on input from council members and return a draft back to council at the December meeting. Further discussion and review will continue at that time. Pastor Dennis also presented a Job Description of Office Manager (Marcia Thompson's present position) for review when considering a possible Ministry Coordinator Position. 3. Report and comment on Well Wishers program - Helen Kirch Helen Kirch was not present for the meeting. Jo Ellen reports there is $280 in the fund so far. 4. Young Life Update There is a balance of $2,207.08 in the account at the present time. Council to ask Deb Piquette or Delores Swedlund from the Young Life Steering Committee to send a letter to Al Jackson requesting the balance of money paid to the National Young Life Organization be returned to the youth group account at BLC. 5. Report from Foundation The council would like a letter sent to the Foundation requesting a quarterly report on memorial funds given and dispersed. 6. Retirement Fund for Marcia Thompson Shelly Eno to bring back retirement plan options for Marcia to next council meeting for discussion. 7. Stewardship Committee Update Dawn Baumann was present to explain plans the Stewardship Committee has made for the upcoming Stewardship campaign. Kick Off Sunday is tentatively set for December 28th. The have selected the “Share the Gift Program”. Discussion was had on negatives and positives of this program. Dawn will report feedback from council to the stewardship committee and keep us updated on plans. Continuing Business 1. Final Report from Communication Dream Team The Dream Team has given the results of the returned surveys to the steering committees along with changes they feel should be implemented. The website is looking great and is being continually updated. 2. Update on Youth Gathering Funds shortage - Pastor Dennis Still planning to have a Krispy Creme fund raiser after Thanksgiving. There is a deficit of $171 from the youth gathering expenses. The Krispy Creme profits should clear this deficit. 3. Budget Committee status report - Larry Myers The next budget committee meeting is tentatively set for December 8th. Information Items 1. Pastor's report. Report was reviewed. Additional information: total for van miles should be 1,380. There will be both a 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. service on Christmas Eve. 2. Date and time of December council meeting December council meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. at either Pastor Dennis or Ken Hummel's home. 3. Committee & Key Leaders meetings Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 25th at 6:30 p.m. 4. Nominating Committee Nominating committee has met and is continuing their work. Motion made by Ken; seconded by Dennis to adjourn. Motion carried. Closed with the Lord's Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Peggy Bilse BLC Council Secretary |