MINUTES ~ JANUARY 12, 2012

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Co-Chair Gerry Owen.

 

Present:  Glenn Harvey, Carolyn Iles, Julie Koenig, Joan Nolting, Gerry Owen, Pastor Terry Richardson, Susan Schenk.

Regrets:  Stan Hamm, Doug Roszmann, Ian Thompson, Hale Yardley

 

Opening prayer and devotions were led by Pastor Terry.

The agenda was approved by consensus.

Motion: M/S/C

That the December minutes be approved as presented.

 

REPORTS:

Pastor – attached – LTS dinner scheduled for March 2^nd/12. Will attend an ELCIC Mission Consultation in Winnipeg January 26 – 28/12 and BC Synod Study Conference February 12 – 15/12.

 

Learning / Youth – no meeting

 

Membership / Fellowship – attached – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 21^st/12, 5 – 7pm.  Back To Church/Bring A Friend Sunday on May 6^th.

 

Finance - year end statement was reviewed - general offerings increase of 12.7% over 2010, operating balance of +$2193.41 at Dec. 31/11.

 

Property – no report

 

Stewardship -  verbal report – short temple talk message on January 22/12, email message encouraging participation in PAR to be sent.

 

Witness / Mission – attached – World Mission Sunday scheduled for February 5/12,

 focus on our missionaries and restorative justice.  Pastor Terry will speak of his study trip to El Salvador and the work of Brian Rude.

 

Worship – meeting next week

 

Motion: M/S/C

That all reports be accepted.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Task Force to review Facilities and Priorities – next meeting on January 27/12.

Its report will be emailed to Council members for approval and inclusion in the Annual Report.  If necessary, Council will meet for discussion.

2) Nominating Committee - no member asked thus far is willing to run for Council.

3) Auditors appointed at last year's AGM – Krista Whaley, Fran Ziebart     Glenn

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1) LTS dinner – involvement of the congregation was discussed. More information will be asked for regarding the details.      Pastor Terry

2) Synod Study Conference – congregations have been asked to subsidize expenses for retired clergy.

 

Motion: M/S/Defeated

That $200 per retired clergy be paid from the congregation toward registration fees at the SSC, to a maximum of $1000.

Motion: M/S/C

That up to ½ of the SSC registration fee per retired clergy be paid by the congregation, to a maximum of $500.  In the event that more than 3 retired clergy wish to attend, the amount of $500 is to be divided equally among them.

3) Office computer – needs a new backup system – donated.    Gerry

Motion: M/S/C

That a new monitor be purchased at an expense up to $200.      Gerry

Further discussion on the purchase of a new computer was tabled.

4)  Proposed Budget 2012 – was tentatively approved as amended ($500 addition)

A lower figure than suggested by the Worship Committee for Musician Honorariums was questioned.                                                                                                Glenn

Motion: M/S/C

That Council extend its heartfelt thanks to Treasurer David Nenzel for his dedicated work in preparing financial statements and the annual budget. 

 

Next meeting – February 9^th, 2012 at 7:00 pm.

The meeting closed with prayer.

 

Secretary

Julie Koenig