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- Proposed Minutes - Those Present: Sherri Mikeska, Donna Kelley, Barbra Vanderhoff, Harry Hargis, Bobbie Joines, Steve Anfinson, Jerry Stowe, Andy Simon, Sara McKeon, Pastor David Chancellor, and Beverly Fischer. Visitors: Cathy Wilson, Barbara Dierker, Mark Bigott, John & Tracy Flowers, and Johnna-Lee Taylor. Special Guests: David Weden. Meeting called to order by Vice President Andy Simon. Opening Prayer and Devotional: Sherri Mikeska gave the devotional and opening prayer. Comments from visitors- Mark Bigott suggests Conflict Resolution Team to help with the healing process. The turn out for the open forum shows Zion is in need. Asked Pastor if LCMC has such a team, Pastor replied yes. John Flowers agreed with Mark Bigott's request; his concern is if the team were brought in now many may be on vacation. He has asked to postpone any such meetings until the end of summer. Council has agreed to discuss requests and inform A. J. Raso on his return. Pastor's Report: Pastor Chancellor submitted report (copy distributed at meeting). Correction to report - Sunday August 24th - Rally Day, Barbershop Quartet. Steve Anfinson will update Children's Center Board list for Pastor. Staff Support Committee is meeting tonight and will report to council at next meeting. Treasurer's Report: Sara McKeon reported not much change from last month. We are below budget on the offerings, the worst being the building fund which we have discussed in past months. Approval of Minutes: June 10, 2008 meeting were reviewed, Steve Anfinson motioned to approve, seconded by Donna Kelley. Motion carried by all. Special Meeting June 24, 2008 minutes were reviewed, Barbara Vanderhoof motioned to approve, Steve Anfinson seconded, motion carried by all. Action/Discussion Items: A.J. Raso not present. E-mail sent to Council in his absence. - Minutes will be proofed by Council members before posting on bulletin board and publishing in monthly newsletter, correction will be posted the following month. Attachments will not be published in the bulletin. Jerry Stowe motioned to publish minutes in newsletter, outside the office, and the web site. Barbara Vanderhooff seconded the motion. Motion carried by all. Treasurer's report will also be posted at the office. - Steve Anfinson motioned to adopt an open forum session at the beginning of each council meeting to permit any member of the congregation to speak provided they sign in and abide by the five (5) minute limitation. Motion seconded by Jerry Stowe. Motion carried by all. - Special Guest: David Weden gave update on Constitution (rough draft distributed at meeting). Explanation of blueprint-double strike to be taken out, blue to be added. Attention drawn to changes on page 3, items 6 and 7. Council is to review and bring any concerns, questions, and recommendations to next council meeting. Tonight's meeting is 60 days prior to September 07, 2008 meeting; any changes must be made by August 08.
- Letter to congregation: please include this
in
the August newsletter. One amendment to
letter written to congregation per Pastor Chancellor; council minutes
will also be included
in monthly newsletter and posted on bulletin board.
President's Comments:
A. J. Raso not present. Committee Reports: Benevolence- Donna Kelley reported July focus is orphan and widows Hope Project in Kenya, East Africa. Temple talk will be Sunday July 13, 2008. Offering envelopes will be placed in the bulletin. Property- Jerry Stowe submitted report (copy distributed at meeting). Comments- Andy Simon stated if any changes are made to the parking lot the City will take the lot to two entrances, not four on Clay Street. Stewardship- Bobbie Joines reported any activity will be delayed for two months.
Zion Lutheran Children's Center (ZLCC)
- Steve Anfinson reported enrollment is over 80, staffing is stable, and
working on ground improvements that must be done before September. Al had
concerns about the Center that he will address in a note to Steve. John
Flowers offered to serve as board member. Worship/Music - Barbara Vanderhoff no news to report. Evangelism - Chuck Eissler not present. Youth - Donna Jenschke not present. Parish Education - Harry Hargis no report. Fellowship- Sherri Mikeska reported needing help with picnic especially clean-up. Prayer and devotional for August 12, 2008 meeting will be given by Harry Hargis. Closing comments- John Flowers questioned age of staff committee; Pastor stated personnel and church experience determined selection. Rock the Desert is August 8-10. Softball game is July 27. Youth fund raiser. Recommendation was made to possibly have Donna Jenschke work with Nikki Kordzik to determine how much money from the youth budget is to be spent on each youth event. There being no further business to discuss Jerry Stowe made motion to adjourn, motion seconded by Steve Anfinson. Motion carried by all. Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Fischer
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