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| Council minutes Jan. 5, 2010 |
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Present: Jon Boldebuck, Michael Magness, Wendy Proctor, Ron Reichert, Sonjia Short, Keith VonDerHeide, plus Phil Haslanger, John Hilliard, Gary Johnson, Leah Lonsbury, Shirley Robbins, and Sue Webb. Absent: Barb Gallogly-Turner, Kelly Jetzer. Phil led in a prayer for guidance, then introductions were made for Leah's sake. Council welcomed Leah to her first MUCC Council meeting. Minutes of the December 2009 meeting were approved, on motion by Jon and seconded by Sonjia. Pastor's report: (Phil) ---The Church Directory will be on hand probably in March. -- New Members of 2009 gathering (with Council) at Wendy Proctor's home Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. ---On Saturday, Jan. 23 MUCC will provide space for the Ham Radio Swap Meeting from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. ---Also on Saturday, Jan. 23 the Lake Edge Cabinet will be at MUCC all day for a retreat. Financial report: (John and Keith) ---2009 pledges that were behind came in well, and there were several pledges by new members. For 2010, pledging has increased by about 6%. ---Gary praised the work being done by Denise Brandl on finances, and the many hours she spends at the church on this. ---It was moved by Sonjia and seconded by Jon that the Council accept the preliminary estimate of the 2009 budget year and December figures. Motion carried. Committee reports were omitted to allow more time for urgent business. ---Sonjia asked if the entire Council would be willing to pitch in on preparing communion, if needed. All said yes. New business: ---Gary and John presented the proposed budget for 2010. It is mostly the same as the one presented at the December meeting, with a few small adjustments. It is noted that this budget is larger than previous ones, and that the proposed deficit is about 4% of the total budget. The Trustees are unanimous in recommending this budget to the Council. It was moved by Sonjia and seconded by Michael to accept the budget for presentation to the Congregation at the Annual Meeting. Motion carried. Gary and Denise will produce a Power Point presentation for the Annual Meeting, to include 2009 budget figures. Note: Leone Babler's bequest and Carol Williams' gift have been put into the Endowment Fund. ---Sue distributed copies of the 2009 Strategic Planning Committee's report, and reviewed the recommendations. Council discussed these and thanked Sue and her committee for their work. It was moved by Keith and seconded by Wendy to accept this report. Motion carried. ---Council reviewed the changes made to the Memorial UCC Constitution by the Ad Hoc Committee, with further discussion and clarification. Moved by Sonjia and seconded by Wendy that this revised Constitution be approved for presentation and adoption of by the Congregation at the Annual Meeting. Motion carried. Copies will be sent to the Congregation with a covering letter and along with the Annual Report. Copies will also be available at the Annual Meeting. ---Ron, representing the Nominating Committee, provided Council with the nominees for Council 2010-11: Jon Boldebuck, Michael Magness, and Wendy Proctor (all returning for another term) and Rick Orton. Vote to take place at the Annual Meeting. ---Phil gave out copies of "Goals for 2010" for Memorial UCC, suggested by Phil and Leah. These were read and commented on. Phil will talk about the 2009 and 2010 goals at the Annual Meeting. Moved by Wendy and seconded by Sonjia that these goals be presented to the Congregation as coming from the Council. Motion carried. ---Ron read thank-you notes from Connie VonDerHeide and Phil for staff Christmas gifts. ---Phil said that there are many and varied versions of old Bibles at the church which could be disposed of. Council suggested that those with names in them should be offered to those people if possible. Council authorized Phil to find other ways of sending the Bibles out of the church. The same methods may be applied to the "old" red hymnals, with 25 being reserved for the Choir and the rest going to the donors or offered to the Congregation. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting: Tuesday, February 9, 6:45 p.m. Shirley Robbins, Recording Secretary |