Trinity Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes March 8 , 2016
Present : Dave Karst , Scottie Moore , Brenda Fosse , Jodie Burgoon , Steve Backsen ; Dawn Theis ; Richard Morton ; Pastor Meghan ; Lisa Keller ; Steph Dugger , David Nance , Pastor Gabi Absent : -
International Women ’ s Day faith shared stories Devotion – Pastor Gabi
New Business Devotion sign-up sheet handed out Patrick Fennig ’ s departure – will be leaving at the end of May . After Easter , Deanna and Natalie will begin to create the slides for the worship services . Patrick has a few friends that might be interested . This will be a paid position - maybe 2 people ( 1 for Sat & 1 for Sun ) and a few backup volunteers .
Old Business Annual Meeting Recap – David thanked Scottie for handling the Annual Meeting . 70 members present - attendance was a bit less ( Nov 2015 - 82 members present ) 50 is required for quorum . February meeting was more of a celebratory meeting . Solar Panel Update – passed with 50 yea , 10 no , 2 abstained . Per Wally Jacobson they have $ 145,000 pledged . Summer is the goal to get panels installed . Trimming the trees this week in preparation for the installation . Music & Worship Staffing Update – Chris is doing a great job . Services have flowed nicely , very smooth transition . Chris is committed as interim Bell Choir Director through December and is open to staying longer , but not committed . Accompanists – Chris is responsible for arranging the choir accompanist which has been working smoothly . Saturday night and status of Greg Schairer – after many years of leading the Saturday night evening music Greg has asked to transition out of the leadership role , although still willing to play occasionally . He is flexible with his transition depending on his replacement . Worship & Music is having active conversations regarding his replacement . Dave & Mira are completely out of Saturday night service . Council Retreat Update – one day retreat locally with staff and Council , then an overnight with Council only this Fall . Scottie gave a rundown of the Primrose Studio and Tamaang Retreat Center options . Retreat will be held at the Primrose on April 9 , 2016 from 9am-2 pm . Scottie will confirm with Primrose . Brenda volunteered to draw something up regarding food and beverages . Retreat Topics – volunteer coordination . April 16 is Property cleanup day
Reports President – Capital Campaign project committee ’ s first meeting will be tomorrow night . They will discuss the project list , prioritize projects and make plans for starting the first projects . Vice President – No further report . Secretary – Jodie made Motion to accept the Minutes , Brenda seconded the Motion and it passed unanimously . Treasurer – Currently we are in the black about $ 21,000 . Fellowship working on $ 77 profit . Capital campaign balance is $ 187,140 after all bills and most campaign expenses paid . Dick made a Motion to approve the Financial Report as printed , Dave Nance seconded the Motion and it passed unanimously . Pastors – gearing up for big Holy Week and Easter . Looking ahead – the Holy Land trip is scheduled for April 10-28 . Approximately 40 people attending ( 20 from here & 20 from Chicago ). Another potential Holy Land Trip may take place next January with the Berkley Seminary . A new and returning members ’ workshop is set for April . Kelli Karst will be addressing milestones First Communion class and Lord ’ s Prayer ( younger kids to learn the Lord ’ s Prayer ). Pastors thanked Steph , Brenda , Kelli and Kevin as things are running smoothly from their perspective . Audio / visual system to partially phase out bulletins – will have some bulletins available for the ones who may want them . Will make an announcement regarding cutting back on printing bulletins . Perhaps a trial run for the Saturday evening outline ( order of service ) and maybe slowly move it to the 10:00 Sunday service . Announcements would continue to be handed out . Suggestion was to post the Asst . Lector , etc . on bulletin board . Maybe incorporate announcements and outline together . Will likely address this in the summertime .
Brenda made a Motion to adjourn meeting , Steve second . Adjourned at 8:19 p . m . and closed with Lord ’ s Prayer .
Respectfully submitted , Lisa Keller Council Secretary
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