Special Meeting | September 5, 2024

Attendance: Mark Oldenberg, Chuck Falch, Erika Zank, Adam Urberg, James Martin, Denny Denk, Bruce Winkler, Gail Graese, Aaron Libner

Absent:  John Genskow

Ex-Officio:  Pastor Mark Schulz, Pastor David Forke

Secretary:  Sue Gumz

This meeting was conducted on Zoom.

The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Mark Oldenberg, Chair-Elect.

Pastor David Forke opened the meeting with prayer.

Children’s Ministry Director Call Committee Presentation and Discussion – Allie Urberg

Call committee:  Allie Urberg, Marlee Forke, Vince Maro, Karen Ives, Eric Lambert, Heather Randall (had to step down). Peace had 2 onsite visits, one with Caleb Haack and one with Melanie Applequist.  After meeting with them, Caleb was an obvious choice.

Chuck Falch made a motion to approve the Call of Caleb Haack as the Children's Ministry Director. Seconded by Erika Zank. Additional discussion. Motion carried.

Gail Graese made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the Children’s Ministry Director Call - Salary and Benefit Package Elements. Aaron Libner seconded.  Motion carried. 

Gail Graese made a motion to return to the Board of Deacon’s open meeting. James Martin seconded.  Motion carried.

Gail Graese made a motion to Recommend to the Congregation to Amend the 2024-2025 Budget to adjust for the call of the Director of Children’s and Family Ministry; and to call for a Special Congregation Meeting on Monday, September 23, at 6:30 pm to Consider Calling Caleb Haack as the Director of Children's and Family Ministry. Adam Urberg seconded.  Motion carried.

Pastor Mark Schulz closed the meeting in prayer.

Chuck Falch made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Denny Denk seconded.  Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sue Gumz

Recording Secretary