September 29, 2022 - Deacon Meeting Minutes

Attendance: John Reagan, John Genskow, Paul Weinke, Vince Maro, Chuck Falch, Anne Hartman, Gail Graese and Kristi Lambert

Absent: James Martin, Bruce Winkler, Kathy Sahlhoff

Ex-Officio:  David Forke

Recording Secretary:  Sue Gumz for Dean Gumz

John called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

1.       Opening Devotion and Prayer (Anne H)

2.       Review Action Items (John R)

Mission, building and personnel teams should send their information to John R.

3.       Consent Agenda

a.       August Minutes – A wording change for the Child. Min position update

b.       Policy Review – Change Administrative Coordinator to Executive Assistant due to title change for the person.

Motion made by Paul, seconded by Chuck to approve the consent agenda items with changes discussed.

4.       Open Staff Position Update (Pastor David)

Children’s Min position:  They have 3 of 4 written interviews back.  Team will meet again in October. 

5.       Financials

Contributions were lower during the summer months as expected each year (same as last year)

Roof:  Skylight flashing in SLC is deteriorating. Will need to repair.

Motion to approve by Anne H, seconded by Gail G.

6.       Follow-Up Items

a.       Board Sub-Team Round Table

Vince M:  Personnel met on the 26th. Working through the employee handbook

Anne H:  Mission team. Anne will meet with Sue Gumz to look at past files. She’s also been working with Pastor David on Love EC Schools projects. It was suggested to ask Paul Kaese (casas) and someone from FMSC group.

Gail: Finance team would like to have reports sooner (Friday before meeting)

Kristi: Thank you to Gail and Chuck for launch Sunday.  Great feedback from congregation.  Closest count was between 100 and 150 in attendance.

Community Emphasis this year, David was asked to suggest a time in the winter when we can do something again.   

b.       October Staff Lunch Reminder – Kristi, James, and John G. will be there on Oct. 17, at noon.

c.       Pastoral Call Team Update

                     Team includes Mark Oldenberg (chair), Cam Kalmon, and John G. They are waiting on the female candidates.

7.       New Items

a.       Executive Session – John R made a motion to close the first part of the meeting to go into an executive session at 8:05 p.m., seconded. The regular meeting resumed at 9 p.m.

b.       Input on BOD Chair Letter to Congregation

Letter to go out before Thanksgiving.  Update on staffing & calling a new pastor, fall launch Sunday highlights and considering another one.

(Google docs for BOD goals), life group and daily bible reading, come back to church in person, giving update

8.       Closing Prayer (Chuck F)

Motion to adjourn by Paul at 9:20 p.m. Seconded.