DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting, October 15, 2006
DRAFT MINUTES Quarterly Voters Meeting
October 15, 2006
10:30 a.m.
President Jim Rentschler called the meeting to order with 53 voting members present.
The secretary’s minutes of July 23, 2006 were read and approved.
Lois Kuhle provided the treasurer’s report. Lois reported that the tuckpointing sealant project was accomplished with earnings from the CD; it was not necessary to cash the certificate. Lois reported that Eugene and Dorothy Callies had donated ½ the cost of the completed shingling project. Jim Litterick clarified that the recent purchase of the printer (purchased from memorial funds) was in addition to the donation of the copier on behalf of Violet Schwader. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Bonnie Litterick/Gary Bell. Motion carried.
The Financial Secretary’s report was read by Helen Sprecher. Her information coincides with the Treasurer when the earnings from the CD and the transfer from memorials was considered. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report. Curt Hueners/ Vernon Eggert. Motion carried.
Elders: Jim Litterick reported that two individuals are currently attending adult education class (both are currently members).
Trustees: Curt Hueners reported for the trustees concerning the recent shingling project. Curt thanked the volunteers who helped get this done. He said that the copier/printer issue was earlier reported. Repairs have been made to the plumbing in the parsonage. A new leak in the roof has been noted and will be addressed.
Board of Education: Sally Barnhart reported for the board. There are 13 children enrolled in Kids for Christ with three classes being taught to accommodate for age differences. There are currently 6 confirmation students with 3 likely to be confirmed this spring. Events included Family Night which was held on 9/13; a scavenger hunt for 10/29 for the teens, the group is planning a float for Hometown Holidays and the Children’s Christmas program is scheduled for 12/17 at 9:30 a.m.
Cemetery Board: No report
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Watt had provided a written report that is attached. Pastor also announced that the Anniversary Committee has been meeting and has chosen Psalm 98:1A as the theme. Mission Festival is scheduled for 2/25; the anniversary celebration has been tentatively scheduled for August 12, 2007. Pastor also noted items for sale at St. John’s Store online at www.StJohn’sHoward.org.
Jim Rentschler indicated that he has appointed Janice Kuhle to the memorial committee and Tom Hueners to the auditing committee.
Motion was made and seconded to amend the earlier motion regarding the shingling project of the parsonage to be to complete the work as recommended by the trustees at this time. Tom Hueners/Gary Bell. Motion passed.
The proposed budget for 2007 was reviewed. Appreciation for the recent gifts of the copier from Violet Schwader, the shingling materials from Eugene and Dorothy Callies and the gift of snow removal from Jerry Sprecher was expressed on behalf of the congregation. Motion to approve proposed budget was made and seconded. Jim Litterick/Max Schwader. Motion carried.
New business:
Election of officers. Motion was made and seconded to forego the rule of two individuals for every open position required on the ballot. Curt Hueners/Max Schwader. Motion carried.
Nominations from the floor included Jerry Sprecher for elder. Motion to close nominations was made and seconded. Jim Litterick/Gary Bell. President Rentschler asked Karen Hueners, Thelma Hueners and Janice Kuhle to count ballots.
Results of the election for 2007 are:
President Joe Bechen
Vice President Rob Eggert
Elders Rod Ulrich
Jerry Sprecher
Trustees Barney Mette
Finance Tom Hueners
Theresa VanSickle
Cemetery Harlan Haak
Education Darcy Albert.
Motion was made and seconded to destroy the ballots. Bonnie Litterick/Darcy Albert. Motion carried.
Tom Hueners indicated that he will need to be replaced on the auditing committee due to a potential conflict of interest.
The next Voters Meeting will be set.
We concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted:
Kathy Callies, Secretary
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