August 2010
Bethany Lutheran Church
Council Meeting Room 210
7:00 pm August 24, 2010
1. Devotion-Walk With Jesus – Brenda Greenwald
2. Meeting Call to Order and Approval of Minutes – Andy
a. Minutes – Motion A
b. Agenda Additions?
3. Book Report Discussion (continued from July meeting)
Reason #10 – Terry
Why People are Coming Back to Church – Don (for Del)
How Do I Go Back to Church – Michelle
More Tips on Going Back to Church – Derek
4. Pastor’s Reports - Ron & Ruth Ann Pastors reports
5. Financial/Facility Reports
a. July Financial Report – Joel & Don Finance Report Jul 2010
b. Facilities Recommendations – Motion B – Joel Memo re 8-10-10 recommended projects
c. Financial TF Recommendations – Motion C – Don Bethany cash position 082410
6. Conflict of Interest Policy – Motion D – Joel Conflict of Interest policy 082310
7. Closing Prayer – Andy
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Motion A – Regarding the July Council minutes.
Motion B – Regarding the Facilities Team recommendations as described in the report.
Motion C – Regarding the Financial TF recommendations
Motion D – Regarding the Conflict of Interest policy as written in report.
Bethany Lutheran Church
2010 Church Council Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2010
The regular monthly meeting of the Bethany Lutheran Church Council was held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, and called to order at 7:18 p.m., in Room 210 with President Andy Gift presiding. Members present included Derek Birznieks, Heather Kekstadt, Kevin McAuliffe, Terry Pickett, Pastor Ron Glusenkamp, Bill King, Becky Godec, Michelle Stone Kraus, Ron Guse, Joel Halvorson, Don Abram. Maren Diercks, Pastor Ruth Ann Loughry, and Brenda Greenwald. Dan George, Del Hock, and Peggy Furgason were excused. At 7:04 pm. Brenda Greenwald opened the meeting with a Walk With Jesus devotion.
Changes to July Minutes: Change date to July.
Additions to Agenda: Michelle Stone Kraus—Happy Birthday to Pastor Ruth Ann!
Reports:
Rediscovering Church Book-Pastor Ron
Pastor’s Reports-Pastor Ron & Pastor Ruth Ann
Article about Christianity-Pastor Ron
Article about Congregations and Clergy Health-Pastor Ron
Financial Report for July-Joel Halvorson
Facilities Team Recommendations-Joel Halvorson
Conflict of Interest Policy—Joel Halvorson
Motions:
Motion A – Brenda Greenwald moved and Bill King seconded to approve the July Minutes. It was approved unanimously.
Motion B – Derek Birznieks moved and Terry Pickett seconded to approve moving funds of $90,154 from BECC unrestricted funds to Founders Campaign Savings fund. It was approved unanimously.
Motion C – Don Abram moved and Ron Guse seconded to approved the Facilities Team recommendations as written in the report of refurbishment of the east parking lot, elimination of roof leaks in the north and west narthex and upgrading of the telephone system by using Founders Campaign Savings funds. It was approved unanimously.
Motion D – Bill King moved and Derek Birznieks seconded to approve the Conflict of Interest policy as written in the report . It was approved unanimously.
Recommendations:
- Review the financials from BECC at council meeting every month.
Action Items:
The meeting adjourned with prayer by Andy Gift at 9:15 p.m.
