Present: Chuck Allison, Joe Burke, Josh Dietz, Dan Grim, Patty Hersh, Karin Jagiela,  Melissa Metzger, Chris Pirotta , Donna Remaly, Rich Saffron, Linda Sell, Bill Zwickl, Rev. Dennis Moore

Absent: Steve Litz, Emily Steward, Keith Williams

I. Opening Activities

  • Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by Vice President Dan Grim
  • Devotions led by Rich Saffron

II. Admin

  • Motion to approve the July 19th, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes: Linda/2nd Josh. <Motion Carried>

III. Committee Reports

  • Pastor Moore – No report.
  • Pastor Ginny – Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.
  • Christian Stewardship –Bill. Written report and treasurer’s report. General giving down -2.77%; Expenses up +1.24%.  Motion for Stewardship Committee to review the criteria for awarding Klotz Scholarship to recipients. Pastor Moore/2nd Patty <Motion Carried>.  Discussion of financial trends of declines in both giving and attendance.
  • Christian Education – Rich. Written Report.  Noted suggestion to move Confirmation Reunion to Fellowship Committee.  Discussion of age restriction for Sunday School Teachers.  All confirmed members may participate as part of a teaching team. Bulletin announcement to be restated. Motion to have policy reviewed or created to ensure we are meeting guidelines relating to two-deep leadership with alternative protocol action. Melissa/2nd Chris <Motion Carried>. Noted intention of this motion is to ensure the safety of both leaders and participants involved in congregational activities.
  • Social Ministry –Patty. Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.
  • Memorial Gifts – Josh.  Written report. NO Action Items for Council.
  • Vision 2011 – Pastor Moore.  No report.  NO Action Items for Council.
  • Worship & Music – Joe.  Written report. NO Action Items for Council.

IV No Meetings

  • Union Board
  • Library
  • Staff Support
  • Communication
  • Long Range Planning
  • Youth Ministry
  • Fellowship
  • G.O.D.’s TEAM
  • Property

V. Unfinished Business

  • Fundraising Protocol- Under legal review.
  • Disaster Recovery Plan- In process.
  • Gathering Space Display – Ready to move forward with purchase of LCD screen.  Funding is designated for this project as Stewardship growth.
  • Stephen Ministry – Informational meeting held.  Motion for Council to approve implementation of Stephen Ministry and to approve necessary funding of up to $5300.00 for program costs from the Staff and Program Development portion of the Living Legacy Endowment Fund.  Melissa/2nd Donna. <Motion Carried>. Melissa to work with Communications on announcement to Congregation.
  • Confidentiality Agreements – Dan is completing final draft.
  • Council requests Property Committee to complete unaddressed items regarding network administration by September Council Meeting (from last month).

VI. Correspondence

  • No Correspondence this month

VII. New Business

  • Staffing Proposal – Final presentation of staffing proposal moved to September meeting. Council is requested to readdress financial trend as it relates to Staffing and maintaining the vision for growth in ministry.

VIII. Next Meeting

  • Monday, September 20, 2010 at 7:00pm (Regular Meeting of Council)

IX. Closing Prayer

  • The meeting was adjourned following The Lord’s Prayer.
  • Motion to adjourn: Rich/2nd Donna. <Motion Carried>

    Respectfully Submitted,

    Melissa Metzger