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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 19^th, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes: Linda/2^nd 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/2^nd 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/2^nd 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/2^nd 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/2^nd Donna. <Motion Carried>

Respectfully Submitted,

Melissa Metzger

Present: Chuck Allison, Joe Burke, Josh Dietz, Dan Grim, Patty Hersh, Karin Jagiela, Steve Litz, Melissa Metzger, Donna Remaly, Rich Saffron, Linda Sell, Emily Steward, Keith Williams, Bill Zwickl

Absent: Chris Pirotta, Rev. Dennis Moore

I. Opening Activities

• Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by President Keith Williams
• Devotions led by Josh Dietz

II. Admin

• Motion to approve the June 21^st, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes: Josh/2^nd Chuck. <Motion Carried>

III. Committee Reports

• Pastor Moore – Written report. NO Action Items for Council.
• Pastor Ginny – Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.

• Christian Stewardship –Bill. Written report and treasurer’s report. General giving down -2.87%; Expenses up +4.51%.  NO Action Items for Council.
• G.O.D.’s TEAM –Donna. Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.
• Fellowship – Emily.  Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.
• Social Ministry –Patty. Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.
• Property – Chuck.  No minutes.  NO Action Items for Council.
• Memorial Gifts – Josh.  NO Action Items for Council.

IV No Meetings

• Union Board
• Library
• Staff Support
• Communication
• Vision 2011
• Long Range Planning
• Youth Ministry
• Christian Education
• Worship & Music

V. Unfinished Business

• Fundraising Protocol- Under legal review, to be completed this week.
• Disaster Recovery Plan- In process.
• V2011 Gathering Space Display – In process.
• Stephen Ministry – Informational meeting on 7/22 at 7:00pm with Pastor Erika Wesch from Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doylestown.
• Confidentiality Agreements – Rich to contact Synod office to see if they have a template or guidelines.  Chuck received a sample agreement for review.  Discussion of application of confidentiality to those encountering sensitive and/or financial information.
• Council requests Property Committee to complete unaddressed items regarding network administration by September Council Meeting.

VI. Correspondence

• Note of thanks received from Bear Creek Camp for our donation of $500.00
• Donation received from the Lioness Club in the amount of $1,000.00; which was deposited to the V2011 account.

VII. New Business

• Rejoicing Spirits – Joe shared the vision of the program for UELC.  Motion to move forward with Rejoicing Spirits Ministry: Joe/2^nd Chuck.  <Motion Carried>.
• Staffing Proposal – Proposal prepared by sub-committee was reviewed and discussed.  Motion to approve staffing proposal as presented by Council staffing sub-committee; with final draft to be presented to Council at August 2010 regular meeting of Council: Patty/ 2^nd Karin. <Motion Carried>.

VIII. Next Meeting

• Monday, August 16, 2010 at 7:00pm (Regular Meeting of Council)

IX. Next Meeting

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

Respectfully Submitted,

Melissa Metzger