Council Members Present: Pastor Eric Reimer, Walter Braithwaite, Wil Fritz, Allison Hudson, Karen Kearns, David Kroth, Linda Morrison, Michelle Pisanick, Barbara Quinn, Bruce Roper, Trish Strauss, Joycelynn Canselo, and Ken Woods
Absent: Denise Betz, Pat Beadling, Patty Cawthorne; Roseann Winans
The meeting was called to order by President Wil Fritz at 7:05 p.m. The scripture was read by Barbara Quinn and the prayer was offered by Michelle Pisanick.
PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL:
Harry Betz addressed Council with an update on Tithe.ly. He will also be addressing the congregation as a whole to announce and explain the new program in September.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Date: 6/20/18
*The minutes from June were approved without changes. The motion was made and seconded by Ken Woods/Barbara Quinn. MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS:
President, Wil Fritz – Attached
Pastor Reimer – Attached and additional addendum regarding child safety at St John’s
Finance Director, Joycelynn Canselo – Attached
Financial Secretary, Patty Cawthorne – Attached
*It was moved and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s report and the Financial Secretary’s report as presented. (Michelle Pisanick / Allison Hudson) MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
It was discussed that the renovation project may have to be reorganized into smaller, more financially manageable sized phases
NEW BUSINESS:
- New Finance Director – Joycelynn Canselo was introduced, replacing Roseann Winans
*Motion to move forward with hiring Joycelynn was made. It was moved and seconded by Barbara Quinn/Trish Strauss MOTION CARRIED - Property Insurance – Handout from Wil Fritz was distributed and verbal report given. This new policy provides better coverage and at a significantly lower rate. Switch is scheduled to be made effective September 1st
- *Motion to move forward with changing insurance companies was made. It was moved and seconded by Trish Strauss /Barbara Quinn MOTION CARRIED
- Communications Presentation was given by David Kroth. Handout and review of steps needed to develop our communication strategy was presented by Dave Kroth
- Visitor Table – Pastor presented and explained new visitor table in the narthex and bags to hand out to new visitors of St John’s
*Motion to approve new visitor table and bags was made. It was moved and seconded by Trish Strauss/Walt Braithwaite MOTION CARRIED - PreK fund raisers – Wil Fritz proposed three fund raisers for the PreK program. Coupon Books, Giant Register Receipts, and Discovery Toys
*Motion to approve these three fund raisers was made. It was moved and seconded by Bruce Roper/Alison Hudson. MOTION CARRIED - Building Use – The Brad Fox Concert is to be held on Sunday September 9th.
*Motion to approve the use of the building for the Brad Fox Concert was made. It was moved and seconded by Bruce Roper/Ken Woods. MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
- Constitution and Bylaws – No report
- Christian Education –See report
- Fellowship – No report
- Finance – See Financial Secretary’s report
- Food Pantry Report – See report
- Memorials – See report
- Mutual Ministry – No report
- Pre-K Board – No report – see above fund raisers
- Property – See report
- Reach Team – No report
- Renovation Committee – Verbal report – see above Old Business
- Social Ministry – No report
- Stewardship – No report
- Women’s Ministry – No report
- Worship & Music –See report
CORRESPONDENCE:
Thank you letter and journal was received by Pastor Reimer from Jeremy McGowan in appreciation to funding Bear Creek Camp for a week.
CARES AND CONCERNS:
Pastor Reimer and council members shared their cares and concerns.
NEXT MEETING: Date: 9/19/18
Scripture: Trish Strauss
Prayer: Pat Beadling
Refreshments: Karen Kearns
*It was moved and seconded by Ken Woods /Barbara Quinn to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Roper