Deacon Board Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2007
Jo Ann Gouin, Melisa Gmirek, Tracey Campbell, Robert Marsh, John Schweitzer, Trish Powers, Tammy Schweitzer, Deb Howard, Annette Schimming, Marlee Christians, Janet Regner, Jean Detlaff were all present.
6:00PM Opening Prayer and Devotional: Pastor Bob; John 1 John the Baptist was only a witness for the light as we should be. We should reflect the light as the moon reflects the sun.
Review & Approval of August Minutes: correction made to Gods Girls Revolve tour ($250 from Womens Min & $200 from general) M-Melisa; 2nd-Jo Ann no discussion, all approved as amended.
Review & Approval of Financial Report: M Jean D.; 2nd Annette; no discussion, all approved
Old Business:
ุ Naeir - New Naeir Tools/Equipment borrowing policy Trish will make a sign-out sheet. No tools or other equipment will leave the building with out signing it out and notifying a Deacon/Elder
ุ Eric Szatkowski, Internet dangers workshop update-Melisa has emailed possible dates in Feb or March, possibly at the Middle School(if fees are waived), $600, all Mayville churches will be involved
ุ Scrip Drive Fall effort to eliminate building mortgage via scrip sale-Bob and Trish will meet this week to discuss and plan a kick-off
ุ Outreach 24 lapghans are ready w/ labels. Will be going to Winchester Place, Horicon, in Oct and possibly to Clearview in the Spring.
- Christmas family giving; Deb will work with Jean D. and Small Groups to help families in need.
ุ Library wants formal permission to offer Word of God Church resources to start a library; ie-
our duplicate books and a computer Tammy is sending a letter to Word of God Church-approved if they accept.
ุ Gods Girls The Revolve Tour. This tour will be in Minneapolis on Nov. 9-10 - $250 (+ $200) 10 girls & 3 ladies going tickets purchased/$57 each
ุ Marlee - talk about the AWANA Store items. Need guideline for purchases. Want to buy larger items or make a picture book of larger items that will become available (earn it first) t-shirts, bikes, music, books; check w/Janet on available budget; need lock on new AWANA closet door.
ุ Review new starting time and other options-all fine
New Business:
ุ Marlee requesting to purchase two new banners @ $129 each OK; check w/Janet on budget first
ุ Tammy - Elders spending of money for the dinner without notifying the deacons of the
expense. fair enough-done
ุ Tammy - discuss the lack of advanced notice and planning on events. note taken-done
ุ Naeir Placing order earlier to get more of the order will be placing order next week
ุ Copy Machine for the office Trish presented offer from Konica Minolta; will do more research on other options
ุ Any Deacons or Elders wish to attend the GLBC Annual Meeting in October 19/20 Let Pastor Bob know TODAY if you plan to attend discussed schedule
ุ Library Tammy and two others to attend a Library Conference in Illinois, Oct 20, $200
approved if travel arrangements can be made; or purchase new shelves & books
ุ Blue Fish TV Media Ministry-$199 inc I year of website downloads. We should all view them and Pastor Bob will email us at the end of the 30 free trial period OK pending email confirmation from Deacons
Ministry Updates:
ุ Melisa - OK to put twinkle lights in nursery? - yes
ุ Recovery Annette; finished with school; reported Gary said not many people attending/should we continue?
ุ Greeters losing people
ุ Small Groups need Parenting study leader
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Other items brought up:
New Members Class starting soon Pastor Bob
Strategic Planning we should be doing it all again
Next Volunteer Dinner 1st Wed after AWANA-April 30, 08 Elders will contact Deacons for their volunteer lists
8:00PM (8:10PM) Closing Prayer: Pastor Bob