University Lutheran Church and Student Center
Church Meeting
September 17, 2006
Opening
Members of University Lutheran Church and Student Center met Sunday after service on September 17, 2006.
Those in attendance were Pastor Thomas Dohrman, Elsa McKinney, Mary Hafner, Deb Buenrostro, Catherine Knickerbocker, Jim Freeman, Crystal Berner, Randee Garrett, Danielle Marone, Bill Lueck and Myrna Hoover.
Pastor Dohrman opened the meeting with a prayer.
Approval of Minutes
Elsa McKinney requested comments on the minutes from the August 16th meeting and sought approval.
Jim Freeman made a motion to accept the minutes.
Deb Buenrostro provided a second to the motion.
Motion passed.
Reports
Treasurers Report
Jim Freeman distributed financial status reports for University Lutheran including an Expense Detail Account and a Report of Pastoral Spending. The reports reflect a balance of $12,000 with a projected shortfall in the Memorials area but felt comfortable with the state of the budget because of projections and time of year. Jim reported a current savings of $4,838.20 per month while Pastor is on disability. This savings will be used to support the November visit of Pastor Mark Couch and his wife. Discussion about Pastors official retirement was discussed. Pastor noted he would retire in August 2007.
Education Report
Deb Buenrostro will attend the LWML Convention next Thursday representing district as the Zone President.
Football Parking and Outreach Report
Outreach at football games is going well. 3 spaces have yet to be sold but can be sold for the remainder of the season or for $35 per spot.
Property Report
Tree removal occurred and the roof leak was temporarily fixed over the room with the electrical box. We will replace the upstairs back door. The Florida-Georgia District will cover the cost of the repairs. Jim Freeman is handling discussions with the district office. The downstairs door will have an opening bar and we will re-key some of the locks with ULC covering these costs.
(Report given by Elsa McKinney)
Andrew Hautau has been hired as Church Secretary and is doing a great job. Peer ministers are handling Wednesday evenings and doing a great job. Bethany Kiral was hired to replace Jun Lee when he failed to complete the proper paperwork to be eligible to be hired. Bethany received great compliments from the current choir members.
Fall Schedule
Advent Schedule will be finalized at a later council meeting. Dates to note: Thanksgiving is on November 23rd. University Lutheran continues its hospitality ministry with every Sunday refreshments. Council will decide fall and Christmas schedule at the next meeting.
Pastor Mark Couch and his wife from Western Michigan University Lutheran Student Center will visit ULC in November. He will arrive at 4pm on November 16th. Some families will meet him and his wife for dinner that night. The Couchs are invited to the Downtown Get Down on Friday and then the Tailgate party on November 18th. All members are encouraged to drop by the church for the pre-game activity.
Elections
A nominating committee of 2 students and 2 church members was formed. The deadline for nominations will be submitted to the council is October 8th (next council meeting). Elections of the nominating slate will be sent out via email to members after council approval. Voting will occur on 5th Sunday in October.
Council officers will take over in November.
Other New Business
Peer ministers will handle FSView advertisement.
Jim Freeman will produce weekly email newsletter. Any submissions for the newsletter should go to Elsa McKinney no later than Thursday morning each week.
Pastor will handle church reports to the district.
Crystal will lead the next church council meeting.
Motion to adjourn made by Jim Freeman.
Myrna Hoover provided a second.
Meeting adjourned at 1:35pm.
Respectfully submitted on 9/18, 2006,
Myrna Hoover, ULC Secretary
Approved by: Elsa McKinney
ULC President on 09/25/06