Next Meeting:
Present: Duane Grosz, Barb Misselt, Dave Jasperson, Bruce Larson, and Doug Tollefson
General Agenda Items (discussion points, action items,
follow-up items, etc.)
1.) We discussed the resignation of Pastor Chris and what the next steps for our congregation will be with finding an interim pastor, and the process for calling a new pastor.
2.) It was mentioned that Worship Committee had met with Mark, the Youth Director to discuss the Visioning Goal 1, Objective 1 – “Enable youth to lead worship services quarterly”. They wanted a little clarification for the meaning and intention of the goal, because they thought that the youth should have a more active and integrated part of worship than what was defined by the goal. We had discussed this a bit and it was suggested that the Worship and Youth Committees meet and propose what change they would like see for Goal 1, Objective 1.
3.) The Visioning plan Timeline needs to be updated. Also, a completed column for the Visioning plan needs to be added. This is planned to be done for the September Long Range Planning meeting, so it can be reviewed by the committee, and then presented to Council at the September Meeting.
Agenda Items Requiring Assistance from Council
None
Date submitted:
Council Liaison: Doug Tollefson
Volunteer Coordinator’s Report to GSC Council
Activities
Completed:
1)
One demonstration for kitchen sanitizer completed. Another scheduled for
Aug. 28.
2)
Process information from Time and Talent forms
3)
Ellen Herder will coordinate and schedule the Wed. night Simple Supper
volunteers. Thanks to Abby Jones who has
done this for the past 2 years.
4)
Plan budget for 2006
5)
Compiled a list of 44 hobbies and over 100 names from a friendship pad
distribution. Provided this list to
Dewayne Augeson for Adult Ed. ideas for activities.
6)
Recommendation to Executive Committee, Worship Committee, and Personnel
Committee that we hire a nursery attendant for both worship services on Sunday.
Activities in
Progress:
1) Continue
to plan more training sessions for volunteers to use sanitizer for communion
cups washing. Postcard to Altar Guild
volunteers suggesting attendance at a demonstration.
2) Contact
all Sat. Altar Guild worship volunteers to discuss additional responsibilities
because of Pastor Chris leaving
3)
Find Altar Guild volunteers for Sat. worship service on 4th
and 5th weeks of the month.
One of these slots is open because of Jo Brekke leaving.
4)
Fill open spots in Sept. – Nov. worship assistant schedules – we have 3
volunteers to cover the
5)
Inform leaders of Time and Talent results
6)
Find a person to be responsible for the cleaning solutions used by the
kitchen sanitizer. Find a store in order
to purchase more solutions.
Vicky Mulvihill
Volunteer Coordinator
Technology Committee Report
Next Meeting:
General Agenda Items (discussion points, action items,
follow-up items, etc.)
Members
able to attend – Michelle and Erik Schlicht,
1) Church security system – The property committee ask for the technology committee to comment on a church security system. Monthly costs need to be understood obviously … but also understanding the true need for it. Tech members have had experience with a business system and entering a building and then needing to disarm is truly a challenge. Especially with all the folks that have keys to the building. A security system seems too much bother.
2) Budget – Tech committee will submit a budget with no changes from last years budget
3) Sound system – Dave Krolak has taken a special interest in understanding the current system. THANKS DAVE! We truly need someone to understand the in/outs of the system. If Dave cannot resolve issues experienced with the current system, Steve Books has expressed a replacement system with less components … less may be better.
4) Phone changes – long distance call controls should be active soon on GSC lines.
5) Shepherd Staff software – The finance committee has restored Shepherd Staff Church Management software back to a 3.0 level. The 7.4 level was not working properly and has since been returned. The technology committee will let the finance committee manage the future handling of this or another church management software.
6) Worship projector system – The worship committee suggested a projection system be shelved for the time being. The church needs to focus on staffing needs for the time being and will revisit a projection system at a later time.
7) Copier
(Cannon) – The cannon copier is not being used and it has been suggested that
it be removed from the church.
8) Staff electronic mail identifications – The staff email IDs are generic. The tech committee felt this is appropriate and no changes will be initiated. The IDs are gscsecretary, gscpastor, gsceducation and gscyouth @goodshepherdchurch.net
Agenda Items Requiring Assistance from Council
1) Nothing at this time
Status Report on GSLC Visioning Implementation Plan (use
this space to share with council current status, accomplishments, new
developments, or outstanding issues relevant to the goals your committee is
tasked with as one of the champions)
1) Nothing at this time
Does your committee need assistance from the
Nothing at this time
Date submitted: 08.10.05
Council Liaison: Mark Manges
CHURCH IN SOCIETY
NEXT MEETING
1. RUNNING START: good turn out of school supply donations for short notice
2. COOKBOOK: last payment to be made soon. There will be $700 to distribute between Salvation Army and IHN. Jen will work on getting $200 from Thrivent. There are 200 plus books left to sell.
3. IHN: Next host time will be Oct. The last one in July went well.
4. Global Outreach: Paul’s tree is down in the narthex .
5. CHANGE FOR CHANGE: will go to Running Start for August- timely. Nola Lee has agreed to do the monthly signs and emptying the flower. Thank you Nola.
6. COOKIES FOR HOPE LODGE: The organized drive seems to have fallen by the wayside so we will attempt on our own-the month of October and into the next year March or April.
7. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: We voted not to do the SERVV project this year. Will get started with the Giving Tree in Nov. by getting lists etc. to have ready by early Dec. We will do the Ronald McDonald House for the Valentine Holiday.
Respectfully submitted in Christ: Val Jorgensen
Worship Committee Report
Present: George Price, Pastor
Chris, Cynthia McLaren, Brenda Booth, John Kopp, Bruce Larson,
Next
Meeting:
Date:
General Agenda
Items
1) Handbell Proposal - Michelle
Schlicht presented a proposal for purchasing handbells
at GSC. The cost is approx
$7,000-8,000, with funds coming from a dedicated account (already in place), fundraiser, and/or
donations. Michelle will check with
area churches (having handbells) to see if they would
be interested in playing at GSC. More discussion in following months.
2) Eternal Candle- John will
check the Kerry Collection web site to check on price of oil for the eternal
candle, as we are not using the correct oil now. George will follow-up on information found.
3) Budget – Discussion and work on 2006
Worship Committee budget will be finalized at the September 2005 meeting.
4) Youth Led Services- Mark & Cynthia discussed the
wording in Long-Range planning related to youth led services. Recognizing the youth do participate a lot
with today’s services, they recommend changing title to more integrated youth-in-service. Bruce will present/discuss with Long-Range
planning tonight.
5) Organ Dedication - Cynthia proposed tentative date of
Sunday, November 6th at
6) Renewing Worship - Cynthia
noted there is nothing new to report on until after the Synod has their
vote. More discussion
next month.
7) Sanctuary Chairs - The last 60 new chairs should be
arriving the end of August. At the
September meeting, committee will address rearranging and replacing old
chairs.
8) Visual Enhancement - George will discuss with Mark Manges
that Worship committee does not want to pursue this idea at this time.
9) Bulletins – With both Pastor Chris and
secretary Laurie Reese leaving, questioned who will be
organizing / creating Saturday night services and who will be doing the
bulletins. Vicky noted the Executive
Committee and staff will be meeting this Thursday to address some of these
issues. An individual will need to be
trained/in place by August 25th for completing bulletins.
10) Nursery -
Vicky discussed problems with staffing the nursery during services. Vicky will meet with Personnel committee to
propose making this a part-time paid position, as volunteers are not showing up
when scheduled.
Next
Month: Discuss
current Worship Committee meeting time (2nd Monday
This
was our last Worship Committee meeting with Pastor Chris.
We
all wish him & Jo well in their new endeavors!!!! You will be missed!
Agenda Items
Needing Assistance from Council
1) None at this time
Council
Liaison: George Price
Date
Submitted:
Finance Committee
Next Meeting: To be determined
Present:
General Agenda Items
(discussion points, action items, follow-up items, etc.)
1) Reviewed Financial Summary for July. Income exceeded expenses by $1,308. Payment of $36,482 for the wall dividers was made and $200,000 in savings was transferred to short-term Mission Investment certificates for higher interest yield. There is a year-to-date balance of $6,114.
2) Financial Software. Because of extensive problems with the newer version of Shepherd Staff financial software, the older version was reinstalled. The system seems to be in good working order. The company will provide reimbursement.
3) 2006 Budget. Budget sheets are requested from the Committees by the week of Sept. 12, to assist in drafting a budget proposal. Various options for promoting stewardship were discussed. Pledge weekend will be on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2, followed by a congregational meeting in November to vote on the budget.
Agenda Items
Requiring Assistance from Council
None at this time.
Date submitted:
Council Liaison:
Property Committee Report
July 2005
Next Meeting:
General Agenda Items (discussion points, action items,
follow-up items, etc.)
1) Discussed $2K council approval for lighting in the church parking lot...Can't get much for $2K...But maybe we can improve lighting on the existing pole already installed.
2) Doyle will check on the insurance policies for the church building etc...He'll also check to make sure we have coverage for the new organ.
3) Discussed the instructions for the sanitizer...Instructions seem well except for the cleaning of the residue trap...We'll try to get the instructions book close by so if any questions they can refer to the book.
4) Talked about the Aprilaire commercial humidifier for the building. We’ll contact the carrier for a study.
5) August 8th
we'll be staining the amphitheater at
Agenda
Items Requiring Assistance from Council
1) A suggestion was made about installing a security monitor for our building...We think it's a good idea...Would like comments from the technology committee.
Status Report on GSLC Visioning Implementation Plan (use
this space to share with council current status, accomplishments, new
developments, or outstanding issues relevant to the goals your committee is
tasked with as one of the champions)
Does your committee need assistance from the
Date submitted: 1 Aug 05
Council Liaison: