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St John's Lutheran Church Congregational Annual Meeting January 24, 2010
Call to Order: President Kay Peters called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Attendance: A quorum was present.
Opening Devotions: Opening devotions were led by Pastor Gary Landsness.
Parliamentarian: Mat Trotzig
Appointment of Tellers: Rex Knapp, Scott Ihrke, Dr. Mark Stelzer, and Steve Anderson.
Secretary: Ronda Keenan
Review of 2009 Minutes: Nathan Summerside made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Dr. Mark Stelzer seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Report from Nominating Committee: Eight members consented to having their names placed on the ballot for congregation council positions. They are Tony Chihak, Gabe Davis, Wayne, Heien, Gerry Ihrke, Steve Jester, Roma Lancaster, Greg McInnis and Larry Petersen. Brian Michaelson moved that nominations be closed. Steve Anderson seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Nominating Committee for 2010: Nominations received from the floor were Kay Peters, Scott Ihrke, Steve Anderson, Elvira Nielsen and Angie Watson.
Endowment Fund Committee: Two names were nominated from the floor. They were Iris Hemmingson and Norm Nielsen. Rex Knapp made a motion that nominations be closed. Peggy McAllister seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Ballot Results: Congregation Council: Tony Chihak, Gerry Ihrke, Roma Lancaster and Larry Petersen. Nominating Committee: Kay Peters, Scott Ihrke, Steve Anderson, Elvira Nielsen and Angie Watson. Endowment Fund Committee: Iris Hemmingson
Overview of 2009: Kay Peters highlighted the President's Report commenting on the sanctuary renovation project that has been completed and the congregation's support of the project. She also encouraged members having concerns about any issue within the congregation to personally contact a council member.
Committee Reports: There were no questions or comments on the reports.
Old Business: There was no old business brought to the attention of the congregation.
New Business: Rich Schultz brought to the congregation the issue if the ELCA currently represents the core values of St. John's. Mr. Schultz moved "the body direct the council to explore the benefits of affiliating with another entity instead of the ELCA and report back at a congregational meeting on or before August 2010." The motion was seconded by Delana Ihrke After much discussion, a written ballot was obtained. The motion was defeated with 46 yes votes and 66 no votes.
Delana Ihrke requested the council consider bringing forward at the next congregational meeting a bylaw change, placing a cap on the loan balance and any increases to the loan balance be accomplished through a congregational meeting. Kay Peters noted the efforts made throughout the past year to communicate the congregation’s financial situation to the members.
2010 Budget: Ross Harden moved to accept the 2010 budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Kathy Stelzer. A written ballot was used with 93 yes votes and 15 no votes.
Closing Prayer: Pastor Greg Gabriel led the congregation in prayer, ending with the Lord's Prayer.
Adjournment: Brian Michaelson moved to adjourn the meeting. Ross Harden seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ronda Keenan Secretary
St John's Lutheran Church Congregational Annual Meeting January 25, 2009
Call to Order: President Brian Michaelson called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM.
Attendance: A quorum was present.
Opening Devotions: Pastor Gary Landsness
Parliamentarian: Iris Hemmingson
Appointment of Tellers: Les Hemmingson, Rex Knapp, Don Law and Norman Nielsen.
Secretary: Yvonne Law
Review of 2008 Minutes: Daniel Landsness made a motion to approve the 2008 minutes as written, second by Norman Nielsen. Motion carried.
Report from the Nominating Committee: Fourteen people consented to having their name placed on the ballot for council positions. They are: Rich Ellefson, Carol Hallberg, Tim Kass, Becky Klohs, Heidi Klingbeil, Stuart Klingbeil, Paul Kolker, Marylyn Muecke, Larry Peterson, Margaret Pigg, Bill Rieken, Mat Trotzig, Ed Utesch and Bill (Jill)Young.
Nominating Committee for 2009: Nominations from the floor were: Linda Harden, Audrey Kindwall, Peggy McAllister, Brian Michaelson and Bill (Marcia)Young.
Endowment Committee: One name was nominated - Lynne Bogh. Allyn Anderson made a motion to close nominations from the floor, second by Joan Kroepel. Motion carried.
Ballot Results: Congregation Council: Rich Ellefson, Margaret Pigg, Mat Trotzig and Ed Utesch. Endowment: Lynne Bogh. Nominating Committee: Linda Harden, Audrey Kindwall, Peggy McAllister, Brian Michaelson and Bill (Marcia)Young.
Committee Reports: Pastor Landsness commented on the 2008 Benevolence giving as a sign of a healthy congregation. There were no other questions or comments on the reports.
Old Business: No old business was brought to the attention of the congregation.
New Business: No new business was brought to the attention of the congregation.
2009 Budget: Ross Harden made a motion to accept the 2009 budget as presented. Second by Daniel Landsness. There was no discussion. A paper ballot was used with 84 yes votes and 8 no votes.
Overview of 2008: President, Brian Michaelson highlighted various facts about St John's from his written report. He also thanked the Pastoral and other staff for their dedication to St John's.
Closing Prayer: Pastor Gabriel led the congregation in prayer, ending with the Lord's Prayer.
Adjournment: Daniel Landsness made a motion to adjourn, second from Brad Pick. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted Yvonne Law
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