The Salem Lutheran Church Council met February 9, 2006 in the Lounge.
The members present were Pastor Mackey, Deb Kingland, Rick Orban, Doug Bruhns, Scott Helgeson, Tami Alphs, Bill Georgia for Gail Hansen, Jen McGrady, Don Aamodt, Bob Peterson, Wanda Playter for Amy Olson. Guests were David Kingland, Derek Harmon, Doug Harmon and Kim Brackey. Absent: Jerry Hoffman
Devotions were given by Pastor Mackey
Secretary's Report: Scott Helgeson read the Secretary's Report for the Annual Meeting held on January 12, 2006. Motion to accept minutes by Jen McGrady and seconded by Tami Alphs. All approved.
Financial Secretary Report: Tami was not provided a report from Diane to present at the meeting. Tami did give an explanation of counting weekly offerings and delivery to the office. A sign up sheet was passed around to board members for picking up the offering on a monthly basis.
Treasurer's Report: Doug Bruhns reported the new budget is now in place for the year. Updates to the church computer program (Church Windows) in the process of being implemented. Board checking accounts are being closed and monies turned in to the Treasurer for deposit into general account under the designated Board's budgets. Motion to accept the Treasurer's report made by Don Aamodt seconded by Rick Orban. All approved.
BOARD REPORTS:
Board of Stewardship and Social Ministry: Don Aamodt had nothing to report at this time.
Board of Education: - Bob Peterson reported the Spaghetti dinner will be moved to March 5. Proceeds will go towards the youth going to camp this summer.
Board of Life and Growth - Jen McGrady reported they discussed the new member's class which will be held in May, a date to be determined at a later time. There are 5 new families that will be attending this class. Jen reported there will be a going away program for Roger Dykstra on February 26, 2006.
Board of Property and Management: No report given.
Board of Worship and Music - Bill Georgia asked for volunteers for communion servers. He also reported they are looking for an organist and choir director.
Board of Youth: Wanda Playter presented the Youth Director's job descriptions for both a full time position and part time position. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the need for people to step forward and volunteer with our youth program. Motion to accept the 1/2 time job description with an annual salary of $18,000 was made by Scott Helgeson seconded by Doug Burhns. All members approved
Call Committee Report: David Kingland reported for the Call Committee is now ready to accept applications and recommendations from the Synod for possible candidates to interview.
Motion to accept the Board Reports by Tami Alphs and seconded by Jen McGrady. All members approved.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Job descriptions were presented for Pastors Norris and Smith. Motion to accept the job descriptions made by Doug Bruhns and seconded by Don Aamodt. All members approved.
There has been a proposal by the Auxiliaries (WELCA and Lutheran Brotherhood) to change the constitution to allow the Auxiliaries to have there own checkbooks with a copy of the records to be kept by Salem's Secretary.
There was also discussion in changing the wording on the Financial Treasury job and the Salem Preschool
New members are Aaron & Deborah Pitzenberger, Kailden & Colby; Valeda Abbey; Chuck Olson. Motion to approve by Bob Peterson and seconded by Doug Bruhns. All members were in favor.
Transfer away Opal Almelien
Information only: Motion made to adjourn by Bob Peterson and 2nd by Tami Alphs, All in Favor.
We closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Scott Helgeson,
Recording Secretary