SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES

The Salem Church Council met on June 11, 2003 in the Lounge.

Those present were: Pastor Dykstra, Mark Alphs, Doug Bruhns, Bruce Adams, Dianne Gardner, Margaret Okland, Scott Helgeson, Keith Helland, Wayne Nyguard, Dawn Thomas, Medara Winters, Lori Westcott and Kathy Gilbertson.

The council sang a hymn and then Pastor Dykstra led us with devotion and prayer.

Each council member individually read the Secretary's Report. Motion to accept the minutes was made by Bruce Adams and seconded by Margaret Okland.

Board Reports:
Board of Education: Lori Westcott reported the Sunday School rotation model schedule is all planned out and ready for this fall. They asked the board to repaint the rooms that have not been painted and to put up new bulletin boards. The Bible school that was held at Winnebago Church was a success and the attendance was around 100 children. There will be an August Day Camp at Salem for anyone to attend. There is 20 signed up for camps this summer and each person will receive $100 towards their tuition.

Board of Life and Growth: Margaret Okland reported there will be a One In Christ Parish outdoor service on Sunday, August 17 and a potluck picnic will follow. More information will be given at a later date. They are updating the Salem brochure to be handed out to new people moving to Lake Mills.

Board of Stewardship and Social Ministry: W. Nyguard reported the time and talent sheets are being collected this week.

Board of Worship and Music: Keith Helland reported June 13-15 is Synod Assembly weekend. Gladys Biehl, Jodi Ruud, Doug Harmon, Chelsea Harmon and Emily Georgia will be doing the services.

Board of Youth: Pastor Dykstra reported they are having a picnic on Sunday June 29. The youth will be leaving after the July 6 early service for their Sacramento trip

Board of Property and Management: Bruce Adams reported the sidewalk project has been started. After discussion there was a motion made by Dianne Gardner, seconded by Scott Helgeson to tile the roof run off water under the sidewalk and into the storm sewer. This will be an added expense and Bruce will be speaking to the congregation and ask for donations to help with the sidewalk project. The insurance premium for the coming year will be $11,043.

Treasurer's Report was given by Doug Bruhns. As of May 31, 2003 we have a balance of $13,661.36.
The Financial Secretary's Report was given by Dianne Gardner. Deposits for the month of May amounted to $27,740.51.

One In Christ Parish Council: Scott Helgeson reported they have 4-6 youth director names and will be interviewing them soon. It was noted that the congregation members need to let the pastors know when they will be in the hospital. With the new privacy laws it is hard for the pastors to see the list of patients.

Motion was made by Keith Helland, seconded by Bruce Adams to accept these reports.

Old Business: It was noted that all pastors will be at the Synod Assembly this weekend at Wartburg College in Waverly. The executive board is working on the updating of the membership list. Margaret Okland will be in charge of the supper being served to the Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band. She will be looking for volunteers for food and serving.

New Business: A task force of parents from the parish has been working on bringing recommendations to the One In Christ Council on the confirmation program. Each church will be deciding when their own church will have confirmation. It was recommended that the 9th grade year of instruction be offered around the theme of discipleship and that 9th graders be linked to adult mentors for that year.
Pastor Dykstra reported on the two day ALPHA Program he and Pastor Peters attended in Duluth. It involves classes on how to reach people who do not attend a church. There will be another class July 21-22 in Lakeville and the goal is to have members of the churches attend it. A motion was made by Margaret Okland and seconded by Keith Helland to use $500 of the outreach money to cover the tuition of the class.
Motion was made by Bruce Adams and seconded by Doug Bruhns to accept Marilyn Storby, Theresa & Michael as new members and Ryan Charlson has requested a transfer to Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2003. A motion to adjourn was made by Dianne Gardner, seconded by Bruce Adams.

We closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Kathy Gilbertson
Recording Secretary