SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL
The Salem Lutheran Church Council met November 8, 2006. The board members present were Don Aamodt, Tami Alphs, Scott Helgeson, Jerry Hoffman, Deb Kingland, Jennifer McGrady, Rick Orban, Bob Peterson, Wanda Playter, Gaye Sletten, Carolyn Swanson, Pastor Weeg and David Kingland, Call Committee Chairman/Staff Management Chairman. Guests: Helene Iverson and Elaine Helgeson from the Call Committee

Call to Order by Deb Kingland. Opening Prayer was given by Deb Kingland.

Secretary's Report: Each council member individually read the secretary's report. Motion to accept the minutes was made by Scott Helgeson and seconded by Tami Alphs. All Approved.
Treasurer's Report: Scott Helgeson reported that there were some corrections that needed to be done on the treasurer's report, so he will report to us once those are updated. Scott will also be e-mailing the 2007 budget to all council members this next week to review.
Financial Secretary's Report: Tami Alphs reported that the General Fund Income for October was $31,606.11, with the total income for October being $33,668.66.
Motion to accept the financial secretary's report was made by Rick Orban and seconded by Carolyn Swanson. All approved.

BOARD REPORTS:
Board of Worship and Music: Carolyn Swanson reported that their board will not be meeting until Thursday night, so she will have a full report next month.
Board of Stewardship and Social Ministry: Don Aamodt reported David Kingland will be doing the stewardship presentation at the services on Saturday, Nov. 11th and Sunday, Nov. 12th. The following weekend, November 18th and 19th, will be stewardship services. Members will be asked to bring their pledge cards down front and place them in the offering plate.
Board of Education: Bob Peterson reported they will be serving a soup luncheon from 11:30 a.m. until 1 :00 p.m. on Sunday, November 5th to raise money for kids going to Bible camp. Thrivent will be matching funds.
Board of Youth: Wanda Playter reported that Friday, November 10th there will be a Recharge with a group from Wartburg College. This is targeted to students from grades 6 through 12. Wanda also reported that Katie Zenk has been doing a great job of planning activities and has put together a two month plan of activities. Deb Kingland also brought up that the youth room is in need of couches. If anybody has a "gently used" couch they would like to donate to the Youth Board, please call the church office.
Board of Life and Growth: Jennifer McGrady reported that Hanging of the Greens will be on Saturday, December 2nd starting at 9:00 a.m. On Tuesday, November 14th at the new member's Adult Inquiry Class, there is a need for some of the board members to come and talk about their respective board's responsibilities. Jennifer will be contacting board representatives. Jennifer also reminded everybody that shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child are due Sunday, November 12th.
Board of Property and Management: Jerry Hoffman reported they had sent out three requests for quotes for bell tower repair. One contractor has already indicated that their schedule wouldn't allow them to bid however the board is hoping for quotes from the other two. Jerry also reported that there are currently a number of windows sent out for repair and are expected back in about two weeks. The boiler project is nearly complete. A member has presented Salem with a donation designated for purchase and installation of a new handicap door opener. We will now be getting coffee from LaRue Coffee and they will also maintain Salem's coffee makers. Deb Kingland reported that there were 52 people that helped in some way with cleaning on Saturday, November 4th. Thank you to all who helped!
Call Committee Report/Staff Management Report: David Kingland, Helene Iverson, Elaine Helgeson and Rick Orban reported that the Call Committee has compiled the information needed by the Synod to call an Associate Pastor. Some of the main areas of need are: worship leadership, children's ministry, ministry to youth and young adults and sharing leadership. Motion was made by Jennifer McGrady and seconded by Scott Helegson to allow the Call Committee to submit this information to the Synod. All Approved.
The Staff Management Team was asked to look at the current staffing model at Salem and come back to the Council at the December meeting with a recommendation for moving forward.
Pastor's Report: Deb Kingland reported that Pastor Norris continues to do visitations at the Care Center, Mills Harbour and with shut-ins. Pastor Norris will be taking the month of December off.
Motion was made by Tami Alphs and seconded by Scott Helgeson to accept these reports. All approved.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:
Deb Kingland reported that all boards should be keeping minutes of their meetings. These minutes will be shared with the council each month so everyone has a better idea of what is happening at the board level. She also reminded all that there are five areas of focus that all boards should keep in mind as they do their work. They are: worship/fellowship/discipleship/evangelism/ministry.

Tami Alphs reported on behalf of the nominating committee. They have been calling on people to fill board positions. They have filled all three positions on the Board of Youth, two positions on Board of Property and Management and one position on Board of Stewardship. Still to be filled are one seat on the Board of Stewardship and Social Ministry, two on Board of Worship and Music, one on Board of Life and Growth and one on Board of Education

Transfers away: Amy, Mallory, Reese and Kara Wilhelm and Dennis, Becky, Marcia and Tom Solomonson

Motion to adjourn was made by Jennifer McGrady and seconded by Bob Peterson. All approved.

Next meeting will be Wednesday, December 13th at 8:00 p.m.

Meeting was closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Gaye Sletten, Recording Secretary