Meeting of the Board
Neepawa United Church
Present: Brian Elgert,
Bob Durston, Kristin Wood, Judy Elgert,
Rita Friesen,
Ella Jarvis,
Maurice Kaye, Eleanor Nicholson and Lyle Byram.
Regrets: Brian Bailey, Donna Newton, Ruth Hanke, Ann Nielsen, Susan Phillips,
Bev Finlayson and Margaret Kristjansson was not able to join
via skype.
1.
Brian Elgert called the meeting to order at
2.
Kristin Wood did the opening Meditation with the
group reading The New Creed
together followed by
a discussion. Kristin then gave the
opening Prayer.
3.
Moved by Bob Durston
and seconded by Eleanor Nicholson that the Agenda
be approved as
circulated. Carried.
4.
Moved by Bob Durston
and seconded by Rita Friesen that the Minutes be
approved as
circulated. Carried.
5.
Correspondence-
·
Brian received a brochure for the “Welcome
Christ Concert” in
·
Received confirmation that the LicenSing has now be activated.
·
Received the Prayer update Brochure.
6.
Business arising from the Minutes:
a)
Bob reported that the Projector/screen project
is at $7500.00 to date.
Bob suggested
that we need people in place to operate the screen/projector.
Judy Elgert volunteered to take this on but will require people
to help her.
Will start
working on this project when Brian Bailey return from holidays.
b)
Name tags – no report.
c)
Music Licensing – as reported this has been
activated.
7.
Committee Reports:
A)
Larger Parish (Official Board) – no report
B)
Pastoral Care – Eleanor reported for the month
of January they sent out
7 Sympathy
cards – 1 Get Well – 1 Thinking of You and 3 one year anniversary
of a
loss. Eleanor suggested that Tuesday morning coffee time be postponed
until
Spring as it is not well attended at this time.
C)
D)
Ministry and Personnel – Rita reported that we
require someone to be a Rep
from Neepawa
Congregation.
E)
Treasurer - Bob presented his financial report to the end
of January.
Income $ 9,739.13
Expenses 17,530.05
Deficit - 7,790.92
Bob reported there is a decline in revenue
and a discussion was held
on
this situation and will look at major planning toward the Fall. We
will
need to look at other methods of raising funds. Brian put out a
challenge
for each Board member to come to next meeting with one idea.
Moved by Bob Durston
and seconded by Judy Elgert that the Financial
Report be approved
as presented. Carried.
F)
Property:
·
Maurice Kaye reported that the flood lights in
front of Church
that had
been vandalized will be replaced soon.
Roof repairs have
not been completed
due to cold weather.
·
John’s Electric will apply the heat tape to the
roof when weather
is warmer.
G)
Finance:
·
No member for Finance and the Fall Letters will
be prepared by
Chairman,
Treasurer and Minister.
H)
UCW :
·
UCW served lunch at five funerals in January.
·
The UCW under the guidance of Rita Friesen and
Susan Phillips
will host the
Neepawa World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 7th
at
·
The UCW asks you to gather your spring “gently
used” unwanted
item for the
Spring Gently Used sale on April 11th and 12th in the
I)
Ministerial:
·
Kristin reported two funerals.
·
Planning with folks for three weddings and a
baptism.
·
Bible study on Thursday a.m. and Sunday p.m.
·
Attended Presbytery meeting in St. Claude on
Feb. 4th & 5th.
·
Ministerial Meeting –
Service and would
like to have
·
Music License – we need to have information of
music and lyrics
added to the
Bulletins – Kristin will look after.
·
Require someone to keep track and report the
songs used.
J)
Trustees – no report
K)
Worship: Rita reported there will be Lenten
music and will have a Pancake
Supper on Ash
Wednesday followed
by a Service.
Motion #1:
Moved
by Rita Friesen and seconded by Judy Elgert that we
approve the wedding
request for
Graham
Stewart with Kristin Wood and Joe Ball officiating. Carried.
Motion #2: Moved by Rita Friesen
and seconded by Judy Elgert that
we approve the
wedding request for
Steven
Jury with Kristin Wood officiating. Carried.
L)
Presbytery: Ella Jarvis reported on the
Presbytery meeting held in
St.
Claude on February 4th and 5th, 2014.
·
She reported that the Conference Allocation for
2014 same as 2013.
·
There was a video/slide presentation on
Rendezvous Youth Conference to be
held in
Require of Me” at a cost of
$325.00 per person - includes meals and
accommodation. More information available from Kristin.
·
There was a presentation from Kathryn Hofley on “Financial
Planning
and Stewardship”.
·
A
Mean to be
Affirming?
·
Discussion on
Comprehensive Review and a Task Group looking at
structures
and policies and what do we need??
·
Calling Lakes closing in August, 2014.
·
Rock
M)
Special Reports:
·
Men’ Breakfast – 5 attended.
·
Nominating Committee – no report.
·
Youth Group – going to Country Meadows on
Friday, Feb. 14th
·
and will have entertainment and cookies.
Pancake
Supper on Ash Wednesday.
·
Sunday School – Judy Elgert
gave thanks to the UCW for
funds
received.
·
Singles – Ella reported the luncheon is being
held Wed. Feb. 12th
Moved by
Maurice Kaye and seconded by Eleanor Nicholson that
all reports be
accepted as presented. Carried.
8.
New Business:
·
Spring Supper – chaired by Brian Elgert – April date to be confirmed.
A)
Brian Elgert read the
Moment of Levity.
·
Kristin gave the Closing Prayer.
Next meeting –
Brian
adjourned the meeting at
Motions Carried:
1.
Moved by
Rita Friesen and seconded by Judy Elgert that we
approve the
wedding request for
with Kristin Wood
and Joe Ball officiating.
2.
Moved by Rita Friesen and seconded by Judy Elgert that we approve the
wedding request for
Kristin Wood
officiating.