Faith United Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes

July 10, 2012

Meeting called to Order: Janet Peterson Members in attendance: Pastor Krehl, Amy Johnson, Janet Peterson, Barb Etter, Jim Takala, Dana Hilde, Rachael Grotberg, Judy Ricker,Steve and Joyce Burnette Member or member’s excused: Sue Ollila, Hugh Etter, Elaine Santi and Dana Hilde Devotions: Rachael Grotberg Others Present: Candice Maki and Linda Currie

Secretary’s Report: Barb Etter provided a written report for members to read. Amy Johnson made a motion to accept as written. Joyce Brunette seconded. Motion carried.

Correspondence: Read

Treasurer’s Report: Linda Currie Written report. No outstanding bills!!! Beginning balance for July is $6755.32. Judy Ricker made a motion to accept as written. Rachael Grotberg seconded. Motion carried.

Financial Secretary’s Report: Candice Maki provided a written report (report included). Amy Johnson made a motion to accept as written. Rachael Grotberg seconded. Motion carried.

Pastor’s Report: Provided written report (report included). Reminder to committees to look at budget for their committee and get it ready to submit. See Pastor’s report.

Ministry Reports

Administration Personnel: Bill Kauppinen, Peggy Brandt, Ann Terhark and Doug Hohenstein Mutual Ministry: Bob Maki and Maureen Arola Christian Eduacation: Rachael Grotberg Written report. VBS Congregational Life – Joyce Brunette Faith Mates Family fellowship WELCA: Piecemakers Youth Ministry Finance – Jim Takala No report. Sign up for the Malt Machine. The fair is July 25th – 28th, 2012 Memorial Outreach – Judy Ricker/Candice Maki Written report. Evangelism Social Ministry Property – Steve Brunette No meeting. Hope Garden Sue Ollila: Beautiful!! Stewardship – Amy Johnson No meeting. Worship & Music – Elaine Santi Written report.

Unfinished Business: 1) Reports are due Thursday before Council meeting. Submitted electronically or hard copy. 2) Please make sure your committee places any meetings/events on the calendar in the office. This helps keep the Beam updated. Thank you. 3) Need a wedding coordinator. 4) Review of budget by standing committees.. ongoing. 5) Malt machine needs a few people to sign up. New Business:

1) Council members have agreed to be a communication link to each standing committee. Worship – Elaine Santi, Learning – Rachael Grotberg, Outreach – Judy Ricker, Administration – Dana Hilde, Congregational Life – Joyce Brunette/Sue Ollila, Stewardship – Amy Johnson, Finance – Jim Takala, Property – Steve Brunette. Each committee will start reviewing there portion of the budget and get ready to submit. We’d like them all done early this year. 2) Highlights (go over at the end of the meeting).

Adjournment: Jim Takala made a motion to adjourn at 7:56. Next Meeting: August 14, 2012 Devotions: Janet Peterson Respectfully Submitted: Barb Etter