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Board Minutes
November 12, 2019
Members present: John Travis, Christine Rodick,
Angela Piccuito, Ron Dickinson, Diane
Iverson & Kathy Hall
Absent: Jeanne LeBlanc
Others in attendance: Kelli McPherson, Cheryl Happeny,
Cheryl Clark, Mark Iverson, Mark Hall
Opening prayer was given by Kelli McPherson
Committee Reports:
Search:
discussion regarding the status of the church profile and the information that
was approved at the All Church meeting. With the approval of additional funds
at the November 3rd meeting, it is hoped that the Search Committee will now
have the flexibility for negotiation with potential candidates. Discussion
regarding the importance of sharing updates with the congregation in bulletins,
the newsletter and in Wednesday Wonderings
Trustees:
side door to parsonage garage has been repaired; driveway light repaired;
church side door to be made more secure; fire alarm system to be checked
Treasurer:
October operating $6,700, expenses $6,460, positive $240; YTD positive $20,880
Stewardship & Finance: interviewed 3 investment firms and plan to
request 2nd interview with 2 of the firms
Fundraising:
successful Pumpkin sales $9,170 actual sales, we keep 33% or $3,053.61 plus
donations $269.60 for the total church income of $3,323.21
Bylaws:
Bylaws have been reviewed and, in some instances, rewritten; recommendation is
to submit the complete bylaw package to the congregation for approval at an All
Church meeting with presentations prior to that with the opportunity for
discussions and any questions
New Business:
Piano: an email was received regarding a possible
donation of a piano to the church; it was noted the church currently has two pianos, suggestion was made to ask our organist to look at
it to get her opinion as well as to ask Ann DeGrechie
Next meeting: December 17, 2019 at 7 pm at the church
Meeting
adjourned: 9 pm
BOARD SUMMARY
December 17, 2019
Present:
John Travis, Ron Dickinson, Christine Rodick, Diane
Iverson, Kathy Hall
Absent:
Jeanne LeBlanc, Angela Piccuito
Others in attendance: Nick Abbatangelo,
Mark Hall
The meeting opened with prayer led by Christine Rodick
Minutes of November 3rd: approved
Minutes of November 12th: approved as amended
John reported that Jeanne was resigning from
the Board effective immediately due to personal obligations. Members accepted
Jeanne’s resignation with regret. It was noted that her knowledge and many
contributions to the Board would be missed, and that she cannot be fully
thanked for the many hours she has devoted to ensuring the smooth flow of
information to the congregation.
Committee Reports:
Search:
next meeting is January 5th following worship; there have not been any new
applicants
Trustees:
next meeting is January 8th; looking into a lease for a new copy machine; Marci
is taking care of fire alarm system.
Stewardship & Finance: Nick reviewed the proposed budget for 2020;
requested potential dates the Board could meet with the investment firm
candidates
Bylaws:
upcoming presentation dates are December 22nd and January 5th; handouts are
available; it is hoped people will read them, and should they have any questions
that they will ask them prior to the Annual meeting
Annual meeting date was confirmed to be Feb.
9, 2020 with a snow date of Feb. 16, 2020.
Next meeting: TBD as either Jan. 13th or 15th at 6pm
Meeting
adjourned: 9:45pm
The Men’s Breakfast Group will gather on
Saturday, January 11th at 8 AM at Mo’s Place in Hanson. All men of the church are welcome.
~Nick Abbatangelo
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND, IN ASSISTED LIVING OR
NURSING HOMES
Bud Talpey at All American Assisted Living, Hanson. Dorothy
Brundige at home; Winnie Robinson
