Diaconate Meeting Synopsis – April-June 09
June Diaconate meeting time was used to go over potential leadership training.
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Diaconate Meeting Synopsis
May 12, 2009
Scout Hall Sale: Cleo reported that lots of cleaning needs to be done and some old scout equipment is still there. A clean up day will be set and the Manette Historical Society will be contacted if they are interested in any of the items stored there.
Quarterly Meetings: Based on input from the Quarterly meeting, we will stay with our current quarterly schedule.
Budget and “Other Accounts”: Each Diaconate member that has an “other account” they are responsible for should present a plan of how and when that money will be used.
Fran’s Place finances: Close the “Rental” account. OCOF pays for the loan, utilities and major damage. Normal maintenance will come under Facilities.
Designated Gifts: Discussion on how to handle gifts that are designated for a particular project, like the steeple fund, particularly when that project is discontinued.
Decision: Communicate with the giver at the time of each designated gift, explaining that if adequate funds are not raised for that project within a certain time period, then the designated gift amount will go into the general fund. Larry will begin keeping track of givers of designated gifts so that in the future we can go back to them if needed.
Facilities: Cleo reported insulation is going in at Fran’s Place. Siding and window replacement on the west wall of the church to begin 5/22 with asbestos removal. Parking lot will be sealed later in the summer.
Sound System: Rob and Larry will be notified that some money was donated for improvements to the sound system. Portable sound equipment was purchased using money from the “Family Camp” (rummage sale) fund.
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Quarterly Ministry Update Synopsis
April 26, 2009
MCC Web Site: Rob Morris described information that is available on the website and thanked Spenser Anderson for his work on that ongoing project. www.manettecomunitychurch.com
Offering Boxes: Marie Morris reported the new offering boxes are installed and we will begin using them instead of passing the offering plate.
Scout Hall Sale: The history and current condition of the Scout Hall property were described by Ron Workman and Steve Schultz. The recommendation of the committee is to move on and put the property up for sale. Larry Van Etten moved that the Scout Hall be sold and Mike Barrett seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
Organ Sale: Dick Norton presented a history of the organ and options for selling it or giving it to a church that could use it. Rebecca Redmon moved that the organ be sold. Barb Schultz seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
Coming Changes and Events:
Synopsis of each monthly Diaconate meeting will now be posted on the church website and in the monthly Messenger.
Fall Ministry Fair – will kick off our fall programs.
Leadership Training – Dave Cooper reported the training will be first for Diaconate members this summer, then the congregation and small group leaders in the fall.
Connect Center – Dave Cooper explained the vision of a new Connect Center, coffee area and fellowship area in the foyer.
Summer Sunday School – Carolyn Barrett reported there will not be any Summer Sunday School this year. Current classes will go until school is out June 14th then resume when school starts in the fall.
Outreach Opportunities: Mike Barrett & Rebecca Redmon reported on many opportunities – Family Fun Nights, Benedict House, COTN meals, sleeping bag collection, baby bottle fund raiser for Pregnancy Resource Center.
Audit Committee members are Curt Marchione, Bob Overly and Joy Mazelli.
