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Executive Committee Meeting ~ September 2002In attendance: Committee Members: Connie Day, Vice Moderator; Ken Stamper, Treasurer; Bill Garrett, Secretary; Larry Crist, Regional Minister; Gary Allen, Nurture Division; Bob Hopper, Administration Division; Ray Thomas, W. District Rep; Linda Dealy, CWF Guests: Barbara Allen, Maryellen Thomas Larry Crist opened the meeting · Announced Pam Newland had surgery and would not be in attendance · Nancy Whitaker had submitted her resignation as Mission Division Chair · Primary issue to discuss would be the Snake River Academy In Pam Newland’s absence, Connie Day acted as Moderator · Connie started the meeting inviting us to enter into a time of “checking in” and sharing anything new or important in our life · Presented Jeremiah 23 as reference to making decisions where we intentionally enter into God’s presence and act in consultation with God Snake River Academy · Connie Day opened the discussion by presenting idea that we should create an event which would be attractive enough to stimulate people to want to come to the event, especially to those who have never attended before · Connie handed out a listing of potential workshops (attached) asking for input on which ones seemed to be more relevant and enticing to those we want to attract · Discussion identified numerous workshops of interest even though a finalized list of workshops, as well as the overall theme, was not finalized · The target date for the next Snake River Academy will be March 1, 2003. Larry Crist will check on the availability of facilities and report findings. · Decision was made that another meeting will be necessary to finalize plans. It will be held October 26 in Jerome. Details of meeting will be communicated by Connie in the near future.
Regional Board Meeting September 14, 2002
In attendance: Connie Day, Ken Stamper, Larry Crist, Gary Allen, Bob Hopper, Ray Thomas, Keh McCracken, Linda Dealy, Roger Bray, Jacqi McClellan, Dorris Quinn, Janetta Piper, Peggy Hill, Steve Yager, John Breidenbach, Jani DeMond, Bryan Elliott, Bill Garrett, Dorothy Ihler, Gary McCracken
Larry Crist opened the meeting · New members were introduced and welcomed into the Board · Invited the Board to be aware of the joys and successes of the Region, including: ¬ Nicaragua mission has been significant in the life of the Region and in the life of the people of Nicaragua ¬ Camping program has been extremely effective and meaningful significant in life of campers and staff *low cost *lack of major problems and conflicts ¬ Bibles for Nicaragua project has a very good head start even though publicity hasn’t started ¬ Budget is strong and healthier than it has been for many years. ¬ Camp stove project (Cascade) has been very positive and well supported ¬ Board has many new members as well as more men becoming involved · Explained the schedule for the meeting. Described each Division and invited the new members to choose which meeting to attend. · Closed with prayer and broke into Division meetings Re-Gathering
as the Board Regional Minister’s Report · Larry identified that much of his report was shared earlier in inviting the Board to approachtoday’s meeting with a vision of joy from the ministries our Region is providing. · Shared that most of his comments will be heard during a number of issues that will come before the Board. Administrative Division Report Bob Hopper presented the report. · $3,000 was taken out of the budget to pay for the camp stove on a loaned basis - $1,761 has been received to date toward this cost - Motion: To use the $1,761 to repay the $3,000 loan with the remainder being open for payment in the future. Approved. · A. Dale and Shirley McMurtry donated stock to the Region. The Division discussed making a permanent named fund in the name of A. Dale and Shirley McMurtry in the amount of $1,000. - Motion: To create the A. Dale and Shirley McMurtry permanent fund in the amount of $1,000 with a part of the interest earned (5%) to be used toward the Regional Budget and the remaining interest earned being left in the fund to grow the fund. Approved. · The Regional Office is in need of a new computer to replace its current system. Monies available for this purchase include $250 from sale of existing system, Cecelia Smith Fund proceeds of $1,100, and cash gift of $1,000 from A. Dale McMurtry. Discussion was to purchase a laptop computer to enable mobility. - Motion: To authorize the Regional Office to purchase a laptop computer. Approved. · Discussion of new funding system, Disciple Mission Finance. - Larry Crist reviewed the new proposal (with handout) explaining the impact and the process. - Identified that the Board’s responsibility is to decide whether or not to accept the newfunding system. Approval will require a 2/3 affirmative vote. - Roger Bray shared his insights as the Region’s General Board Representative, speaking in favor of the new system. - Motion: To approve the new Disciple Mission Finance recommendation, upon the recommendation from Larry Crist and Roger Bray. Approved. Nurture Division Gary Allen presented the report. · Primary objective of meeting was to review summer church camps - Seen as successful in bringing campers closer to Christ, being held within budget, and having no significant problems. - Problem recognized that staffing problems continue to be one of the most difficult for the camp directors. - Motion: That the Region strongly recommend that each church has a camp coordinator to assist in the communication and camp recruiting. Approved. · 2003 Camp Dates were presented: - Junior Camp July 7-11 KBY - Chi Rho Camp July 14-19 Cascade - CYF Camp July 28-Aug 2 Cascade · East District will host the Fall Retreat at KBY which will include a work project. The date will be October 11-12, 2002 · Made the recommendation that all CIT’s must be certified by attending CIT Training Event sponsored by the Nurture Division. No Board action was required on this items and Nurture Division will provide follow-up necessary. Mission Division Janie DeMond presented the report in the absence of a Division Chairperson. · Requested each church become active in the Bibles for Nicaragua project and submit money to Region by the end of the year. - The goal is to raise $7,000, which will include 40 Bible Commentaries and 400 Bibles.
· The next mission trip to Nicaragua will be April, 2003. The goal is to have two groups which will work on the Conference facility. The cost is expected to be $1,200-1,500 and each church is encouraged to help raise money for those interested in going. Youth will be accepted on an individual basis but not under age 16. · Suggested the managers at Yakama Indian Mission attend the Snake River Academy to share the story of the Mission and the potential for churches or individuals to be supportive. · Reviewed an evangelism program presented by Roger Bray called Come to the Welcome Table. This program is currently being used by several other Regions and utilizes a variety of media information to promote the church. Roger will send this information to the churches to see if any interest is present. Treasurer Ken Stamper presented the Treasurer’s Report. · The Region is in good shape, with a positive balance. · Budget Report is attached Snake River Academy Connie Day presented an update of the planning process. · The information is included in the Executive Committee Report. Christian Women’s Fellowship Linda Dealy presented the report: · The Region had 34 women attend the Quadrennial event in Kentucky and was reported as a wonderful experience. 3500 women from our denomination attended the event, with the theme of “Reshape, Renew, Unleash.” · Held the Region Planning meeting on July 14 in Jerome to complete plans for the Regional Retreat. Linda complimented the leaders around the Region as being committed and skilled. · Held the CWF Retreat at Cascade on August 9-11. The theme was “Power and Promise” with the keynote speaker being Penny Shorow who shared the life of Rosa Paige Welsh. The retreat had 47 women attend, making it one of the largest retreats in recent years. · The new study book for the CWF is being used by many local congregations in the Region and the initial response is that the material is very good and usable. · Next CWF Regional Board meeting will be October 19th to begin planning for the women’s breakfast, the two Spring Retreats, and the August Retreat. · Promoted the CWF water bottle as a fund raiser. Each bottle can be bought for $3.00. Disciples Men No report. General Board Representative’s Report Roger Bray submitted his report (attached). · Roger announced that he was elected to the Administrative Committee on the General Board. Old Business Discussed the item of creating a committee to review the Constitution and Bylaws for possible revisions. Larry Crist suggested the issue be discussed in a future Board meeting. New Business Peggy Hill was nominated to serve as the East District Representative. Motion: Peggy Hill be approved as the East District Representative. Approved.
Next Board meeting will be February 7-8 or 14-15, 2003. Location and date will be finalized and communicated to members of the Board.
Board meeting will Feb. 7-8 and held at Burley. Prayer concerns were shared by Board members and prayer offered by Gary Allen.
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