The regularly scheduled meeting of CSM Governing Council was called to order at 6:45 by Curry Miller, President, on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
ROLL: (P=PRESENT, A=ABSENT)
| P | Rev. Philip Brockett, Pastor | ||||||
| P | Curry MillerPresident | A | Bythelda Davis | A | Willard Hill | A | Ellen Pecoul |
| A | Richard TimptonVice Pres | A | Norman Robinson | A | Bryant Turner | P | Andrea GibsonDiaconate |
| P | Arlean FermanisSecretaryChristian Ed | P | Milton CheramieBoard of Trustees | A | Community Svc. & Mission | A | Communications & Outreach |
Also Present: Treasurer,Ed Urrutia
Opening prayer was offered by Rev. Brockett
There was not a quorum present. Reports were given and accepted but no votes were taken.
Diaconate Report: – Andrea Gibson – see attached
Andrea needed to leave at 7 so she gave her report first. She noted highlights from the Diaconate meeting and relayed the conversation that was held concerning the mission statement the Take Action Committee is circulating for comment. Curry reported to Andrea his heartfelt appreciation of the Pentecost service that we had on Sunday. Rev. Brockett reported that the process of planning the refurbishment of the chapel is going forward.
Financial Report: – Ed Urrutia – reports attached.
- We are ahead of budget on our tithes and offerings.
- Rents are on track – The rent we are now receiving from the Bienville parsonage is helping our bottom line.
- Now that we have our real estate appraisals the treasurers will be updating our records truing up the value of our assets.
- It was noted that we need to find a Treasurer trainee to begin training as in January Ed rolls off as Treasurer and Brian will become Treasurer leaving the Deputy Treasurer position open. We need to train someone in order to have a smooth transition. It was suggested that we put out an announcement looking for someone who might have the talents and desire to fill this position.
Pastor’s Report: – Reverend Brockett
- The funeral for Al Creel will be this coming Friday, May 29. The viewing will be at 10 am and the funeral at 11. The office will send an email out to the congregation.
- Reverend Brockett asked that he take his two weeks vacation beginning July 1 running through July 14. Olga and Nadia will be spending a month visiting Olga’s family in Russia and Phil would like to join them for two weeks so he too can visit with the family. Those present felt that this would be okay and we will circulate an email asking the council to approve the motion that Pastor Brockett be given his two weeks vacation as he requested. The motion was made by Curry and Arlean seconded it.
- The pastor asked those present how we should announce and update what the Take Action Committee is doing to the entire congregation. It is good that we give announcements at the worship service but we need to make others aware who may not be in church every Sunday. Ways we have done it in the past were discussed and it was agreed that email/e-blasts as well as letters to those who do not receive emails should be used. It is felt that a letter should be written to the members from the Pastor and the Governing Council explaining what the Take Action Committee is and what we have proposed as our mission, vision and core values statements. At that time we can also let the congregation know that the appraisals have been done and that anyone who wishes to see the appraisal may come to the office to read it.
Board of Trustee’s Report: – Milton Cheramie – report attached
Milton gave highlights and pointed out that the appraisals of our properties have been completed.
Christian Education – Arlean Fermanis – report attached
Arlean pointed out a few highlights from her report and asked that the council approve two fundraising events for our campers to go to Slumber Falls. Arlean moved that the CE committee be given permission to hold two fundraising events for the purpose of paying tuition for our campers going to Slumber Falls. The two events will be a cookie sale and a note card sale using the art of our students. Milton seconded and an email will be sent to council members for a vote.
Arlean also asked that the Governing council consider having a calendar meeting so that we can plan events for the coming year. The CE committee will be working on their calendar and it would be helpful to know other events that may be in the planning stages.
The meeting closed with prayer at 7:50 pm.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 23.
Respectfully Submitted, Arlean Fermanis, Secretary