Church Council Highlights January 10, 2012:
Note: MSP is the abbreviation for “Moved, Seconded and Passed.”
Budget Committee reported on January 8 congregational meeting and feedback received.
MSP approve proposed 2012 annual operating budget for presentation to the congregation at the Annual Meeting.
Nominating Committee reported 93% of board vacancies filled. Restructure Task Force Phase II will survey members on boards, committees and Council regarding their experiences while serving. Summaries of pastor reviews submitted by boards, committees and Council were discussed. Pastors found them helpful. MSP approve proposed amendments to the Constitution for presentation to the congregation at the Annual Meeting. MSP approve Kent’s 2012 housing allowance = $18,000 MSP approve Tara’s 2012 housing allowance = $16,800 MSP approve announcement at Annual Meeting of designated Deacon Emeritus End of Year Financial Report: YTD Income $601,203.59 YTD Expenses $593,762.55 Difference $ 7,441.04 carry forward to 2012 operating budget (due to some pledges coming in higher and some expenses coming in lower than anticipated) Church Council Highlights December 13, 2011: Note: MSP is the abbreviation for “Moved, Seconded and Passed.” 236 – pledges received so far totaling just under $500,000. Budget Committee continues its work and will report at a January 8 congregational meeting. MSP approve a letter to the congregation from the Moderator detailing the 2012 budget and requesting additional pledge support to fund that budget. MSP approve preliminary budget priorities as Minister of Music, Parental Leave Reserve, worship services expenses, OCWM and Major Maintenance Fund MSP approve FCCB participation in the January 16 Martin Luther King Jr Poverty Action March and Essential Needs collection MSP approve acceptance of funds from Hal and Lynn Vaughn for the Larry Green Endowment Fund for Major Maintenance. Financial Report 11/30/11: YTD income $538,001.55 YTD expenses $537,972.36 Difference $ 29.19 Church Council Highlights November 29, 2011: Note: MSP is the abbreviation for “Moved, Seconded and Passed.” Therese Holm reported that, as of today, 220 pledges have been returned totaling $473,346. This year’s Stewardship goal is for 100% participation by pledging units (families and individuals). The Homeless Task Force is considering disbanding and emerging as a committee with a broader mission, perhaps a “Ministry of Care” as part of the re-structuring process. MSP to create an Outreach Committee as a committee of Church Council. Trustees and the Executive Leadership Team will draft a written policy to clarify the process for responding to emergency requests for use of church facilities. Preliminary November 30 Financial Results: YTD Revenue $537,991 YTD Expenses $537,972 Difference $ 19 Church Council Highlights October 25, 2011: Note: MSP is the abbreviation for “Moved, Seconded and Passed.” MSP 2011 Review of pastoral staff will come under the auspices of Church Council in conjunction with the Personnel Committee to be completed by December 31, 2011 MSP accept Review of Lead Pastor Kent French as presented and signed by Moderator Doug Shepherd, Council Clerk Cheryll Blair and Rev. Kent French. MSP allow pastors to distribute their one month health insurance reimbursement at their discretion. Financial Report:
YTD Income $425,720.31
YTD Expense $432,549.43
Difference ($ 6,829.12)