LITTLE CEDAR LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES

Tuesday, September 29, 2007

The Little Cedar Lutheran Church Council met on September 19, 2007.

Members present: Pastor Shari Mason, Gordy Briggs, Joyce Halver,
Mark Gilgenbach, Geneva Hamilton, Bob Hanson, Marilyn Thorstenson,
Dean Tipton, June Wolf, Dave Weness and Roger Weness. Members absent:
Earl Orvik, Deb Retterath and Ben Rowley.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gordy Briggs. Devotions were given by Pastor Shari. Mr. Gregg Larson, CPA, reviewed the auditing report, a copy of which is in the church office. Motion by Dave Weness, seconded by Marilyn Thorstenson, to accept the same. Carried. The secretary’s minutes were approved as printed. The treasurer’s report was reviewed by Roger Weness. Motion by Geneva and Mark. Carried.

PASTOR’S REPORT: Will be attending a continuing ed course on Worship and Technology on Sat., Sept. 22, in Rochester. Confirmation classes begin on Sept. 26 at 3:15 or 6:00. Sat., Sept. 29, will be ‘Box Night’ at LC. raising awareness and funds for Hunger Appeal. Sunday, Oct. 7, communion service in the Maple Room at AHCC.

Discussed a suggestion from Gregg Larson — having people from the congregation assist Dave and Millie Weness in counting money on Sunday morning. This will be done.

OLD BUSINESS: Electronic ministry going well. Sound system tabled for the present. Cause of the month for the Fountain Church. Money given was $66. Motion by Dave Weness that we add $434 to it from the Lutefisk Fund making a total of $500. Seconded by Marilyn Thorstenson. Motion carried. Discussed the flood damage in southeastern Minnesota. Motion by Mark Gilgenbach that we give $1000 to the synod office and $1000 to Lutheran Disaster Relief, money to come from the Lutefisk Fund. Motion seconded by Dean Tipton. Carried.

NEW BUSINESS: Decided to leave the October meeting date as it is on the 17th. November date will be decided at that time.
Ben Rowley has resigned from the Council as they have moved to Stewartville. Decided to wait until January to fill the position.
Discussed the price of tickets for lutefisk supper. Motion by Roger Weness, seconded by Joyce Halver, to remain as it is — Adults $14 and 18 and under $8. Motion carried.
Discussed the need to replace the glass in one of the doors that has lost its seal. Motion by Dean Tipton to have Viking Glass of Austin replace it. Seconded by Dave Weness. Motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Building - Tuckpointing is now completed. Cemetery — Records are now in the process of being computerized. The committee would like to hire two people at $7.50 per hour to help get this done. Perhaps two teenagers could help. Motion by Roger Weness to go ahead with this; money to come from Cemetery fund. Seconded by Geneva. Carried.
Membership and Social Concerns - A Welcome packet is being assembled to be given to new people. Audrey and Steve Schroeder are new members on the committee. Blanket ministry is ongoing.
Personnel - Committee has met and recommend a 3% raise for release time teachers Amy DeHoogh and Kathy Voigt and for Sunday School director Tara Mandt, effective September 1. Motion by Joyce Halver and seconded by Mark Gilgenbach that this be done. Motion carried.
Youth committee — Met earlier this evening and planned the year.

LaVonne Bergstrom, Secretary

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