November 13, 2005
Present: Connie and Leonard Goodell, Barb Cover, Amy Wise, Mary Ann and Jack Ott, Clay Bader, Linda and Philip Walters, Brad Goodell, Pastor Craig Paschal, Dana Petersen, Linda and David Starliper, Dan Corcoran, Gwen Hawkins, Phyllis Johnson
I. Meeting called to order
Clay Bader called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.
II. Committee reports
Trustees: Linda W. thanked several people by name for the maintenance that has been getting done. Mold mitigation may be necessary at the parsonage. An inspection is going to be scheduled. Jeff Booton will be contacted again in regards finishing the garage trim. Other minor maintenance items were presented. Philip is working on creating a schedule for regular maintenance items. The leak around the bell tower on the church is probably going to be a major repair item. Trustees are investigating what needs to be done. Mary Ann Ott suggested moving the front pew up to the choir area and replacing it with chairs with pockets to accommodate wheelchairs in the front. The trustees felt the best solution to having a handicapped-accessible bathroom is to add a third bathroom in the current storage closet area. Trustees will check in to code requirements, etc. that would be involved.
Finance: Dan Corcoran presented the year-to-date summary. We are approximately $12,386 ahead of where we expected to be despite expenses being higher than budgeted because increased offerings have offset budgeted Wachovia withdrawals.
Leonard Goodell presented the proposed 2006 budget and discussed various changes from 2005. Discussion ensued about what are operating expenses versus capital expenses as well as various line items on the proposed budget. Philip moved that the 2006 budget be approved with additional changes as noted. Phyllis seconded. Vote passed unanimously.
Dan then noted he had forgotten to include an increase for janitorial services.
Philip offered a second motion to approve the budget as amended. Phyllis seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
PPR: Phyllis Johnson noted the PPR committee filled out forms for Charge Conference.
WON Team: Numerous upcoming activities and services were discussed. Be sure to check the website calendar at www.mancosumc.org.
- Hanging of the Greens will be Saturday, 12/3 at 9 a.m. followed by the Johnsons’ chili.
- Pie sale is 12/10. Joy Grant and Gloria Thomas will be approached about coordinating this. Barb C. suggested designating the money toward Christmas baskets. It was agreed to do this again.
- The church Christmas Dinner will be 6 p.m., Wed., 12/14. Connie G. will put up sign-up sheets for food and table decorations.
- Wednesday night community dinners will continue 11/16, 12/7, 12/21.
- Parents’ Night Out: Fri., 12/17, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
- Amy W., Phyllis J., Pastor Craig and Dana P. will be putting together the new church directory with pictures after the first of the year.
- Amy W. is coordinating Christmas baskets this year.
- A recognition of the work Vergie Edwards and Marge Garrett did on the banners and stained-glass windows in the church will take place 11/27. Amy W. and Barb C. are coordinating what will happen at the service.
- Connie G. will order poinsettias to be put in the church 12/18.
- Jen and Connie G. will work together to plan the Christmas Eve service.
- There was brief discussion about possibly moving the Christmas Day service time Sunday morning, but there was a general feeling that leaving it at 9 a.m. would be best.
III. Pastor’s report
Craig reported on a training session he attended in Durango on Volunteers in Mission. He is interested in planning a trip in late May or early June to the Gulf Coast.
He also reported on a decision he has made to coach the JV Girls’ basketball team.
IV. Old Business
None.
V. New Business
Charge Conference is 12/1, 6:30 p.m. in Cortez.
Philip W. announced the Mancos Valley Chorus will be making an additional donation to the church for use of the sanctuary for rehearsals. They would like to pay half of the utility costs for the months the chorus uses the building.
Leonard G. brought up the fact Wachovia is charging us $150 year to manage the investment account. Leonard proposed moving the account to Vanguard which charges $30 per year. Connie made a motion to authorize Leonard to transfer the account. Barb seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Dana P. asked if the church would be willing to give Julia Whelihan a bonus. Amy made a motion to give Julia a $100 Christmas bonus. Leonard seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:11 p.m.
The next Work of the Church meeting will be January 8.
Respectfully submitted,
Dana Petersen
