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December 15, 2008 6:30 pm
Bob Mohling opened with prayer. The meeting was called to order by Ed Mohrman at 6:30 pm.
Roll Call:
Ed Mohrman, President
Bob Mohling, Financial Director
Nancy Timm, Records Director
Tom Cree, Congregational Coordinator
Robert Cotton, Thrivent Build Specialist
Annette Wagenknecht, Communications Director elect
The minutes from November meeting were reviewed. A motion to accept new members since the November 18th meeting was made by Bob Mohling, seconded by Tom Cree and passed.
Thrivent has approved our welcome letter format. This will be used to welcome new Thrivent members in 2009.
Volunteer hours since November 18th include: Ed Mohrman - 3, Bob Mohling – 10, Nancy Timm – 8, Tom Cree – 4 and Robert Cotton - 8.
The financial reports were reviewed. Program funds remaining for 2008 are $0. Operating funds balance is $466.59. A double payment of $1,000 was made to Sky Ranch in December 2007; a reimbursement of funds is pending. The remaining $800 is related to Samaritan’s Purse back in August 2007 and was passed due to lack of supporting documentation.
A proposal was presented by Bob Mohling to complete the year with service team recognition for a total cost of $225 and was approved by the Board.
Thrivent Build Update
Habitat Home will be dedicated on this Saturday, December 20th. Christmas Letter sent to the congregations with an update on Thrivent Builds projects. Divine Savior is planning a presentation for January. Funds raised this year total $14,000. A family has been selected for the 2009 Thrivent Build Home with groundbreaking scheduled for spring 2009.
Old Business
January Leadership Board dinner is on January 24th. Planning will be given Mark Moore.
New Business
Candace Beck 2009 Interfaith Quilters request was tabled until January.
Volunteer Excellence Award Youth, Families or Seniors are pending. Forms may be obtained from Julie Vanderplast for nominations.
January 7th is the target date for new funding information including Care Abounds in Communities and operating funds for the chapter.
2009 New Board member training – format is being discussed. Suggestions include teleconference training, webinar training was suggested. Training formats are also being considered for the congregational coordinators as well.
A congregational coordinator function is being discussed for Q1 2009.
Funding Requests:
The Board reconfirmed the online vote for
The next meeting is scheduled for January 22nd at 6:30 pm. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Timm
Records Director