8-4-01
Present: Hank Jaeckel, Denise Backstrom, Marilou Oyler, T.O. Sheffield, Ima Beam, Briggs Massey, Ruth Jaeckel, Jack Goodman.
Absent: Ken Patterson, Robert Shinn
Guests: Barbara Fournie, Bettye Woolard, Luther Brackeen and daughter Lisa.
Meeting was called to order by President Hank Jaeckel at 12:20 P.M.
Minutes of last meeting were read by Jack Goodman.There were no additions or corrections.
Minutes approved as read.
Treasures report given by Marilou Oyler Presently we have a balance of $981.61
I President - Hank Jaeckel
A. Announcement / Item
1. Officers will meet monthly
2. Requested that all officers and committee chairs submit a job description containing duties/responsibilities: Any questions of responsibilities should be brought to the board.
3. Board meeting time was discussed, and a decision was made to continue to have them following a scheduled Sunday potluck.
4. All Board members should present annual report regarding goals and action toward them.
5. Secretary is to see that Board minutes are sent to all " members".
II Financial Committee - Marilou Oyler
Have not had a meeting yet but will soon. Will discuss financial policy and procedures and budget policy and procedures. Will begin canvas planning. All policy and procedure recommendations will be brought to the Board for approval.
III Religious Education Committee - Ruth Jaeckel
Committee has had one meeting. Discussed curriculum. Have chosen book "Starting From Scratch". Investigating REACH on Internet.
IV By Laws - Ken Patterson
Not present - no report
V Sunday Programs/Worship Committee - Ima Beam
Have not met yet but will meet 8/8/01.Still exploring material for " discussion" Sundays.
Has scheduled Dr. Paul Massey of Petal, Ms. To speak on 8/19/01. Requested someone to offer housing for him while in Tupelo.
VI Social Committee - Briggs Massey
Have had one meeting. Discussed the following:
A. Social events { picnics, 5th Sunday, social circles, bowling, pool, game nights, movie nights
B.Reorganization of storage boxes and areas at the Temple.
C.Reorganization /Set ups for Discussion areas vs worship areas.
D. Preparation of a social interest survey.
VII Membership Committee - T.O.Sheffield
There has been no official meeting at this time.
A.Need for external as well as internal contacts to get our name into public eye.
B.Ads do not seem to be getting us the growth we’d like.
C.Involvement in local social activism.
D.Sunday greeters and follow up.
E.Visitors packet/improved name tag system.
F. Consideration of Membership Application Card.
VIII Communications Committee - Robert Shinn
Not present - no report
IX Other Business
There was no other business.
X Items President requests for future consideration.
A. Celebration of Affiliation.
B. Preparation of detailed history of congregation
C .Implement needed inventory of equipment/supplies
D .Policy for special occasions- weddings, deaths, etc.
E. Investigate need for liability insurance and bonding of treasurer.
F. Creation of congregation banner
G. Investigate Chalice lighter grant when appropriate
H. Chose treasurer with duty of Temple liason
I. Redistribute keys to temple
J. Planning retreat with possible outside facilitator
XI Motion made to ajourn. Passed. Ajourned at 2:20 P.M.
Respectivly Submitted
Jack Goodman,
Secretary