Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Governing Board Minutes

Minutes of the April 12, 2005

Pastor Burcham opened the meeting with a prayer.

President Deb Kesse called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Craig Braget , Pastor Burcham, Lou Grotheer, Deb Kesse , Laurie Peterson , Dave Sengpiel , Faith Spark , Shawn Woolman , and Ken Wunsch . There were no visitors.

President Kesse requested the minutes from the March 8, 2005 meeting be approved. There was one correction noted. Dave Sengpiel made a motion to accept the minutes following correction. Shawn Woolman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

The Board reviewed the Senior Pastor's Report dated March 8, 2005 . The following items were discussed:

•  Confirmation Sunday is May 1, 2005 . The shuttle bus will be used to transport members from the school parking lot to the church to help meet parking needs.

•  There are currently 30 students enrolled in the Tiny Treasures Preschool.

•  Two men, Breck Miller and Tim Kightlinger, had on site interviews for the Director of Youth Ministry. One candidate appears to be very favorable.

•  The Secretary for Congregation Care has been filled by Shelly Rivera. We are still seeking a qualified individual to fill the Secretary for Family Life Ministry position.

•  With the addition of new staff, office space has become an issue. It was discussed a cubical be added to the reception area for a cost of no more that $3,800. This would cause the budget line number 5655, Office Equipment to be overspent. President Kesse requested a motion to allow budget line item 5655 to be overspent by no more than $3,800. Craig Braget made the motion with a second by Ken Wunsch. The motion carried.

•  The Ablaze Campaign was discussed. This program involves three phases which will incorporate small group study, a Sunday message, children and youth materials as well as a Call to Action. The program will begin in September 2005.

•  The Financial Report was reviewed. President Kesse requested the report be approved. Faith Spark made a motion to approve the report with a second by Ken Wunsch. The motion carried.

The Constitution was handed out by President Kesse, including a summary of changes. After discussion, President Kesse requested the Amended and Restated Constitution and Amended and Restated By-Laws be approved. Dave Sengpiel made the motion. The motion was seconded by Shawn Woolman . The motion carried. The Constitution and By-Laws will now be brought before the congregation for approval.

The 2005/2006 Outcomes were discussed. It was determined the 2004/2005 Outcomes would be appropriate for 2005/2006. President Kesse requested the existing Outcomes be approved for 2005/2006. Faith Spark made a motion to approve the Outcomes with a second by Shawn Woolman. The motion carried.

It was reported the Foundation will focus on Christian Estate Planning. The Governing Board will serve as a focus group and provide feedback.

IMPORTANT DATES:

•  The Congregation Informational Meetings are still being scheduled.

•  The Budget, Constitution and By-Laws will be mailed to the Congregation by May 13, 2005.

•  A Congregation Meeting will be held June 5, 2005 at 1:00pm to review the Budget.

•  The Governing Board Meeting for June has been moved from the 14 th to the 7 th .

•  The Annual Voter's Assembly Meeting will be held June 12, 2005 at 1:00pm .

A motion was made by Ken Wunsch to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm . Faith Spark seconded the motion. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned with recitation of the Lord's Prayer.

Respectfully submitted by Laurie E. Peterson, Recording Secretary.