Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Governing Board Minutes

Barb Miles offered the opening devotion and prayer.

Call to Order:  President Kevin Kelley called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
In attendance were Kevin Kelley, Jason Hoffman, Barb Miles, Casey Fluegge, Lorrie Graaf, Mark Kramer, Marv Rohn, and Pastor Burcham.

Not present: Scott Snyder.

Visitor Recognition:  Executive Director Bill Jesse was present, as well as Laura Rath as recording secretary.

Monitoring Affirmation:
Parish Paper: The Board briefly discussed the May topic: “When Does Success Lead to Failure?”

Consent Agenda:

• The minutes from the April 12, 2011 meeting were accepted by consensus.
• After discussion, the financial report was accepted by consensus.

Governing Board Nominations: President Kevin Kelley listed the four candidates as Marv Rohn, Wendi Canada, Bruce Amendt, and Ann Zimmermann. The Board briefly discussed each candidate.
Mark Kramer motioned to appoint Bruce Amendt to fulfill the term of Pamela Henkel, who resigned due to relocation. Barb Miles seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Casey Fluegge motioned to nominate Marv Rohn, Wendi Canada, and Ann Zimmermann as candidates for the 2011/2012 Governing Board. Lorrie Graaf seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Senior Pastor Report:

• The Board reviewed the 1st quarter Membership Report. Marv Rohn motioned to approve, seconded by Mark Kramer. Motion carried.
• Pastor Burcham noted the next multi-site MAT meeting was scheduled for May 12. A visit to Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle, IL was scheduled for May 20.
• Pastor Burcham noted that he would be in Dallas May 21-24 for the PLI Board of Directors meeting.

Budget Planning: The Board discussed the proposed budget with Pastor Burcham and Executive Director Bill Jesse. There was Board consensus to recommend the budget to the congregation for approval at the Annual Meeting on June 5.

Current Action Items:
Congregational Listening Post – Mark Kramer noted that he has heard good things about the sermon series. Barb Miles noted positive comments regarding hospitality.

Housekeeping:

a. Future Topic - Gloria Dei Foundation

b. Future Meetings
i. May 18, 2011 Leaders' Meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. FLC
ii. June 5, 2011 Annual Meeting 1:00 p.m.
iii. June 5, 2011 Discovery 201 3:00 p.m. – Lorrie Graaf, Barb Miles
iv. June 14, 2011 Governing Board Meeting (Materials due June 8)

Adjournment:  
After the Lord’s Prayer, the Board adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Laura Rath.