MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
CONGREGATIONAL
ACTIONS
02-C-34
Through
02-C-67 June 27 – July 2, 2002
Call to Order A regular meeting of the Board
of Directors of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches
was called to order by the Chairman, Ms. Carol L. Cole, at
Members of the Board of Directors
present Thursday Evening in addition to the Chairman, were:
Arnold, Mr. Kenneth W. Simons, Mr. Blaine
Hopkins, Mr. James A. Gierke, the
Reverend Dr. Dewey E.
Clarke, the Reverend Joseph Hicks, Mr. Michael
Dando Haaheim, the Reverend
Patricia Murphy, the Reverend
Alice
Ellcey, the Reverend Gregory
A. Kniefel, Ms. Claudia
Backus, the Reverend Dr. Roy
C. Bailey, the Reverend
Steven H. Ware
Absent: Carter, Mrs. Susan
Present at all Sessions:
Heilmann, Miss Lois A., Secretary
Also present were: the Reverend Dr. Thomas M. Richard, Executive Secretary; the Reverend Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr., Historian; Mrs. Ellen H. Eckert, Nominee for the Board of Directors; the Reverend Dr. Lottie Jones Hood, Nominee for the Board of Directors; and Mrs. Sherry Glab, Nominee for the position of Association/Corporation Secretary.
Welcome The Chairman, Ms. Cole,
extended a warm welcome to the nominees, Mrs. Eckert, Dr. Jones-Hood, and Mrs.
Glab, and on behalf of the Corporate Board, stated with what joy the committee
anticipated their election to their respective offices.
Evening Devotion Mr. Michael Hicks, invited to offer
the Evening Devotions, used the theme of Patience and Perseverance for his
presentation. Mr. Hicks advocated
patience to understand others and perseverance to never give up when goals seem
unobtainable. Patience is necessary in
our work for the Association and
perseverance is necessary for us to stay on course. Mr. Hicks noted individuals who had not given
up when their goals seemed to be out of reach:
Abraham
Lincoln, was not elected the first time he ran for president; authors Carl
Sandberg and Louisa Mae Alcott had their first manuscripts rejected but they
all persevered. Quoting scripture from I
Corinthians 13, “Love is patient,…”, Mr. Hicks closed his Devotion with a
Prayer asking God to grant us the patience to seek answers to our challenges
and perseverance to see our tasks fulfilled.
Thanks to Mr. Hicks Ms. Cole thanked Mr. Hicks for his Devotion
and agreed that we are all in need of patience and perseverance in our work.
02-C-34 VOTED:
To approve the Meeting Agenda with the noted changes. (Exhibit 1)
02-E-35 VOTED:
To ratify the Mail Ballot concerning the January 31-February 2,
Ratify Mail Ballot 2002 Corporation minutes.
02-C-36 VOTED: (By Mail Ballot) To approve the minutes of
the January 31-
Approve Minutes February 2, 2002 Corporation meeting. (Exhibit 2)
The Chairman, Ms. Cole,
called upon the Moderator, Ms. Claudia Kniefel for her report.
Moderator’s Report Ms. Kniefel stated that everything was in
good order for this year’s Annual Meeting.
She commended Mrs. Carrie Dahm, our Meeting Coordinator, for her
excellent assistance and said that the Program and Host Committees had done a
great job. The meeting speakers were
all confirmed and ready and the hotel has proven to be an excellent site for
the meeting.
Thanks to Moderator On behalf of the Executive Committee, the
Chairman offered sincere thanks to Ms. Kniefel for all her efforts to make this
an outstanding Annual Meeting.
Ms. Cole next called upon the
Moderator-Elect, the Reverend Steven H. Ware Bailey, for his report.
Moderator’s-Elect The Reverend Mr. Bailey stated that his
Program Committee had visited the
Report site for the 2003
meeting and was very favorably impressed with the facility, the Hilton
Milwaukee City Center. The Theme, taken
from Psalm 90, and the hymn, Our God Our Help in Ages Past, will be, “For
Years To Come.” The speakers are all
confirmed and serving on the Program Committee are: the Reverend Mr. Bailey,
the Reverend Mr. John Lancz, the Reverend Dr. Roy Backus, the Reverend Dr.
Donald Bentley, Mrs. Marjorie Walbridge, Miss Lois Heilmann. The Moderator-elect expects that the 2003
Annual Meeting will be excellent.
Congregational Mr. James Hopkins was asked for his
report on the Congregational
Foundation Report Foundation. He reviewed a printed brochure which was
distributed to all present as well as a question and answer sheet. The brochure also included a pledge card; no
pledge card was to be included in the packets to the delegates. A discussion followed concerning the
presentation to be made to the delegates at the Annual Meeting. The delegates are to be informed that this is
a proposal which is open to suggestions and/or changes. (Exhibit
10)
Recess The Chairman called for
a break with the discussion on the Congregational Foundation to continue when
the meeting resumed in twenty minutes.
Call to Order The meeting was called to order
by Ms. Cole with thirteen Corporate members present. Mrs. Sue Carter was absent. Also present were: the Reverend Dr. Thomas
Richard, the Reverend Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr., Mr. James Walsh, Treasurer, Mrs.
Marina Rosenberg, Controller, Mrs. Ellen Eckert, the Reverend Dr. Lottie Jones
Hood, Mrs. Sherry Glab.
Discussion (Cont’d.) Discussion on the Congregational Foundation
continued with suggestions made that the word
“Draft” be stamped on the brochure before it is given to the delegates
and that the last two items be eliminated from the proposal.
02-C-44 VOTED:
1. That the Congregational
Foundation proposal is adopted as
Adopt Proposal for described in the Brochure,
Question and Answers Sheet, and
Congregational
Foundation Annual Meeting
Presentation. 2. That the Executive Committee
is directed to appoint an Ad-Hoc
Congregational Foundation
Proposal (Cont’d.) Implementation
Committee to perform the next implementation
actions, providing to the
Association, at its 2003 Annual Meeting,
a report of progress and
action taken. 3. That the Association
provide $15,000 to fund
legal and financial assistance, travel, and
general support of
implementation efforts.
Corporation The Corporate Board offered
100% support of the Congregational
Support Foundation proposal.
Thanks
to Ad Hoc The Corporate Board
offered a unanimous vote of thanks to Mr.
Committee Hopkins and his Committee
for their excellent work on this matter.
The Chairman brought up the matter of electing a
Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee to serve in 2002-2003.
02-C-45 VOTED:
To elect Mrs. Sue Carter Vice Chairman of the Board of
Elect
Vice Chairman Directors to serve in
2002-2003.
Ms. Cole said that Miss Lois Heilmann had requested a few minutes to speak to the group. The outgoing Secretary expressed her appreciation to the Board for their support and assistance and stated that each member of the Board had very special and unique gifts which collectively enabled the work of the Corporation to meet all challenges. She offered thanks to each individual member with a personal note and closed her remarks with a prayer thanking God for the presence of every person at the table and the blessings and special gifts they bring to the Association.
Recess Ms. Cole declared the
meeting in recess until Friday morning and asked the group to stand, join hands
and repeat the Mizpah Benediction.
The meeting recessed at 9:05pm.
Call to Order The Chairman, Ms. Carol Cole, called the meeting to order at 8:30am with thirteen members of the Board of Directors in attendance. Mrs. Sue Carter was absent. Also in attendance were: the Reverend Dr. Thomas Richard; the Reverend Dr. Donald Olsen; the Reverend Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr.; Mr. James Walsh; Mrs. Marina Rosenberg; Mrs. Ellen Eckert; the Reverend Dr. Lottie Jones Hood; Mrs. Sherry Glab.
Morning Devotion The Reverend Alice Murphy was asked to
offer the Morning Devotion which she began by reading Scripture in Russian, a
language she could read and write. She
told of a trip to Russia and how happy she was that she was able to communicate
and read the written word. Jesus
communicated with others and if we listen and respond then we can establish
good communication. We are then able to
appreciate other viewpoints and adjust to the words of others. Recalling the story of the circus elephant,
“Bozo” she noted how
Devotion (Cont’d.) miscommunication almost caused the death
of the elephant and how easily we too can cause disaster by not being able to
understand or appreciate the words of others.
Closing with a prayer, the Reverend Alice Murphy asked that we be
granted love, kindness and patience to respond to others to create meaningful
bonds.
Joining the gathering during the
Devotion were: Mr. Ed Millar, Church Services Commission; Mrs. Kay Lenz, Church
Services Commission; the Reverend Kevin Roach, Missionary Society; Mrs. Carrie
Dahm, Meeting Coordinator.
Getting to Know You The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting
and asked each person to give his or her name, church membership and
participation in the National Association, and something about themselves.
Internet Discussion The Reverend Dr. Donald Olsen was present to answer any
questions about the NA on the internet.
Giving helpful information as to how to resolve problems some
individuals were having, Dr. Olsen offered to make himself available for
private tutoring if needed.
During Dr. Olsen’s presentation
Mr. Bill Barnes and Mr. Tom Lootens of the Financial Services Committee entered
the meeting.
Dr. Olsen was thanked for his
dedication in keeping our NA internet up to date and for his generosity in
helping to solve problems.
Future Meetings Mrs. Carrie Dahm reported that
registration for this Annual Meeting was down.
She said that plans for the 2003 meeting in Milwaukee were proceeding
well and that she had just received confirmation for the 2004 meeting in
Providence, Rhode Island.
Members of the Division for
Ministry entered the meeting: the Reverend Dr. Jay Terbush; the Reverend
William Rafuse; Mrs. Helen Gierke; Dr. Donald Bentley; the Reverend Glenn
Lawson; the Reverend Dr. Michael Chittum; the Reverend William Genda; Mrs.
Karen Frazzell; and Ms. Cathy Rush, nominee for the division. The Division for Ministry presented a written
Proposal for Program Committees for Annual Meetings offering to sponsor a
Plenary Session featuring an expert in interim ministry, and also, one or two
seminars featuring the Plenary Session speaker and trained interim ministers,
from our fellowship, to present a program on Interim Ministry. The Division for ministry would be
responsible for all expenses for these sessions.
(Exhibit 11)
The Division for Ministry was
sincerely thanked for this generous offer and they left the meeting.
Controller’s Report Mrs. Marina Rosenberg, Controller,
presented her report outlining a health insurance plan which our clergy and
employees of NA member churches may
join
through the Ministers’ and Missionaries’ Board of the American Baptist
Church. This would include a health
insurance plan, comprehensive long-term disability, life insurance and annuity
plan. The IRS allows the Ministers’ and
Missionaries’ Board of the American Baptist Church to market their services to
other denomination groups holding similar beliefs and practices. Our legal advisers have approved our
participation in this plan. (Exhibit 12)
02-C-46 VOTED:
That the Board of Directors empower our Executive Secretary,
pation in Benefits Plan required
for full participation in the benefits program of the
Ministers’ and
Missionaries’ Benefit Board (MMBB), with our
appreciation to all
involved in bringing this vital service to
completion.
Thanks to Mrs. Sincere thanks were expressed to
Mrs. Rosenberg for her dedication in
Rosenberg bringing this vital plan to
our churches and also to her young son for his help in preparing her
presentation.
Break The Chairman called for a twenty minute
break.
The meeting resumed at 10:30am
with thirteen Board of Directors present; Mrs. Sue Carter was absent. Also present were: the Reverend Dr. Thomas
Richard; the Reverend Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr.; the Reverend Steven H. Ware
Bailey; Mr. Joseph B. Polhemus; Mrs. Ellen Eckert; the Reverend Dr. Lottie
Jones Hood; Mrs. Sherry Glab; the Reverend Kevin Roach.
Executive Secretary’s The Reverend Dr. Thomas Richard was invited
to give his report. He
Report suggested that we not concentrate
on our small size but should let our light shine. He commented on suggestions for a Marketing
Plan for our NA; setting goals for new church members; comments on the
Congregational Foundation; and his plans to share the good news of our churches. He expressed his hope to add ten to twelve
new members to the Leadership Team as we have a large talent pool available
from our churches. Dr. Richard also said
that we must work more closely with our churches that have called clergy from
outside the NA. The Executive Secretary
listed five concerns in his report: 1.
That we pay attention to those Churches that have not participated in
any way as member Churches; 2. A plan to give birth to new Churches; 3. Identify specific ways in which we can partner
with state associations; 4. A willingness to think creatively and
intentionally about everything we do; and 5.
Raising funds for new initiatives of which our committees, divisions and
commission dream.
It was suggested that the
Reverend John Lancz, who was to chair the Association luncheon at the Annual
Meeting, be invited to come to the October meeting to report on any comments or
suggestions made at this luncheon.
Marketing Plan Discussion took place concerning
the report by Dr. Richard concerning his Marketing Plan. (Exhibit 13)
Motion To have Todd Robert
Murphy come to the October meeting to further discuss his proposal and to
appropriate up to $12,000 this year to cover the Marketing Plan.
02-C-47 VOTED:
To table the Motion.
02-C-48 VOTED:
That the Board of Directors appoint an ad hoc committee to
Ad Hoc Committee identify who we are and
what we want to sell.
Committee committee to identify who we
are and what we want to sell: the
Reverend Dr. Dewey Gierke, the Reverend Patti Dando Haaheim, the Reverend
Steven H. Ware Bailey.
02-C-49 VOTED:
To receive and accept the report of the Auditors, Reilly,
Treasurer’s Report Mr. James Walsh next offered his
Treasurer’s Report showing our Net Income as ($124,057). The return on our investments for 2002 as of
March 3l, 2002 was 2.7%. (Exhibit 15)
Thanks to Treasurer Sincere thanks were extended to Mr. James
Walsh, our Treasurer, and Mrs.
And Controller Marina Rosenberg, our Controller,
for their concentrated efforts to present a balanced budget. The Board of Directors offered applause to
recognize such efforts.
Lunch Recess The Board of Directors recessed
for lunch at 11:55am.
Call to Order The meeting resumed at 1:07pm with thirteen Corporate members in attendance; Mrs. Sue Carter was absent. Also present were: Mr. James Walsh; the Reverend Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr.; Mr. Joseph B. Polhemus; the Reverend Dr. Steven Peay, Congregational Heritage ad hoc committee; Mrs. Ellen Eckert; the Reverend Dr. Lottie Jones Hood; Mrs. Sherry Glab; the Reverend Kevin Roach.
Historian’s Report The Chairman asked the Historian, the
Reverend Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr. to present his report. (Exhibit 16)
Thanks to Historian The Reverend Dr. Hall was offered sincere
thanks for his dedication to his responsibilities as our Historian.
Editor’s Report Mr. Joseph B. Polhemus, the Editor
of THE CONGREGATIONALIST offered his report. Two years ago the Communication Services
Committee began to aggressively solicit revenue and it was a success. Individual giving increased, church giving increased
and the greatest support group, the Editor’s Roundtable, gave 45% of the total
revenue. Now support from individuals
and churches has gone up but we still need to increase circulation. Mr. Polhemus thanked everyone for their
support and said that his service as Editor is a labor of love and that he has
edited some 70 issues over the past 13 years.
He gave thanks for the privilege of serving as our Editor. (Exhibit 17)
Thank You to The Board of Directors extended
appreciation to Mr. Polhemus for his
Our Editor continued excellent service
as Editor of THE CONGREGATIONALIST.
Report of Ad Hoc The Reverend Dr. Steven Peay was called
upon for the report of the
Committee – Institute Institute for Congregational Heritage ad hoc
committee. A memo prepared by
For Congregational the Reverend Dr. Dewey Gierke was
included in the meeting packet in which
Heritage it was suggested that
there is a need to nurture leadership as part of an integrated education
program which the Congregational Institute could provide. It was also noted that the Institute would
address the need for specific program materials and their use by local
churches. Dr. Peay stated that the
committee feels the Institute would be a clearing house or think tank to
provide needed programs. He also said
that they will need space on the web site and that they are making progress in
their work. (Exhibit 18)
02-C-50 VOTED:
That the Ad Hoc Committee on the Institute for Congregational
Ad Hoc Committee Heritage be continued for
the period of one year and that space be
To continue for One
Year provided for them on
the NA web site.
Members the Reverend Dr. Steven
Peay, the Reverend Mr. Steven H. Ware Bailey, the Reverend Dr. Lloyd Hall, the
Reverend Dr. Dewey Gierke and Mr. Michael Fales.
Piedmont College The Reverend Dr. Lloyd Hall reported
that the Trustees of Piedmont College
Report endorsed a
relationship with the United Church of Christ and that the college intends to
continue our relationship. The college
has also guaranteed that we will continue to hold two seats on their Board of
Trustees.
Strategic Plan The Reverend Dr. Roy Backus
reported that work on the Strategic Plan is continuing and making progress.
02-C-51 VOTED:
That there be a Future Planning Ad Hoc Committee to be
Appoint Future Planning appointed for the period of one
year. Members of the Committee:
Committee Robert Carlson,
Chairman,William Ahrens, Kenneth Arnold, Roy
Backus, Carol
DiBiaso-Snyder, Liane Jensen, Elizabeth Mauro and
Thomas Richard.
Committee concerning the Fraternal
Delegates Committee. In a memo sent to
Members prior to the meeting, Dr. Richard stated that members of this committee
would attend interfaith or ecumenical events when members of our Staff were
unable to attend. (Exhibit 19)
02-C-52 VOTED:
To appoint a Fraternal Delegates Committee for one year. The
Appoint Fraternal
Delegates members of the
Committee to be: Ashley Cook, Lottie Jones Hood,
Committee John Lancz, Steven
Balckburn, William Ahrens, John Alvord,
Arthur Voisin, Robert
Salmons.
Additional Churches The Reverend Patricia Dando Haaheim was
called upon to list additional
For Membership churches applying for membership in
the National Association since our last meeting. The Reverend Mrs. Haaheim offered the
following churches:
The First
Congregational Church of East Baldwin
The Reverend Gregory
Young
26 School Street
East Baldwin,
Maine 04024
Longmeadow
Congregational Church
The Reverend H.
Victor Allison
417 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow,
Massachusetts 01106
02-C-53 VOTED:
To recommend to the delegates that the above two churches, from
Recommend Churches whom documentation has been
received, be accepted into the
For Membership membership of the National
Association of Congregational
Christian Churches.
The
Reverend Mrs. Haaheim also called to the attention of the Board of Directors
the fact that the Riverview Community Parish, the Reverend Dr. Jesse James, of
South Gardiner, Maine, which had been previously considered for membership, has
had their application placed on hold for further review and will not be
recommended at this time.
Church Withdrawals Reporting on church withdrawals from the
National Association, Mrs. Haaheim stated that the following churches have
elected to withdraw:
First Congregational
Church
600 Henry Street
Alton, Illinois 62002
Mayflower
Congregational Church
2500 West Brown Deer
Road
River Hills,
Wisconsin 53217
Withdrawals (Cont’d.) Westford Congregational Church
368 Westford Hill
Road
Ashford,
Connecticut 06278
Pullman
Congregational Church
5156 124th Street
Fennville, Michigan
94908
First Congregational Church
764 North Linden Street
Wahoo, Nebraska
68066
Atkinson Memorial Church
710 Sixth Street
Oregon City, Oregon
97045
Atlantic Congregational Church
P. O. Box 7
Atlantic, Pennsylvania 16111
The Chairman called for a twenty minutes break.
The meeting resumed with thirteen Board members in attendance; Mrs. Sue Carter was absent. Also present were: the Reverend Dr. Thomas Richard, Mr. James Walsh, the Reverend Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr., Mrs. Ellen Eckert, the Reverend Dr. Lottie Jones Hood, Mrs. Sherry Glab.
Proposal – Reducing The
Board of Directors reviewed a Proposal for Reducing Annual
Annual Meeting Expenses as
prepared by the Executive Secretary, the Reverend Dr. Thomas
Expenses Richard. The Committee endorsed his proposal which
included: 1. That
a budget
such as the one enclosed be set-up to help program committees and host
committee’s work. 2. That the number of program committee members
be reduced to six or seven including: Host chair(s); the moderator-elect (for
the incoming year); two members at large, chosen by the moderator-elect; three
ex-officio members – the Meeting Coordinator, and a Staff Executive, a youth
committee representative (on years that the youth and adults meet together);
program committee meet once after the Annual Meeting preceding the
meeting for which they are responsible, if necessary, preferably during the
October or February leadership meetings.
3. Program committee planning by
conference call, e-mail or on-line worksite.
Site visit by Moderator, youth representative
(on years we meet with youth), and meeting coordinator only. 4. Limit expenditures for speakers, etc. according to the proposed budget attached.
The matter of automobiles for the
Executive Staff was referred to the Personnel and Administration sub-committee
of the Executive Committee, for their recommendation, after they have met with
the Staff.
The meeting recessed at 3:55pm.
Friday
Evening, June 28, 2000
Ms. Carol Cole welcomed everyone to the Plenary Session and called the session to order at 7:00pm. Thirteen Board members were present along with the Secretary; Mrs. Sue Carter was absent. The Reverend Dr. Thomas Richard, and representatives of the divisions, committees and the commission filled the room.
Congregational Speaking for the Congregational Church Development Division was its
Church Development Chairman, the Reverend E. Neil Hunt, who stated that this division has four
Division ongoing projects at the present time, as well as three new projects. The new projects include one church working on revitalization. CCD also works with the Reverend Patti Dando Haaheim to bring her retreat seminar to churches interested in revitalization.
Congregational Beginning the report for the Congregational Foundation for Theological
Foundation for Studies was its Dean, the Reverend Phil Jackson, who stated that this year
Theological Studies there are four graduates from CFTS and three are attending this meeting. CFTS has accepted seven new students. The Reverend Dr. Steven Peay, Chairman of CFTS, continued their presentation stating that at the Boston Seminar this year were five students and nine members of the clergy. The London Seminar will be held next summer and three students will be eligible to attend. There is a vital need for clergy within our Association and CFTS is always seeking new students.
New
Jersey churches handling the distribution of funds. There are four Missionaries attending this
meeting with the Stricters, father and son, from Argentina, speaking at this
year’s Missionary Breakfast. Also in
attendance are the Santanas from Florida, the Gossetts from Arizona and Juana
Santos from the Pan American Institute.
Health Insurance The Reverend Dr. Jay Terbush returned
to the podium to announce with deep
Program Fees gratitude that the Reverend Dr.
Harry R. Butman had eagerly agreed to the use of funds from the Harry R. Butman
Fund, in the amount of $12,000, to cover fees for the new Health Insurance
Program being offered to our clergy and churches under the Ministers’ and
Missionaries’ Benefit Board of the American Baptist Church (MMBB). The announcement was met with generous
applause.
Executive The Reverend Dr. Thomas
Richard came to the podium to introduce the office
Secretary’s Report staff: the Reverend Phil Jackson and Mrs.
Karen Frazzell, the Reverend Dr. Donald Olsen and Mrs. Ruth Mahnke, Mrs. Marina Rosenberg and Ms.
Danielle Rickert, Ms. Sue Grey,
and Mrs. Carrie Dahm, Assistant to Dr.
Richard and Meeting
Coordinator. The audience responded to
his introductions with eager applause in gratitude for the excellent work of
our office staff.
Congregational Mr. James Hopkins came forward to
give a brief outline of the Congregational
Foundation Foundation which will be
presented to the delegates at the Annual Meeting. He noted that there are pledge cards
available if anyone would care to make an early donation. This idea has the 100% support of the
Executive Committee/Board of Directors
and Mr. Hopkins said that he is available to answer any questions about
this program.
Moderator’s Report Ms. Claudia Kniefel, Moderator, reported that
all is ready for this year’s Annual Meeting and that she is looking forward to
a joyful and inspiring time for all.
She reminded everyone of the First Timers’ Reception on Saturday at
2:00pm and also requested persons presenting awards at the meeting to be seated
in the front row at the scheduled time.
The Chairman, Ms. Carol Cole, thanked all presenters
and congratulated all groups for their excellent work.
Mizpah Benediction Ms. Carol Cole thanked everyone for their
input and asked the entire group to form a large circle and recite the Mizpah
together. The Plenary Session was
adjourned.
Call to Order At 8:15pm, the Board of Directors resumed meeting in the Evergreen Room with thirteen members present; Mrs. Sue Carter was absent. Also present were: the Reverend Dr. Thomas Richard, Mr. James Walsh, Mrs. Marina Rosenberg, the Reverend Dr. Lloyd M. Hall, Jr., Mr. Joseph B. Polhemus, Mrs. Ellen Eckert, the Reverend Dr. Lottie Jones Hood, Mrs. Sherry Glab, Mr. Theodore Flynn and Mrs. Pam Smith of the Communication Services Committee, the Reverend Kevin Roach.
Communication Mr. Theodore Flynn requested
approval of the Board of Directors for the
Services Committee existence of a reserve account in the
amount of $25,000 to cover Congregational Press publications. When submissions are received and determined
worthy of publication, the Executive Committee/Board of Directors would find a way to support it in three to
six months.
The Controller, Mrs. Marina
Rosenberg, suggested this could be put on top of our wish list and when the
next unrestricted gift is received we might take some money from that.
The Chairman, Ms. Cole, said that
the Communication Services Committee could seek material worthy of publishing
under the Congregational Press and then the Board would take it under
consideration.
Marketing Action The Executive Secretary brought up the
subject of the Marketing Proposal which had been placed on the table.
02-C-54 VOTED:
To take the motion from the table.
02-C-55 VOTED:
To have Todd Robert Murphy come to the October meeting
Todd Robert Murphy to further discuss his
proposal and to appropriate up to $12,000 this
To Come to October
Meeting year to cover the Marketing
Plan.
(Seven approved; five opposed)
Guideline for The Guideline for Program
Committee for Annual Meetings including a
Program Committee Budget outline was reviewed.
Recess The
meeting was recessed at 9:15pm until Tuesday afternoon following the conclusion
of the Annual Meeting.
Monday Afternoon, July 1,
2002
Open Leadership The
afternoon was devoted to an Open Leadership Forum.
Forum
Room with thirteen members of the Board of Directors
in attendance; Mrs. Sue Carter was
absent. Also present were; the Reverend
Dr. Thomas M. Richard; Mrs. Ellen
Eckert; the Reverend Dr. Lottie Jones Hood; the Reverend John F. Miller; the Reverend E. Neil Hunt; Ms. Beverly Vink Douthett; the Reverend Arthur P. Ritter; the Reverend Thomas Miller; Mrs. Chris Fleischmann; Mrs. Sherry Glab.
2004
Program The Chairman
announced that the Program Committee as selected by the new
Committee Moderator-Elect, the
Reverend Dr. Donald Bentley, is approved as named:
The
Reverend Dr. Donald Bentley
The Reverend William
Rafuse
The Reverend Arthur
Ritter
Mr. James Hopkins
Miss Lois A. Heilmann
October Meeting The date and location of the October
Board of Directors Meeting was discussed.
The dates presented by the new Board of Directors Chairman, the Reverend
Dr. Roy Backus, were Thursday, October 10 through Saturday, October 12,
2002. Dr. Thomas Richard suggested that
he would like the entire Leadership Team to attend church together on Sunday
morning, October 13th. The
Reverend Patricia Dando Haaheim suggested that if that is to be the plan, the meeting begin on Friday, October 11th
through Sunday, October 13th.
Dr. Richard also suggested the meeting might be held at a local church,
not in Milwaukee but perhaps, in Detroit.
After some discussion the following action was agreed upon:
02-C-56 VOTED:
That the Board of Directors meet in Detroit in October if
02-C-57 VOTED:
To elect the twelve members of the Executive Committee to the
Elect
Board of Directors Board
of Directors of the Corporation.
02-C-58 VOTED:
To elect the Moderator, the Reverend Steven H. Ware Bailey, and
Elect
Moderator and the Moderator-Elect, the
Reverend Dr. Donald Bentley, to the Board
Moderator-Elect of Directors of the
Corporation.
02-C-59 VOTED:
To elect the Secretary, Mrs. Sherry Glab, as Secretary of the Board
Elect
Secretary of Directors of the
Corporation.
02-C-60 VOTED:
To elect the Treasurer, Mr. James H. Walsh, as Treasurer of the
Elect
Treasurer Board of Directors of the
Corporation.
02-C-61 VOTED:
To elect the following Corporate Directors to the Divisions for
Elect
Corporate one year fulfilling
requirements of the Corporate Bylaws that a
Directors
to Divisions member of the Board of
Directors be a member of that Division:
Congregational
Church Development Division:
The Reverend Joseph Clarke
Congregational
Foundation for Theological Studies:
The Reverend Dr. Roy C. Backus
Division
for Ministry:
The Reverend Alice Murphy
Missionary
Society:
The Reverend Patricia Dando Haaheim
02-C-62 VOTED:
To acknowledge the Chairman of the Investment Advisory
Acknowledge Chairman of Committee as Mr. Robert Brunner.
02-C-63 VOTED:
To confirm the appointment of members of the Investment
Confirm
Investment Advisory Committee. (Exhibit 20)
Advisory
Committee Members
02-C-64 VOTED:
To acknowledge the Chairmen of the Divisions:
Acknowledge Division Congregational
Church Development Division:
Chairmen The Reverend E. Neil Hunt
Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies:
Ms. Beverly Vink Douthett
Division for Ministry:
The Reverend Arthur P. Ritter
Missionary Society:
The Reverend Thomas Miller
02-C-65 VOTED: To reappoint the Congregational Foundation
Implementation
Reappoint ad hoc ad hoc Committee. Those serving on this committee are:
Committee for the Mr. James Hopkins, Chairman; the
Reverend Alice Murphy;
Congregational Foundation Mr. Blaine Simons; Mr. Arthur
Wallach; Mr. Grant Stannard;
Implementation the Reverend
Robert Carlson. The Reverend Dr. Thomas
M.
Richard will be the staff representative.
02-C-66 VOTED: By unanimous vote, to express sincere
appreciation and
Appreciation to commendation to the
Secretary, Miss Lois A. Heilmann, for
Secretary ten years of excellent
service as Association/Corporation
Secretary.
02-C-67 VOTED:
By unanimous vote, to express the appreciation and
Appreciation
to Retiring deep gratitude
of the Executive Committee to Ms. Carol Cole
Executive Committee