The purpose of our Church Council is to oversee the business of the church.  Participation on the council is open to everyone in the congregation.  We welcome your participation and input.  

The Council meets at 12:30 the 2nd Sunday of the month.  Please check the Calendar of Events for the month for changes.

Minutes of the Meetings   Unofficial Minutes:

Stark United Methodist Church

Council Meeting

August 8, 2010

Those present were LD Hodgden, Glenda Hodgden, Edna Beth Hartzell, Barbara Hartmann, Ted Rich, Betty Clements, Clara Bennett, Tony Kusel, Sandy Kusel, Nancy Richwine, Chuck Hill, Gloria Goff, Larry Isom, Glenda Taylor and Pastor Pauline Clugston.

Chairman, Chuck Hill called the meeting to order at 12:45 pm.  Devotions were read by Barbara Hartmann.

Minutes of the July 11^th meeting were read by LD Hodgden.  Barbara Hartmann moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Glenda Hodgden and motion passed.

Treasurer’s report was presented and discussed.  Nancy Richwine moved to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded by Gloria Goff and motion passed.

Rev. Pauline’s time:

• Rev. Pauline will present a first draft addressing protocol for funerals held in the church at the September meeting.
• It was reported that Wyatt Taylor was unable to attend camp at Camp Chippewa due to an injury.  However, a substitute camper was found to take his place.
• A listening event on the combination of the Kansas and Nebraska conference districts will be held on August 28^th at the Parsons church and Glenda Hodgden will attend.
• A training event on developing life style of becoming a more welcoming church will be held on August 29^th at the Parsons church and Nancy Richwine will attend.  Pastor Pauline will attend if possible.
• Pastor Pauline reminded everyone to be aware of the expiration of their “Safe & Sacred Program” training cards relating to the church’s insurance program.

Carla Bennett reported on two possible internet services for the committee to consider for the church.  Craw-Kan Telephone DSL service at $29.95 a month, includes free installation and no charge for equipment.  Vogel service at $30.00 a month, installation fee of $90 and a password to access your internet.  Glenda Hodgden moved to order the Craw-Kan DSL service, seconded by Nancy Richwine.  Motion passed.

Rev. Pauline’s time:

• Pastor Pauline asked the council for ideas on the Vacation Bible School (VBS).  It was agreed that the two age groups was good this year, however, three groups would probably work even better.  Discussion was held to try another company for our VBS supplies.  This will need to begin in January.  Nancy Richwine moved we check other areas for Bible school curriculum and materials, seconded by Edna Beth Hartzell.  Motion passed.
• Discussion was held on our 1-room Sunday school class.
• Discussion was held on a copy right license for just the Stark United Methodist Church.  We now have a license in the name of Walnut-Hepler-Stark Parish, which is confusing.  Sandy Kusel and Pastor Pauline will look in to this as more discussion is needed.

Chuck Hill reported on behalf of the PPR committee their recommendation for an employee for the Janitor position.  Two people were interviewed, Sarina Walker and Jackie Collins.  The PPR committee recommends the hiring of Jackie Collins on a 60 day trial.

It was decided that a job description and/or list of janitorial duties needs to be found or updated.  Chuck appointed Nancy Richwine and Glenda Taylor on a committee to develop a job description.  Nancy Richwine volunteered to adopt the payment of trash service for the church.  Glenda Hodgden moved we order trash service, seconded by Ted Rich.  Motion passed.

Reports were made on the kitchen remodeling.  Sandy Kusel moved a new ceiling fan be purchased for the dining room. LD Hodgden seconded and motion passed.  Chuck will get one with 5 blades and a light.

Discussion was held on whether or not to keep the old refrigeration that has been replaced.  LD Hodgden moved to sell the refrigerator and price it at $200.  Nancy Richwine seconded and the motion passed.  Carla Bennett will contact the prospective buyers.

Barbara Hartmann offered to help Sandy Kusel in painting the new renovation area in the kitchen and dining room.  Sandy will check on scaffolding from Cleavers and set a day for painting.

The September and October calendar is announced:  events planned are

September 18 at 7:00 PM – Music special at the church

September 25 at 6:30 PM – Fish fry and covered dish

October 9 at 5:00 PM – Spaghetti Red supper for free will donation to go toward a retreat for the Woman of Faith

October 30 – Fall Festival

October 31 – 5^th Sunday at Stark United Methodist Church at 10:30 am.

LD Hodgden moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Gloria Goff.  Motion passed.

Pastor Pauline dismissed the meeting with prayer.

Submitted by

Glenda Taylor, Substitute Secretary

Council Officers

The Council includes every member of the church and all are invited to attend any meeting. Any board chair can request a special meeting of the council. There are regular scheduled meeting at Stark, our board chair is Chuck Hill. At Walnut we call special council meeting when the need arrises, then we will plan a time for the church members to gather. At Hepler we consider our meeting times as part of the stewardship of the church, so when an issue arrises we will work with it during a church service with the members present.