The Committee will help with the Regional Assembly at FCC scheduled for September 4th – 6th.On the 4th, FCC will host an evening reception at 9PM.On the 5th, a luncheon and on the 6th, a breakfast.If anyone is interested in helping, please contact Hilda.A signup sheet was circulated.All Board Members that signed up to help will need to have food at the church by noon on the 4th.
All church picnic on Sunday, September 28th at MorelandPark at 5PM.A team will be preparing BBQ chickens.Please bring a dessert or vegetable for ten people.
Wednesday night suppers will start on September 24th and continue through November 19th.
At the last meeting the Board was given the same question that was presented to the staff by Dr. Tom Steiner.The Board was asked to think about this question and be ready to discuss at this meeting.Chairperson Amy F-Wilkey asked for input and the members of the Board followed with suggestions.P. Woodward summarized the answers.The discussion was interesting as the Board and the staff had similar answers.
Finance Committee brought a motion before the Board.Refer to the Finance Committee Summary.
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Flem Gordon reviewed the bylaws.Several questions and comments were raised regarding Bylaws vs. policies and procedures.Flem Gordon made a motion that the bylaws presented at the last Board Meeting be approved.Discussion continued and it was decided that the motion would be tabled until the next Board Meeting.The Board was encouraged to review the bylaws prior to the next meeting.Also, any questions or concerns should be raised at the next meeting.
New Business:
Flem Gordon presented an application submitted by Bonnie Brown to become an ordained minister.Flem reviewed the application with the Board and requested that the Board provide him with the authority to sign the application on the Church’s behalf.The motion was approved. (T. Brownson/H. Nance)
Search Committee – The committee meets every Thursday.The congregation is being informed via informational signs posted in two locations in the church.The Committee has made a motion that Tom Steiner be hired as FCC’s interim minister.Motion approved. (F. Gordon/T. Brownson) Tom Steiner will start on May 18th.There will be a reception following 2nd service.
Old Business:
Flem Gordon reviewed the bylaws, noting several changes that were made from Committee.A new copy will be prepared and sent to each Board Member.
The proposed bylaws were given to each member in attendance.
New Business:
A Search Committee was formed to find a new Senior Minister.The Committee Members are:Nelda Barnett, Chris Gaddis, Flem Gordon, Marbrey Hedges, Tom Maddox, Ginger Norris, Forrest Roberts, Michelle Ruckdeschel, Brad Webb, Amy Fredrickson-Wilkey and Robert Hines.Ginger Norris will lead the Team.The Committee will communicate with the congregation on a weekly basis.
