SONBEAM VIA DE CRISTO

Annual Business Meeting

June 28, 2008

Allendale United Methodist Church

 

Paul called the Annual Business Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. 

 

Paul gave his “State of the Union” and discussed where we are with the camp, things taken care of promptly by maintenance.  The camp is building a new dining hall, fire ring, and accessible sidewalks.  We now have the new trailer for our items.  Wayne Baker found the trailer.  Alex Haak painted it.  We have a good rapport with the camp.

 

Paul explained the process for the elections tonight.  Paul thanked those who were stepping down this time - Karen Emerson and Jerry Lindsay. 

 

Treasurer’s report was presented by Paul in Lisa’s absence.  Payment of team fees was better, but payment of candidate fees was down as well as Palanca donations.  Paul revealed his study of fees charged by other communities.  Our expenses would require us to increase fees to $125.  Next year or so we will look at changing how to collect our fees and how much we need to increase our fees.  There will be no increase for this year.

 

Election

 

Ballots distributed.  Paul advised that Secretariat waived the requirement for two names in each position.  Open positions discussed.  Solicited volunteers for those positions to fill in for this year.  Questions asked - is bank used by VdC available to those on the ballot for Treasurer and are we required to vote for those positions with only one name.  Answers are yes and no respectively.

 

Ballots marked and collected for counting.

 

Paul shared his devotions from the Secretariat meeting.  Asked for questions from the community.

 

Carol Ann Bates, on behalf of the community, thanked Paul for his service.

 

Results of ballot.  Those with one name accepted by acclamation.  Prayer Coordinator is Jan Foster.  Treasurer is Edith Scheer.

 

Motion by Bill, second by Jan to destroy the ballots.  Approved.

 

Paul then announced the new slate of officers for 2008-2009 – Wayne Baker, Lay Director; Debbie Alexander, Asst. Lay Director; Billi Ott, Secretary; Edith Scheer, Treasurer; (open), Keith and Phyllis Hand, Pre Via de Cristo; Post Via de Cristo; Charlie Tucker, Communications; Dennis Galbreath, Outreach; Darwin Reedy, Leaders; Chuck Ott, Physical Arrangements; Chris Klafs, Purchasing Agent; Carole Moskowitz, Extended Palanca; (open), At-Large; and, Kaiwa Miller, At-Large. 

 

Motion to adjourn made by Kenny McGowan, seconded by Doug Fogh.  Approved.

 

Adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

 

Submitted by Billi Ott, Secretary