SONBEAM VIA DE CRISTO

SECRETARIAT

August 29, 2009

First United Methodist – Pinellas Park

 

The following members were in attendance:  Wayne Baker, Darwin Reedy, Jan Foster, Chuck Ott, Betts Huntley, Kaiwa Miller, Bill Sistar, Dennis Galbreath, Keith & Phyllis Hand, Denise Bentley, Dale & Dianna Voss, Barb Bridgeman, Jerry & Jane Brown and Billi Ott

 

Guests:  Carol Rogers, Nancy Baker, Vi Gabbard, Kirt Sevier, Tom Simpson and John Foster

 

Excused:  Edith Scheer and Carole Moskowitz

 

Meeting called to order at 3:03 p.m. with prayer by Bill.  Billie read the Prayer for Personal Reflection from the Pilgrim’s Guide as the mediation

 

Treasurer’s Report was given verbally by Wayne as Edith was ill today.  Approved on motion by Dale and second by Kaiwa; approved.

 

Minutes were presented from the special Secretariat meeting of August 1, 2009.  Approved on motion by Denise, second by Dennis; approved.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Pre-VdC

 

Checking on a couple of holdovers, but have received no new applications.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Rectora Report

 

Two team meetings have taken place and were good.  Four more meetings scheduled.  Looking for one more pastor.  Theme song is “In the Hands of God”.

 

Rector Report

 

First meeting will be September 12, with subsequent meetings on Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and 24.  Currently have 55 team members.  Focus is on 4^th day and Darwin is 4^th Day Cha.  Assigning team members to follow up with candidates like sponsors are to do.

 

Both covet the prayers of the community.

 

Communications

 

Wayne indicated Stacy Magee has resigned as Communications Chairperson due to health reasons.  There has been a volunteer to step in with the others who already agreed to be on that committee.  It was suggested we ask that person to come to the next meeting to discuss their qualifications and willingness.  Jan recommended we announce tonight we need this position filled and see if anyone steps up.  It is not practical to wait two months to fill the position with a newsletter due now.  An At-Large member needs to fill in for now.

 

Kaiwa made motion that we make the announcement tonight about the open position and solicit a replacement with At-Large working with volunteers to get newsletter out in timely manner.  Seconded by Jan.  Approved.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Leaders

 

Darwin is looking at going a different direction, adding special presentations as we have done in the past with sponsorship and suggested a 4^th Day workshop be implemented.

 

NLS

 

Several from Sonbeam attended.  New year it will be held in Minnesota.

 

Spiritual Directors

 

Betts requested prayer.  His heart valve is wearing out and he may need a new one soon.  He is asking that we start thinking about a replacement for him in Secretariat.

 

Bill suggested they look for two as he has been on Secretariat for 20 years.  Pet scan done two weeks ago show him to be cancer free – PRAISE GOD.

 

Miscellaneous

 

Kaiwa had a Pet scan and more spots were found.  CAT scan will be done in a couple of weeks.  Please pray.

 

It was announced that the Heart of Florida community may be disbanding and they are in need of prayers. 

 

Moved to Smiley list and discussed financial portion.

 

Dennis made a motion that the Blessing Rollo (f/k/a Sad Rollo) be restored and put back in the proper position after Rector(a) Rollo on Sunday beginning with Weekend #54.  Seconded by Jan.  Chuck made an addendum that it be by a team member.  Approved.

 

Dennis made a motion that the envelopes with Sonbeam’s address be put back in the Babe Chick packet.  Seconded by Dale.  Approved.

 

Chuck made a motion that candidate/team fees increase to $100 for Weekends #54.  Seconded by Dennis.  Amended by Dennis that as of today fees are $100, but those who have already paid or have been advised of the $85 fees, that is okay.  After this set of weekends we should revisit this to see if $100 is sufficient.  Seconded by Chuck.  Approved.

 

Chuck made motion that we table the balance of the Smiley list.  Seconded by Dennis.  Aprpoved.

 

Hat Person

 

The Hat Persons were appointed for the upcoming weekends.  Bill volunteered if nobody else can do it for the men’s weekend.  Phyllis agreed to serve for the women’s weekend.

 

We will publicize and emphasize the two-week deadline at Ultreya.  Deadline for the men’s weekend is October 20 and for the women’s weekend if November 5.  This means the applications with all signatures and the $20 deposit are in hand.

 

Motion by Bill, seconded by Dennis to adjourn.  Approved.  Adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

 

Closing prayer

 

Submitted by Billi Ott, Secretary