SONBEAM VIA DE CRISTO

SONBEAM VIA DE CRISTO

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August 29, 2009

First United Methodist – Pinellas Park

The following members were in attendance: Wayne Baker, Darwin Reedy, Jan Fos= ter, Chuck Ott, Betts Huntley, Kaiwa Miller, Bill= Sistar, Dennis Galbreath, Keith & Phyllis Hand, Denise Bentley, Dale & Dian= na 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 Bi= ll. 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 wa= s ill today. Approved on motion by = Dale and second by Kaiwa; approved.

Minutes were presented from the special Secretariat me= eting 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 n= o new applications.

NEW BUSINE= SS

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 me= etings on Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and 24. Currently have 55 team members.&nbs= p; Focus is on 4^th day and Darwin is 4^th Day Cha. Assigning team members to follow up with candidates like sponsors ar= e to do.

Both covet the prayers of the community.

Communications

Wayne indicated Stacy Magee has resigned as Communications Chairperson due to hea= lth reasons. There has been a vol= unteer to step in with the others who already agreed to be on that committee. It was suggested we ask that perso= n to come to the next meeting to discuss their qualifications and willingness. Jan recommended we announce tonigh= t we need this position filled and see if anyone steps up. It is not practical to wait two mo= nths to fill the position with a newsletter due now. An At-Large member needs to fill i= n 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 BUSINE= SS

Leaders

Darwin is looking at going a different direction, addi= ng 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 m= ay be disbanding and they are in need of prayers.

Moved to Smiley list and discussed financial portion.<= /p>

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) Roll= o on Sunday beginning with Weekend #54. Seconded by Jan. Chuck= made an addendum that it be by a team member.&n= bsp; Approved.

Dennis made a motion that the envelopes with Sonbeam&#= 8217;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. Second= ed by Dennis. Amended by Dennis tha= t as of today fees are $100, but those who have already paid or have been advise= d of the $85 fees, that is okay. A= fter 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 Smi= ley 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 Nove= mber 5. This means the application= s 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