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Lord of the Lakes Council Meeting Notes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>January 21, 2020<\/p>\n

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Members Present:\u00a0 Pastor Kevin Heffernan, John Penza, Wayne Ludkey, Gail Gardner, Jeff Jahnke, David Wein, Sarah Miller and Kristen Bjornstad.<\/p>\n

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Absent:\u00a0 Jan Olson (Florida) and Geoff Hendren\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Devotion:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wayne Ludkey (\u201cWorry\u201d)<\/p>\n

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Devotion next month:\u00a0 Kristen Bjornstad (Pastor Kevin\u2014March; Jeff Jahnke\u2014April) <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Opening Prayer:\u00a0 <\/strong>Wayne Ludkey<\/p>\n

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Team Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Pastor\u2019s Report & Worship Committee:\u00a0 <\/strong>See attached report.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Buildings & Grounds: <\/strong>See attached B & G meeting minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Youth: <\/strong>See attached Team Reports file.\u00a0 Jeff Jahnke suggested getting Amy a debit card to use for making Mission Trip payments.\u00a0 Pastor Kevin added that the advantage to using a credit card for mission trip payments (as opposed to check\/debit card) is that there is than an extra month to get the funds in and paid out.\u00a0 Gail noted that sometimes the funds in the checking account are not always available in the amount she may need, so the credit card would probably be a better option due to the delay.\u00a0 Pastor will check with Doris on his credit card limit and have the office check on any other available credit cards (Gail, Jill etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Jeff wants to make sure that there is appropriate signage for the Easter breakfast, so that everyone attending knows that the free-will offering will be going to the Youth.<\/p>\n

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        1. Fellowship and Life: <\/strong>Follow-up in the near future.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. We Care: <\/strong>Pastor updated council that the We Care team met last week.\u00a0 They had a good meeting and are still gaining traction.\u00a0 Wayne suggested making the congregation more aware of this team as they would love to hear more about this team and find out what\u2019s going on.\u00a0 Pastor Kevin said he would talk to Drew Jaeger about discussing more with the congregation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. Social Media: <\/strong>See attached Team Reports file.\u00a0 Lent & Ash Wednesday information is set to roll out on February 1st<\/sup>.\u00a0 David asked if information about the youth is getting put up on FB.\u00a0 Sarah said that youth team, music and Sunday school information is being posted.\u00a0 Anything that needs to be posted just needs to be forwarded to her.\u00a0 Sarah also noted that very few people are visiting the LOL website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Stewardship:<\/strong> Wayne said that [in regards to the stewardship campaign] many of the people left, that we are calling, are not responding because they don\u2019t want to make the commitment.\u00a0 Jill is adding a note to the quarterly statements that will inform members how much they pledged and where their giving is at.\u00a0 We are hoping to get pledges from 85-87% (up from the current 82%).\u00a0 We are very blessed as some of the pledges are very generous.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                Treasurers Report\/Financial Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The Operating Budget Total Net Gain YTD<\/strong> as of December 2019 FYE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $15,260<\/p>\n

                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Operating Budget Total Net Gain for Month<\/strong> of December 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $15,997<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Total Cash in Operating Checking Account as of December 31, 2019 is $52,949.30<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Total Cash in Special Events Checking Account as of December 31, 2019 is $10,233.85 (this includes \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the $7,500.00 in Holding)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operating Budget Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Our YTD income for Church Operations is lower than budgeted by ($1,875).\u00a0 Our Regular \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Envelope\/Vanco\/Credit Card giving is higher than budgeted by $1,971, our Loose Offering is lower than \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 budget by ($9).<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We received Scrip proceeds as of December 2019 $3,000 of our Fiscal Year.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Our total expenses are below budget.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We did budget for a ($14,924) Deficit YTD and our Actual Gain YTD is $15,260<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gail added that she did not hear if any large gifts were given at the end of the year (2019).\u00a0 Wayne \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 noted that some people give their normal\/yearly offering in one lump sum at Christmas.\u00a0 Kristen \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 remarked that since December is now the end of the fiscal year that may be a concern.\u00a0 Gail said that \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 paying at the end of the year affects the cash flow throughout the rest of the year.\u00a0 Jeff wants to make \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sure that the church\u2019s monthly<\/em> needs and get discussed at the annual meeting as well as when the cash \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 flow crunch is.\u00a0 Pastor Kevin agreed that the seasonal needs of the church need to be addressed at the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 annual meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jeff wants to make sure that a discussion of where any gain\/surplus funds for the year are going \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (example: what amount is going to debt reduction, furnace fund, etc.) gets added to the agenda for the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 annual meeting.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gail said that we are currently looking at a deficit for next year.\u00a0 We need to be careful with \u201csetting \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 money aside\u201d for a specific purpose so that we don\u2019t run into a cash flow issue.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sarah noted that this is the year for the big church fundraiser and a lot of that money goes to debt \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 reduction.\u00a0 Gail said that general giving then seems to go down when this occurs.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jeff Jahnke made a motion that up to $4000.00 of the $15,260 surplus (as of December 2019 FYE) goes \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to debt reduction.\u00a0 Wayne Ludkey seconded.\u00a0 Approved.\u00a0 *Put on agenda for annual meeting.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jeff also stated that the congregation should be made aware that the mortgage is under one million \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 dollars.\u00a0 They should know how much was paid down this year\u2014close to $50,000 (Gail noted that \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $28,000 of the principal was paid down in 9 months).<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jeff also asked Gail to have Doris put the brokerage account on the financial report in the future.<\/p>\n

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                Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Council members received the proposed Lord of the Lakes Operating Projected Budget \u2013 2020.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Jeff would like the congregation to know that the money that the youth raises for the mission trip is not \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 included anywhere in our budget, but they should also know how much the trip costs and how much the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 youth raises.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Income:<\/strong>\u00a0 Gail is removing \u201cyouth\u201d.\u00a0 This was for a youth offering that was given\/logged in the past.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Personnel:<\/strong>\u00a0 Gail noted that the maintenance staff item is only with a 3% increase.\u00a0 Jeff told Gail to talk \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 to Betts to make sure this item is listed correctly.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Office Expenses<\/strong>:\u00a0 The \u201cPercentage for Stewardship Drive\u201d is a percentage to be paid to the ELCA \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (10% of increase in giving after the Stewardship Drive).\u00a0 Wayne said that this can be paid once per year \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 or pay-as-you-go.\u00a0 Jeff said we should pay as we go.\u00a0 Wayne suggested paying quarterly.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Youth Expense:\u00a0 <\/strong>It should be noted that these funds can always be used if we are short for the mission \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 trip.\u00a0 Jeff suggested that when the youth team does off-site activities that each person attending pay a \u00a0\u00a0 small, nominal fee ($2 or $3) to help offset some of the cost.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pastor Wages & Benefits:\u00a0 <\/strong>Jeff suggested having the benefits itemized so that the congregation knows what is included (insurance, etc.).<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Intern:\u00a0 <\/strong>Gail said that the amount is prorated since $20,000 is for an entire year, but the intern wouldn\u2019t \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 start until August.\u00a0 She was also questioning the amount budgeted for housing.\u00a0 Pastor Kevin said that \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 we will need to work with the ELCA\/lottery program to determine what amount LOL will contribute, so we won\u2019t have an exact number for the budget at this time.\u00a0 Jeff suggested $1000.00\/month for housing.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wayne suggested $1200.00 (to include utilities).\u00a0 Amount of housing will vary depending on if the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 intern is single, married, has a family etc.\u00a0 Council members agreed on a $1200.00\/month budget for \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 housing.\u00a0 Jeff suggested changing the term from \u201cIntern\u201d to \u201cSeminary Student\u201d.\u00a0 All agreed.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jeff made a motion to approve the proposed budget with the changes discussed above.\u00a0 John Penza \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 seconded.\u00a0 Approved.\u00a0 Gail will email council members the final budget with the revisions and we will \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 do an email vote for final approval.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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                Old Business<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Council Nominees\u2014Jeff has made contact with several of the names submitted.\u00a0 Some have opted out \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and he will follow up with the others.\u00a0 We need one new member and one alternate.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Constitution update\u2014*Put on the agenda in March to get notices out in April for congregation vote in \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May to finalize.<\/p>\n

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                New Business <\/strong><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Congregational meeting, budget approval, council vote\u2014date for annual meeting set for 2\/23\/2020 after \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 second service.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chamber of Commerce\u2014Sarah included the information emailed to her from Becky Atkinson from the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Winneconne Chamber of Commerce in the Social Media Team update.\u00a0 The cost is $100.00 per year to \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 participate. This could further promote LOL in the community.\u00a0 David Wein made a motion to join the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Winneconne Chamber of Commerce for a year.\u00a0 Sarah Miller seconded.\u00a0 Approved.\u00a0 Wayne suggested \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 getting a list of the meeting dates\/times and having someone attend them.\u00a0 Sarah will contact Jill to get \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 that taken care of.<\/p>\n

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                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>SCRIP\u2014there is a lot of work put into this program.\u00a0 This program is promoted on Facebook and in the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 newsletter.\u00a0 Jeff said that council will be reviewing the SCRIP program moving forward (awareness, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 volunteer participation, ways to increase revenue from the program etc.).\u00a0 *Put on the agenda for the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 next meeting.<\/p>\n

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                Wayne Ludkey made a motion to adjourn.\u00a0 John Penza seconded.\u00a0 Approved<\/p>\n

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                Closing Prayer:\u00a0 <\/strong>Pastor Kevin<\/p>\n

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                Next Meeting:\u00a0 2\/18\/2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                Lord of the Lakes Council Meeting Notes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January 21, 2020   Members Present:\u00a0 Pastor Kevin Heffernan, John Penza, Wayne Ludkey, Gail Gardner, Jeff Jahnke, David Wein, Sarah Miller and Kristen Bjornstad.   Absent:\u00a0 Jan Olson (Florida) and Geoff Hendren\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0   Devotion:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wayne Ludkey (\u201cWorry\u201d)   Devotion next month:\u00a0 Kristen Bjornstad (Pastor Kevin\u2014March; Jeff […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

                Lord of the Lakes Council Meeting Notes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>July 16, 2019<\/p>

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                Members Present:\u00a0 Pastor Kevin Heffernan, Jan Olson, Sarah Miller, Jeff Jahnke, Geoff Hendren, Wayne Ludkey, David Wein and Kristen Bjornstad.<\/p>

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                Devotion:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pastor Kevin (Family)<\/p>

                \u00a0<\/p>

                Devotion next month:\u00a0 John Penza <\/strong>(September), Sarah Miller <\/strong>(October)<\/p>

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                Signed \u201cThank You\u201d Notes<\/strong><\/p>

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                Approval of May Minutes:\u00a0 <\/strong>Motion to approve made by Wayne Ludkey.\u00a0 Jan Olson seconded.\u00a0 Approved.<\/p>

                \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

                Jeff asked the group if any items should be added to today\u2019s agenda.\u00a0 No additions were made.<\/p>

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                Treasurers Report<\/strong><\/p>

                \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Wayne noted that envelope giving was down, but credit card giving was up.<\/p>

                \u00a0<\/p>

                The Operating Budget Total Net Profit YTD <\/strong>as of May 2019 FYE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $5660<\/p>

                The Operating Budget Total Net Profit for Month<\/strong> of May 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $398<\/p>

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                There was actually a budgeted loss YTD ($4975), but the Actual Profit YTD is $5660..<\/p>

                No questions on Financial Report.\u00a0 David made a motion to approve.\u00a0 Geoff seconded.\u00a0 Approved<\/p>

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                Team Reports<\/strong><\/p>

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                1. Pastor\u2019s Report & Worship Committee:\u00a0 <\/strong>Pastor\u2019s report is attached.\u00a0 Worship Committee did not meet this month.<\/li><\/ol>

                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

                  1. Buildings & Grounds: <\/strong>Jan said the parking lot (sealing and striping) came in around $14,300.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B & G team to start meeting again in September.\u00a0 The back door still needs to be repaired.<\/li><\/ol>

                    \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

                    1. Youth: <\/strong>Mission trip left on Sunday, 7\/14\/2019.\u00a0 Prayers needed.\u00a0 There was a rough start, but going well now.\u00a0 Amy Penza officially began role of youth director.\u00a0 Youth team meetings will resume soon.<\/li><\/ol>

                      \u00a0<\/p>

                      1. Stewardship: <\/strong>Wayne said they are preparing to begin the \u201cStewardship For All Seasons\u201d campaign.<\/li><\/ol>

                        \u00a0<\/p>

                        1. Social Media: <\/strong>Sarah is working on updating the LOL webpage.\u00a0 She sent a list of needs for the site to Randy Korus.\u00a0 She will continue working to get the pertinent information updated.\u00a0 Facebook page is doing well.\u00a0 Sarah is working with Tammie to get the Sunday School plans and is working on getting Fall\/Winter activities updated.<\/li><\/ol>

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                          1. Life and Fellowship: <\/strong>The team met on 6\/23 and discussed items\/events that may be of interest to the congregation.\u00a0 Sarah would like to send out the activity interest survey (that was previously sent to council members for input).\u00a0 She will email the congregation and have some paper copies for those who don\u2019t use email.\u00a0 Jeff would like to see a survey link on the Facebook page.\u00a0 Pastor Kevin will announce the survey at the 8:00 a.m. on 7\/21 and the 10:00 service on 7\/28.<\/li><\/ol>

                            \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

                            1. We Care: <\/strong>The team met last month and is getting ideas for the Fall.\u00a0 Pastor said that 1\/3 of the congregation is dealing with mental illness directly (in some way).<\/li><\/ol>

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                              Old Business<\/strong><\/p>

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                              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Easter Breakfast Discussion:\u00a0 <\/strong>The council needs to have the Easter Breakfast coordinator established \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 by January 15, 2020, so that we know who will be handling this by the January council meeting.<\/p>

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                              12 Month Goals Discussion:\u00a0 <\/strong>Some of the items that council brainstormed last meeting will be ongoing \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>items.\u00a0 Others will be designated as Tasks <\/strong>that will be given a timeline to be completed and checked off.<\/p>

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                              Stewardship program:\u00a0 ongoing<\/p>

                              Men\u2019s group:\u00a0 ongoing<\/p>

                              Volunteer recruitment (getting newer\/younger families involved):\u00a0 ongoing<\/p>

                              Constitution revisit to have guide for the future:\u00a0 Task.\u00a0 Jeff and Jan will review the current \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 constitution and will determine what needs to be updated before the next council meeting.<\/p>

                              Information backup and continuity of data:\u00a0 Both a task and ongoing.<\/p>

                              Sound system:\u00a0 Task.\u00a0 Sarah will have Ryan Miller assess the sound system and will report \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 findings by the October council meeting.\u00a0 David knows some individuals who could help<\/p>

                              as well and will give their information to Sarah and Ryan.<\/p>

                              Women\u2019s Ministry:\u00a0 Ongoing<\/p>

                              Nursery Updates:\u00a0 Task.\u00a0 Sarah updated the Nursery to accommodate 0-3 year old children.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 nursery will still be unstaffed (there was not enough interest to get it staffed).\u00a0 There will<\/p>

                              be new signage so that parents are aware that children are not to be unsupervised in the<\/p>

                              nursery (she has heard that some older kids have been in there which resulted in<\/p>

                              broken toys and untidiness).\u00a0 Council agreed to signage that says, \u201cWelcome to the<\/p>

                              nursery.\u00a0 Please NO unsupervised children.\u201d<\/p>

                              \u00a0<\/p>

                              Financial Peace University (David Ramsey Debt Reduction program):\u00a0 Pastor Kevin said this program is set up and ready to run.\u00a0 This program will be open to the community and is not just for the congregation.\u00a0 Just need to recruit people to attend.<\/p>

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                              New Business<\/strong><\/p>

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                              Pastor Kevin and Sarah Miller noted that there will be an outdoor service and pot luck on Rally Day (9\/8).<\/p>

                              \u00a0<\/p>

                              Sarah and Pastor Kevin will meet regarding when\/how Time and Talents will be rolled out this year.<\/p>

                              \u00a0<\/p>

                              Jeff discussed council taking the month of August off.\u00a0 Everyone agreed.\u00a0 Next council meeting will be on September 17, 2019.<\/p>

                              \u00a0<\/p>

                              Motion to adjourn meeting made by Geoff Hendren.\u00a0 Sarah Miller Seconded.<\/p>

                              \u00a0<\/p>

                              Closing Prayer:\u00a0 <\/strong>Pastor Kevin<\/p>

                              \u00a0<\/p>

                              Next Meeting:\u00a0 9\/17\/2019<\/strong><\/p>

                              \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

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