Guests: Haden Adsitt, Debi Stromberg, Ron Houser (to photograph council)
CALL TO ORDER - 6 for a quorum to be present. No quorum. Pastor Ray took notes.
OPENING PRAYER
Pastor Ray
HADEN ADSITT - EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Presentation.
Needs to get troop approval. Quorum not available for council to approve.
DEBI STROMBERG - YOUTH 1 TO 1's and YOUTH STRUCTURE
Presentation
Debi Stromberg asked for input on specific information we would like Meiling to
present to council regarding youth activities, also we should discuss items pertinent
to and needing Meiling’s input first so she doesn’t have to sit through the whole
meeting.
Debi reported on the Southeast Portland Youth Collective’s Facebook and
Instagram pages, and ways to make this information more accessible to the rest of
the congregation. She also shared information on the one-on-one format being done
with youth in the Collective and specific findings of this listening: youth are
experiencing increased stress and pressure to perform (grades, college, incurring
student loan debt), issues with family/at home, etc.
We were encouraged to build stronger relationships with the teens in our congregation, and ask them the same questions, and listen to them in order to build relationships. A way of doing this would be through invitations for coffee.
LAST MEETING MINUTES - August Minutes could not be approved
MONTHLY UPDATES
PASTOR’S REPORT
BUILDING AND ASSETS REPORT
Confirm Sparkle Date 10/19/19
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
No report submitted for this month
TREASURER'S REPORT
Not electronically submitted\
Treasurer’s report for August was submitted. In August we were $2,223 below
budget. YTD general fund receipts show $151, 932 ($10,158 below budget).
Not electronically submitted\
Treasurer’s report for August was submitted. In August we were $2,223 below
budget. YTD general fund receipts show $151, 932 ($10,158 below budget).
Discussion - Chapters 11 to End. Changes being logged by Deb in separate file Gary, Chris & Deb to compile full report
COPIER
Presentation - Also discussed: the need for a new copier to replace the risograph and small
copier/fax machine currently in use. Toni had proposed a leasing option, but Pat
Isaac suggested we could end up paying more for leasing in the long term rather
than purchasing. No move made to proceed until we have more information.
UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Discussion - Who plans to attend:
9/21/19 Cluster Training Retreat
9/24/19 Church Safety in Difficult Times - Probably not as important with Sheriff's assessment
TBD - Clackamas County Sheriff's Security Assessment - Chris Zambito was interested
WEBSITE USE
Discussion - Pastor Ray
NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
See Building and Assets Report for Scout Insurance Update.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Executive Committee October 14 at 6:30 / Council October 21 at 6:30
CLOSING PRAYER
Pastor Ray
ADJOURN
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
9/21/19 Cluster Training Retreat 9:00 AM - Noon at Creator
9/24/19 Church Safety in Difficult Times - Zion Lutheran - Oregon City 6:30 - 8:00 PM
9/29/19 Financial Presentation to Congregation
10/14/19 Executive Committee Meeting
10/16/19 Collins Summit: Listening at the Margins 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Synod Calendar)
10/20/19 Pastor Erika from Bend's Story Dwelling Sermon and Presentation after Service
10/21/19 Full Council Meeting
