TRUSTEES REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2011
A new roof has been installed on the gym at Historic Trinity. Looks good. Cost: $13,750, less insurance payments (for the wind damaged half of the roof) of $6100.
A direction sign pointing the way to key places in both church buildings is ready for installation. It is expected to be in place beside the driveway, near the sidewalk to the front of door of Historic Trinity, by this Sunday. Total cost: $200.
A 20’ x 40’ tent was bought and used for Rally Day and is planned to be used for the Fall Festival on Oct 1. Cost: $2300, paid from a Memorial Fund donation in memory of Jan Hughes.
More than fifty Women of the Word held their first weekly meeting here this past Thursday. This is being treated largely as if it were a Trinity in-house program. A donation of $1200-$1300 is anticipated from W.O.W.
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19th Meeting Agenda
September 19, 2011 Church Council Agenda
Call to order: Charlie Yund
Unison reading of the proposed Trinity mission statement:
Empowered by God, Trinity Church will
Follow Jesus, Develop Disciples, and Transform the World.
Welcome and roll call: Secretary Gail Conschafter
Opening prayer
• Vision Statement
Changes to agenda
New Business:
- Visioning update
- Major calendar events
• Rally Day Sept 11
• Fall Festival - Sept 31 Youth music and October 1 FF
• Fall winter important dates
• Long term celebrations Trinity main building turn 50 on 2014
and Trinity at 150 years in?
- Attendance trends / Budget trends
- SPRC issues
Compensation package approval
2012 budget impact
- Questions or comments on reports
- Pastor comments
Approve minutes from June Church Council
Unfinished business
Next Meeting: October 17, 2011
Closing prayer and adjournment
Call to order: Charlie Yund
Unison reading of the proposed Trinity mission statement:
Empowered by God, Trinity Church will
Follow Jesus, Develop Disciples, and Transform the World.
Welcome and roll call: Secretary Gail Conschafter
Opening prayer
• Vision Statement
Changes to agenda
New Business:
- Visioning update
- Major calendar events
• Rally Day Sept 11
• Fall Festival - Sept 31 Youth music and October 1 FF
• Fall winter important dates
• Long term celebrations Trinity main building turn 50 on 2014
and Trinity at 150 years in?
- Attendance trends / Budget trends
- SPRC issues
Compensation package approval
2012 budget impact
- Questions or comments on reports
- Pastor comments
Approve minutes from June Church Council
Unfinished business
Next Meeting: October 17, 2011
Closing prayer and adjournment
Prayer Ministries Report September 2011
The Island Prayer Group has continued to meet over the summer, for two of those months, with the Lighthouse Fellowship. Their pastors, Gerard and Maureen Haberstro, and a small group of parishioners met with us one time, to recreate their weekly prayer service. Beryl Kinney and I were warmly welcomed and prayed over and personal as well as Island spiritual issues were prayed for. On the second evening, Pastor Dan Stinson and his wife, Linda, who have a house church in their home on Baseline Rd. met with us. Dan is especially trained to work with drug and alcohol concerns and has been working with the Middle and High School, Young Life and with GI town folk on such issues. Dan is also part of the GI Ministerium.
Some of my time was spent in meeting with the new pastor at Island Presbyterian and having some conversations about whether we as churches could lead a service of remembrance on 9/11 but it seems there was not time and interest to do that. At least I talked to someone at the DeGlopper Post and they too were involved in helping the NF Air Show that weekend.
We followed a lead from Linda McGuire to have a prayer garden set up in the prayer room on 9/11 for those who might want to light a candle for someone special or those who were lost. That was set-up but not well enough publicized or recognized from the pulpit and competing with all the other things going on – Rally Day – it was used by only a few. Unfortunately other competing meetings or activities for our pastors had been made far in advance so no participation was possible.
As we begin the fall program season there will be a trial period when two prayer groups will meet in the evening...with Lani Burkman taking leadership in on Monday, this month on the 19th and 20th ...to accommodate different people’s schedules. Next month we may be meeting at the Episcopal Church for at least one night and hope to attend other churches to experience their prayer practices. Our expectation is to return to the second Mon. Tues. schedule in Oct.
Hopeful that others will join us, both pastors and lay persons when we will continue to pray for the Island and our lives together.
I have personally taken a break from teaching an adult Christian Ed class on prayer this fall. Some future plans for more prayer in and after worship are still in the planning stage.
With prayers for our life together here at Trinity and our new pastoral team of Rev. Baird and Rev. Lange and their families. Prayer Ministries Coordinator, Rev. Sue Kaiser, retired
Some of my time was spent in meeting with the new pastor at Island Presbyterian and having some conversations about whether we as churches could lead a service of remembrance on 9/11 but it seems there was not time and interest to do that. At least I talked to someone at the DeGlopper Post and they too were involved in helping the NF Air Show that weekend.
We followed a lead from Linda McGuire to have a prayer garden set up in the prayer room on 9/11 for those who might want to light a candle for someone special or those who were lost. That was set-up but not well enough publicized or recognized from the pulpit and competing with all the other things going on – Rally Day – it was used by only a few. Unfortunately other competing meetings or activities for our pastors had been made far in advance so no participation was possible.
As we begin the fall program season there will be a trial period when two prayer groups will meet in the evening...with Lani Burkman taking leadership in on Monday, this month on the 19th and 20th ...to accommodate different people’s schedules. Next month we may be meeting at the Episcopal Church for at least one night and hope to attend other churches to experience their prayer practices. Our expectation is to return to the second Mon. Tues. schedule in Oct.
Hopeful that others will join us, both pastors and lay persons when we will continue to pray for the Island and our lives together.
I have personally taken a break from teaching an adult Christian Ed class on prayer this fall. Some future plans for more prayer in and after worship are still in the planning stage.
With prayers for our life together here at Trinity and our new pastoral team of Rev. Baird and Rev. Lange and their families. Prayer Ministries Coordinator, Rev. Sue Kaiser, retired
Sunday, September 18, 2011
CE Report for September 2011
WELCOME TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
This year for Sunday School there will be a Junior Elementary class (Grades K-2) taught by Jeri Wright and Mary Von Wald. This will be held in the classroom next to the lounge. There will also be a Senior Elementary class (Grades 3-5) taught by Nikki Fidel, Keira Hayes, and Judy Johnson. This class will be held downstairs in the Kidzone. The curriculum for both classes is Rock Solid.
This year Kidzone will also be split in Junior Elementary and Senior Elementary. The Senior Elementary group taught by Mark Von Wald and will continue to be held in the Kidzone. The Junior Elementary group taught by Liz Von Wald will be held in the classroom next to the Christian Education office. There will also be one adult volunteering with both groups on a rotating basis. Kidzone will continue to be run like a Junior Church with worship, bible lessons, drama, and interactive crafts and activities. Kids will continue to be signed in before the service in the Family Room and will attend the first ten minutes of the service with their teachers.
Rally Day was a huge success with 26 children registering for Kidzone and Sunday School. There are still several families that have yet to register. We have also called and invited children who attended VBS without a home church to join us.
This year for Sunday School there will be a Junior Elementary class (Grades K-2) taught by Jeri Wright and Mary Von Wald. This will be held in the classroom next to the lounge. There will also be a Senior Elementary class (Grades 3-5) taught by Nikki Fidel, Keira Hayes, and Judy Johnson. This class will be held downstairs in the Kidzone. The curriculum for both classes is Rock Solid.
This year Kidzone will also be split in Junior Elementary and Senior Elementary. The Senior Elementary group taught by Mark Von Wald and will continue to be held in the Kidzone. The Junior Elementary group taught by Liz Von Wald will be held in the classroom next to the Christian Education office. There will also be one adult volunteering with both groups on a rotating basis. Kidzone will continue to be run like a Junior Church with worship, bible lessons, drama, and interactive crafts and activities. Kids will continue to be signed in before the service in the Family Room and will attend the first ten minutes of the service with their teachers.
Rally Day was a huge success with 26 children registering for Kidzone and Sunday School. There are still several families that have yet to register. We have also called and invited children who attended VBS without a home church to join us.
Minutes from June 2011 Meeting
Church Council Meeting
June 13, 2011
Attendees: Charlie Yund, Bob Kaiser, Paul Sipson, Chris Hipp, Tom Burkman, Nate Lange, Ginny Thies, Mark VonWald, Laura Mason, Sue Kaiser, Gail Conschafter
The TUMC Vision Statement was approved as follows:
Vivion is not about present reality. Vision reflects our dreams and aspirations. We envision sharing the Good News of Jesus with unchurched friends and people in the community and around the world.
We envision enriching the faith of established and new believer through worship services, Bible study, other study opportunities Sundays and weekdays, prayer, special events fellowship and small groups.
We envision creative, inspiring, reverent worship that shares Jesus’ message for today’s world.
We envision helping children, youth, and adults to discover their gifts and talents, and equipping them to grow and serve Christ in ministry within the church and community. Our goal is for all members to be disciples and share God’s word with others. We will provide opportunities to express the presence of Jesus in our lives through fellowship, music, and service. We will build and encourage our intergenerational community to love and care for each other.
We envision recruiting and training disciples and leaders to support inspired worship, effective education and service near and far.
We envision a church community where people of all ages feel welcome and become messengers of God’s word to all persons they meet.
We envision our church facilities fully utilized and accessible for the sharing of the Good News. We will provide space and resources to accomplish this ministry.
This is our dream, our vision of what could be.
Rally Day is second week in September. Still putting committee in place.
Dates were discussed for Fall Festival. September 30 and October 1. Paul asked for help with obtaining housing for choir on June 24 (Friday).
Dates for church celebration were discussed also.
Trunk or Treat will be in October close to Halloween.
Holiday House tour used to be done by Historic Trinity. Looking for someone to take over, and unless that happens, the tour will not take place. The UMW were asked, but declined. If any group is looking to raise funds, this is a good one, and available to run. Discussion followed about what is involved.
Mark suggested we begin to document what is involved if you are heading up an event. This will make it more likely for someone to take on an event if there is an outline to follow and know what has been done in the past.
Attendance in Worship: There hasn’t been a number published in a few weeks. Charlie will check with Linda about this. There will be a combined service again on July 3.
Budget: Chris reported we are still paying our apportionments. We should finish the year in good shape. Finance committee meets Tuesday, June 14.
Tidings are due one week from Friday – June 24. Linda will be doing this, so please submit as soon as possible. There will not be a Tidings in July, so plan ahead!
SPRC:
(From the Blog) The Staff-Parish Relations Committee continues to coordinate many functions for the smooth transition of pastoral leadership at Trinity. Plans are in operation to express gratitude to outgoing Pastor Childs and to welcome Pastor and Mrs. Baird. Trinity people will be on hand to help in the moves and show hospitality to the Bairds. The Trustees are seeing to needed parsonage renovations and cleaning.
The congregation is responding generously to a gift project for Pastor Childs, which includes a personal gift and three charities of his choosing.
A new, part-time Child Care Coordinator has been hired: Ms. Wendy McCaffery.
The SPRC has begun a process of evaluation of church staff members, which will occupy the Committee for much of the coming year.
Because of SPRC Chair will be working out of the country in the fall, Charlie Yund, former chair and presently Associate Chair, will serve as Interim Chair from August 1 through December 31, 2011.
The SPRC encourages church officials and members to work in a spirit of unity in this time of transition.
Important dates
Sunday, June 19. Last Sunday for Pastor Childs; reception after church
Sunday, July 3. First Sunday for Pastor Baird
Friday, July 8, 6 p.m. Meet the Leaders cookout at Burkman's. SPRC, Church Council, Trustees, Staff, and significant others.
Sunday, July 10. Reception for Bairds after church
Tom reported that transition matters are going smoothly. Jeff has been a tremendous help, and Tom openly thanked him. Tom also reminded us as to how we deal with dissent within the church. Please be in prayer and if you see dissent, please encourage those that are having trouble with the transition, seek a committee member from SPRC. It was suggested that something to that affect be put in the Tidings and/or bulletin reminding them to seek them out. It might even be a good idea to put all committee members in there as well. Tom will write something for the Tidings and see that the committee members’ responsibilities are posted as well. Charlie suggested all committees do this at one time or another come this fall. Discussion of the danger or dissent and asked that we keep our eyes and ears open to this and then help where necessary. Wendy McCaffery is our new child care. Thanks to Mary Dowd for her help! Tom reminded us all of the upcoming dates! If anyone would like to donate a dish to pass, let Tom know. Pastor Nate is in charge of the DVD. Equipment is ready to go and is Nate is hopeful that it will go out before Pastor Larry’s arrival. Tom thanked Charlie for serving as interim Chair for SPRC while Tom is out of the country.
Other Committee:
Trustees:
(From Blog) Both the 8’x10’ metal storage shed in back and the 10’ x 16’ St. Paul clothing shed at the edge of the parking lot are in place and in use.
We approved spending about $150 for a 2’x3’ outdoor direction sign pointing the way to key functions (services, offices, ministries) in both church buildings. The graphic design and sign material are being finalized.
A trial 4’x8’ panel was mounted on our property along the I-190. It was found that the view from the road was unobstructed over an adequate distance, but the sign, of the max allowable size, appears quite small. The next step is to attach trial lettering to determine its readability.
We decided to award a $13,000 contract to A-Best Roofing to re-roof both sides of the gym. Though only one side was damaged by wind, the other side is in poor condition. We expect our insurance to cover $6000 of the cost.
Necessary painting in the parsonage and porch are well underway. A detailed plan has been developed for the many final housekeeping tasks, but vacation plans etc are impacting volunteer signups.
Trustees decided to replace roof on Historic Trinity. It is less expensive to do the entire roof vs. half at a time. A Best will do the work. There is a signup sheet for the parsonage clean up. Ellie Robinson put the list together. If anyone would like to come at a time not “officially” on the signup sheet, Saturday mornings have been added. Come for a few hours and lend a helping hand.
Church Council is an empowering body and does not need to approve all items. The committees are supposed to take care of their areas, and do not need to bring every item to the Council for a vote.
Bob reported that there is a need for storage for the Heritage room. This will need to be brought up at a later date.
Motion to approve May’s meeting as reported on the blog was made by Chris and seconded by Sue Kaiser. Approved unanimously.
Tom said Charlie and Paul had a meal with Pastor Larry and shared that Pastor Larry and Brenda would like to be invited to dinner at members’ homes. Worship is providing dinner on June 25 and SPRC is stocking the refrigerator!
A cake was presented to Pastor Jeff as a token of appreciation for all his work, dedication and effort here at TUMC.
Next meeting July 18 at 7 PM with Pastor Larry. Time may change depending on VBS; Charlie will notify us as to the time decided upon.
Meeting adjourned with the eating of cake.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Conschafter
TUMC Church Council Secretary.
June 13, 2011
Attendees: Charlie Yund, Bob Kaiser, Paul Sipson, Chris Hipp, Tom Burkman, Nate Lange, Ginny Thies, Mark VonWald, Laura Mason, Sue Kaiser, Gail Conschafter
The TUMC Vision Statement was approved as follows:
Vivion is not about present reality. Vision reflects our dreams and aspirations. We envision sharing the Good News of Jesus with unchurched friends and people in the community and around the world.
We envision enriching the faith of established and new believer through worship services, Bible study, other study opportunities Sundays and weekdays, prayer, special events fellowship and small groups.
We envision creative, inspiring, reverent worship that shares Jesus’ message for today’s world.
We envision helping children, youth, and adults to discover their gifts and talents, and equipping them to grow and serve Christ in ministry within the church and community. Our goal is for all members to be disciples and share God’s word with others. We will provide opportunities to express the presence of Jesus in our lives through fellowship, music, and service. We will build and encourage our intergenerational community to love and care for each other.
We envision recruiting and training disciples and leaders to support inspired worship, effective education and service near and far.
We envision a church community where people of all ages feel welcome and become messengers of God’s word to all persons they meet.
We envision our church facilities fully utilized and accessible for the sharing of the Good News. We will provide space and resources to accomplish this ministry.
This is our dream, our vision of what could be.
Rally Day is second week in September. Still putting committee in place.
Dates were discussed for Fall Festival. September 30 and October 1. Paul asked for help with obtaining housing for choir on June 24 (Friday).
Dates for church celebration were discussed also.
Trunk or Treat will be in October close to Halloween.
Holiday House tour used to be done by Historic Trinity. Looking for someone to take over, and unless that happens, the tour will not take place. The UMW were asked, but declined. If any group is looking to raise funds, this is a good one, and available to run. Discussion followed about what is involved.
Mark suggested we begin to document what is involved if you are heading up an event. This will make it more likely for someone to take on an event if there is an outline to follow and know what has been done in the past.
Attendance in Worship: There hasn’t been a number published in a few weeks. Charlie will check with Linda about this. There will be a combined service again on July 3.
Budget: Chris reported we are still paying our apportionments. We should finish the year in good shape. Finance committee meets Tuesday, June 14.
Tidings are due one week from Friday – June 24. Linda will be doing this, so please submit as soon as possible. There will not be a Tidings in July, so plan ahead!
SPRC:
(From the Blog) The Staff-Parish Relations Committee continues to coordinate many functions for the smooth transition of pastoral leadership at Trinity. Plans are in operation to express gratitude to outgoing Pastor Childs and to welcome Pastor and Mrs. Baird. Trinity people will be on hand to help in the moves and show hospitality to the Bairds. The Trustees are seeing to needed parsonage renovations and cleaning.
The congregation is responding generously to a gift project for Pastor Childs, which includes a personal gift and three charities of his choosing.
A new, part-time Child Care Coordinator has been hired: Ms. Wendy McCaffery.
The SPRC has begun a process of evaluation of church staff members, which will occupy the Committee for much of the coming year.
Because of SPRC Chair will be working out of the country in the fall, Charlie Yund, former chair and presently Associate Chair, will serve as Interim Chair from August 1 through December 31, 2011.
The SPRC encourages church officials and members to work in a spirit of unity in this time of transition.
Important dates
Sunday, June 19. Last Sunday for Pastor Childs; reception after church
Sunday, July 3. First Sunday for Pastor Baird
Friday, July 8, 6 p.m. Meet the Leaders cookout at Burkman's. SPRC, Church Council, Trustees, Staff, and significant others.
Sunday, July 10. Reception for Bairds after church
Tom reported that transition matters are going smoothly. Jeff has been a tremendous help, and Tom openly thanked him. Tom also reminded us as to how we deal with dissent within the church. Please be in prayer and if you see dissent, please encourage those that are having trouble with the transition, seek a committee member from SPRC. It was suggested that something to that affect be put in the Tidings and/or bulletin reminding them to seek them out. It might even be a good idea to put all committee members in there as well. Tom will write something for the Tidings and see that the committee members’ responsibilities are posted as well. Charlie suggested all committees do this at one time or another come this fall. Discussion of the danger or dissent and asked that we keep our eyes and ears open to this and then help where necessary. Wendy McCaffery is our new child care. Thanks to Mary Dowd for her help! Tom reminded us all of the upcoming dates! If anyone would like to donate a dish to pass, let Tom know. Pastor Nate is in charge of the DVD. Equipment is ready to go and is Nate is hopeful that it will go out before Pastor Larry’s arrival. Tom thanked Charlie for serving as interim Chair for SPRC while Tom is out of the country.
Other Committee:
Trustees:
(From Blog) Both the 8’x10’ metal storage shed in back and the 10’ x 16’ St. Paul clothing shed at the edge of the parking lot are in place and in use.
We approved spending about $150 for a 2’x3’ outdoor direction sign pointing the way to key functions (services, offices, ministries) in both church buildings. The graphic design and sign material are being finalized.
A trial 4’x8’ panel was mounted on our property along the I-190. It was found that the view from the road was unobstructed over an adequate distance, but the sign, of the max allowable size, appears quite small. The next step is to attach trial lettering to determine its readability.
We decided to award a $13,000 contract to A-Best Roofing to re-roof both sides of the gym. Though only one side was damaged by wind, the other side is in poor condition. We expect our insurance to cover $6000 of the cost.
Necessary painting in the parsonage and porch are well underway. A detailed plan has been developed for the many final housekeeping tasks, but vacation plans etc are impacting volunteer signups.
Trustees decided to replace roof on Historic Trinity. It is less expensive to do the entire roof vs. half at a time. A Best will do the work. There is a signup sheet for the parsonage clean up. Ellie Robinson put the list together. If anyone would like to come at a time not “officially” on the signup sheet, Saturday mornings have been added. Come for a few hours and lend a helping hand.
Church Council is an empowering body and does not need to approve all items. The committees are supposed to take care of their areas, and do not need to bring every item to the Council for a vote.
Bob reported that there is a need for storage for the Heritage room. This will need to be brought up at a later date.
Motion to approve May’s meeting as reported on the blog was made by Chris and seconded by Sue Kaiser. Approved unanimously.
Tom said Charlie and Paul had a meal with Pastor Larry and shared that Pastor Larry and Brenda would like to be invited to dinner at members’ homes. Worship is providing dinner on June 25 and SPRC is stocking the refrigerator!
A cake was presented to Pastor Jeff as a token of appreciation for all his work, dedication and effort here at TUMC.
Next meeting July 18 at 7 PM with Pastor Larry. Time may change depending on VBS; Charlie will notify us as to the time decided upon.
Meeting adjourned with the eating of cake.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Conschafter
TUMC Church Council Secretary.
SPRC Report September 2011
1.) Pastor’s compensation packages reviewed and the following is recommended to the Church council for approval.
Pastor Larry Baird.............Asst. Pastor Nate Lange
.......2011/2012 ......................2011/2012
Salary ...$57,500/$57,500...... $21,000/$21,000
Health Care... 13,200/ 13,200......... 1,800 1,800
Pension... 11,858/ 10,780 ...............000 000
Accountable
Reminursement... 3,900/3,900........ 750/750
Total Compensation
.......$85,381/$84,659.......... $23,550/$21,750
* The Old parsonage and utilities will be included as part of the 2012 compensation package.
The balance of the staff compensation will be reviewed in light of the current budget shortfall and changes for the 2012 budget will considered and recommendations will be shared with the CC.
2.) Music director search is underway and several candidates have been interviewed. Jane Faruga is the interim music director and Jan Peters is directing the bells.
3.) The SPRC has requested Pastor Baird appointment be continued for 2012 and the church profile will not be changed for 2012.
4.) The Safe Sanctuary policy will be audited by Ed Stisser for compliance with the new conference policy.
Next meeting Monday October 10, 7:00 regular meeting
8:00 SPRC meeting with new D.S. Wayne Butler
8:30 Charge Council meeting
Pastor Larry Baird.............Asst. Pastor Nate Lange
.......2011/2012 ......................2011/2012
Salary ...$57,500/$57,500...... $21,000/$21,000
Health Care... 13,200/ 13,200......... 1,800 1,800
Pension... 11,858/ 10,780 ...............000 000
Accountable
Reminursement... 3,900/3,900........ 750/750
Total Compensation
.......$85,381/$84,659.......... $23,550/$21,750
* The Old parsonage and utilities will be included as part of the 2012 compensation package.
The balance of the staff compensation will be reviewed in light of the current budget shortfall and changes for the 2012 budget will considered and recommendations will be shared with the CC.
2.) Music director search is underway and several candidates have been interviewed. Jane Faruga is the interim music director and Jan Peters is directing the bells.
3.) The SPRC has requested Pastor Baird appointment be continued for 2012 and the church profile will not be changed for 2012.
4.) The Safe Sanctuary policy will be audited by Ed Stisser for compliance with the new conference policy.
Next meeting Monday October 10, 7:00 regular meeting
8:00 SPRC meeting with new D.S. Wayne Butler
8:30 Charge Council meeting
Finance Committee Report September 2011
Through August our financial results are:
2011/ 2010
General Fund income $235.7k/ $248k
GF Expenses $254.3k/ $239.4k
General Fund Balance $5.4k/ $18.9k
Year-to-date GF income is $1.6k below forecast while expenses are $6.1k above forecast, despite having suspended apportionments payments mid-way through June. We are on pace to meet our 2011 budget income, but our expenses are above that level for a number of factors including above-forecast utilities expenses for the colder than forecast winter and higher Pastoral support costs. We thus find ourselves with the prospect of finishing the year with unpaid apportionments and a below normal end-of-year General Fund balance.
At this meeting the FC was asked to approve and forward to the Church Council the 2012 Pastoral compensation packages from the SPRC. Considerable discussion followed, centered around two compelling needs. We must live within a balanced budget which includes meeting our apportionment commitments and we must continue our outreach to Youth, Young Adults and those who choose our Contemporary Worship offering
After considerable discussion we agreed to submit two recommendations to the Church Council for their approval. The compensation package of the Senior Pastor was unanimously approved. The compensation package for the Associate Pastor was ultimately approved, three votes in favor, two opposed, with one abstention.
The key issue was our historic inability to financially support both our apportionments and the compensation of an Associate Pastor. There was general agreement on the need, but considerable frustration the congregation has not adequately financially supported.this position.
To resolve this impasse the FC requests that the Church Council drive a $30,000 cost reduction in the General Fund budget in 2012. This reduction is believed to be sufficient to permit both the Associate Pastor and a balanced 2012 budget. Assuming that the Youth Ministries Coordinator is not filled, the budget reduction needed is $20,000($1,667/month). While any non-personnel cost reductions would reduce the impact of this, it is anticipated that personnel reductions will be needed Here is a list of cost-cutting options:
Non-Personnel
Reduce energy usage
Consider closing Historic Trinity during winter months
Prune mailing lists
Reduce copier costs
Personnel (in order listed in the budget)
Christian Education Director (w health care) $1,383/month
Youth Ministries Coordinator $833/month
Senior Adult Ministries Coordinator $499/month
Office Assistant $197/month
Director of Music $919
Organist $917
Supervisor Building & Grounds $1,185
Custodian/Events Person $1,266
None of these personnel changes will be without significant negative impact, which must be managed.
2011/ 2010
General Fund income $235.7k/ $248k
GF Expenses $254.3k/ $239.4k
General Fund Balance $5.4k/ $18.9k
Year-to-date GF income is $1.6k below forecast while expenses are $6.1k above forecast, despite having suspended apportionments payments mid-way through June. We are on pace to meet our 2011 budget income, but our expenses are above that level for a number of factors including above-forecast utilities expenses for the colder than forecast winter and higher Pastoral support costs. We thus find ourselves with the prospect of finishing the year with unpaid apportionments and a below normal end-of-year General Fund balance.
At this meeting the FC was asked to approve and forward to the Church Council the 2012 Pastoral compensation packages from the SPRC. Considerable discussion followed, centered around two compelling needs. We must live within a balanced budget which includes meeting our apportionment commitments and we must continue our outreach to Youth, Young Adults and those who choose our Contemporary Worship offering
After considerable discussion we agreed to submit two recommendations to the Church Council for their approval. The compensation package of the Senior Pastor was unanimously approved. The compensation package for the Associate Pastor was ultimately approved, three votes in favor, two opposed, with one abstention.
The key issue was our historic inability to financially support both our apportionments and the compensation of an Associate Pastor. There was general agreement on the need, but considerable frustration the congregation has not adequately financially supported.this position.
To resolve this impasse the FC requests that the Church Council drive a $30,000 cost reduction in the General Fund budget in 2012. This reduction is believed to be sufficient to permit both the Associate Pastor and a balanced 2012 budget. Assuming that the Youth Ministries Coordinator is not filled, the budget reduction needed is $20,000($1,667/month). While any non-personnel cost reductions would reduce the impact of this, it is anticipated that personnel reductions will be needed Here is a list of cost-cutting options:
Non-Personnel
Reduce energy usage
Consider closing Historic Trinity during winter months
Prune mailing lists
Reduce copier costs
Personnel (in order listed in the budget)
Christian Education Director (w health care) $1,383/month
Youth Ministries Coordinator $833/month
Senior Adult Ministries Coordinator $499/month
Office Assistant $197/month
Director of Music $919
Organist $917
Supervisor Building & Grounds $1,185
Custodian/Events Person $1,266
None of these personnel changes will be without significant negative impact, which must be managed.
Hospitality and Outreach September 2011
Welcome Bags for Visitors are filled with information folders, Trinity cookbooks, pens, Olive wood crosses from the Holy Land, newsletters and directories. They are available at the Welcome Centers at all Sunday morning services.
Greeters were signed up to welcome visitors and members during the summer months.
Sign up sheets are on the Welcome Centers for Traditional and Contemporary Worship.
Staffers are needed at the Welcome Centers before and after Worship each Sunday as well as Door Greeters for both services every Sunday.
We need to be more conscientious about wearing our nametags.
Every TUMC Event is an opportunity for Outreach. Can you share your story?
Future planning:
Invitation & Outreach Events
Sharing Your Story Training
Greeters were signed up to welcome visitors and members during the summer months.
Sign up sheets are on the Welcome Centers for Traditional and Contemporary Worship.
Staffers are needed at the Welcome Centers before and after Worship each Sunday as well as Door Greeters for both services every Sunday.
We need to be more conscientious about wearing our nametags.
Every TUMC Event is an opportunity for Outreach. Can you share your story?
Future planning:
Invitation & Outreach Events
Sharing Your Story Training
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