At the
last meeting the Board was given the same question that was presented to
the staff by Dr. Tom Steiner.The
Board was asked to think about this question and be ready to discuss at
this meeting.Chairperson Amy
F-Wilkey asked for input and the members of the Board followed with
suggestions.P. Woodward summarized
the answers.The discussion was
interesting as the Board and the staff had similar answers.
Finance
Committee brought a motion before the Board.Refer to the Finance Committee Summary.
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Flem Gordon reviewed the bylaws.Several questions and comments were raised regarding Bylaws vs. policies and procedures.Flem Gordon made a motion that the bylaws presented at the last Board Meeting be approved.Discussion continued and it was decided that the motion would be tabled until the next Board Meeting.The Board was encouraged to review the bylaws prior to the next meeting.Also, any questions or concerns should be raised at the next meeting.
New Business:
Flem Gordon presented an application submitted by Bonnie Brown to become an ordained minister.Flem reviewed the application with the Board and requested that the Board provide him with the authority to sign the application on the Church’s behalf.The motion was approved. (T. Brownson/H. Nance)
Search Committee – The committee meets every Thursday.The congregation is being informed via informational signs posted in two locations in the church.The Committee has made a motion that Tom Steiner be hired as FCC’s interim minister.Motion approved. (F. Gordon/T. Brownson) Tom Steiner will start on May 18th.There will be a reception following 2nd service.
Old Business:
Flem Gordon reviewed the bylaws, noting several changes that were made from Committee.A new copy will be prepared and sent to each Board Member.
The proposed bylaws were given to each member in attendance.
New Business:
A Search Committee was formed to find a new Senior Minister.The Committee Members are:Nelda Barnett, Chris Gaddis, Flem Gordon, Marbrey Hedges, Tom Maddox, Ginger Norris, Forrest Roberts, Michelle Ruckdeschel, Brad Webb, Amy Fredrickson-Wilkey and Robert Hines.Ginger Norris will lead the Team.The Committee will communicate with the congregation on a weekly basis.