Larry Wilson called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.  Others present were Bert Wilson, Grace Olson, Verlene Slack, Marjorie Surface, Nancy Snyder, Mary Ann Jones, Jerry Jones, Larry Davis, Carroll Bidler, Christine McFarland, Pat Lee, Dee Ann Wilson, Gerald Klinkefus, Todd Treese, Pastor Bob Culbertson and Julie Kennedy.

Devotions:  Bert Wilson

Minutes:  Motion to approve by Carroll Bidler, seconded by Larry Davis.  Approved.
Pastor’s Report:  Pastor Bob informed us that the Outreach Committee is looking at the possibility of a trip to Kansas City next June.  He also asked for assistance in reviewing information for him to include in the form to be filled out for the charge conference.
He told us that it has been proposed that we combine the Outreach and Stewardship areas beginning next year.  Our discussion of the pros and cons of this proposal is invited.  The first question to come up was a description of the current duties of each.  Currently Outreach is our work in connection with parties outside of our church.  Stewardship pertains to our work within our own church.  People present who have worked on those committees were able to add a little more based on their past participation.  Nancy Snyder felt that this was a logical merging that she felt was needed.  Dee Ann Wilson told us that when she was on that committee they were active in presenting the concept of time and service as well as financial support to the children’s education process.  It was felt that the children were very accepting of this information.  After much discussion Pastor Bob made the motion to combine the areas for the next year, it was seconded by Pat Lee and was approved.

Treasurer’s Report:  Treasurer Mary Ann Jones reported that all apportionments were paid through the end of August.  She gave us a brief explanation of figures that she thought needed additional information.  One of the items she pointed out was the Fellowship money of $373.04 under the Proclamation area.  It was suggested that funds be drawn from that account for the special honors planned on November 8th for the World War II veterans.  All Vets will be honored but special attention will be paid to those from World War II…cake, coffee, etc. after church that day.  Pastor Bob told us that his “discretionary fund” is used when people come to the church for miscellaneous aid.  For example a lady came in needing help.  She and her children were stranded in a motel without funds.  He went down and pulled some food from the Food Pantry items and gave them to her.  Usually money given out is less than $20.
Pat Lee inquired whether Mary Ann had received a bill from the plumber for the work he did to certify that the parsonage sump pump for basement water leakage repair was completed to code.  By having him do this we are able to get a $1,000 rebate from the City.  That bill was received and has been paid.

Memorials:  Money that was given in honor of Jean Yungclas at her birthday party has been designated to go to the choir robe fund.  It has been requested that money be made available from the Memorial Funds to purchase an additional refrigerator for the kitchen in East Fellowship Hall.  The freezer currently there has not been used for some time since it uses about $9 per month in electricity when it is running and not full.  The UMW has made this request since adequate refrigerator space would be much more beneficial.  After Arvin Olson does a test to determine electricity usage for the old chest type freezer on the west side of the church a determination will be made on which unit to keep.  The other unit may be sold in the rummage sale in October.  Larry Davis made a motion to approve this action, it was seconded by Jerry Jones and approved.

Finance Report:  Carroll Bidler had no report.

Verlene Slack reminded us that Rally Sunday is September 13th.  Events planned are: potluck (drink to be furnished), Southern Gospel Music during the service, miniature golf, limo rides and kite assembly for the children.

Endowment:  No report.

Finance:  Jerry Jones reported that Scott Davis and Jerry Ferguson will lead the church pledge drive October 15th through the 17th.  He also reported that a $15,000 grant was secured for the computer lab at Windsor School.  Bravo!

Staff Parish:  Dee Ann Wilson turned meeting over to Jerry Jones.  It has been brought to our attention in the past that even though additional funds were approved for extra custodial work when necessary, Todd Treese and his family perform extra duties as needed but have only asked for $60 in extra pay.  After discussion, Dee Ann made a motion that an extra $940 be split up and paid to him over the next eight payrolls, seconded by Carroll Bidler and approved unanimously.  Thanks to the Treese family for their commitment to our church.

Trustees:  Pat Lee reported a meeting with SEI Security and they will be getting back to us with figures.  Also, trash removal service figures will be coming shortly.  People from the church are currently working on scraping windows in preparation for paint.  We need one more person to be trained as backup for the HVAC computer control system. Scott Davis and Rick Higgins will be developing a regular thirty day maintenance checking check list for the system so that any issues  can be addressed before they become serious problems.

UMW:  Grace Olson reminds us that the Rummage/Bake Sale will be held on October 22nd thru the 23rd.  Help will be needed to assist in set up on the Sunday prior to the sale and also for break down on the 23rd.  She hopes that the new refrigerator will be in place prior to the Rummage Sale as it will be needed.
She also notes that the roasters have been put in a kitchen cupboard as they never seem to make it down to the basement.  The cupboard has been marked.  Also, thanks to all of the circles for providing coffee and cookies all summer.

Outreach:  Chris McFarland reports that school supplies and clothing have been delivered to Windsor School in time for the school opening for the new year.  If anyone knows of a source of additional clothing for children, please ask if they would be willing to donate to the cause.  A date has not been determined as yet but a family meal will be served some evening at the school.

Stewardship: Nancy Snyder had no report.

Proclamation:  Jerry Klinkefus told us more about the special recognition planned for Veterans on November 8th.  As stated earlier in this report a reception following church will be held with special attention given to the World War II veterans.  One of our church members who was on one of the flights to Washington, D.C. to see the monument will be asked if he is willing to speak to us about the experience.

Old Business:  A special thanks to Todd Treese for the paint for the windows.

New Business:  We are asked to remember that our Boy Scout Troup is planning a spaghetti dinner on October 11th.  This will be a fund raiser for a trip to Yellowstone next year.  Also, the Charge Conference will be held here on November 8th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Refreshments will need to be served.
Devotions in October:  Todd Treese
Adjourned 8:06 p.m.
Minutes written by Julie Kennedy,  Recording Secretary