PRESENT: Jim Norman, Dave Tinker, Frank St. John, Doug Joseph, Jack Norman, Wray Petry, George Joseph
ABSENT: George Cope
Pastor Cain, Pastor Moore, J Johnston, Pastor Krall and Debbie Carey joined the Elders to pray for the needs of the church.
Debbie Carey provided the administrator’s report:
Tithes and Offering were $24,600.
> In light of the current financial constraints, the Elder’s approval is needed to transfer $200k from the reserves to the Operating Account.
> Administration is looking at ways to reduce expenses in First Steps.
> Debbie updated the Elders concerning the mission’s money given to John James.
> There is a plan to move the tractor trailer.
George Joseph made a motion to take $200k out of reserves to cover the tithing loss. This was seconded by Doug Joseph and unanimously approved.
Debbie exited the meeting at 4:45PM.
The Finance Council joined the Elders at 5:00 PM.
> The Council presented 3 bids for moving the force main.
> A motion was made by Jim Tharp and seconded by Dell Rhue to hire Rainaldi Plumbing to do the work. The Elders and FC passed it unanimously.
> The $200k motion was presented to and approved by the Finance Council.
> The FC presented some recommendations for changes that should be implemented to improve Calvary’s financial position.
> A joint meeting with the FC was scheduled for October 24th to further discuss this presentation.
There was a motion made by Jim Norman and seconded by Wray Petry to pass the 8/22/2011 minutes, which was unanimously approved by the remainder of the Elders.
Discussions were held concerning the FC’s recommendations, Pastor Cope’s return, and other matters that need to be prayerfully considered.
With no further items, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15PM.
Submitted by Doug Joseph
