Annual Meeting of the Membership On 25 March 2012

We must apologize for not posting this earlier. It was brought to our attention that we said that we would put this up on this blog, and it fell by the wayside. Though this has been available at the information desk since the time that we promised to provide it to the congregation, we are sorry that it wasn't put up on the website as we said that we would. 

Please also know that any requested information that would help understand the direction and heart of the elders we want to post here. We will do our best to post these items in a timely manner upon request. 

So without further ado.... 

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP

CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF ORLANDO, FL., INC.

Sunday, 25 March 25, 2012

The meeting opened at 12:00PM.

Pastor George Cope called the meeting to order and opened in prayer.

Doug Joseph read the minutes of last year’s meeting, which was held on March 16, 2011.

George Joseph made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Andrew Mercantini seconded the motion and a congregational verbal vote approved the motion.

Pastor Cope introduced Mike Lee from the auditing firm of Batts, Morrison, Wales and Lee, C.P.A. who presented the financial statement for 2011. Mike’s firm gave the highest unqualified opinion that Calvary Assembly was in full compliance with all things audited concerning accounting principles.

Mike acknowledged the proficient efforts of Rita Murray and the Calvary staff in working to prepare the report.

The microphone was opened for questions for Mr. Lee. Because no questions were offered, Pastor Cope presented the motion to accept the financial report. Bob Rivera made a motion to accept the report as read. Steve Farish seconded the motion and a congregational verbal vote approved the motion.

Church Administrator Debbie Carey gave an update concerning the business and financial affairs of Calvary Assembly for the first quarter of 2012:

>  The actual tithes and offerings received exceed the weekly budget needs-to-date by $ 8,139.  The weekly average for tithes and offerings thus far is $ 34,626 (with the weekly budget needs being $ 33,948).

>  Leaving a Legacy funds received to date total $ 151,234 out of $ 418,584 that was pledged.

>  $ 40k has been put into the Maintenance reserves to date.

>  10 new AC units and a new energy efficient roof were installed on the Educational Building last summer.  With these additions, an energy savings of over $24k has been realized from August 1, 2011 through January 1, 2012 compared with the same time period the previous year.  

>  Dino Kartsonakis is honoring the decision of the arbitration committee and is on a repayment plan.

>  The City of Orlando approved the Planned Development Ordinance for Calvary Assembly on January 9^th. Debbie acknowledged the efforts of her predecessor, Wally Meyer, who was instrumental in working through the many details of the ordinance.

>  A number of people and groups that participate in the financial arena at Calvary were recognized including the volunteers who help count the offerings, the Finance Council, the Missions Board, the Calvary staff, and the most importantly, the members of Calvary who give faithfully to support the ongoing ministries of the church.

Pastor Cope spoke about the rented sound system and the desire to upgrade our current equipment with funds from the Legacy campaign.

Pastor Cope presented the new vision and mission statements, and core values for Calvary Assembly. The vision statement is “Healthy Lives, Authentic Faith.”  

Frank St. John made a presentation concerning the formation and history of the church eldership.

The floor was opened for comments from the congregation.

Frank St. John made a motion to end the meeting, which was seconded by Pastor Jack Cain. Pastor Cope closed in prayer and the meeting concluded at 1:40 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Doug Joseph