January 11, 2007

United Methodist Men- Board Meeting

Missouri River District, Nebraska

 

Present:

Scott Avery- Webmaster

Gary Spivey- Treasurer

Charlie Walcott- Vice President

Scott Herring – Faith Westwood

Craig Nordaker- Secretary

Randy Fleming- Conference Fund Dvlpt

David Mendyk- Conference Prayer Advocate & Vice President

Bill Stambaugh- NE Conference President

 

1.      Gary Spivey shared an opening prayer and led the meeting in Ron’s absence.

2.      Randy moved and Gary seconded a motion to accept the previous meeting notes. Motion carried.

3.      Treasurer’s report.

    1. Gary reported to the Board regarding his investigation of moving our funds to Union Bank. All is ready to go, once Ron’s SS# & driver’s license is documented to Gary.
    2. Gary explained the $500 minimum daily balance requirement to avoid a $7.50 monthly service fee. Gary offered to pay the service fee anytime during the first year, if necessary.
    3. Further discussion resulted in a motion by Craig, seconded by Randy, to move the account to Union Bank as stipulated. Motion carried.
    4. The Board agreed that work is needed to develop and publish a ‘financial plan’, describing how we anticipate generating funds, their purpose, and governance. The draft proposal that was distributed to some of the Board members recently will be distributed to all and brought in paper form to the next meeting (by Craig) for further discussion.
    5. Those present contributed an offering toward paying the UMMen Charter for the District. Gary collected the $65 and will submit the charter form and payment.

4.      Craig obtained a copy Conference Journal for use by the Board and secretary.

5.      Craig agreed to try and compile a “suggestions for follow-up” list for the Boards future use, until each item is either completed or removed by the Board.

6.      Winter Rally items:

    1. Craig reported that a replacement program is needed for Session #1, Friday evening. (Craig received confirmation from Rev. David Adams that he will provide an ‘extra’ session to replace the P.E.T. program. Hurray!)
    2. Craig received confirmation from Calvin Phillips that he will attend Friday through late Saturday evening and will gladly share his musical talents and lead some singing. Hurray, again!
    3. Gary & Ron are yet to confirm whether a musical presentation for Saturday evening can be arranged.
    4. Gary volunteered to order, pick up and transport the traditional Saturday evening cake from the Offutt commissary.
    5. Doug Kalleson has distributed the Winter Rally flyer to his all-Nebraska distribution mail list.

7.      Thanks were offered to Scott Herring & Faith Westwood for hosting the meeting & providing the refreshments.

8.      Charlie Walcott closed the meeting with a prayer.

 

Next Board meeting at Union Memorial UMC on  Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 7:00pm

Address:  2712 R Street, Omaha, NE.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Craig Nordaker- Secretary

cnordaker@cox.net

402-453-6666