STATED SESSION MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009

Because of the Moderators absence due to illness, the first item of business was appointing an Acting Moderator.  Elder Bob Paul was nominated and there being no other nominations, the motion was made, seconded, and passed that Bob Paul would be the Acting Moderator for this session meeting.

 The Moderator then convened the meeting at 7:05 PM and provided the opening prayer and meditation.

 Elders present: Carissa Brealey, Gena Breck, Alex Burr, Carl Connor, Larry Felhauer, Blaine Goss, Susan Grandle, Florence Hamilton, Mary Kammann, Wayne Maley, Jacque Parks, Bob Paul, Joan Rawson, Greg Temple, and Marsha Topley.

 Elders excused: Bill Brady.

 Elders absent: Donna Mathis and Charlie Yaryan.

 Guests: Rusty Smith, Interim Deacon Moderator.

 Establish Quorum: The Clerk established that a quorum was present. 

 Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved as submitted.

 Training / Reception of New Members: Due to Rev. Story’s absence neither of these was done.

 Pastor’s Report: The Clerk reported some of Rev. Story’s concerns which mainly are the greeting and welcoming of visitors, and not only maintaining, but increasingly emphasis on the “Shepherds” program. Lloyd Kirschenmann’s offer to serve as a Las Casita board member was accepted and he will be under the direction of the Mission’s committee. Permission had been given to the Church sponsored scout troop to sell tickets during the fellowship time for their pancake breakfast on June 13, 2009.

 Clerk’s Report:  The Clerk requested and received permission to issue letters of transfer of membership for Stan (#3506) and Sonya Smith (#3507) to The Second Reformed Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan and for Katherine M. Davis (#4597 ) to First Presbyterian Church of Kennewick, Washington.

 He requested and received permission to remove from the Church roll Bobbie Cash (#2787) due to her death on April 26, 2009, and Warren Klein (#4244) due to his death on January 16, 2009.

 Rev. Story joined Charles Cody Folmer of Artesia, NM and Celina Lordy Dahlin of Las Cruces, NM in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony on May 24, 2009.

The recent review of our Church records went well and we had no exceptions. The official written report will follow.

 Communion was served to 240 worshipers on June 7, 2009.

 Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the Stated Session Meeting on May 19, 2009 were approved as submitted.

 Correspondence:

a.       June 4, 2009 – PCUSA, packet on “One Great Hour of Sharing – Missions committee.

b.      June 5, 2009 – Gallagher Religious and Non-Profit Practices Group, letter on insurance programs – Administration committee.

c.       June 8, 2009 – First Presbyterian Church of Kennewick, Washington requesting a letter of transfer of membership for Katherine M. Davis – Clerk.

Deacons Report: Written with no action items for the session.

 Committee Reports:

Administration: Written with no action items.

Buildings and Grounds: Written with no action items.

Christian Education: Written. Since the exact details for some fund raisers for the youth are not known at this time, it was approved to seek session approval via e-mail as has been done recently and also when the details are known. The Christian Education committee and Administration committee will be getting together in the near future to work on a Youth Ministry Specialist job description.

Congregational Life and Outreach: Written with no action items. They are

working on ideas of how to recognize visitors.

            Missions: Written with no action items. They want to update the Missions

            directory.

Music and Worship: Written with no action items. Rev. John Himes will fill the pulpit on June 28 and July 5.

Nominating Committee: They have been meeting and are making progress. It was noted that the Board of Deacons voted not to fill the vacancy created by Clint Woodward’s leaving since of the short time period. If the other committees know of likely prospects for nominees, please advise the nominating committee.

Financial Report for May 1 – May 31, 2009

                                                Budget for 2009 - $560,790.00

May (Actual)     May (Budgeted)          YTD (Actual)             YTD (Budgeted)

Income    $40,128.64             $26,283.05          $197,668.54            $131,415.25

Expense $34,172.82             $47,498.27               $  99,211.61            $  59,185.20

Phase One Principal $85,000.00

 Omnibus Motion to receive all Committee Reports and accept Financial Report: Approved by consent.

 Old Business: None

  New Business: Wayne Maley, Florence Hamilton, Bob Paul, and Jacque Parks all expressed a desire to participate in the installation service for the new chaplain at Good Samaritan on July 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM.

 All present voted to meet on July 21, 2009 since they believed there was work to be done.

The next Stated Session Meeting will be Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM. The Christian Education  Committee will be responsible for opening prayer, meditation, coffee and snacks.

 Adjournment: Bob Paul adjourned the meeting with prayer at 7:45 PM.

 ___________________________            __________________________     ___________      

Stephen F. Hardin                          Bob Paul                           Date Approved

Clerk of Session                         Acting Moderator

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