EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 1, 2014
DEVOTIONAL/PRAYER CALENDAR
SECRETARY
TREASURER
NEW BUSINESS
OTHER
MISSION COORDINATOR REPORTS
CIRCLE LEADERS:
Respectively Submitted,
Jennifer Riley, Secretary
April 1, 2014
- Meeting
was called to order by Carol Finn. UMW
purpose was read by the group.
- Members
in attendance were: Carol Finn, Jennifer
Riley, Jan Nutter, Kay Gupton, Vicky Crafton, Linda Short, Effie Kemp, Nancy
Doty, Marcia Koenecke, Pat Harris, Carol Wimberley, and Jackie Beauchamp.
- Carol
Finn reported that the Executive Board will meet in the conference room from
now forward.
- Carol
lead prayer.
- Nancy
Doty reported the Sunshine Committee is averaging sending cards to 12 people. She led prayer over the names listed in the
Sunshine Committee written report
DEVOTIONAL/PRAYER CALENDAR
- Linda
Short led a short devotional.
SECRETARY
- One
correction to the minutes was made:
- Under
Sew-A-Thon, Margaret Finn was changed to Margaret Fritts.
- Under
Sew-A-Thon, Margaret Finn was changed to Margaret Fritts.
- Pat
Harris moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Carol Wimberley seconded. Passed
TREASURER
- Monica
Bogle could not attend. Her report was given by Carol Finn.
- Monica
wanted the board to vote on giving $100 in honor of Leah Wilkerson to Wesley
Foundation for her speaking at Woman’s Sunday.
This was approved.
- Monica
wanted the board to vote on giving $100 in honor of Leah Wilkerson to Wesley
Foundation for her speaking at Woman’s Sunday.
This was approved.
- LAYETTES
- Dana
Bazzell has said that we are the only group currently doing layettes for the
hospital.
- Tiffany
Shemwell has had to scale back on what we include in the layettes to stay
within the budget that she has been given.
Carol Finn suggested that we reassess the money that is allotted so that
hopefully it can be increased.
- Dana
Bazzell has said that we are the only group currently doing layettes for the
hospital.
- PROGRAM SECRETARY
- Jackie
Beauchamp reported that there are more women currently reading.
- Carol
reported that more books are being checked out, and more books are available.
- Jackie
Beauchamp reported that there are more women currently reading.
- Women’s Sunday
- Kay
Gupton reported that Women’s Sunday went well.
- Carol
praised Kay for her work in organizing the day.
- Kay
Gupton reported that Women’s Sunday went well.
- Outstanding United Methodist Woman
- This
year’s recipient was Margaret Fritts.
- This
year’s recipient was Margaret Fritts.
- Outstanding Methodist Youth
- This
year’s recipient was Courtney Martin.
- This
year’s recipient was Courtney Martin.
- Backpack Program
- This
program is complete and was a huge success despite the inclement weather. Over 900 backpack bags were assembled.
- Any
items leftover will be taken to Needline.
Those items will most likely go to middle school students.
- Mike
& Jan Nutter delivered all of the packages weekly.
- This
program is complete and was a huge success despite the inclement weather. Over 900 backpack bags were assembled.
- Mission Study
- The
last study was originally planned for March 1.
Unfortunately, the speaker had to cancel due to her husband’s health
emergency.
- Event
was moved to March 22 at Goshen United Methodist Church with Murray First UMW
remaining as hostesses.
- We
had 14 in attendance; 10 stayed the entire day.
- The
last study was originally planned for March 1.
Unfortunately, the speaker had to cancel due to her husband’s health
emergency.
- April General Meeting/Prayer &
Self-Denial
- The
April general meeting is happening today, April 1, at 11:00. The speaker for the General Meeting is Susan
Engle. Effie Kemp encouraged everyone to
attend.
- The
April general meeting is happening today, April 1, at 11:00. The speaker for the General Meeting is Susan
Engle. Effie Kemp encouraged everyone to
attend.
- Lenten Lunches
- Each
circle will take the same day as they have in the past.
- Mon:
Tucker Frost
- Tues:
Ruth Wilson & Hope
- Wed:
Wesleyan
- Thurs: Friendship-Hannah
- Mon:
Tucker Frost
- Each
circle will take the same day as they have in the past.
- Women’s Celebration
- Women’s
Celebration will be held June 4th.
- Carol
Finn reported that Paula Hulick suggested that the theme be “books.” Monica Bogle suggested several themes including
“board games.” Carol said that a
children’s book on the UMY list called “Unplugged” could encompass all of the
ideas presented.
- Jennifer
Riley hopes to coordinate with Holly Bloodworth to develop a program revolving
around the theme “Unplugged.” Kay Gupton
motioned that the theme be approves. Jan
Nutter seconded. Motion was approved.
- Committee
- Set up: Friendship Hannah, Hope, Ruth Wilson
- Clean up: Tucker Frost and Wesleyan
- Set up: Friendship Hannah, Hope, Ruth Wilson
- Women’s
Celebration will be held June 4th.
NEW BUSINESS
- Card Shower
- Nancy
Doty reported that Hope Circle has 3 new members.
- More
cards were made by the Hope Circle. She
shared examples of the cards made.
- Nancy
asked for us to host another Card Shower.
She asked that cards be donated by each circle. Cards should be “general.” (not birthday,
anniversary, or funny)
- Nancy
Doty reported that Hope Circle has 3 new members.
- Candle Burning
- This
year’s candle burning will be May 25th.
- This
has been publicized in the April newsletter and will be in the bulletin. It will also be publicized with a Call to
Action on May 11th.
- Deadline
for turning in forms is Wednesday, May 14th.
- Forms
were distributed to take to each Circle.
- This
year’s candle burning will be May 25th.
- The next board meeting will be held
June 3, 2014.
OTHER
- Lakeshore
Spiritual Growth Retreat is April 4 & 5.
Jackie Beauchamp, Carol Finn, and Effie Kemp will all be attending.
- The
UMW Assembly in Louisville will be held April 25-27. Jackie and Carol Wimberley will be
attending. Carol Wimberley has sent two
prayer shawls and a baby blanket from Murray First.
- Day
Apart will be held Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 am. The location will be announced at a later
time.
MISSION COORDINATOR REPORTS
- Membership & Nurturing:
Jan Nutter reported that there are two people who have been contacted. She also reported that there are plans in the
works for a mentoring program in the UMW of Murray First.
- Education:
Pat Harris reported from the Response magazine.
- Social Action:
Effie Kemp reported that she is concerned somewhat about Operation
Blessing. Budget constraints from
sponsoring churches have caused funding to be strained. Operation Blessing is working with other
churches such as Glendale Church of Christ to work together to remedy
this. The pantry remains open. The people served are mainly the elderly who
don’t drive and struggle to get to Needline.
Operation Blessing helps to provide items such as over-the-counter
medicines and toilet paper that Needline does not distribute. Approximately 100 people a month are served.
- Communications:
Marcia Koenecke reported that 3 articles were sent to the district
newsletter.
- Historian:
Linda Scott was not present at the meeting.
- Spiritual Growth:
Linda Short shared a prayer.
CIRCLE LEADERS:
- Friendship Hannah:
Vicky Crafton reported that they are doing lots of cooking!
- Hope:
Monica Bogle was not present. Carol Finn reported that cards were
made. They are reading Same Kind of
Different as Me. Next meeting was
cancelled because it is Easter.
- Ruth Wilson:
Jackie Beauchamp reported that they will be going out to eat. Carol Finn suggested that we provide
transportation for the Women’s Celebration to the women in this circle.
- Tucker Frost: Margaret Fritts was not in attendance.
- Wesleyan: Carol Wimberley said that the People Project is going well. The Imagine No Malaria Committee is
organizing a Jewelry Sale that will happen on May 4th from
10am-2pm. They have sent over $5000 to
UMCOR for nets.
Respectively Submitted,
Jennifer Riley, Secretary