EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES

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.
  
  

SUNSHINE REPORT

• 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.
    
    
• 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.
    
    
• 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. 
    
     
    
    
• 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.
    
     
    
    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Women’s Sunday
  
  
  • Kay Gupton reported that Women’s Sunday went well. 
    
    
  • Carol praised Kay for her work in organizing the day.
    
     
    
    
• Outstanding United Methodist Woman
  
  
  • This year’s recipient was Margaret Fritts.
    
     
    
    
• Outstanding Methodist Youth
  
  
  • 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.
    
     
    
     
    
     
    
    
• 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.
    
     
    
    
• 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.
    
     
    
    
• 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
      
       
      
      
• 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
      
      

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)
    
     
    
    
• 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.
    
     
    
    
• 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.
  
  

The meeting was closed by Carol Finn asking the group to stand and recite Numbers 6:24.

Respectively Submitted,

Jennifer Riley, Secretary