EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES - Feb. 2014
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Riley, Secretary
- The
meeting was called to order by Carol Finn, President
- Installation
of officers
- Since December tea was cancelled, all circles
were asked to vote on the slate of officers.
Each circles vote was reported.
The slate of officers was approved.
- Jennifer Riley was announced as the new
secretary, filling the vacancy left by Beth Myers
- Since December tea was cancelled, all circles
were asked to vote on the slate of officers.
Each circles vote was reported.
The slate of officers was approved.
- Purpose
was read and prayer was led by Carol Finn
- Sunshine
Circle Report
- Three new members have joined the circle
- A list was supplied of people who needed get
well, sympathy, and congratulations wishes.
Nancy Doty led prayer over these people.
- Other prayer concerns were added: Gene Wimberley in the death of his
brother-in-law, Linda Short stranded with weather.
- Three new members have joined the circle
- Minutes
from December meeting were presented by Carol Finn. There were no additions or corrections, and
minutes were approved.
- Correspondence:
- From Calloway County resource center thanking
for $50 Christmas Donation with handwritten note from the Bernard Family
- From Freda Lovett for sympathy gift
- From Calloway County resource center thanking
for $50 Christmas Donation with handwritten note from the Bernard Family
- Treasurer’s
Report
- Monica Bogle couldn’t attend, so report was
given by Carol Finn
- 2014 Budget was approved as presented
- UMW paid $52.80 to have directories folded
and stapled.
- The Treasurer’s Report was approved as
presented.
- Monica Bogle couldn’t attend, so report was
given by Carol Finn
- Reading
Program
- Jackie is doing two reading programs this
month at different circles.
- Carol praised Jackie for getting a good
number and good selection of books.
- Donna Toler got the shelves back in shape,
tracking down many books that were out.
- Carol Finn placed a poster up to promote the
reading program.
- Jackie Beauchamp reordered the “Response”
magazine.
- Jackie is doing two reading programs this
month at different circles.
- Unfinished
Business
- Book Club
- An organizational
meeting was held on Jan 16. There were 8
people in attendance.
- It
was decided to meet once per month.
- February
20th is next meeting in parlor with the book being: Praying for Strangers. February facilitator is Carol Finn.
- A
book will be chosen each month from each category.
- March
book is The Dressmaker of Khair Khana.
The facilitator will be Susan Strong.
- Effie
Kemp has done a write-up to put in the district newsletter, opening up the
group to other churches as well.
- An organizational
meeting was held on Jan 16. There were 8
people in attendance.
- Christmas
Tea
- Tea
was cancelled due to weather.
- We
are planning to keep the same theme for next year. Favors for tables are packed away. The tea has been packaged in order to
preserve it for use at the tea next year.
- Carol
Finn thanked all those who helped.
- Tea
was cancelled due to weather.
- Outstanding
Methodist Woman
- Committee
met and chose both the Outstanding Methodist Woman and Outstanding Methodist
Youth
- Those
on the committee meeting were: Frankie
McNutt, Jennifer Riley, Donna Toler, Jan Nutter, and Carol Finn. Frankie and Jennifer were at-large members.
- There
were several good applicants. Winners
will be announced at women’s Sunday and Youth Sunday.
- Committee
met and chose both the Outstanding Methodist Woman and Outstanding Methodist
Youth
- Book Club
- Directories
- 10
additional color printed directories are available for new members.
- Several
are available in the office as well.
- Carol
Wimberley reported that Nita Craig’s name needs to be added to the Directory
under the Wesleyan Circle, 270-768-7048, husband Billy.
- Nancy
Doty reported corrections:
- Page 11, Becky Maxwell email: rebec0610@hotmail.com
- Page 11, Courtney Newman email: crtnewman@yahoo.com
- Page 36, Monica Bogle cell number: 270-978-9261
- Page 37, Becky Maxwell email: rebec0610@hotmail.com
- Page 10, Add Jennifer Riley: jenniferriley13@gmail.com,
270-227-7739
- Jennifer Riley was added to the Hope Circle,
making the total number of new members 4.
- Page 11, Becky Maxwell email: rebec0610@hotmail.com
- Women’s
Sunday
- Kay
Gupton reported that Feb 16 is the date.
- Vicky
Crafton and Jan Nutter are in charge of Early Light ushers; Dee Keezer is in charge of ushers for
Traditional Service. There are many
ushers who have volunteered. If there
are extra, someone might have to change to Greeter.
- Kay
asks that volunteers arrive 30 minutes before the service starts.
- We
are still waiting for our speaker, Leah Wilkerson, to respond with sermon title
and scripture. Bro. Rick will be our
backup if needed.
- Kay
Gupton reported that Feb 16 is the date.
- Sew-a-thon
- Margaret
Fritts reported that there were 40 volunteers.
- Luncheons
done by circles were great this year!
Fellowship was great, and friends were made.
- There
was a good article in the newspaper.
- Carol
Finn thanked Margaret Finn for all of her work in chairing this event.
- Margaret
Fritts reported that there were 40 volunteers.
- Mission
Study
- We
are hosting the mission study at our church on March 1.
- Book
is called The Call: Living Sacramentally,
Walking Justly
- Beth
Brown will lead the study.
- We
will provide a light lunch. Paula Hulick
is in charge of food for the event.
- Friendship-Hannah and Tucker-Frost will
provide breakfast foods. Carol Finn will
purchase orange juice.
- Lunch will be potato soup provided by Carol
Wimberley, Marilyn Vailes, Carol Finn, and Paula Hulick. Finger sandwiches and pickles will be proved
by Wesleyan Circle. Ruth Wilson Circle
will bring raw veggies. Hope Circle will
bring condiments. Margaret Fritts will
bring brewed tea.
- South Pleasant Grove and Kirksey have been
asked to bring desserts for lunch.
- Kitchen help is needed. Circles should ask for kitchen volunteers.
- 40-50 people are expected to be in
attendance.
- Loretta Kroehler will make flower
arrangements for 5 tables.
- Meals will be in the CLC gym. Study will be in the Contemporary Adult
Sunday School classroom.
- Friendship-Hannah and Tucker-Frost will
provide breakfast foods. Carol Finn will
purchase orange juice.
- Schedule:
- 8:30-9:00
Gathering time with Continental Breakfast
- 9:00-2:00
Study
- Light lunch at noon (Carol will check with
Beth Brown to see if lunch can be earlier).
- 8:30-9:00
Gathering time with Continental Breakfast
- We
are hosting the mission study at our church on March 1.
- Backpack
Program
- Carol
Finn explained the process:
- Supplies are ordered by Dianne Martin from
Sam’s.
- Items are picked up by Tom Adams and Jamie
Crady of PTL.
- UMY unloads supplies into the Sunday School off
of the gym for storage.
- Various groups volunteer to assemble the
bags.
- Bags are delivered to North Elementary School
on Wednesday of each week.
- Supplies are ordered by Dianne Martin from
Sam’s.
- Estimating
300 this year. It has been 250 in the
past.
- Circle
Leaders were asked to go back to their circles and recruit volunteers to pack
on Sunday, March 2 & 16 from 2:00-4:30.
Volunteer’s names will be emailed to Carol Finn. Four volunteers will be needed from each
circle.
- Carol
Finn explained the process:
- New
Business
- New Officer:
- Margaret
Fritts reported that Jennifer Riley is the new secretary replacing Beth Myers
who resigned due to a new job.
- Margaret
Fritts reported that Jennifer Riley is the new secretary replacing Beth Myers
who resigned due to a new job.
- April General Meeting
- Carol
Finn reported that Sue Engle from the District Office will speak at the April
General Meeting.
- Ruth
Wilson and Friendship Hannah are in charge of the luncheon.
- Carol
Finn reported that Sue Engle from the District Office will speak at the April
General Meeting.
- Women’s Celebration
- There
was discussion of whether to return to the model of including children and
youth in the event. Carol Finn asked
that this be discussed by the respective circles.
- There
was discussion of whether to return to the model of including children and
youth in the event. Carol Finn asked
that this be discussed by the respective circles.
- Lenten Lunches
- Holy
Week lunches will be as in the past with each circles providing a meal.
- Schedule
will remain
- Tucker Frost on Monday (Baked Spaghetti)
- Ruth Wilson and Hope on Tuesday (Hot ham and
cheese sandwiches)
- Wesleyan on Wednesday (BBQ)
- Friendship Hannah on Thursday (Chicken
Tetrazinni or soup)
- Tucker Frost on Monday (Baked Spaghetti)
- Holy
Week lunches will be as in the past with each circles providing a meal.
- New Officer:
- Other
Business
- General Assembly
- Will
be held in Louisville, April 25-27.
Registration forms are available.
- Will
be held in Louisville, April 25-27.
Registration forms are available.
- Mission Study
- February
8, 9:00 at McKenzie UMC
- Topic: Roma of Europe
- February
8, 9:00 at McKenzie UMC
- Lakeshore Spiritual Growth Event
- April
4-5
- April
4-5
- Carol Finn presented Walk for Mission, a
creative way to raise money for missions.
Money will be mailed to district treasurer.
- General Assembly
- Mission
Coordinator Reports:
- Carol Wimberley reported that ladies in her
Sunday School have suggested that the UMW reinstitute providing a list of items
needed monthly that can be brought in for international missions.
- Carol Finn reported that Marcia did a great
job of publicizing the Sew-a-Thon.
- Linda Scott reported that 45 photos and all
appointments back to 1839 have been located for a church composite. The composite will be revealed on History
Sunday in May. Oakwood Studios will be
producing the composite. Joe Pat Hutson
and Linda Scott are creating a storage space for UMW archives where they can
been locked. Copies can be displayed,
but originals should be locked for safe keeping.
- Carol Wimberley reported that ladies in her
Sunday School have suggested that the UMW reinstitute providing a list of items
needed monthly that can be brought in for international missions.
- Circle
Leaders
- Friendship Hannah: Vicky Crafton had nothing further to report.
- Hope Circle:
Carol Finn read report from Monica Bogle. They assisted with lunch during Sew-a-thon,
contributed to Needline Food Projects as their special project this year. Bro. Rick will be the speaker for their Feb
meeting.
- Ruth Wilson provided a lunch for Sew-a-Thon,
as reported by Jackie Beauchamp.
- Tucker Frost:
Margaret Fritts reported on current missionaries. She said that there are lots of plans in the
works, but nothing finalized yet.
- Wesleyan:
- Carol
Wimberley reported that there is a missionary in Memphis that they stay in
contact with.
- They
had a wonderful Christmas reception with Wesley residents.
- They
served lunch at Sew-a-Thon.
- They
have sent over $5000 to purchase malaria nets.
- They
are having a jewelry sale. This sale is
a “please bring your unwanted jewelry” sale.
Jewelry will be packaged and sold on May 4. Tri Sigma Sorority will assist with this
project. Children will be allowed to buy
a “secret” Mother’s Day Gift for their mother.
Will be from 10:00-2:00.
- Carol
Wimberley reported that there is a missionary in Memphis that they stay in
contact with.
- Friendship Hannah: Vicky Crafton had nothing further to report.
- The meeting was closed by reciting Numbers
6:24 in unison. The next meeting is
scheduled for April 1.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Riley, Secretary