UMW Board Minutes
First United Methodist Church Murray, KY
October 2, 2012
Members Present: Vicky Crafton, Carol Finn, Carol Wimberley, Margaret Fritts, Linda Short, Pat Harris, Bobbie Waters, Jackie Beachamp, Monica Bogel, Amanda Lough, Donna Toler, Ruetta Turner
Agenda
Call to order, welcome, read purpose;
Vicky called the meeting to order at 9am and the purpose was read.
Sunshine report (Carol Finn), prayer
Cards weresent to the following people:
Get Well – Linda Short, Ruth Eversmeyer, Jean Smith, Dana Bazzell, Rhea Coleman, Joe Pat James, Loretta Jobs, Jack Bailey, Kathleen Hunt, Lanette Hunt
Sympathy – Dan Van Waes, Eric Payton, Debra Fanin, Freda Lovett, Jim and Judy Stahler
Birthday– Jack Johnson, Raymon Hubble, Nadine Turner, Helen Dunn
Thoughts & Prayers – Ella Mae Collister
Vicky appreciated the card to her mother
Other concerns: Chad, Ashley and Kyle Fritsche, Maxine Burkeen – heart attack and then a stroke
Special Friend, Kathleen Hunt, from Wesleyan Circle, stroke and fell
Marjorie Crass – 100th birthday next month
Nora Parish – lost her son Zazz in a 4 wheeler accident
Effie’s brother in law is having a heart procedure
Pat Harris shared the Paris District online newsletter with photos from dresses from sew-a-thon
Devotional and prayer calendar, prayer calendar activity -Linda
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World:
Definition of Calm – Psalm 131, Isaiah 7:4, Calm is known more for what it is not… anger, frustration, agitation… can be defined on a weather scale, with hurricane on the opposite end – where is your life on the weather scale?
Prayer Calendar: Today’s date is focused on Domestic violence month and breast cancer month. Linda Prayed with us
Minutes- Amanda Lough, approval; Correspondence
No corrections or additions
Pat Harris moved to accept the minutes, Kay Gupton seconded
Treasurers' report - Monica Bogle, approval
Balance on hand of $4,165.32
Checked on service charge, and it was a change with BBT, the $2 couldn’t be removed, but will not be there in the future
Slightly behind on pledges, hopefully will catch up
There is $730 left in the layette fund, and the communion offering for this month is for layettes
Margaret Fritts moved to accept report, Jan Nutter seconded
Program resource secretary - Carol Wimberley
Carol has the program books for each circle chairperson
Not a large selection of books, but enough to get started for reading on 2013
Cry of the Giraffe – Book for youth that follows a 13 year old’s journey of reuniting with her family
Get Up, Stand Up – Book that gives ideas of how to stand up against things that we don’t agree with
Psalms – Children’s book – paraphrasing of the Psalms with beautiful illustrations
The Mangrove Tree – Children’s book (Counts as 2 books: Social Action, Education for Ministry) about a little village that doesn’t have enough food. They come across a scientist that helps them plant trees
“Half the Sky” – was a great program, will be on again if you missed it, goes with the book: In Our Backyard – Deals with trafficking is a problem in the US
60 second Reading Program Book review – In Our Backyard
During the Super Bowl, the trafficking of young girls is a big problem. Even Murray State students were “recruited” to “meet the needs” of the men present. This book tells many stories of events, but he goes into detail about the Super Bowl. It is happening all over our country, we are the most wealthy nation and that is being “milked”. 89% of those surveyed wanted to escape prostitution. The internet is also being used to connect women with Johns. Interstate 24 is one of the largest routes used for sex trafficking.
Carol has an order for books that will be received through consignment.
Finished Business: Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!!
Layettes -Bobbie and Ruth Wilson Circle took care of packaging. Dana Bazzell and Jerry Penner showed up. Great photo in the newspaper.
Thanks to everyone who helped host the District meeting. It was well attended and everyone had a good time cutting plarn, patterns, and viewing the various books and the free books. Breakfast and Lunch were served and yummy! Wesleyan Circle was there with their booth for Imagine No Malaria!
Conference Annual Day –
Carol and Jackie attended and presented their “Imagine No Malaria” exhibit, it wasn’t under the circumstance they had anticipated. They presented at a table outside of the cafeteria and didn’t have a room. They just didn’t have the space and materials needed to be effective in the presentation. But, Carol gave DVDs to all the people who stuck with her.
Carol shared a letter from her and Georgeann to involve all circles from the Memphis Conference in donating money for the nets. They are calling it“Nickels for Nets”. The goal will be for each circle to contribute $10 for nets. There is already money coming in. Overall, the Annual Day was well done. Lunch was used as a mission project for the youth at the church.
Platinum Level for Mission Today – we will have this status again.
No more plarn!! But thanks for all you’ve done!
On Going Business:
Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education -keep up the good work
Outstanding Youth Committee – Amanda
Will have applications out this week. Guidelines will be similar to OMW. The OMY will be named at Youth Sunday, but applications will be due Dec. 2nd along with OMW.
Linda moved to accept this program, Jackie 2nd
Nominations report for 2013 - Carol Finn – everything has been positive to this point. We have someone in place for every office except president. Carol has spoken to 12 people and been told no each time. There have been several announcements shared in bulletins and newsletters. Many of the positions are filled with those already doing the job.
Vicky mentioned that the president of UMW should be someone who has been a board member so that they can come in and know what to do. We are approaching deadlines for dates for the following year.
We prayed together for guidance about who will step up for president.
2013 Budget proposal - Monica
Lowered the budget just a little because worried about pledges.
A scholarship from the district ended in 2012, so $100 was removed from that.
Postage, Printing, and Cards was cut by $50 because it hasn’t been fully used.
$10 was cut from enrichment and educational meetings.
Kay moved to accept, Carol F 2nd. Passed
Circle information - Circle chairs meet Vicky following meeting
Today - World Thank Offering General Meeting 11:00 Social Hall Friendship Hannah has the meal. Linda Short and Monica Bogle will do the program.
Next Board meeting - Dec. 4 Jeffery Conference Room
New Business:
Outstanding Methodist Woman form available due in office before December 4.
We need to select a committee to choose the woman and youth. 3 board members and 2 from the church at large.
If you serve on the committee you cannot make a nomination.
Pat Harris, Jackie Beauchamp, Bobbie Waters volunteered to serve on committee. Vicky will get two more from church at large.
This committee will need to meet quickly after Dec. 4th (when nominations are turned in).
Circle Pledges due to Monica in November
Get money as soon as possible in early November.
Paris District UMW Annual Day is on Saturday October 20th. We would like to have great attendance to support New Hope UMC.
November 10-11 – MOR (Mission Outreach) at Lakeshore
Carol will make sure sew-a-thon is there.
Upcoming Business:
December 4 - 2012 Officer Installation - (Martha Campbell coming to install), and Christmas General Meeting - Donna Toler. in charge of program, Carol Finn in charge of installation program, and Ruth Wilson Circle in charge of meal.
December 4 - Executive Board Meeting - 9:00 Jeffery Conference Room
Mission Coordinator Reports:
Membership Nurture and Outreach - Jan Nutter
Only 1 family that joined Sept. 9thin early service. Will have new list ready soon.
Jane Pierce will attend a meeting soon. Valerie Waller visited Friendship Hannah, but will be more active with youth. Lisa Strader. Rosalind Hines (Donna just talked with her). Lane Shriver
Jan is handing out flyers to new members in early church, and is checking with members at late service. Doing a great job catching new faces with information.
Education and Interpretation - Pat Harris
September’s RESPONSE magazine – focus on human trafficking, not just women and children, also men in war situation. Another great article talking with young people in
our lives about Sex, Faith, and Values (read pg. 4 first) “God is calling you to service…” Pg. 6 has the high points for the magazine, points for Giving,
Discussion on Reproductive Health (we can’t force our believes on others), Straight Talk – being able to talk with young people about difficult topics.
Ended with a prayer, Pat read the last two lines. “Open us to sensitivity and wisdom to be the women you call us to be…”Can be related to our search for president. Let’s be flexible, creative, and imaginative.
Spiritual Growth Coordinator - Linda Short
Downstairs setting up for Gen. Mtg.
Social Action - Effie Kemp
Absent
Circle Leaders: At next meeting, we would like detailed reports next meeting and be able to answer the call to do something they’ve never done before.
Friendship Hannah - Faye Rogers
Thanksgiving dinner will be in conjunction with children and youth Thanksgiving musical. Shelia Allen was a new face at the last meeting.
Ruth Wilson - Bobbie Waters
Updates on the layettes: Dana Bazzell called and used all the boy layettes so Bobbie took 6 more with Margaret’s help. Large need for these layettes.
Tucker Frost - Margaret Fritts
Eleanor Duguid isn’t going to be able to do her notecards anymore, which will hurt the circle’s finances. The circle will follow in her footsteps and make new cards to be able to make some money. All set up for next year.
Wesleyan- Carol Wimberley
They are a very active group. Every member is in charge of something. Lillian is in charge of Wesley meals at MSU. Georgeann is in charge of the nets, but she needs some help to help run the programs. There is a dinner coming up on Oct. 21st10-12:30pm. Youth will be helping with desserts as well.
Dee has been helping with crafts, and their pickles will be for sale.
Close meeting by reading -
Walk with Wholeness and put FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE in Action on behalf of women, children, and youth around the world.
PRAYER
Respectfully Submitted:
Amanda Lough
First United Methodist Church Murray, KY
October 2, 2012
Members Present: Vicky Crafton, Carol Finn, Carol Wimberley, Margaret Fritts, Linda Short, Pat Harris, Bobbie Waters, Jackie Beachamp, Monica Bogel, Amanda Lough, Donna Toler, Ruetta Turner
Agenda
Call to order, welcome, read purpose;
Vicky called the meeting to order at 9am and the purpose was read.
Sunshine report (Carol Finn), prayer
Cards weresent to the following people:
Get Well – Linda Short, Ruth Eversmeyer, Jean Smith, Dana Bazzell, Rhea Coleman, Joe Pat James, Loretta Jobs, Jack Bailey, Kathleen Hunt, Lanette Hunt
Sympathy – Dan Van Waes, Eric Payton, Debra Fanin, Freda Lovett, Jim and Judy Stahler
Birthday– Jack Johnson, Raymon Hubble, Nadine Turner, Helen Dunn
Thoughts & Prayers – Ella Mae Collister
Vicky appreciated the card to her mother
Other concerns: Chad, Ashley and Kyle Fritsche, Maxine Burkeen – heart attack and then a stroke
Special Friend, Kathleen Hunt, from Wesleyan Circle, stroke and fell
Marjorie Crass – 100th birthday next month
Nora Parish – lost her son Zazz in a 4 wheeler accident
Effie’s brother in law is having a heart procedure
Pat Harris shared the Paris District online newsletter with photos from dresses from sew-a-thon
Devotional and prayer calendar, prayer calendar activity -Linda
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World:
Definition of Calm – Psalm 131, Isaiah 7:4, Calm is known more for what it is not… anger, frustration, agitation… can be defined on a weather scale, with hurricane on the opposite end – where is your life on the weather scale?
Prayer Calendar: Today’s date is focused on Domestic violence month and breast cancer month. Linda Prayed with us
Minutes- Amanda Lough, approval; Correspondence
No corrections or additions
Pat Harris moved to accept the minutes, Kay Gupton seconded
Treasurers' report - Monica Bogle, approval
Balance on hand of $4,165.32
Checked on service charge, and it was a change with BBT, the $2 couldn’t be removed, but will not be there in the future
Slightly behind on pledges, hopefully will catch up
There is $730 left in the layette fund, and the communion offering for this month is for layettes
Margaret Fritts moved to accept report, Jan Nutter seconded
Program resource secretary - Carol Wimberley
Carol has the program books for each circle chairperson
Not a large selection of books, but enough to get started for reading on 2013
Cry of the Giraffe – Book for youth that follows a 13 year old’s journey of reuniting with her family
Get Up, Stand Up – Book that gives ideas of how to stand up against things that we don’t agree with
Psalms – Children’s book – paraphrasing of the Psalms with beautiful illustrations
The Mangrove Tree – Children’s book (Counts as 2 books: Social Action, Education for Ministry) about a little village that doesn’t have enough food. They come across a scientist that helps them plant trees
“Half the Sky” – was a great program, will be on again if you missed it, goes with the book: In Our Backyard – Deals with trafficking is a problem in the US
60 second Reading Program Book review – In Our Backyard
During the Super Bowl, the trafficking of young girls is a big problem. Even Murray State students were “recruited” to “meet the needs” of the men present. This book tells many stories of events, but he goes into detail about the Super Bowl. It is happening all over our country, we are the most wealthy nation and that is being “milked”. 89% of those surveyed wanted to escape prostitution. The internet is also being used to connect women with Johns. Interstate 24 is one of the largest routes used for sex trafficking.
Carol has an order for books that will be received through consignment.
Finished Business: Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!!
Layettes -Bobbie and Ruth Wilson Circle took care of packaging. Dana Bazzell and Jerry Penner showed up. Great photo in the newspaper.
Thanks to everyone who helped host the District meeting. It was well attended and everyone had a good time cutting plarn, patterns, and viewing the various books and the free books. Breakfast and Lunch were served and yummy! Wesleyan Circle was there with their booth for Imagine No Malaria!
Conference Annual Day –
Carol and Jackie attended and presented their “Imagine No Malaria” exhibit, it wasn’t under the circumstance they had anticipated. They presented at a table outside of the cafeteria and didn’t have a room. They just didn’t have the space and materials needed to be effective in the presentation. But, Carol gave DVDs to all the people who stuck with her.
Carol shared a letter from her and Georgeann to involve all circles from the Memphis Conference in donating money for the nets. They are calling it“Nickels for Nets”. The goal will be for each circle to contribute $10 for nets. There is already money coming in. Overall, the Annual Day was well done. Lunch was used as a mission project for the youth at the church.
Platinum Level for Mission Today – we will have this status again.
No more plarn!! But thanks for all you’ve done!
On Going Business:
Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education -keep up the good work
Outstanding Youth Committee – Amanda
Will have applications out this week. Guidelines will be similar to OMW. The OMY will be named at Youth Sunday, but applications will be due Dec. 2nd along with OMW.
Linda moved to accept this program, Jackie 2nd
Nominations report for 2013 - Carol Finn – everything has been positive to this point. We have someone in place for every office except president. Carol has spoken to 12 people and been told no each time. There have been several announcements shared in bulletins and newsletters. Many of the positions are filled with those already doing the job.
Vicky mentioned that the president of UMW should be someone who has been a board member so that they can come in and know what to do. We are approaching deadlines for dates for the following year.
We prayed together for guidance about who will step up for president.
2013 Budget proposal - Monica
Lowered the budget just a little because worried about pledges.
A scholarship from the district ended in 2012, so $100 was removed from that.
Postage, Printing, and Cards was cut by $50 because it hasn’t been fully used.
$10 was cut from enrichment and educational meetings.
Kay moved to accept, Carol F 2nd. Passed
Circle information - Circle chairs meet Vicky following meeting
Today - World Thank Offering General Meeting 11:00 Social Hall Friendship Hannah has the meal. Linda Short and Monica Bogle will do the program.
Next Board meeting - Dec. 4 Jeffery Conference Room
New Business:
Outstanding Methodist Woman form available due in office before December 4.
We need to select a committee to choose the woman and youth. 3 board members and 2 from the church at large.
If you serve on the committee you cannot make a nomination.
Pat Harris, Jackie Beauchamp, Bobbie Waters volunteered to serve on committee. Vicky will get two more from church at large.
This committee will need to meet quickly after Dec. 4th (when nominations are turned in).
Circle Pledges due to Monica in November
Get money as soon as possible in early November.
Paris District UMW Annual Day is on Saturday October 20th. We would like to have great attendance to support New Hope UMC.
November 10-11 – MOR (Mission Outreach) at Lakeshore
Carol will make sure sew-a-thon is there.
Upcoming Business:
December 4 - 2012 Officer Installation - (Martha Campbell coming to install), and Christmas General Meeting - Donna Toler. in charge of program, Carol Finn in charge of installation program, and Ruth Wilson Circle in charge of meal.
December 4 - Executive Board Meeting - 9:00 Jeffery Conference Room
Mission Coordinator Reports:
Membership Nurture and Outreach - Jan Nutter
Only 1 family that joined Sept. 9thin early service. Will have new list ready soon.
Jane Pierce will attend a meeting soon. Valerie Waller visited Friendship Hannah, but will be more active with youth. Lisa Strader. Rosalind Hines (Donna just talked with her). Lane Shriver
Jan is handing out flyers to new members in early church, and is checking with members at late service. Doing a great job catching new faces with information.
Education and Interpretation - Pat Harris
September’s RESPONSE magazine – focus on human trafficking, not just women and children, also men in war situation. Another great article talking with young people in
our lives about Sex, Faith, and Values (read pg. 4 first) “God is calling you to service…” Pg. 6 has the high points for the magazine, points for Giving,
Discussion on Reproductive Health (we can’t force our believes on others), Straight Talk – being able to talk with young people about difficult topics.
Ended with a prayer, Pat read the last two lines. “Open us to sensitivity and wisdom to be the women you call us to be…”Can be related to our search for president. Let’s be flexible, creative, and imaginative.
Spiritual Growth Coordinator - Linda Short
Downstairs setting up for Gen. Mtg.
Social Action - Effie Kemp
Absent
Circle Leaders: At next meeting, we would like detailed reports next meeting and be able to answer the call to do something they’ve never done before.
Friendship Hannah - Faye Rogers
Thanksgiving dinner will be in conjunction with children and youth Thanksgiving musical. Shelia Allen was a new face at the last meeting.
Ruth Wilson - Bobbie Waters
Updates on the layettes: Dana Bazzell called and used all the boy layettes so Bobbie took 6 more with Margaret’s help. Large need for these layettes.
Tucker Frost - Margaret Fritts
Eleanor Duguid isn’t going to be able to do her notecards anymore, which will hurt the circle’s finances. The circle will follow in her footsteps and make new cards to be able to make some money. All set up for next year.
Wesleyan- Carol Wimberley
They are a very active group. Every member is in charge of something. Lillian is in charge of Wesley meals at MSU. Georgeann is in charge of the nets, but she needs some help to help run the programs. There is a dinner coming up on Oct. 21st10-12:30pm. Youth will be helping with desserts as well.
Dee has been helping with crafts, and their pickles will be for sale.
Close meeting by reading -
Walk with Wholeness and put FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE in Action on behalf of women, children, and youth around the world.
PRAYER
Respectfully Submitted:
Amanda Lough
