OAFC Board of Directors |
Phone Conference - Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ |
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Sunday - April 22, 2001 |
Members Present: Ed Allen - Chairman, Rev. Tom Moyer - Exec. Director, Pam
Rudick - Secretary, Rev. Dan Smith, Trey Fisk, Adam Gless, David Kamin, Donine
Fink, Lisa Holmes, Rev. Erwin Ruhlig - Business Manager
Members Absent: Rev. David Baumgarn, Ellen Griffin
The Meeting was called to order at 8pm ct. Pastor Moyer opened with a devotion.
REPORTS
Secretary's Report
Pastor Smith made the motion to accept the January Minutes as submitted.
Trey seconded. Motion Carried.
Treasurer's Report
Rev. Ruhlig gave the Treasurer's report. See attached
report for additional information.
total inflows: $37790
total outflows:$41985
overall total: $-4195
The negative balance was offset by withdrawing $15,545 from the Ruhlig Memorial
and deposited to add to the cash flow. Pastor Moyer made the motion to accept
the Treasurer's Report as submitted. Pam Seconded. Motion carried.
Executive Director's Report
Pastor Moyer shared the activities/trips he has finished and his plans for
the next few months. A complete report is
attached.
Assistant to the Executive Director Report
Trips/Activities are included in his written report submitted to the Board.
A copy is attached to the minutes.
OLD BUSINESS (see addendum for details)
Production of the CD
There has been a technical delay and it is estimated that it could be
complete in 3 weeks. Specifics related to the delay are included in the Addendum
under Old Business
Background Check
This suggestion has been looked into and it would require fingerprinting. We
agree that it shouldn't need to go this far for a volunteer to work within the
organization. Additional information is included in the Assistant's Report.
Summer Training
Orval Peters has secured 13 churches to host 14 teams. Dan Barz will continue to
work with Orval and the congregation to take care of any other arrangements. Dan
hopes to complete the Training Manual in the next month.
Observation of 30th
Nancy Schlote is putting together a photo album/scrap book of the earlier
years of OAFC. Alumni have been invited to stop by Summer Training if they are
in the Oklahoma City area. This invitation is included in the Alumni Corner Page
in Crier. Pastor John Moyer, long time Director and Board Member, will be the
speaker for the closing service.
Nominations for Board
The following responses have been received.
ACCEPTED: Billy Witcher, Pam Rudick, Trevor Witcher, Tim Koch, Rachel Barz
DECLINED: Brian Krohe, Chris Steele, Christy Oberdeck
Travel Team to Germany
Anneliese Ploetz and Pam Rudick have expressed and interest in being a
member on this team. Pastor Baumgarn also reports that some youth in his area
have an interest.
Summer Travel Teams
All Kansas stops are firmed up, Florida stops almost complete, Information
as to the Arkansas stops are unsure at this point. Extended Team stops are
firming up. Tanya Merezko is unable to attend the Extended Travel Team. Theresa
Reiman will be going in her place.
NEW BUSINESS (see addendum for details)
Extending a Call to Dan Barz
He is a rostered Worker and he could be called as part time or full-time to
be back on the Active Rooster. Pam made the motion that Dan Barz be called as a
full-time Assistant with Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ. Lisa Seconded. Motion
carried. Adam made the motion that we set the salary for the Full-time assistant
at $30,000, housing included in this figure, and would include full benefits.
David Seconded. Motion Carried.
Crier
This item was tabled until Dan Barz can be present to share his findings. He
could possibly have all the options available in regards to keeping the Crier
and discontinuing.
Leadership Manuals
There was concern that the manual still has reference to marital status i.e.
divorce of, smoking, drinking of Lead Directors. Pastor Moyer will reword this
portion of the manual and bring it to the Board for approval in July.
Director Concerns
Pastor McIntyre - There was concern with the Travel Team to Germany and the
Liberal State Church. Specific concerns are included in the Addendum under New
Business. Pastor Moyer has assured him that the team would be hosted by SELK
congregations in fellowship with us rather than the Liberal State Church.
Steve Clark- Lack of male Leadership within groups - The organization should
aid in helping groups which lack in this to provide that leadership until a Lead
Director can be found. Pastor Moyer will work
with Robin Madsen in Wisconsin to find out her current status and how we can
help. Pastor Moyer will also receive clarification to Steve's concern in regards
to Children of adult leaders attending Summer
Training. Additional information about these concerns can be found in the
Addendum under New Business.
Promotional Video
Mr. Phil Grimpo, Rev. Jim Likens, David Beatty are individuals who may be
interested in making this video. It could be used at Gatherings, Conferences,
interested congregations/youth groups. It was suggested we seek a Grant to
produce this. The approximate cost is $4582.00. Further information can be found
in the Addendum included with the minutes. Pastor Moyer made the motion we
submit a grant request to AAL Innovations Grant to fund this project. Trey
seconded. Motion carried.
Cost of CD
Tim Onnen recommends a price increase of $25 per set to offset the cost of
production. Pastor Moyer made the motion to set the cost of the CD at $25. Trey
seconded. Motion carried. This increase is due to unforeseen production cost.
Finland
Anneliese Ploetz, an Ambassador Youth, is currently an exchange student in
Finland. She has been sharing the ministry of OAFC with youth, Youth Leaders and
Pastors in Finland. Fellowship issues would not allow us to do anymore than
provide information, instruction and encouragement. Pastor Moyer has been in
contact with her and is encouraging her in this outreach.
Spouse Proposal
The proposal of the Executive Director and Assistant's spouses possibly
attending 1 or 2 events a year was discussed. It was discussed that the wives
have a difficult adjustment to their husbands being gone regularly each month
and allow the wives to share in the ministry of OAFC. Pam made the motion to
allocate $1000, $500 per staff person, per year, to pay for the wives of the
Executive Director and Assistant, to attend one or two events throughout the
year with their husbands. Donine seconded. Motion carried.
Summer Training speakers
There was no report as to speakers for Summer Training 2002. Pastor Baumgarn
has been asked to list some possibly Keynote speakers.
Next Board Meeting will be schedule for July at the National Summer
Training
Pam made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Adam seconded. Motion
carried.
Submitted by
Pam Rudick, Secretary
