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Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ Members present: Ed Allen - Chairman, Rev. Tom Moyer - Executive Director, Dan Barz - Assistant to the Executive Director, Pam Rudick - Secretary, Trey Fisk, Bill Witcher, Ellen Griffin, David Kamin, Mark Triplett, Donine Fink, Rachel Barz Members absent: Rev. David Baumgarn, Rev. Dan Smith, Adam Gless, Lisa Holmes. Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ed Allen on Wednesday, July 11 at 9:15am. David opened the meeting with prayer The Board discussed the date of Summer Training always starting on the 2nd Tuesday in July. Since the next 3 training dates are already set with the congregations hosting, it was decided to table this discussion until the January Meeting. The Annual Meeting agenda was reviewed and approved. ANNUAL MEETING Meeting recessed on July 11 until after the Annual Meeting. Meeting reconvened on Friday, July 13 with newly elected Board Members present. Nominations were opened for Chairman of the Board. Rev. Dan Smith and
Rev. David Baumgarn were nominated. Pam made the motion to close
nominations. Rachel Seconded. Motion Carried. Rev. David Baumgarn was
voted in as Chairman. The Board addressed the issue of discipline action taken at Summer Training. 2 youth were found smoking in the host home. The following individuals were involved in the decision that was made: Ed Allen - Chairman of the Board, Ed Steele - Disciplinarian, Rev. Tom Moyer - Ex. Dir, Rev. David McIntyre - Lead Director for one youth, Matt Kindred - Lead Director for one youth. The decision was made to allow the 2 youth to remain at Summer Training with the stipulation of making a public apology and their Lead Directors would call their parents. The Board will support the decision made by those dealing with the situation. Ellen made the motion that we address the issue of the disciplinary action policy at the January meeting. Bill seconded. Motion was carried. Pam made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Rachel seconded. Motion
carried. Next Board Meeting will be held via teleconference on Sunday, October 21 at 8pm Central Time. Respectfully submitted, ANNUAL MEETING The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ed Allen at 4:30pm. Pastor Tom Moyer led the group in an opening devotion. Election results were announced. Adult Male - Bill Witcher, Adult Female - Pam Rudick, Boy Ambassador - Mark Triplett, Girl Ambassador - Rachel Barz. The following outgoing Board Members were recognized at this time: Ed Allen, Adam Gless and Donine Fink. We thank them for the years of service they have volunteered for OAFC. OAFC has decided to send and International Team to Germany next summer. It was announced that application forms are not available and should be submitted by the end of August. Additional funding of $10,000 has been received from the Central Illinois LWML. Summer Training Host Congregations are set for the next few years. The financial report was reviewed and approved by the assembly The 3, 10 day Travel teams were introduced as well as the 40 day team. Mass Canvass Report for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The meeting was adjourned at 5:15pm and was closed with prayer. Respectfully Submitted, |
