Ongoing
Ambassadors for Christ
Board of Directors
St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Steven’s Point, WI
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Members Present: Rev. Tom Moyer – Executive Director, Dan Barz – Assistant to the Executive Director, Rev. Dan Smith -- Chairman, Katie Jeppesen – Secretary, Irene Gruber, Nathan Ruppert, Jonathan Drefs, Ed Allen – Development advisory member
Chairman Rev. Dan Smith called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. CDT Jonathan Drefs opened the meeting with prayer.
The election results were announced to the members of the board.
The agenda for the annual meeting was laid
out.
Opening Prayer
Opening Devotions
Treasurer’s Report (to be given by Dan Barz)
Introduction of Travel Teams
Election Results
Installation
New Years Invitations
Summer Training Invitation for 2006
Closing Prayer
A report on Rev. Ruhlig’s health was shared to the board. Rev. Ruhlig has been a huge blessing to the ministry of OAFC and the Board is so thankful for his service. At the moment, he is still carrying on his service as bookkeeper and treasurer of OAFC. It was discussed what would happen when Rev. Ruhlig was no longer able to serve in these positions. Rev. Moyer and Rev. Smith plan on speaking to Rev. Ruhlig about his plans and ideas for the future.
Ed Allen brought up some development ideas and concerns. He mentioned the idea of having ambassadors give presentations at churches who do not know about OAFC but are interested in serving. This idea is similar to the one brought up at the January meeting under college concerns. He also commented on the need to assist fragmented groups to grow; follow up on Travel Team stops; and to implement plans to form new groups. One suggestion for growing existing groups is for the group to schedule several one-night family nights at churches in their area, inviting those interested to a weekend soon after.
Many people have addressed concerns about OAFC not having a full-time Executive Director. Ed Allen commented that we are missing out on grant opportunities because we do not apply and that we needed to encourage all groups to apply for Thrivent matching funds for their weekends. This would help OAFC be able to support a full-time Executive Director as well as other ongoing ministry expenses. This discussion will continue later.
Nathan motioned for a recess. Jonathan seconded. Motion carried. Irene closed in prayer.
Ongoing
Ambassadors For Christ
Board of Directors
Annual Meeting
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Steven’s Point, WI
Friday, July 15, 2005
Chairman Rev. Dan Smith called the meeting to order a 4:35 pm. CDT Pastor Moyer opened the meeting with a prayer and led a devotion using the theme verse of Summer Training 2005: Phil. 2:12-18.
A report on Rev. Erwin Ruhlig’s health was shared by Pastor Moyer, which included the most recent updates he had received. Rev. Ruhlig is eager to continuing serve OAFC as long as he can.
Dan Barz shared the Treasurer’s report from 2004 in the absence of Rev. Ruhlig. He encouraged the group to become members of Thrivent and support OAFC through Thrivent’s matching gift programs.
Ed Allen spoke briefly to encourage all groups to submit matching funds requests to chapters for their weekend offerings, noting that there were only a few are currently requesting the available funds from Thrivent chapters in their areas. Adding that we are turning down thousands of dollars because groups are not asking.
Travel Team leaders stepped forward to introduce the members of their team. The Travel Team youth stood to be recognized for their service. In order of introduction:
Team #2 Micah Wildauer – Georgia
Team #1 Jon Moyer – Massachusetts
Team #3 Tim Onnen – Minnesota
The outgoing members of the board were recognized. These include, Irene Gruber, Parker Hicks, Sarah Elliott, and Rev. David Baumgarn.
The election results were given:
Pastor: Rev. David Loeschen
Female Adult: Debbie McBee
Male Youth: Noah Elmshaeuser
Female Youth: Melissa Shore
Pastor Becker officiated the installation of the new and current board members.
Dennis Steele and Micah Wildauer shared information about the New Years events planned for Rapid City, SD and Fort Wayne, IN. Orval Peters invited everyone to Oklahoma next year for summer Training 2006 to be held in Midwest City, OK.
Pam Rudick moved to adjourn the meeting. Micah Wildauer seconded. Motion carried.
Submitted in Christ’s Service
Katie Jeppesen, Secretary
Friday, July 15, 2005 [Meeting with new board members following Annual Meeting]
Members Present: Rev. Tom Moyer – Executive Director, Dan Barz – Assistant to the Executive Director, Rev. Dan Smith -- Chairman, Rev. David Loeschen, Katie Jeppesen – Secretary, Nathan Ruppert, Noah Elmshaeuser, Jonathan Drefs, Melissa Shore, Ed Allen – Development advisory member
Chairman Rev Dan Smith reconvened the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Elections were held first, starting with
the position of chairman. Rev. David Loeschen nominated Rev. Dan Smith and Rev.
Smith accepted the nomination. Pastor Loeschen moved to close the nominations.
Nathan seconded. Motion carried.
Nominations for secretary were called for. Pastor Loeschen nominated Katie
Jeppesen for secretary, and Katie accepted the nomination. Katie nominated
Jonathan Drefs, but the nomination was refused. Pastor Loeschen moved to close
nominations. Motion carried.
Chairman – Rev. Dan Smith
Secretary – Katie Jeppesen
REPORTS
The secretary’s report was discussed. Nathan moved to accept the minutes with
the spelling corrections. Jonathan seconded. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Survey Form
Discussion occurred on the new survey form. Some vocal feedback that had been
gathered from OAFC members outside the Board was shared. The members of the
Board represented many Summer Training Teams and members shared their team’s
experiences. Some ideas were given about how to improve the survey. Pastor
Loeschen made a motion that OAFC groups use the old survey form until the new
survey form is ready. Jonathan seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2005 via teleconference call.
Jonathan motioned to adjourn. Katie seconded. Motion carried.
Submitted in Christ’s Service
Katie Jeppesen, Secretary
