Hi Sky Emmaus Community Newsletter
February, 2008
Board Meeting Minutes Summary

Monthly Board of Directors Meeting – December 11, 2007

The Hi-Sky Emmaus Community Board of Directors met at 5:15 P.M. at the United Way offices, 1209 W. Wall Street, Midland, Texas, on Tuesday, December 11, 2007.

WW#178 – Mar. 6-9, 2008. Susan Watson reported that she needed some more names, which she will take up with the Team Selection Committee. She indicated she could already see some shifting in her team. Susan advised she needed one more Assistant Lay Director.

Community Spiritual Director comments: Carol Crumpton discussed “Prayer & Healing” of the hearts and souls. She compared bending trees to our bending with our guilt. Prayer heals our hearts of guilt and grief. The heart equals the total person. Communion was offered, which was received by all present.

Community Lay Director comments: Beki Moorehead reminded the board that it was time to elect the new Community Lay Director (“CLD”) and Assistant Community Lay Director (“ACLD”) for 2008.

Ann Driver, current ACLD, declined to be nominated for 2008 CLD. A paper vote was cast by all board members present, and Tim Harris was elected as the 2008 Community Lay Director. Tim stated he would need everyone’s help to carry out that position.

Beki asked if anyone in either the Class of 2008 or 2009 would like to serve as ACLD, but received no immediate volunteers. The election of the ACLD was tabled for this meeting, to be brought up in the January 2008 board meeting.

Carol Crumpton reported that much prayer was needed, as well as input from the board, for selection of the Community Spiritual Director, which matter will be announced at the January 2008 board meeting.

Board discussion and action items:

The matter of the review of the servant team motion was once again raised. The board minutes from the May 21, 2007 review of the Upper Room Evaluation read:

It was agreed that the Servant Team should be present to attend the first Conference Room Team ‘Get Acquainted’ meeting and attend the training session provided by the board. They are also to be encouraged to conduct their own separate team meetings.

Ken Arnold remarked that he had been convicted by Beki Moorehead’s earlier talk concerning the servant team issue. He indicated our covenant with the Upper Room is simply a “franchise” agreement, a business agreement, and that we needed to put God first and do what is best for our community. The Upper Room is a spiritual authority and sets our guidelines, not rules. The board is to balance between the Upper Room and the needs of our community. It was further stated that the goal of the Upper Room guidelines is to have separate teams.

Committee Reports:

Trailer/Supplies – Tim Harris reported he wants to organize a work day something in January or February 2008 at the trailer storage to get the trailer in order and all items labeled.

Chrysalis – Ann Driver reported she had a letter from a person named Miller regarding a meeting with Chrysalis for training.

Administration – Carol Hopkins reported she had not yet received all articles for the December Newsletter, but should have it on the website later this week.

NEW BUSINESS:

None. However, Beki Moorehead did recognize Cedie Martin for her four years of service on the board.

With no further business, Beki Moorehead adjourned the meeting at 7:01 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Hopkins, Secretary