Hi Sky Emmaus Community Newsletter

Board Meeting Minutes Summary

Monthly Board of Directors Meeting – May 13, 2010

The Hi-Sky Emmaus Community Board of Directors met at 5:30 p.m. at the Permian Basin Board of Realtors, 1001 W. Wall Street, Midland, Texas 79701 on Thursday, May 13, 2010.

The Community Lay Director announced a quorum of the board members were present.

The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Martha Manulik, Community Lay Director. David Warren offered an opening prayer and prayer to the Holy Spirit.

New Business

• Chrysalis Report: Jody Sneed (Boys Flight #43) provided the board with team worksheets and stated the team is nearly complete. Team meetings are June 4th / 5th and June 26th / 27th. Jody asked for prayers, sponsor support and guidance for the upcoming Boys Chrysalis.

Board Minutes: The minutes of the April 22, 2010 board meeting were submitted by Debbie Baxter for approval. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved; There being no discussion, the minutes were approved unanimously.

Financial Report: Financials were submitted by Larry Carroll. A motion was made and seconded that the financials be approved as submitted; There being no discussion, the financials were approved unanimously. Larry also suggested there be a way to keep track of honorarium and memoriam donations - to make sure thank you cards (acknowledgments are done). Will speak with Peggy Geer.

Committee Reports:

• Gatherings: Kathy stated that she didn’t hear anything from FUMC regarding issues with child care. Thought having the gathering in the adjacent room worked well.
  
  
• Trailer/Supplies: Working on worship books for the Chrysalis. On future walks, Jerry will contact the LD regarding the agape list and coordinate with what items are currently in storage unit.
  
  
• Chrysalis: Wilma stated she is looking for the Youth Protection Video, thinks Roger Willis may have it. Also, the BR training for the upcoming Chrysalis has been reset to May 27, 2010. Wilma stated she is still working on Chrysalis policy. Question for the SD’s - who does the book selections for the Chrysalis? (Alan and Jody to come up with a book list).
  
  
• Facilities: Jerry stated that the Babe Chick room during April’s meeting was extremely hot - Alan to help find a cooler room. It was also suggested the front row of chairs (in sanctuary) be moved to the back to allow for a more reverent communion service.
  
  
• Team Selection: Iris stated team selection for Women’s Walk #192 will be held on May 18, 2010 at Jimmy Smith’s office.
  
  
• Music: No update (board praying for Bill’s surgery).
  
  
• Admin./Newsletter: Dusty had earlier communicated with Martha he would be more involved with the updating of the web page.
  
  
• Name Tags: Larry to contact the current name tag vendor and settle-up.
  
  
• Training: Alan to begin handling more of the training responsibilities.
  
  
• ALD: No update.
  
  
• CLD: Martha stated there would be no job fair at May’s community meeting. She also stated at May’s meeting she would encourage the Community to be more involved with Emmaus activities. We would again have a special offering to assist with the increased fees on pilgrims who have already paid.

Closing Prayer.  David Warren offered a closing prayer.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Baxter, Secretary