United Church of God-Lafayette, IN

Church Council Minutes

February 14, 2008

Council Members Present:

Victor Kubik (chairman), Tom Peine, Chris Rowland, Cherie Zahora, Ken Zahora (treasurer)

Council Members Absent:

Mike Grovak, Michele Grovak

Others Present:

Beverly Kubik (acting recorder)

Opening:

Meeting took place at Victor Kubik’s home. The meeting was called to order by chairman Victor Kubik at 7:35 p.m.

Chris Rowland moved to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2007 meeting. This was seconded by Tom Peine and approved unanimously by the council members present.

Treasurer’s Report:

Ken Zahora provided the council with a profit & loss statement and balance statement for Lafayette Church of God. (Copy is attached) Tom Peine moved to accept the Treasurer’s report, Chris Rowland seconded it.

Election of Chairman, Treasurer, and recorder for year 2008

Chairman: Chris Rowland was nominated to Chairman. Vote was unanimous, Chris accepted.

Treasurer: Ken Zahora was nominated to continue as Treasurer. Vote was unanimous, Ken accepted.

Recorder: Beverly Kubik was nominated to be the recorder. Vote unanimous, Bev accepted.

January 2, 2008 council election results:

Those elected to the council were Mike Grovak, Tom Peine, and Cherie Zahora

OLD BUSINESS:

Church building study

Discussion took place on the building study survey which the council had planned to do. Chris Rowland reported that Mike Grovak would like a cover letter to an extensive survey which would spell out all the responsibilities and costs that would be involved if Lafayette were to own a building.

Discussion followed around the fact that we had never asked the congregation if they would be interested in the council pursuing this matter.

It was decided to put the study on hold and survey the congregation’s feeling on that matter before we continue to gather the information needed to satisfy the Home Office building policy.

The council will no longer set aside unrestricted funds for the purpose of owning a building but would continue to accept restricted funds if the congregation shows serious interest in doing so.

Beverly Kubik was asked to draw up a draft of a letter to explain why the council had originally decided to begin setting aside funds and to survey the congregation on its desire or lack thereof in pursuing this matter. Chris Rowland would then help to prepare the letter and survey.

Tom Peine made a motion to begin with the letter and brief survey to the congregation and Chris Rowland seconded it.

NEW BUSINESS:

Night to be Observed

Cherie Zahora will look into getting the Propylaeum in Indianapolis for all those who would like to gather together this evening. Jane Pacelli will check what is available in Lafayette.

Pentecost

Ken Zahora reported that everything is a go for McCormick’s Creek. We have a reserved a shelter (Trailside) for Saturday evening’s potluck. Mr. Matt Fenchel, along with his family, will join us as our guest speaker. Chris Rowland will provide a keyboard.

Peinerosa

August 9^th has been scheduled for our Lafayette campout weekend. Tom Peine will prepare setup assignments for the men.

Meeting Adjourned at 9:04 p.m. Motion was made by Tom Peine to adjourn and seconded by Ken Zahora.