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= MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION - Minutes =
Held in the Worship Centre, 4 Jul 2011.
Meeting chaired by GraemeFrecker, Chair of the Congregation.
== WELCOME ==
The Chairman welcomed 72 members to the meeting.
He advised the meeting there was a small adjustment to the Agenda, at the request of
the Ministry Team. Their report will include the devotions.
== APOLOGIES ==
received from: JacquiKing, ColinKing, PamMcDonald, LynMcDonald, !JohnKenez, WarrenBartlett, LorraineBartlett, AlanRobison, HeatherRobison, MerleRobinson, NeilLeister, RossMackinnon, KeithBoundy, GrahamPottenger, MeroldMilner, GraemeMilner, GeraldineFleming, RobertFleming, ElwynPederson, HelenBoucher, DavidBoucher, KayeMorgan.
== DEVOTIONS ==
given by RosemaryCarter, who read from Romans, and spoke about
Celebration and Diversity. Pictures were shown of activities at GWUC, whilst RogerVass played the piano. She then led us in prayer.
== MINISTRY TEAM REPORT ==
Rosemary, Greg and Alanee all spoke, and gave focus to the people at GWUC
developing their relationship with each other.
How do we see our church?
How do the team lead a congregation of this size?
We are a community of faith – doing something together.
Worship, Outreach, Inclusive Community, The Hub, Faith, - all encourage people
to grow in faith.
== CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ==
of the meeting of March 22, 2011 were taken as a true record.<
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Moved: JohnHurst, Seconded, MargaretWilliams.
[A comment from the floor - re the absence of Minutes being sent electronically. – The
Secretary will follow this up].
== BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES ==
Nil
== CORRESPONDENCE ==
Nil
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== RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONGREGATION OUTREACH PROJECT 2011 ==
HeatherHon gave this report, and acknowledged the work of NeilLeister and Alice
Barelli who met with all the applicants to gather a fuller understanding of their chosen
projects.<
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Heather then spoke to a comprehensive !PowerPoint presentation and gave details of all
the projects recommended by the selection panel.<
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Details of these projects are [[CongOutreachProjectsApp2011|here]].
* Friends of Baguia Inc [East Timor] $3,600
* Habitat for Humanity Australia [Vic] Inc $4,500
* Hotham Mission Asylum Seeker Project $2,500
* Mission in Action [Kenya] $7,400
* New Hope Counselling $1,500
* Rubaga Youth Development [Uganda] $ 500
* Total $20,000
Heather then put the following motions to the meeting:
=== Motion 1: ===
“That the total proceeds from the 2011 GWUC fete are allocated to COP Projects”.<
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Seconded: !MichaelColes.<
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There were no questions.<
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Carried by consensus.
=== Motion 2: ===
“That the proceeds are allocated as per COP Panel Recommendations”.<
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Seconded: KayeMackinnon.<
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There were no questions.<
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Carried by consensus<
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=== Motion 3: ===
“If proceeds are less than $20,000, re-allocation of funds is at the discretion of the
COP Selection Panel:.<
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Seconded: MargaretLemke.<
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There were no questions.<
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Carried by consensus<
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The Chairman, GraemeFrecker thanked Heather, and the Selection Panel for their work.<
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The meeting responded with acclamation.
== CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT ==
Chair of Church Council, JohnHurst spoke to a comprehensive !PowerPoint
demonstration, which showed the work of the Council for the first half of 2011.
There were questions asked and answered:
* Debbie Davey’s placement finished, at her request, at the end of April 2011.
* 9.30 service – Community of Faith to undertake a review of services, including 9.30 service, during August.
* A [[WorshipAttendances|graph]] showing attendances at the various services was shown.
* The Office Manager position.
Irene Marriott sought permission to speak to the meeting.<
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Irene spoke of her concern at Wendy Wyatt’s departure from the office, and asked
that the Church Council re-visit the decision.<
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JohnHurst responded that he believed the matter to be confidential to the Council, and
it was not appropriate to open it for discussion at the meeting.<
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Wendy’s contract ends on August 31st, 2011.<
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GraemeFrecker then read the “Statement of Employment”.<
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Position will be advertised within a matter of weeks, and Church Council Executive
will organise a selection panel.<
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IreneMarriott then read a statement from members of Club 2011.<
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Statement tabled, available at CongMeeting4Jul2011Tabled01.
== “ON THE WAY TOGETHER” – intentions for Mission 2011 ==
=== Community of Faith ===
report prepared by ColinKing circulated to meeting and available on wiki at FaithCongReport201107.
=== Inclusive Community ===
report given by JanClear – InclusiveReport201107.<
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JohnHurst informed the meeting that JanClear is involved with 18 of the 70 groups at GWUC. The meeting responded with acclamation.
=== The Hub ===
report given by JudithGreenwood – HubRptCong201107.<
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Thanks to Judith for her delicious biscuits. The meeting responded with acclamation.
== ELDERS REPORT ==
Report given by BelindaClear – [[EldersRptCong201107|attached]]
== PRESBYTERY REPORT ==
Given by JohnHurst
== ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PRESBYTERY ==
Current representatives; JohnHurst, AlisonClarkson, !BrianClarkson [deceased]
All positions declared vacant.<
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Nominations called for.<
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!MichaelColes nominated JohnHurst.<
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DavidMorgan nominated AlisonClarkson [subject to her acceptance on her return from overseas].<
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JohnHurst and AlisonClarkson were duly appointed. The meeting responded with
acclamation.<
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DavidMorgan moved, RosemaryCarter seconded, "that Church Council have
responsibility to seek to appoint a third representative". Carried by consensus
== ELECTION OF SECRETARY OF CONGREGATION ==
This position was declared vacant.<
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MargaretWilliams nominated FayeWagon. Nomination declined.<
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AlaneeHearnshaw nominated NeilSkilton, Seconded: !MichaelColes.<
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No further nominations received.<
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NeilSkilton was appointed.<
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The meeting responded with acclamation.
== ELECTION OF CHAIR OF CONGREGATION ==
This position was declared vacant.
GraemeFrecker’s term of office expired. Not re-nominating.<
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There being no nominations this will need to be revisited at next meeting of the Congregation. The position remains vacant.
== CLOSURE ==
GregFry thanked GraemeFrecker and FayeWagon for their service.<
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The meeting responded with acclamation.<
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The Benediction was said together.
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