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| == GLEN WAVERLEY UNITING CHURCH == MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION HELD MONDAY 4th JULY, 2011<<BR>> |
= MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION - Minutes = Held in the Worship Centre, 4 Jul 2011. |
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| === 1. WELCOME === | == WELCOME == |
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| === APOLOGIES === received from: Jacqui King, Colin King, Pam McDonald, Lyn McDonald, John Kenez, Warren Bartlett, Lorraine Bartlett, Alan Robison, Heather Robison, Merle Robinson, Neil Leister, Ross Mackinnon, Keith Boundy, Graham Pottenger, Merold Milner, Graeme Milner, Geraldine Fleming, Robert Fleming, Elwyn Pederson, Helen Boucher, David Boucher, Kaye Morgan. === 2. DEVOTIONS === given by Rosemary Carter, who read from Romans, and spoke about |
== 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 |
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| ==== 2.1 MINISTRY TEAM REPORT ==== | == MINISTRY TEAM REPORT == |
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| === 3. MINUTES === | == CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES == |
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| === 4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES === | == BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES == |
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| === 5. CORRESPONDENCE === | == CORRESPONDENCE == |
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| === 6. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONGREGATION OUTREACH PROJECT 2011 === | == RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONGREGATION OUTREACH PROJECT 2011 == |
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| Heather then spoke to a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and gave details of all | Heather then spoke to a comprehensive !PowerPoint presentation and gave details of all |
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| ==== Motion 1: ==== | === Motion 1: === |
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| ==== Motion 2: ==== | === Motion 2: === |
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| ==== Motion 3: ==== | === Motion 3: === |
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| === 7. CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT === Chair of Church Council, John Hurst spoke to a comprehensive PowerPoint |
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| * A graph showing attendances at the various services was shown. | * A [[WorshipAttendances|graph]] showing attendances at the various services was shown. |
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| John Hurst responded that it would be appropriate if this matter was discussed “in camera” – not in a public forum.<<BR>> |
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.<<BR>> |
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| Graeme Frecker then read the “Statement of Employment”.<<BR>> | GraemeFrecker then read the “Statement of Employment”.<<BR>> |
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| Statement tabled. === 8. “ON THE WAY TOGETHER” – intentions for Mission 2011 === ==== 8.1 Community of Faith ==== report prepared by Colin King and circulated to meeting.<<BR>> Attached. ==== 8.2 Inclusive Community ==== report given by Jan Clear – attached<<BR>> John Hurst informed the meeting that Jan Clear is involved with 18 of the 80 groups at GWUC. The meeting responded with acclamation. ==== 8.3 The Hub ==== report given by Judith Greenwood – attached.<<BR>> Thanks to Judith for her delicious biscuits. The meeting responded with acclamation. === 9. ELDERS REPORT === Report given by Belinda Clear – attached === 10. PRESBYTERY REPORT === Given by John Hurst === 11. ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PRESBYTERY === Current representatives; John Hurst, Alison Clarkson, Brian Clarkson [deceased] |
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.<<BR>> 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.<<BR>> 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] |
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| Michael Coles nominated John Hurst.<<BR>> David Morgan nominated Alison Clarkson [subject to her acceptance on her return from overseas].<<BR>> John Hurst and Alison Clarkson were duly appointed. The meeting responded with |
MichaelColes nominated JohnHurst.<<BR>> DavidMorgan nominated AlisonClarkson [subject to her acceptance on her return from overseas].<<BR>> JohnHurst and AlisonClarkson were duly appointed. The meeting responded with |
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| David Morgan moved, Rosemary Carter seconded, “ that Church Council have responsibility to seek to appoint a third representative”. Carried by consensus === 12. ELECTION OF SECRETARY OF CONGREGATION === |
DavidMorgan moved, RosemaryCarter seconded, "that Church Council have responsibility to seek to appoint a third representative". Carried by consensus == ELECTION OF SECRETARY OF CONGREGATION == |
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| Margaret Williams nominated Faye Wagon. Nomination declined.<<BR>> Alanee Hearnshaw nominated Neil Skilton, Seconded: Michael Coles.<<BR>> |
MargaretWilliams nominated FayeWagon. Nomination declined.<<BR>> AlaneeHearnshaw nominated NeilSkilton, Seconded: MichaelColes.<<BR>> |
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| Neil Skilton was appointed.<<BR>> | NeilSkilton was appointed.<<BR>> |
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| === 13. ELECTION OF CHAIR OF CONGREGATION === | == ELECTION OF CHAIR OF CONGREGATION == |
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| Graeme Frecker’s term of office expired. Not re-nominating.<<BR>> There being no nominations this will need to be revisited at next meeting of the Congregation. The position remains vacant. === 14. CLOSURE === |
GraemeFrecker’s term of office expired. Not re-nominating.<<BR>> There being no nominations this will need to be revisited at next meeting of the Congregation. The position remains vacant. == CLOSURE == |
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MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION - Minutes
Held in the Worship Centre, 4 Jul 2011. Meeting chaired by Graeme Frecker, Chair of the Congregation.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. DEVOTIONS
given by RosemaryCarter, who read from Romans, and spoke about Celebration and Diversity. Pictures were shown of activities at GWUC, whilst Roger Vass played the piano. She then led us in prayer.
4. 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.
5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
of the meeting of March 22, 2011 were taken as a true record.
Moved: John Hurst, Seconded, Margaret Williams. [A comment from the floor - re the absence of Minutes being sent electronically. – The Secretary will follow this up].
6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
Nil
7. CORRESPONDENCE
Nil
8. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONGREGATION OUTREACH PROJECT 2011
Heather Hon gave this report, and acknowledged the work of Neil Leister and Alice Barelli who met with all the applicants to gather a fuller understanding of their chosen projects.
Heather then spoke to a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and gave details of all the projects recommended by the selection panel.
Details of these projects are 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:
8.1. Motion 1:
“That the total proceeds from the 2011 GWUC fete are allocated to COP Projects”.
Seconded: Michael Coles.
There were no questions.
Carried by consensus.
8.2. Motion 2:
“That the proceeds are allocated as per COP Panel Recommendations”.
Seconded: Kaye Mackinnon.
There were no questions.
Carried by consensus
8.3. Motion 3:
“If proceeds are less than $20,000, re-allocation of funds is at the discretion of the COP Selection Panel:.
Seconded: Margaret Lemke.
There were no questions.
Carried by consensus
The Chairman, Graeme Frecker thanked Heather, and the Selection Panel for their work.
The meeting responded with acclamation.
9. 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 graph showing attendances at the various services was shown.
- The Office Manager position.
Irene Marriott sought permission to speak to the meeting.
Irene spoke of her concern at Wendy Wyatt’s departure from the office, and asked that the Church Council re-visit the decision.
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.
Wendy’s contract ends on August 31st, 2011.
GraemeFrecker then read the “Statement of Employment”.
Position will be advertised within a matter of weeks, and Church Council Executive will organise a selection panel.
Irene Marriott then read a statement from members of Club 2011.
Statement tabled, available at CongMeeting4Jul2011Tabled01.
10. “ON THE WAY TOGETHER” – intentions for Mission 2011
10.1. Community of Faith
report prepared by ColinKing circulated to meeting and available on wiki at FaithCongReport201107.
10.2. Inclusive Community
report given by JanClear – InclusiveReport201107.
JohnHurst informed the meeting that JanClear is involved with 18 of the 70 groups at GWUC. The meeting responded with acclamation.
10.3. The Hub
report given by JudithGreenwood – HubRptCong201107.
Thanks to Judith for her delicious biscuits. The meeting responded with acclamation.
11. ELDERS REPORT
Report given by BelindaClear – attached
12. PRESBYTERY REPORT
Given by JohnHurst
13. ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PRESBYTERY
Current representatives; JohnHurst, AlisonClarkson, BrianClarkson [deceased] All positions declared vacant.
Nominations called for.
MichaelColes nominated JohnHurst.
DavidMorgan nominated AlisonClarkson [subject to her acceptance on her return from overseas].
JohnHurst and AlisonClarkson were duly appointed. The meeting responded with acclamation.
DavidMorgan moved, RosemaryCarter seconded, "that Church Council have responsibility to seek to appoint a third representative". Carried by consensus
14. ELECTION OF SECRETARY OF CONGREGATION
This position was declared vacant.
MargaretWilliams nominated FayeWagon. Nomination declined.
AlaneeHearnshaw nominated NeilSkilton, Seconded: MichaelColes.
No further nominations received.
NeilSkilton was appointed.
The meeting responded with acclamation.
15. ELECTION OF CHAIR OF CONGREGATION
This position was declared vacant. GraemeFrecker’s term of office expired. Not re-nominating.
There being no nominations this will need to be revisited at next meeting of the Congregation. The position remains vacant.
16. CLOSURE
Greg Fry thanked Graeme Frecker and Faye Wagon for their service.
The meeting responded with acclamation.
The Benediction was said together.