Christ Lutheran Church Voters Meeting

October 6, 2002

<*dv_0*>A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Bob Lindsteadt, at1:32 p.m., with 56 voters in attendance (and confirmation class).Pastor Fale opened the meeting with devotions.

B. There was one addition to the agenda (#3).

C. Chairman Bob Lindsteadt gave an oral summary of the minutesfrom the July 21, 2002 Voters Meeting.

D. For Discussion Only:

1. Touch Tomorrow Today Report.

<*dv_2*>Kent Warneke presented an update on the campaign. He stated that astamp collection donation had been sold and the buyer in Iowa added$100 to the price as a donation because he felt it was a worthycause. He also shared that a CLS alumnus had recently pledged $1000to the campaign and that both of these examples were typical of thepositive responses that have been shared about the campaign. Hereported that $1.3 million of the $3.2 million has been donated or pledged and that there is still work to be done. Reaching alumni,businesses, and writing grants continues.

2. Building Committee appointments.

Kent Warneke also summarized the appointments of thebuilding committee. In addition to those listed, he stated that awhole host of other individuals will be consulted with in regards tothe campaign and building. There was some discussion on the systemof accounting and reporting. It was shared that spur of the momentdonations can be given directly to the church office.

E. Old Business:

1. None.

F. New Business:

1. John Davis gave a report on the status of thegeneral fund and specifically the general fund liabilities. Themotion was made and seconded to increase the church s operatingdebt limit to $250,000 from $200,000. Ballot vote: 39 Yes - 9 No.Carried.

2. Norm Hansen gave a status report on the bonds from the Eibenestate. The motion was made and seconded to transfer any remainingfunds from the Eiben estate (after paying the designated projects)to the General Fund. Ballot vote: 45 Yes - 3 No. Carried.

<*dv_3*>3. John Davis gave a presentation on how the Thrivent MatchingFunds program works. He reminded the assembly that a donation to theschool equals a donation to the church and also highlighted thevarious funds that these funds can go to. The motion was made andseconded to approve a Thrivent Matching Funds Campaign for ChristLutheran Church. Show of Hands Vote: Carried.

G. Reports:

1. Boards - written reports

2. Principal Weber: reviewed the Board of Education report withupdates on class enrollments. A total of 417 students are currentlyenrolled. (1st - 8th Grades: 311, Kindergarten: 38, and Preschool:68). He shared that the staff and especially the students of CLS arelooking forward to the building project with lots of anticipation.He shared that the new facility will reach even more people in thecommunity. He reminded the assembly that CLS has received it National Lutheran School Accreditation and that it is addressing the recommendations from that report. He shared the names of the newfaculty (Carey Weber, Marcia Fale) and board chairman (MarkJohnson). He stated that faculty >from CLS have been asked makepresentations for the Joshua Program at Concordia - Seward whichhelps prepare new teachers candidates for service in Lutheran schools. There is a Nebraska Teachers Conference at the end ofOctober in North Platte that CLS will attend. He also shared hisupcoming SSAC meeting schedule.

<*dv_1*>3. Pastor Heinsen: highlighted the presence of his confirmationstudents in attendance. He shared that there are 43 students inconfirmation this year (19 in Wednesday class). He is working withthe elders on new attendance policies for confirmation. He also gavea review of upcoming events for the youth.

4. Pastor Leavitt: gave an update on current leads  and adultclasses. He requested members to keep him and the other staff intheir prayers. He reminded us to be grateful for all theopportunities we have for ministry at CLC.

5. Pastor Fale: highlighted the most recent Pastoral TouchNewsletter. He gave a reminder about the congregational forum onOctober 20. He also shared that he and the Elders are working onguidelines for the next Director of Ministries  duties.

H. The meeting was adjourned with prayer and the Lord s Prayerled by Pastor Heinsen at 2:40 p.m..

Respectfully Submitted,

Charles Gebhardt, Secretary