Church Council News May 2022

 


Skyland Community Church
Minutes of the Council Meeting on April 18, 2022

Attendees: Reverend Melanie Weiner, Reverend Patricia Wood, Anne Evans, Jackie Seymour, Gerald Alonzo, Jan Parker, Shannon Edwards, John Heyes

Members not in attendance: John Conkle

Call to order: Reverend Patricia opened the meeting at 8:33 a.m.

Opening Prayer given by Reverend Melanie

Behavioral Covenant read by Reverend Melanie

Review and Approval of Minutes: One section in the Treasurer’s report of March 21, 2022, was amended to clarify the purpose of two special gifts. Gerald said that the $5,000 designated for Cambodia is available to the Missions Board. The other $5,000 gift is for the general fund.

Patricia advised that Council meeting minutes should identify the persons proposing and seconding a motion to approve, along with the number of ayes, nays, and abstentions. (This information appears in these minutes and will be found in all future ones.)

After the minutes of the March 21 meeting were amended, Gerald moved to approve them. Jan seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.

Treasure’s Report:

            Gerald highlighted the following information

·       Offerings are above the anticipated level

·       Total income is also a little above expectations

·       Expenditure has risen for health insurance, facility insurance, and taxes

·       Operating net is $17,011

·       The Total Operating Funds are readily available as they are not in a special designated category.

·       Anne noted that the Vanguard brokerage accounts are 50% stocks, 50% bonds.

 Old Business:

Jackie presented a second draft of the proposed 2022-23 budget for the Council’s review. After discussion, Gerald proposed approving the draft, and Jeremy seconded the motion. The draft budget was approved by a unanimous vote.

 New Business:

Jan gave an update on the work of the deacons’ sub-committee on membership. The categories are active members, inactive members, and friends of Skyland.

Regarding coffee hour, Jan advocated for keeping it simple. The deacons will try to organize coffee-hour coverage.

Jeremy urged a thorough cleaning of the kitchen in Whitaker Hall: drawers, silverware, flatware, utensils. Patricia suggested that all cleaning projects, including the carpet in the sanctuary, should be overseen by the trustees.

Shannon spoke about the pantry integration. Some items may be moved from the porch after spring rains end.

Alternative storage locations are being investigated. Skyland members will be consulted on this topic. An assessment of the church’s storage capacity will help determine what items can be stored on site and where.

All pantry volunteers have watched a health video about maintaining cleanliness.

Refurbishing the shed will entail foundation work. A contractor has been contacted.

Funding advice for such projects is being given by West Valley Community Services.

 Patricia ended the meeting at 10:32 a.m.

Next Church Council Meeting: Sunday, May 15, at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom

Closing Prayer given by Reverend Melanie

Minutes submitted by John Heyes, Clerk, on April 24 

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Skyland Community Church, United Church of Christ
25100 Skyland Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
phone: 408-353-1310
USPS mail: Skyland Church
P.O. Box 245
Los Gatos, CA 95031-0245
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Location: 25100 Skyland Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA

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