Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren
Leadership Team Meeting
February 18, 2016
Present: Bill Wood, Darlene LaPrade, Ann Healy, Brad Eckard, Theresa Eckard, Deanne Dastoli, Bill Eckard, Diane Miller, Charles Wright, Joe LaPrade, Mike Suter, Carole Grove. Ex-officio: Donna Miller –Treasurer, Dana Suter – Church Clerk. Absent: Glenn Bollinger – Pastor
Bill Wood called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
Bill gave an update on Debbie’s condition and Donna and Bill led the group in a prayer.
The minutes from last month’s meeting and the Treasurer’s Report were approved.
Calendar Update: Love Feast – March 20, Sunrise Service – March 27 at 7:00 am at a location yet to be determined.
Facilities: Bill Eckard reported that a hand rail has been installed at the door on the side of the church next to the cemetery. Kenny Wheelbarger will paint the wainscoting in the basement.
Outreach: Diane reported that Bob Hess has agreed to be the Peace Representative for Beaver Creek COB.
Pastor’s Report: In Glenn’s absence, Bill shared a letter from Doug Phillips regarding the amount of money raised for Brethren Woods and thanking the Beaver Creek Congregation for their contribution.
Finances: Charles reported that John Wright and Linda Rhodes will do an internal review of the church financial records for the calendar year 2015. The Finance Team gave a presentation of the review of the church’s financial procedures that Dan Martin, CPA at P B Mares prepared. The report contained best practices and recommendations for the offering, other receipts, disbursements – vendors, disbursements – payroll, general ledger, financial reporting, and accounts held by other ministries. The Finance Team requests the affirmation and support of the Leadership Team in implementing the change in procedures of the financial activities as were reported. A copy of the recommendations and the Finance Team’s proposed actions will be e-mailed to LT members prior to the March LT Meeting.
Charles made a motion to consider these recommendations and proposed actions at next month’s meeting and Theresa seconded the motion. The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 pm.
The next Leadership Team Meeting is March 17, 2016.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dana Suter – Church Clerk