IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
January 16, 2005

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John called the meeting to order @ 12:00 noon.

Jeannie Boerger-Dixon requested the use of the Fellowship Hall on Friday, January 21 for the Grand Ledge High School Swim Team.  She will personally supervise the events that day, and it appears there are no conflicts with the church calendar (if there are, John will advise Jeannie that it will not be available).

MOTION by Bob Carter, SECONDED by Mike Proper:

TO ALLOW THE GRAND LEDGE HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM TO USE THE FELLOWSHIP HALL ON FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 21, 2005.

Unanimously carried.

The main purpose of this meeting was to view the PowerPoint presentation from the Sound System Task Force on their analysis of our needs in the sanctuary.  After the presentation was reviewed, discussion followed on the costs involved.  We recognize that it is a two-part process – the first part is for the sound system, and the second part is comprised of additional video capabilities.

The Council also was reminded of the request by Worship Committee to initiate fund raising activities for a grand piano for the sanctuary.  Sandra Bair advised us that we currently have $3,000 received in donation toward a sound system.  Additionally, there is an offer from a family of the congregation to match donations on a 3 to 1 basis (for every $1 donated, they would contribute $3).  Ultimately, to reach our first goal of the sound system, it appears that fundraising in the amount of $4,500 is required.  After more discussion, the following motion was made:

MOTION by Mike Proper, SECONDED by Dan Landry:

TO CALL A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROPOSAL PRESENTED BY THE SOUND SYSTEM TASK FORCE.

Unanimously carried.

It was agreed that at the next Council meeting of February 7, we will decide on the total scope of the fundraising to be directed by the Sound System Task Force.

Meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Note: Copies of committee minutes and reports, as referred to in the Council Minutes, can be obtained in the church office.