Friends of Saint Paul GM Meeting Minutes

SERVANTS OF THE SAINTS

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

SERVANTS OF THE SAINTS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday 18 February 2010

President Mark Krause called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

Opening devotion by Pastor Heine.

Secretary’s Report read and approved as printed.

Treasurer’s Report, read and approved as printed.

Student Government; report given by Katie Kruse. Student Body Elections; President - Josh Hoffmann, Vice President - Beverly Hung and Secretary - David Hu. Admission Open House; Sunday 21 February 2010. “The Curious Savage; the Spring play will be performed on 05 & 07 March 2010. Free Prom; new web-site found by the Junior Class - http://contest.stumpsparty.com - top 3 schools in the nation (must be from different State) will win $5,000.00 plus other bonuses towards their Prom. SPLHS is the top voting school in Missouri and in the top 6 of the nation, with their sights set for one of the Grand prizes.

\Spiritual Life; Chapel offerings for week 7-11 March 2010 will go toward Haiti Earthquake Relief via LCMS World Relief and Human Care.

Fellowship; Singing Saints Home Concert; 28 March 2010, at 7:00pm. Award’s Banquet; 15 May 2010.

Service; Gate-keepers, Enough volunteer help for the rest of the year. Will need a volunteer to chair the Service Committee next year.

Resource; Sausage Dinner; scheduled for 21 March 2010 - this is Paul and Marti Cowherd’s last year to Chair - will need a new Chair for next year. Non-Prom; no volunteers yet to Chair this event - would suit 2 x couples; there is a $750.00 budget for this event and usually comprises of dinner and a movie. Patricia’s Receipts - The final check is still outstanding. Chili & Soup Supper - coordinated by Melissa Luebbert and Debbie Kirchhoff; was well attended. Thank you to all those who attended, volunteered their time and to those who donated chili, soup and desserts.

Executive Director; Original Asian trip too expensive, will go ahead with revised schedule - expected to take place end May/beginning of June 2010. Accreditation Committee; visitation 19 & 20^th April 2010. In line with some recommendations already made, the Billing office will move upstairs to the Advancement Office. ’ Wall of Welcome‘; already starting to fill with new students. Gym renovations will commence with the weight-room, which will be temporarily moved to the Annex.

Old Business; Valentine Dance - Well attended, profit increased expectation. First Annual SOS Bass Tournament - date changed to ce08 May 2010 at the Edwin A Pape Lake, Concordia, Missouri. End of Year Mailer - discussion regarding the most effective method of producing and sending the Mailer, in order to most advantageously elicit responses.

\New Business; Vending Machine - SOS has been afforded the opportunity to purchase the vending machine that is presently housed in Biltz; Keith Roberts is asking for $750.00 for the unit. Annual profit averages approximately $750.00. Keith Roberts has also agreed to make any necessary minor repairs on the vending machine. Motion made and seconded “To purchase vending machine, housed in Biltz for total of $750.00“ - Passed. SOS election of officers - Slate of officers for next year will be presented at an upcoming meeting. Positions up for election are, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Spring Rummage Sale, 09 & 10 April 2010 (week-end after Easter) work and advertising has already started on this event. Sport’s Ad Book - Volunteer needed to take over this position from Regina Wessemann next year. Ed Nierman, representative from St Paul Lutheran Church, Board of Trustees - extended thanks to SOS for all that they do for the benefit of the students and faculty of St Paul Lutheran High School. Monthly SOS meetings - discussion regarding the need to hold monthly meetings for SOS was brought up, without conclusive decision to continue monthly meetings or to call them as needed.

Next meeting Thursday 25 March 2010, 7:00pm

Meeting closed with Common Doxology.

Respectfully submitted by

Susan Foster

Secretary