Elder Updates
Minutes of the Board of Elders - February 2 2012
A regular meeting of the Harris Creek Baptist Church Board of Elders meeting was called to order on February 2, 2012, at 6:30 a.m. Jim Underwood, Chair presided. A quorum was present. Those in attendance were Jim Underwood, Chair, Bo Routh, Vice Chair, Graham Cook, Brady Herbert, Chris Holmes, Bob Howard, Bill Killian and Stefan LeRow.
Kelly Merritt presented a financial report. January was a good month in receipts, with actual income received exceeding budgeted amounts. Expenses were less than budgeted. Kelly wants to remind congregation to add specific instructions on the memo line where a specific use for the funds is intended.
Stefan LeRow opened the meeting with a reading from Dallas Willard and prayer. Minutes from the January 19, 2012 were reviewed and approved.
Stefan LeRow provided a brief report regarding potential expansion of the sanctuary on Stageline. Current seating is approximately 550. Potential expansion would allow for 700.
Bob Howard presented a report regarding downtown locations.
Jim Underwood presented a Mission Trip Financial Scholarship Request Form for individuals seeking scholarships from the church. Stefan made a motion that a committee (comprised of mission representatives) work with Elise Haykin to review and approve the applications. The funds would be limited and taken from Global Impact. The motion was approved.
The meeting was closed with prayer. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Chris Holmes, Secretary
Minutes of the Board of Elders - January 19, 2012
A regular meeting of the Harris Creek Baptist Church Board of Elders meeting was called to order on January 19,2012, at 6:30 a.m. Jim Underwood, Chair presided. A quorum was present. Those in attendance were Jim Underwood, Chair, Bo Routh, Vice Chair, Graham Cook, Brady Herbert, Bob Howard, Bill Killian and Stefan LeRow.
Bo Routh presented a devotion and a prayer. The minutes of the January 12 meeting were approved.
Brady Herbert proposed to use the money given toward Living Water (Advent Conspiracy) for Liberian wells in lieu of Ethiopian wells. Ethiopia has their needs met. This was approved and will be communicated to the congregation.
The elders reviewed and approved a proposal from Winton Engineering for master planning services and design services related to current campus renovations.
Bill Killian delivered a summary from the security consultants and recommendations were discussed and may be incorporated with future renovations.
The Board reviewed the Imagine Banquet agenda and added comments. The Board reviewed prayer requests and closed the meeting in prayer. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Stefan LeRow
Minutes of the Board of Elders - January 12, 2012
A regular meeting of the Harris Creek Baptist Church Board of Elders meeting was called to order on January 12, 2012, at 6:30 a.m. Jim Underwood, Chair presided. A quorum was present. Those in attendance were Jim Underwood, Chair, Bo Routh, Vice Chair, Graham "Rascal" Cook, Brady Herbert, Chris Holmes, Bob Howard, Bill Killian and Stefan LeRow.
Kelly Merritt presented a financial report. The Church ended $172,000 ahead of budget over 2011. The Elders agreed to pay Asian Christian Academy for six-months in advance in order to provide funds for a missionary in India.
The Elders conducted officer elections. Chris Holmes nominated Jim Underwood as Chair and Bo Routh as Vice Chair. Jim Underwood nominated Chris Holmes for Secretary. Nominations were closed. Jim Underwood (Chair), Bo Routh (Vice Chair) and Chris Holmes were elected.
Expansion of Stageline was discussed. Stefan LeRow presented two proposals from Winton Engineering on preparation of a (1) Master Plan and (2) Sanctuary Expansion.
Bo Routh presented a report on office space solutions in the event of Sanctuary Expansion. Chris Holmes closed the meeting with prayer. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Chris Holmes, Secretary
Minutes of the Board of Elders - December 15, 2011
A regular meeting of the Harris Creek Baptist Church Board of Elders meeting was called to order on December 15, 2011, at 6:30 a.m. Jim Underwood, Chair presided. A quorum was present. Those in attendance were Jim Underwood, Chair, Bo Routh, Vice Chair, Graham Cook, Brady Herbert, Chris Holmes, Bob Howard, Bill Killian and Stefan Lerow.
Chris Holmes presented a devotion from Isaiah and a reading from Catherine of Genoa. Chris Holmes made a motion to approve the 2012 Housing Allowances for Brady Herbert, Drew Greenway, Landon Collins, Emily Gist, and Brian Horn . The motion was approved.
Bo Routh presented a report on the town-hall meetings to review the budget as well as the annual congregational meeting to approve the budget.
Stefan Lerow presented a report on his meeting with Richard Mason (Barst Construction) regarding cost-effective expansion at Stageline. Bill Killian made a motion to approach Jim Winton to discuss his availability as an architect on the expansion of the sanctuary.
The Elders discussed the clarification and direction of the Deaconate. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Chris Holmes, Secretary
Minutes of the Board of Elders - December 1, 2011
A regular meeting of the Harris Creek Baptist Church Board of Elders meeting was called to order on December 1, 2011, at 6:30 a.m. Jim Underwood, Chair presided. A quorum was present. Those in attendance were Jim Underwood, Chair, Brady Herbert, Chris Holmes, Bob Howard and Stefan Lerow. Kelly Merritt was also in attendance.
Jim Underwood opened the meeting with a devotion and prayer. The minutes of November 17, 2011 were approved.
Kelly Merritt presented a financial report for November. Giving exceeded budgeted giving by $21,000. Expenses for the month were slightly above budget.
Kelly Merritt presented a report on the 2012 budget. The budget including the Global Impact budget was approved.
The Elders approved the purchase of a new sound board which can be used for both Stageline and Palladium.
Fireside chats to review the budget will be held on December 14 at 6 and 8 p.m. The Board reviewed prayer requests and closed the meeting in prayer. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Chris Holmes, Secretary
