CEC Meeting Minutes
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01-19-08
UNITED METHODIST MEN
DETROIT CONFERENCE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 19, 2008
Meeting was opened at 9:17 a.m. by President Lee Donley
Present at the meeting were Lee Donley, Howard Christian, Gene Kramer, Richard Taylor, Bruce Gulliver, Brian Gulliver, Frank Schramm, John Walls, Tony Bugliesi, Jim Walker, Jim Cook, Al Ludwig, Bob Andreotti, Peter Thoms and Clayton Nedd.
Scripture was read by Al Ludwig followed with a prayer by Toni Bugliesi.
Devotion was given by Peter Thoms. What is desirable to us more than anything? He spoke about Solomon's request of the Lord and spoke on John 15:7 and John 16:24 about abiding in Jesus and if it's done, what we ask in Jesus will be done for us. He talked about the power the church has and about Jesus telling Moses that wherever Moses goes, He, Jesus will go. Dr. Thoms told us we need to make Jesus number one in our life. We should be a catalyst to affect the church. He stated than our most important job is to declare Jesus Christ.
Books were offered for sale at $7.00 each. Peter Thoms said that today we are here to vision and closed with a prayer.
The LOG was discussed and Bruce Gulliver informed us that articles for publication should be submitted by March 15, 2008, and August 15, 2008.
Minutes were read and approved as corrected.
Treasurer's Report was presented by Gene Kramer and approved.
President Donley requested $150.00 from each district for the Upper Room Prayer Ministry and asked that this money be in by February 15, 2008.
Gene Kramer presented the proposed budget of $6,700 for this year 2008. It was moved by Howard Christian, supported by Peter Thoms. Motion carried.
District President's Reports
Ann Arbor District - Still struggling with no District Organization. Frank Shramm reported that there are three churches in his district that have active UMM groups. He is in contact with them.
Prayer was offered by Peter Thoms for the men of the Ann Arbor District.
Detroit East District - Tony Bugliesi reported that the board disbanded. He is working with a core group to build cooperation as a district. He is working with several churches to charter.
Detroit West District - Clayton Nedd reported that two new churches have chartered UMM Groups in the district - Peoples UMC and Ford Memorial UMC. District is scheduling a meeting with all Local presidents to discuss the district. We invite local pastors of churches without UMM groups to speak at monthly breakfast meetings as a means of dialoging about chartering.
Flint District - Jim Walker reported the district will be sponsoring a dinner on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Hope UMC. Tickets will be sold for $12.00 each. They are planning a day of Spiritual Growth on May 10, 2008, at Lake Fenton High School - tickets $ 20 adults, $10 students for presales, $5 more at the door.
Marquette District - district has a new president - no report.
Port Huron District - Mel Scott working with two churches to charter - Algonac UMC and Port Huron UMC. May 4, 2008, Spring Rally at Port Huron UMC, $10, Tom Miller speaker.
Saginaw Bay District - Bob Andretti reported Spring Meeting scheduled for May 31 at West Branch celebrating 100 years of UMM. Fall Meeting in October, 2008, at Lake Louise combined with north district of West Michigan Conference. EMS target for year is 51 - currently 19.
Standing Committee Reports
Society of St. Andrew - Howard Christian reported Virginia Conference was first in 2007 donations – Detroit Conference was second. He is trying to assemble a list of people with trucks and trailers for transporting produce. Also looking for churches to volunteer to accept potato drop on short notice.
Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger - Al Ludwig reported that $5,837.64 were received from UM sources in 2007. Seven churches, UMM and Flint Board of Mission about 1/4 of budget. They also have received about $10,000 from the State from the money collected from license check off.
Scouting - need coordinator
LOG - Bruce reported that articles are due on March 15, 2008 for next issue.
Website - Brian reported that pictures are needed of district officers and information about district events with pictures.
Big Brother/ Big Sister - Amachi - Clayton Nedd reported that no churches have accepted the challenge to become involved. It was suggested that we should couple with Angel Tree and Prison Ministries - use the connection.
Third Annual Men's Gathering - Date set at September 5-7, 2008, at Port Huron Retreat Center. Kick-off meeting will be in February. Jim Cook looking for replacement as head of committee.
Old Business
Annual Meeting 2007 - there were 51 in attendance. 153 people participated in the potato drop. Joe Kelly, Louisiana Conference UMM President was keynote speaker.
Letters from the Bishop - Lee read letters from himself and Bishop Jonathan Keaton encouraging starting and chartering UMM groups, becoming EMS members and paying $25 dues to Conference UMM.
New Business
No Man Left Behind - Frank Schramm, Dexter UMM, reported that Dexter UMM will be hosting a No Man Left behind Conference Host church is looking for four 'anchor churches'. Host and anchor churches each must provide $1500 (Host gets 10 tickets, anchors get 6 tickets each.) Fee is $299 per person. Scholarships will be available for the under 30 participants.
Spiritual Growth Meeting - Jim Walker reported that Meeting will be at Lake Fenton High School on May 10, 2008, Registration at 8:00 a.m. Theme: Not You, Then Who?
Strength for Service Coordinator - President Donley is looking for a volunteer to coordinate this program.
Annual Conference Report - Lee need reports from all committees with data showing UMM involvement for reporting at Annual Conference in May, 2008.
Conference fundraisers - Any ideas? Please contact President Donley.
Next Executive Committee Meeting will be March 15, 2008, at Flint Calvary UMC, at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned with prayer at 1:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
John Walls
Secretary