Attendees: Keith Sobraske, Cathy Sherry, Winston Vineyard, Terri Wicker, Dave Blobaum, Pastor Chris, Carey Johnson, Andrew Song, Samantha Moritz
1. Devotion and prayer given by Terri Wicker
2. Unanimous approval of the board packet
3. Update on Administrative Manager hiring
- Posting approved previously by email vote
- Initial phone interviews conducted by Winston and Marcia Boehmer; several strong candidates advanced
- Five candidates are scheduled for interviews this week. Interviews will be conducted by Chelsea Rhee and Shellee Snoke
- Goal: identify new hire by Friday; finalize offer/acceptance and start date of May 4
- On-campus presence planned: at least four days per week during training
4. Formation and Approval of Foundation Boards
- Mission Endowment Foundation (ALC Church converting)
- Board members approved: Mack Bolton; Mary Kolbe; Sue Barker; Don New; Curt Hanson
- Ministry Foundation (current NSUMC foundation converting)
- Board members approved: Scott Rehorn; Sue Hennington; Gail Yates; Rick Holmes; Tim Metzer; Sherry Clarke
- Note: An odd number of members is preferred for voting; one additional name will be submitted and approved at a future meeting
- Clergy Transition Team (fact-gathering, paperwork, materials prep)
- Members approved: Laura Mustfeld; Mac Bolton; Marcia Beymer; Scott Battershall; Dave Blobaum
- Call Team (receives ELCA bishop candidates after transition materials are submitted; conducts interviews)
- Members approved: Scott Rehorn; Chelsea Parks-Rhee; Laura Mustfeld; Dave Blobaum. Team will receive light training from ELCA staff and Pastor Adele
- Terms and guiding documents
- Boards have not yet met to define terms
- Suggested: one-year initial commitment; boards to draft their own guiding principles, bylaws, operating procedures, and spending policies
- Training
- Gail Yates is coordinating professional training for both foundations on policies and fiduciary obligations
- Training open to others; content focused on foundation responsibilities
- Flat rate being paid for the training
5. Other Notes
- Pastor Chris will investigate United Methodist Church call/appointment requirements for the new church entity
6. Scheduling and Key Dates
- PITD Board Meeting Next Tuesday at 5:30 PM
- Next regular Leadership Board meeting: May 19
- Possible brief June meeting to finalize remaining items
- Target grand opening: November 15 (both bishops and former pastors expected; large celebration planned)