Session Meeting First Presbyterian Church Davenport, Iowa February 16, 2009

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1 Session Meeting First Presbyterian Church Davenport, Iowa February 16, 2009 The regular meeting of the session of First Presbyterian Church of Davenport, Iowa was held in Fellowship Hall on Monday February 16, Moderator Richard Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. and opened with prayer. The meeting began with a meet and greet with prospective new members. Present were Elders Bentrott, Ciccotelli, Earnhardt, Fraser, Gere, Hartmann, Hales, Hean, Hawthorne, Hoyt, Hudson, Jones, Magnusson, Morrical, Roebuck, Schroder, Spitzfaden, and Tinsman. Excused were Elders Duncan, Horvat, Muur, Page, VanHook, and Yingling. Absent were Elders Karll, Pedersen, and Schreiner. Staff members present were Steve Hawk, Business Administrator; Steven Jobman, Minister of Music; The Rev. Richard E. Miller, Moderator; The Rev. Scott Minteer, Associate Pastor; and Diane Pumphrey, Communications and Office Manager. Absent was The Rev. Pamela Hoogheem, Associate Pastor. Also present were Julie Grothusen potential Elder, Doug Wells president of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation of First Presbyterian Church, and Barb Yankey representing the Board of Deacons. Prospective new members present were Patricia Angelici, Elliot McDonald, Julie McDonald, Kari Nicola and daughter Gabriella, and Andrew Williams, and Wendy Williams. On motion, session voted unanimously to receive Patricia Angelici, Elliot McDonald, Julie McDonald, Kari Nicola, Andrew Williams, and Wendy Williams into membership of First Presbyterian Church of Davenport, Iowa. They will be introduced to the congregation on Sunday March 1, Moderator Miller introduced Karri Mart the new Membership Assistant. Moderator Miller offered a prayer of welcome. The new members were dismissed. Moderator Miller opened the Session meeting at 7:30p.m. with devotions. On motion the Agenda was approved as presented. On motion the following CONSENT AGENDA items were approved as presented electronically. >The minutes of the regular Session Meeting held January 19, 2009.

2 >The Session Annual Statistical Report The complete report will be included in the appendix of the official minutes. >The REPORT OF THE CLERK OF SESSION Requests for membership by Profession of Faith Patricia Angelici and Kari Nicola, by Reaffirmation of Faith Kenneth Legendre, Courtney Legendre, Andrew Williams, and Wendy Williams. Requests resulting in Reduction of Membership by Letter of Transfer Roger Rittmer and Jan Rittmer to United Church of Christ in DeWitt, Iowa. By Personal Request move from Active to Inactive George White, Charlotte White, Sarah (Freitag) Freipel, Daniel Freitag, and Pamela Bulat. Request for Baptism Kari Nicola (adult) and Gabriella Nicola born February 4, 2000 daughter of Kari Nicola to be Baptized February 22, 2009, and Samuel Boyer son of Matt and Amanda Boyer to be Baptized on March 8, >The Communion Report was received in writing. Communion was served to sixtyeight (68) persons on Sunday January 4, 2009 by Pastor Susan Houseman at Ridgecrest Village. >The following Resolution to change the Terms of Call for The Rev. Pamela Hoogheem and The Rev. Scott Minteer will be presented at to Annual Meeting February 22, Session Meeting 16 February 2009 Resolution to Change Terms of Call for Rev. Pamela Hoogheem and Rev. Scott Minteer The Session recommends that the congregation approve changes in the terms of call for Rev. Pamela Hoogheem and Rev. Scott Minteer by increasing the sum of cash salary and housing allowance by 2% effective retroactive to 1 January 2009 as follows: Rev. Pamela Hoogheem Rev. Scott Minteer Salary $43, $44, $45, $46, Housing Allowance $12, $12, $10, $10, Total $55, $56, $55, $56, All other terms of call remain the same. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE CLERK On motion, session approved the following dates to serve Communion for February 1, 2009 February 25, 2009 (Ash Wednesday) March 28, 2009 (Confirmation Retreat)

3 April 5, 2009 April 9, 2009 (Maundy Thursday) June 7, 2009 August 2, 2009 September 5, 2009 (Stronghold) October 4, 2009 December 6, 2009 December 24, 2009 (9 PM Christmas Eve) High School Fellowship as requested ************** Information was circulated to all Elders concerning Elder training by the Presbytery of East Iowa. All are encouraged to attend. One session is on March 28, 2009 at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church. Sign up is on-line at the PEIA website. On motion, session voted to suspend action as session and reconvene as Foundation. Doug Wells, President of the Board of Trustees of the First Presbyterian Church Foundation, presented the following members of the Board. On motion, the following members of the Class of 2011, to serve 3 year terms, were accepted unanimously. Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011 Doug Wells-President Steve Arp Chris Connolly Marilyn Irwin-Secretary Jeff Ehrmann-Vice Pres. Dan Ellard Linda Meadors Wendy Hammen Miriam Rink-Treasurer The Balance Sheet for the Foundation of First Presbyterian Church was also reviewed by Doug Wells. On motion, the Foundation voted to adjourn its meeting and reconvene as Session. FINANCIAL REPORT Elder Tom Spitzfaden presented the following financial summary/report. There is not a January 2009 summary yet due to the closing of the books for The following summary is a final for the month of December Revenue December 2008 Financial Summary December YTD Budget $ 137, $ 1,001, Actual $ 139, $ 1,001, Receipts over Budget $ 2, $

4 Expenses Budget $ 75, $ 1,001, Actual $ 88, $ 990, Expenses over /(under)budget $ 12, $ (11,223.30) Total Actual Revenue $ 1,001, Total Actual Expenses $ 990, Revenue Exceeded Expenses $ 11, Elder Spitzfaden explained that the Annual Review process for 2008 is a very detailed time consuming process. DEACONS REPORT Barb Yankey reported on the many activities of the Deacons including: >Fall 2009 Pine Ridge mission trip >Our church Boy Scout troop now has 12 members >Go-Green is still active >The January Women s Retreat was very successful >Befrienders classes will soon be held at Trinity contact Rev. Scott Minteer for more information. NEW BUSINESS Moderator Miller reported that the Nominating Committee has been busy fill three vacancies. The following persons will be nominated at the February 22, 2009 Annual meeting; Julie Grothusen for Elder (present tonight), Jim Tucker for Elder, and Jennifer Pinnick for Deacon. _ STAFF REPORTS Diane Pumphrey, Communications and Office Manager, requests everyone check the Elder Information list for accuracy. Contact her with any corrections. She also reported that the Annual Reports have been mailed to the congregation and all should be received by February 18, ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20p.m. Steve Jobman closed the meeting with prayer. Moderator, The Rev. Richard E. Miller Clerk of Session, Diane K. Schroder

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