NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MULTI-HOUSING MINISTRIES AND CONGREGATIONS
Annual Meeting
Branson, Missouri
Friday, May 3, 2002
President, Gerry Beauvais, called the annual meeting of the National Association of Multi-Housing Ministries and Congregations to order at 12:05 PM. The minutes were approved as printed in the program.
The treasurer's report, also printed in the program, was approved.
Gerry reminded everyone that part of the registration fee for this conference was for membership into the Association.
Gerry introduced the proposed Board Members:
Gerry Beauvais - President - elected in 2001 - term expires in 2003
Dawn Wilder, Vice President of Education - elected in 2001- term expires in 2003
Greg Ford - Vice President of Communication and Newsletter - term will expire in 2004
Celeste Snyder - Vice President of Website - term will expire in 2004
Joyce Wetterer - Treasurer - elected in 2001 - term will expire in 2003
Linda Gregory, Secretary - term will expire in 2004
Larry Thomas - Advisor - term will expire in 2004
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to accept this slate of officers as presented.
Gerry advised the membership that the website will be moved to another host site and will be expanded to include links to other organizations, testimonies, and a membership list. There will also be an area for prayer requests. Updated information can be sent by e-mail to help keep our website current.
Gerry told everyone that Linda Gregory, as secretary, would keep track of membership and minutes. Please send any changes to her and she will make necessary notifications to others (president, website).
At last year's meeting there was discussion about term limits of officers - two or three years. Clarification was made that the intent was for two years term of office.
Gerry notified the group that The National Association of Multi-Housing Ministries and Congregations is now a 501C corporation and as such can receive donations. Newby Management Corporation has already made a $500.00 donation to our association.
Being no further business, a motion was made, seconded, and passed to adjourn.
Submitted by
Linda Gregory, Secretary
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MULTI-HOUSING MINISTRIES AND CONGREGATIONS
Board Meeting
Branson, Missouri
Saturday, May 4, 2002
Those in attendance: Gerry Beauvais, Greg Ford, Larry Thomas and Linda Gregory
Meeting was begun with prayer.
Gerry asked Larry Thomas to lead our discussion of the annual meeting and ways to improve for next year.
Greg said that the tracking conferences were well-received and receiving certificates to show participation was a great idea. Gerry explained that the titles were going to be changed in two areas - from Beginners to Level I and from Immediate to Level II. The Leadership Tracking will remain the same.
Discussion ensued about length of presentations, materials and fellowship time. It was agreed that most everyone would prefer to have the presentations a little shorter (45 minutes) and more time given for fellowship, networking, and free time.
Ideas were exchanged about the importance of the Saturday morning Plenary Session. It was agreed that a meeting to wrap up events and have closure was important. But, it was indicated that often people leave rather than wait for this meeting. Larry suggested the possibility of a breakfast meeting, so everyone could get on the road sooner. There was also discussion about having electives on Saturday Morning.
Another suggestion was to have electives for outings on Friday afternoon - perhaps arranged by the local folks, who would know what the available activities might be. Greg said he would come up with two or three ideas for plans for our next conference.
Everyone agreed that we want to make our banquet a time of worship and should work to that end. A discussion ensued about possible speakers for next year. The advantage of testimonies was discussed and it was agreed that these add a great deal to the program, but perhaps could be more directed or guided.
It was also agreed that presenters should send information ahead to be included in notebooks, rather than hand out at time of presentation. These could be sent electronically and a team could be appointed to format the documentation and copy for folders. PowerPoint presentations should also be sent ahead.
Greg asked to have e-mail addresses sent so he can send a newsletter electronically to all attendees. This newsletter will have testimonies of attendees, pictures, general conference tract information, and date and location of next year's conference.
Gerry said we will need to update the list of members from the attendees and bill any others for membership dues. Current membership is $25.00. There are currently 2500 people on the mailing list and the newsletter should go to all of these.
Resources were discussed. The books in the bookstore provided by Lifeway were those suggested by conference leaders.
Larry said he had heard nothing but good comments about the conference tracks and presenters.
A suggestion was made to have conference leaders come in early to look over rooms and discuss set-up and other matters, perhaps have dinner the night before the conference or brunch the morning the conference begins. Greg suggested having a meeting of presenters after the first evening meetings-perhaps at 9:00 PM.
A suggestion was made to have board members in each conference area to introduce the speakers and also to have a technical person to check on set-up of audio or visual equipment. Perhaps a good idea would be to have a team to coordinate set-up of equipment.
Gerry said she wanted to have each state represented at a booth if they choose to do so at the next conference.
There followed a discussion about fund-raising to assist with expenses and an honorarium for speakers. Selling T-shirts might be an option. Greg suggested changing the logo to two colors to save money on printing. Another suggestion was to ask state conventions to assist the association by budgeting $100.00 a month.
It was mentioned that Texas is forming a Multi-housing network and suggested others may follow.
Being no further business the meeting was adjourned with plans to meet in Indiana to make preparations for next year's Annual Meeting.
Linda Gregory, Secretary
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