Annual Meeting of The United Methodist House
July 14, 2021
In Attendance: Brenda Baird; Larry Baird; Suzanne Block; Dr. Roger Brumagin; Debbie Caruso; Michael Corey; Bob Douds; Karen Douds; Karen Heitzenrater; Richard P. Heitzenrater; Cindy Hinsdale; Conrad Howard; Barry Lewis; Jim Metzger; Lee Mount; Michael Paine; Carmen Perry; Judie Peterson; Cindy Shuff; Dave Shuff; Barbara Stearns; Paul Sweet; Clara Wilder; J. Paul Womack
Excused: Chuck Smith, Carolyn Stow
Brenda called the meeting to order at 4:00pm
UM House Chaplain of the Week Jeff Edwards opened the meeting with prayer.
Minutes from the 2020 Annual meeting were accepted as presented.
Michael Corey gave the finance report:
- The UM House has a profit of $10,000.00 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021. This profit is accounted for by revenue in April for summer season deposits and low expenses due to the COVID-19 shut down.
- $10,000.00 had been withdrawn from the UM House Endowment Fund; the finance committee is hoping to replenish the Endowment fund with that amount.
- Currently, the UM House has a balance of $180,000.00 in its endowment
- The finance committee recommended the following budget:
- $90,300.00 in Income
- $62,960 in expenses
- Profit of $27,340.00
- There are no planned capital projects and the finance committee accounted for an increase of repairs/expenses due to increased use of the UM House.
- The Finance Committee made a motion to accept the budget; the motion passed.
Conrad Howard presented the report for the Property Committee
- A new fire alarm system, that is monitored 24 hours per day, was installed
- While the UM House was empty, the property committee had people who checked on the house each week.
- The gas dryer was replaced.
- The Fall Work Weekend will be October 28-29, 2021
- The goal for this upcoming year is to keep the UM House going.
- Conrad offered thanks to Brenda, Karen, Bob, Debbie, Cindy Peacock, and the cleaning crew for their continued work on behalf of The UM House.
Lee Mount offered the Communications Report
- Chris Redmond will continue to care for The UM House website
- Bob Douds will need a successor to take his place keeping The UM House Facebook page up to date.
- The Communications team will need a new editor for the newsletter and will need to elect a new chairperson of the committee.
Brenda reported for The Ministry Committee
- The Ministry Committee has no official chairperson
- The chaplains for the 2021 summer season have been selected
- In The UM House Bylaws, the Ministry Committee acts as the personnel committee; this function will need to resume moving forward in order to bring The UM House into compliance with its bylaws.
Karen and Bob Douds offered the Host Couple’s Report:
- The house is popping along
- Karen was told that The UM House had the highest percentage registration rate of all the denominational houses.
- None of The UM House programs have been canceled.
- Each week throughout the season, Karen and Bob have been receiving gifts from the Board of Trustees of The United Methodist House.
Recognition of Service:
- Brenda recognized Karen and Bob Douds for their work as the host couple.
Brenda presented the Nominations Committee Report:
- The following trustees are coming off the board this year: Brenda Baird; Lee Mount; Carolyn Stow; and Carmen Perry (by virtue of her ex-officio position). Brenda presented gifts to Lee and Carmen
- Michael Corey presented Brenda with notes that had been written by Board members and with a special gift
- The Board of Trustees members for the class of 2024 are: John A. Jackson; Paul Sweet; and Clara Wilder
Brenda called for a motion to accept the nominations for the class of 2024; Roger moved; Lee seconded; the motion carried
Brenda named the following nominees for officers of the Board of Trustees:
Chuck Smith-President; Barry Lewis-Vice President; Cindy Hinsdale-Secretary; Michael Corey-Treasurer
Brenda asked for a motion to accept these nominees as officers; Lee moved, John seconded; motion carried
Brenda adjourned the meeting with a reading of “Bear Says Thanks” at 4:45pm
The next annual meeting will be held on July 13, 2022 at 4:00pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Rev. Carmen L. Perry
