Spring 2012 Meeting Minutes

May 9, 2012
The spring meeting was called to order by Chairman Wesley Thomsen after ringing of the bell.

Present
Wesley & Marilyn Thomsen, Clare & Jennifer Thomsen, John & Lillian Christophersen, Gerry & Paula Christiansen, and Mary Ane Krum.

Secretary’s Report
A motion was made by Mary Ane Krum and supported by Paula Christiansen to approve the Secretary’s report for September 14, 2011. Motion carried

Treasurer’s Report
Cash on hand as of 5/9/2012 is $6,614.42. Motion by Clare Thomsen, supported by Gerry Christiansen to approve the report, motion carried.

Election of Officers
Mary Ane Krum made the motion to keep the same slate of officers. John Christophersen supported, motion carried.

Sexton’s Report
Wesley Thomsen reported that Talin Addis, Richard Thomas, and Aleta Mae Martin were deceased since the fall meeting. John’s Mowing will continue to do the upkeep of the lawn with no increase in his charge.

Old Business
(none)

New Business
We will again have Pastor Luke Dudenhofer for our Memorial Day Service. There have been many positive comments about Luke and his messages. Nels Hansen will again play the music.

The Church will hopefully be open starting May 21. Rick and Marilyn Hansen volunteered to work on the 24th from 10-4 p.m.

A new sound system was purchased with part of the memorial donation in memory of Marguerite Thompson.

The cost of printing the Newsletter was not covered by donations this year. The cost was $270. Marilyn Thomsen will check with the UPS store on their cost and also look into which would be more cost saving, purchasing a printer or continue to have it printed elsewhere.

Wes Thomsen reported that the water has been started at the Cemetery with no problems and that John’s Mowing as mowed the cemetery twice so far.

Cleaning day for the Church will be Wednesday, May 16 at 5 pm.

The fall meeting will be September 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
The Spring meeting will be May 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

Motion by Mary Ane Krum, supported by Gerry Christiansen to adjourn, motion carried.

Marilyn K. Thomsen
Secretary