Notes from the Annual Meeting of the Congregation

· Fifty-eight voting members of Zion were present for the meeting, which Pastor opened with prayer.  Council President Judy Formalarie welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked them all for their support of the Council and the ministries of Zion.

· A vote was taken to approve two new Council Members:  John McAleer and Rich Schumann.

· The 2017 budget was discussed and approved unanimously.

· The Annual Report for 2016 was discussed, a few changes/corrections made, and then approved unanimously.

· Bob Durham gave an update on the search for a Director of Youth and Family Ministries.  A copy of the job description is available to the congregation.

· Harold Wrede gave a presentation on potential church renovations. The congregation gave full support to moving forward with the installation of crown molding and frieze in the sanctuary, and to investigating the feasibility of updating the paneling on the front of the choir loft.  Additional possible projects will be considered at a future time.

· Out-going Council members, Joanne and Ron Rupp and Mike Mikitiuk, were thanked for their service.  An installation was held for all incoming 2017 Council members.

· An emergency contact list will be created on a volunteer basis for anyone who would like to give contact information to the church office.

· The meeting ended in prayer.  Following the meeting, a potluck luncheon was enjoyed by all.  Thank you to Bob Durham who took charge of setting up and cleaning up the event.