Annual Meeting Summary

Please take a moment to review a summary of the content of our Annual Meeting. Formal Minutes to follow and will be posted via SOTV Council approval. Watch our website for details. There were approximately 162 in attendance. Please direct questions to Council@sotv.org

Presenters

• Steve Mueller, Council President
• Troy Nelson, Treasurer
• Jenny Buckley, Council Vice President
• Lynn Askew, Council Member & Past President

Introduction – Steve Mueller

• Gratitude expressed for our many volunteers who make ministry possible all year long
• Acknowledgment of a great year of ministry at SOTV
• Indication that the meeting will address some financial issues but acknowledge we are a congregation of generous financial supporters
• Thank you and round of applause to Dannelle Bautista, Kitchen Manager and Volunteers for today’s lunch

Call to Order – Steve Mueller

Devotion – Pastor Chris Smith

• Video with SOTV Pastors What is Your Favorite Bible Verse and Why?  With Discussion
• Prayer
• Hymn 641

Approval of 2013 Annual Meeting Minutes

Motion moved to approve by Linda Nelson

Motion second by Gordon Bentley

State of the Church – Steve Mueller
 “We are a congregation of transformation.”

• Vision:  Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will invite all people to experience the welcome, transformation and sending of Jesus Christ
• 2013-2014 At-a-Glance. We have done some great things!
• New Worship Leader Shawn Vaughan
• New Production Manager Omar Reyes
• Supported Brandon Newton's transition into pastoral ministry
• Invested in worship & technology
• United congregation by moving to one worship space
• Consistent display of American flag in Narthex/Atrium implemented
•  Hosted Congregation Dialogues throughout the year to gather feedback 
• Council authorizes pastors to officiate at same-gender marriages
• Celebrated our Tanzania Partnership with a visit from Pastor John Mhekwa
• Celebrated our Partnership with Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem with a visit from Pastor Mitri Raheb.
• Financial review introduction
• Letter shared from member of inspiration to increase personal giving.  

Leadership & Governance – Jenny Buckley

• Explanation of Ballot and Voting

1.     Approval of Council Officers 2014-2015:  Yes or No vote

• Jenny Buckley, Council President
• Paul Keller, Council Vice President
• Steve Mueller, Past President
  
  [Unanimously Passed]

2.    Approval of Council Member-at-Large (Electing TWO) (Candidate Information was provided)

• LaVon Dennistoun  [Elected]
• Michael Kelly
• Ken Syverson [Elected]

• Leadership Team Structures

• We learned from the CAT Survey that our congregation wants a broader representation in decision making at SOTV
• Review of current Leadership teams and an introduction of new Leadership Teams
• Members in attendance of the meeting for each Leadership Team were recognized
• Interested in serving on a Leadership Team contact council@sotv.org
• Leadership Teams

• Council
• Finance
• Capital Campaign Strategy
• Human Resources
• Benevolence
• Building & Grounds
• Kairos
• Stewardship
• Communications
• Welcome

2014-2015 Budget – Troy Nelson

• General Fund Budget

• Presentation and explanation of income, expenses and financial needs 
• Presented deficit budget of -$192,539 
• Expected use of General Fund Balance and minimum balance of $500,000 before implementation of staff reductions 
• Discussion and Q&A

• Building Fund Budget

• Presentation and explanation of income, expenses and financial needs
• Presented use of fund balance in the amount of $60,000 for expenses
• Current Building Fund debt $4,530,362 @ 4.375% Commercial Rate
• Proposal to enter a Capital Campaign 2014-2015
• Discussion and Q&A

• Organ Fund

• Presentation and explanation of income, remaining pledges, payments and financial needs
• Organ has been funded completely separate from general fund by supporters
• Remaining loan balance $144,077
• Funds still needed $121,000
• Discussion and Q&A

 Approval of 2014-2015 Budget

Motion to approve by Gordon Bentley

Motion second by Karen Piehler-Shaw

Capital Campaign – Lynn Askew 
"We don’t want to build more, we want to do more."

• Background

• Last Capital Campaign was 2004-2007 primarily for building of Sanctuary, Chapel, Narthex expansion, and classroom expansions 18- 22
• Capital Campaign Strategy Team formed in 2012

• Purpose of 2014-2015 Campaign

• Debt Reduction (Currently $4.5mm)
• Facility Improvements (Building & Parking Lot)
• Local, Regional, Global Outreach and Benevolence 

• Timeline

• May 2014:  Consultant Selected, James D. Klote
• Summer/ Fall 2014:  Preparation & Feasibility Focus Groups
• Fall/Early Winter 2014-15:  Initial visits with congregation
• January – March 2015:  Heart of the Campaign

Approval of Capital Campaign

Motion to approve by Kathy Larson

Motion second by Gordon Bentley

Adjourn

Motion to adjourn by Pat Buss

Motion second by Betty O’Leary