Saint Joseph Parish Council

December 14, 2008

Present at the meeting: Ed Fechtel, Mary Mellien, Ellen Jackson, Hank Wright, George Gazda, Terry Trotaschaud, Monica Mueller Kucher, Pete Konenkamp, Nancy Hobart, Mark Valentine, Fr. David McGuinness

Absent: Debbie Rossiter, Tim Janke, Ben Williams, Fr. Juan Carlos, Donavan Yarnell

1. Open meeting with prayer

2. Review of the Town Hall Meeting

3. Joint meeting with the Special Commission on Parish Finances “Think Tank”

1. Overview of Capital Campaign: New chairman and meetings will move forward in January
2. Progress on Offertory Collection: the think tank should address this issue as a priority
3. Archbishop’s Annual Appeal: the 2008 assessment has not been met
4. Suggested Methods of Contributing (Handout): brochure is in the works

4. Approval of Minutes from 11/9/08
1. Minutes approved

5. 2009 Parish Council Elections

6. Dates for meeting of representatives from Parish Organizations

7. Follow-up

1. Property management committee formation
2. Hospitality committee formation

8. January Meeting

9. Father McGuiness

1. The basement – There will be a meeting on Monday to make a decision for how to finish the basement renovations.
2. Offertory

10. Closing with prayer

Approved by Council 1/11/09