Short version of meeting Minutes

The Annual Meeting was started with a devotion and a silent minute for the deceased member Elfriede Wilson.

Topic 1 – Financial Report

• Jörg explained our financial situation in 2013.
• The assembly of church members exonerated the current Church Council. Thank you to the past Council members for their contributions to the congregation’s wellbeing!!

Topic 2 – Activity Report 

• Presentation of activities in 2013 and outlook to activities 2014.

Topic 3 – Election of steering committee/church council

• Four former Council members did not opt-in for reelection, nine candidates presented themselves to the congregation. One list with all candidates was elected unanimously to become the new Church Council.
• Congratulation to the elected members (from left to right):
• Pastor Haco von Hacke, Rene Baganz, Esther Djopke-Hinrich, Jörg Daehnhardt, Markus Rimmele, Ingolf Mathee, Janet Rudzinski.

(Not in the picture: Erich Schwerd, Henry Benk, Barry Spurlock)

Topic 4 Budget 2014

• Jörg presented the budget 2014 proposal.
• The assembly of church members approved the budget proposal unanimously

Topic 5 – Planned activities

• The annual event planning proposes a similar schedule like 2013 with many well established activities. The new Council members will finalize the annual planning.
• One of the critical activities for this year will be the discussion of the German Church with Redeemer and potentially other churches about a long term collaboration.
• Detail Meeting Minutes can be requested via germanchurchatlantaatredeemer@gmail.com