Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Present: Jay Erickson, Bob Caranicas, Ivy Schulz, Darcy Meide, Tammy Kruger, Pastor Jule`, Josh Lauritsen, Jesse Stiller, Amber Caranicas, Adonica Good

Not Present: Jennifer Hoeft, Brett Sheeley

Introductions/Highs and Lows for the week.

Old Business

Approval of Minutes from December: Adonica approved the minutes, Jennifer seconded the minutes.

Bethel Blast December 15 – youth room locked, everyone left. It seems to have run its course. Brainstorming on new ideas such as family game night. For younger, for example 5th-6th graders, Adopt-a-Grandparent. Additional information on an Adopt-A-Grandparent program in Stanley will be shared at the next meeting.

Planning Council – $2000 to the National Youth Gathering is going to be discussed at a later date, it may be taken out.

III. New Business

Lenten Meals each Wednesday during Lent – The Board of Lay Ministry is taking care of Ash Wednesday, the remaining 5 are available for other groups. Should the Board of Youth and Board of Education help take on the five open Lenten Services? Amber made the motion, Tammy seconded. We will have sign up at the next meeting.

Cleaning after confirmation meals – Jana needs help from adults to volunteer, possibly board members. Jay will help on January 10th, Darcy will help on January 17.

Youth Room – Discussed ideas for youth room,

Possibly getting rid of pool table. Jule` proposed a smaller game table for the other room, but that was not accepted by the Board of Property. What to do with the pool table? Sealed bids, trade?

Ivy got color suggestions from Denise Miller. Everybody liked the color scheme.

A plan, with phases, needs to be presented to the Board of Property. Tammy Kruger, Denise, Ivy and Adonica will work on the plan before the next Planning Council meeting.

Pop Machine – Jim Wickel would sell us a machine that would take dollar bills, and would dispense 24 oz. bottles. Jim would fill it. Bob will write a proposal and present to the Board of Property.

Fund Raising

Lenten Meals

Spinners

Tournaments

Pancake Feed March 18 at Bethel

Possibly, a June evening, have a 50’s Drive-In Diner. Perhaps promote Hot Rods at the Drive-In.

Upcoming Events

Ski Trip, January 25. More drivers needed.

30-hour Famine February 23-24. Beginning Friday after lunch. More information coming.

Confirmation Retreat – March 9-11.

Youth Band leading worship on March 25.

Confirmation year-end event, need to plan this.

February meeting will be Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 PM.

 

 

Our meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM

Darcy Meide

Thursday, December 12, 2006

Present: Jay Erickson, Bob Caranicas, Ivy Schulz, Darcy Meide, Tammy Kruger, Pastor Jule`

Not Present: Josh Lauritsen, Jesse Stiller , Jennifer Hoeft, Amber Caranicas, Adonica Good, Brett Sheeley

Introductions/Highs and Lows for the week.

Old Business

Bethel Blast December 1 – nobody here. Chaperone for this Friday, December 15 will be Jay. We’ll see how the December 15 participation is and discuss further in January.

Planning Council – Budget set at $1800 for Board of Youth, cut from the proposed $5000.

III. New Business

Bethel Blast 7:00-10:00 PM. Future scheduled dances/Bethel Blast are:

Friday, December 15

Friday, January 5

Friday, January 10

Friday, February 2

Friday, February 23

Friday, March 16

Friday, April 13

Friday, May 4

Friday, May 25

Fund raising – selling cross spinners from Dakota Steel. Darcy made motion to approve sell of spinners for fundraising for youth events. Tammy seconded the motion.

Discussion regarding more adult/youth involvement in coordinating fund raising and other events other than Bob/Ivy.

Future events:

Spinners

Feb. 10 is a basketball tournament that we are scheduled to work.

Bon Bons selling

Pizza night

Pop machine – we don’t own the current pop machine and make no money from it. Bob will talk to Jim about availability of machines.

Sam asked Jay to get a team together for some projects at the Coffee House. Details pending.

Youth Room – Discussed ideas for youth room, possibly getting rid of pool table. There may be some alternative game tables that could be used in the other room (10’ x 14’).

Pool Table: Could be recovered for $100-$150 if we get the fabric. Fabric can be bought for $50-$75 on the internet. $200-$225 total cost for recovering.

Jay will check into other game table options.

Jule` will check on use of the other room if we find a smaller option to the pool table.

Motion to proceed with painting of youth room and removal of ceiling tiles made by Tammy, seconded by Darcy. Senior High team, with guidance, will select the colors. The ceiling will either be painted or covered with cloth.

January meeting will be Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 PM.

Our meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM

Darcy Meide

Members Present: Darcy Meide, Kaycee Wickoren, Ivy Schulz, Adonica Good, Jennifer Hoeft, Tammy Kruger, Bret Sheeley, Jesse Stiller, Jay Erickson, Bob Caranicas, Cindy Smith, Jeff Olson, Missy Klose, Natalie Haagenson

Christmas Program:

Board of Ed decided to have the preschool program December 17th at 9:30 a.m.; grades 1 - 6 will be at 4:30 p.m. The 5th grade class will be hosting the refreshments following the programs with the proceeds being donated to the Dahlberg family (Haagenson/Good).

Ivy purchased books to give to the Dahlberg family (Good/Hoeft).

Sunday School:

We would like to recognize the teachers with a gift around $3.00 each. Pens and ornaments were some of the suggestions that were given for these gifts.

Confirmation Update:

Confirmation is going well

9th grade retreat - $1,447 is budgeted for this. Hoping the interest from the Reuben Huss CD can be used to fund this retreat.

Activities:

Youth activity suggestions: concert at the Target Center, skiing at Andes Tower Hills, Wild hockey game

Activities for families and individuals: trip to the Mall of America for some shopping

30 Hour Famine - do we want to do this?

The Youth Room:

We need to make a concrete decision of what we want to do with the ceiling. Do we want to have one or not? Motion carried (Kruger/A. Caranicas) in favor for no ceiling.

Issues with the ping pong table, foosball table, and pool table - do we want to keep them?

Decided to keep pool table and have it resurfaced (Meide/Kruger).

The ping pong table and foosball table will be donated to the uptown youth center (Sheeley/Stiller).

Bethel Blasts

- December 1st

- December 15th

- January 5th

Budget for Board of Youth:

Looked at the budget for 2006 for Board of Ed

We need to make a detailed budget; we did this

Meeting adjourned by Darcy Meide and Jennifer Hoeft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2006

Members Present: Jay Erickson, Bob Caranicas, Jennifer Hoeft, Ivy Schulz, Adonica Good, Amber Caranicas, Darcy Meide, Tammy Kruger, Brett Sheeley, Carla Sheeley

Members Absent: Josh Lauritsen, Jesse Stiller, Pastor Jule_

Introductions/Highs & Lows for the week

Minutes of the last meeting were approved (Adonica/Jennifer).

Old Business:

1. Constitution/By-Laws - no further discussion.

2. Kinship Program - Ivy has talked to Myron about doing a temple talk.

New Business:

1. Bethel Blast 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Discussed getting 4 pizzas from Wahpeton Deli for $6/each. Adonica will talk to Wahpeton Deli.

Bethel Blast Schedule:

Friday, October 6 - Adonica

Friday, October 27 - Darcy

Friday, November 17 - Amber

Friday, December 1 -

Friday, December 15 -

Friday, January 5 -

Friday, January 10 -

Friday, February 2 -

Friday, February 23 -

Friday, March 16 -

Friday, April 13 -

Friday, May 4 -

Friday, May 25 -

Ivy will check on the dance schedule for Middle School through Parks and Rec Dept.

2. Youth Room - Adonica looked at ideas.

Jennifer - Joe has five 733 Ghz computers he will donate to the church. They would not include internet blockers, etc. They would have windows, etc. Jay would be able to look at the internet connections. Jennifer made a motion to form a subcommittee of three people to come up with ideas for the youth room. Tammy seconded the motion. Jennifer, Jay and Amber will take this on. Ivy suggested having an idea for October Board of Property, November Planning Council and put a Christmas tree up with a wish list for needs for the youth room.

3. Pumpkin Party October 31 - On October 29 the 5th & 6th graders will make popcorn balls for the pumpkin party. Games are provided by Lori Pithey. We have treats, prizes, cakes, etc. Confirmation groups are asked to help also. Jay & Tammy will plan.

4. We will be planning a mission trip for next summer. Youth Works is the organization that we may be working with. Possibly start with a city mission for senior high youth. Approximately $268/person plus transportation. By the next meeting Bob will have a fundraising outline for the year. Lutefisk, pancake feed, basketball tournaments, etc.

5. Substance Abuse Policy - Bob feels that a committee appointed by Planning Council should work on the policy. Board of Ed made the recommendation to the Planning Council.

6. Senior High will meet every Wednesday that there is Confirmation. There were about 17 kids that showed up for the last meeting.

7. One A.D. cleanup went well last Saturday. Cleanup will also be this next Saturday, September 16.

8. Confirmation Meals - Any volunteer help with the meals such as food, money or time is appreciated. Meals are usually kept simple. Preparation usually begins at about 4:30 and the meal is served at 6:00.

9. Motion carried (Darcy/Tammy) to include Brett Sheeley on the board.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, October 10 @ 7:00 p.m.

Darcy Meide, Secretary

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Present: Josh Lauritsen, Tammy Kruger, Darcy Meide, Adonica Good, Ivy Schulz, Jennifer Hoeft, Amber Caranicas, Pastor Jule`

Absent: Jay Erickson, McKenzie Bakken, Dusty Klose, Nicci DuBois, Josh Nelson, Jesse Stiller

I. Introductions/Highs and Lows for the week.

II. Old Business

A. Approval of minutes from July meeting: Adonica approved the minutes, Josh seconded the minutes.

B. San Antonio – 23 kids and 4 chaperones attended. There were some challenges with the hotel service that are being resolved. The stay at the church for the last 2 days was the highlight of the trip. A bus trip would probably promote more group bonding and provide more of an opportunity for service items as well.

C. Albertville was cancelled due to lack of participation, there were not enough signed up to cover the cost of fuel.

III. New Business

A. Bethel Blast? Ivy will check on the dance schedule for Middle School through Parks and Rec.

B. Castaways is Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, cost is $89 per student. Theme is ‘Recycled, All Things Are Made New’. Open to 6-8 graders, Bethel has usually included only 7-8 grade due to participation in Confirmation.

C. The Constitution and Bylaws Review Committee met with the Board of Youth and Board of Ed to discuss the combining and restructuring of the boards. There will be Head Chair, Bob, Ivy and 4 additional members that will head each of 4 committees. This needs to be approved by the synod office and would not be effective until early 2007.

D. Bible Camp – in the past we have covered some cost of Bible Camp for kids who have gone for a week. There have been some going to a shorter Bible Camp. The cost that we were covering for the week amounted to 30% . Proposed that we cover 30% of Bible Camp to keep it level. Adonica approved, Jennifer seconded that we cover 30%.

E. Kinship Program – we’ve been asked to promote it. Ivy will have a blurb put in the bulletin, and maybe check with Myron Koppang on a Temple Talk regarding the kinship program

F. Youth Room

1. There has been vandalism to the youth room so it is currently locked.

2. What should we do with the youth room? Jennifer has a pizza oven she would donate, and maybe others have equipment that they would donate. Computers would be great¼ for after school, Sunday School and Confirmation curriculum. Jennifer will talk with her friend about recommendations, cost estimates for computers. Discussed paint, furniture ideas. Think of ideas for organizing/decorating.

G. Rally Sunday – could we help with registration beginning at 9:00 or 9:10. If anyone can help, please show up.

H. One A.D. event on September 6. Ivy will mention to the Senior High team.

I. September meeting will be September 14 at 7:00 PM.

Our meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM

Darcy Meide

Sunday, July 10, 2006

Present: Jay Erickson, Josh Lauritsen, Tammy Kruger, Darcy Meide, Adonica Good, Ivy Shulz, Tammy Kruger, Sam Snyder, Jesse Stiller, Jennifer Hoeft

Highs and Lows for the week.

Old Business

A. Approval of minutes from June meeting: Adonica approved the minutes, Jennifer seconded the minutes.

B. Blake Sherven – gift was sent. Jennifer said that Blake might be coming home in the next few days. A thank you was received and shared.

C. Policies: Has anyone put down any thoughts on policies mentioned in the minutes from June? Ivy and Bob have had some discussions with other youth coordinators.

D. Thunder Road – 23 people, they had a lot of fun.

II New Business

A. Sam is from Valley Christian Assembly. Presentation on decline in the % of people with a personal relationship with Jesus. We are heading to a 4% Christian influence (the Millenials, born between 1978 and 1990?). 1989 had the most Millenials born, they are currently 16-17 years old. Mexico currently has a 6% rate.

Sam is representing One Alliance Developments (1 A.D.), a faith based non-profit organization that partners with parents, churches, schools and communities to meet the social and spiritual needs of college, high school and middle school students.

Old City Hall is going to be purchased by ECI Youth Services (Every Child is Important Youth Services – ND, SD & MN). Plans include a coffee shop and a place for youth ministry, concerts, etc. Old City Hall has an estimated seating capacity of 700.

A Bowlathon is planned for August 4th to kickoff the fundraising goal of $250,000. Besides financing, other ways of assisting are volunteering and prayer.

Wednesday night gatherings, 1st Wednesday of the month. The next one is August 2 at Faith Evangelical church.

A motion was made by Josh to support this, Darcy seconded the motion.

B. On July 20th at 7:00 PM, the Constitution and Bylaws Review Committee would like to meet with the Board of Youth and Board of Ed to discuss the possible combining and restructuring of the boards. All members available are urged to attend.

C. Installation of Pastor Jule` will be on Rally Sunday, September 10.

D. Albertville – August 8, departure is at 7:00 AM. Cost is $10 for transportation. Ivy is the contact.

E. Fundraisers were discussed.

F. Jay suggested that a youth group sponsor a long-term project, such as the Ukrainian orphanage that he has learned of.

G. Ivy has information on Castaways, we will discuss it at the August meeting.

H. Youth are bound for San Antonio on July 11.

 

Our meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM

Darcy Meide

Sunday, April 9, 2006

Present: Jay Erickson, Jesse Stiller, Adonica Good, Jennifer Hoeft, Tammy Kruger, Amber Caranicas, Bob Caranicas, Darcy Meide

1. Spiritual Direction was led by Adonica Good. Next month will be led by Darcy Meide.

2. Approval of the Minutes from March 12. Tammy made a motion to approve the minutes, Amber seconded the motion.

3. Old Business

1. Bethel Blast – March 17.

2. Bethel Blast – April 7, 11 kids attended.

3. Timberwolves March 24 – went well. There were 4 tickets left over. Church Sunday morning was good.

IV New Business

1. In the past, Board of Youth did the Easter baskets for the shut-ins. Board of Outreach is covering it this year. Can help put them together Monday night if we are available.

2. Bethel Blast

April 21 - Darcy

May 5 - Adonica

May 19 – Jennifer

3. Yearend confirmation event Sunday, April 30.

4. Youth Groups, Organization & Direction

Senior High Team: Grades 10-12 - has its direction identified and is active.

Confirmation Team: Grades 7-9

Pre-teen: Grades 5 & 6 Lisa Bassingthwaite

Discussion about the youth groups. We need to find parents for youth groups in order to get the groups going this spring yet and plan some fun activities that would carry throughout the summer. The activities would be geared toward more group-bonding fun with a mix of service projects. The gatherings would be monthly with more than half as service events. Possible activities: canoeing, Valley Fair, softball game/picnic, etc. We would be looking for 2-3 volunteers per group to coordinate activities.

5. Senior High Castaway weekend April 7-9 was cancelled due to lack of interest.

6. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM.

Our meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM

Darcy Meide

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Present: Jay Erickson, Jesse Stiller, Adonica Good, Jennifer Hoeft, Tammy Kruger, Amber Caranicas, Bob Caranicas, Darcy Meide

1. Spiritual Direction was led by Jay Erickson. Next month will be led by Adonica Good.

2. Approval of the Minutes from January & February 12. Adonica made a motion to approve the minutes, Jennifer seconded the motion.

3. Old Business

1. Bethel Blast – February 16. About 20 kids, was a lot of fun.

2. Bethel Blast – March 3, 20 kids again attended.

3. Three Rivers Gymnastics today - 16 kids and parents. This was very fun, the kids are worn out.

IV New Business

1. Bethel Blast

March 17 - Ivy

April 7 -

April 21 - Darcy

May 5 - Adonica

May 19 – Jennifer

B. Youth Groups, Organization & Direction

Senior High Team: Grades 10-12 - has its direction identified and is active.

Confirmation Team: Grades 7-9

Pre-teen: Grades 5 & 6

Bob would like to try to get the groups going this spring yet and plan some fun activities that would carry throughout the summer. The activities would be geared toward more group-bonding fun with a mix of service projects. The gatherings would be monthly with more than half as service events. Possible activities: canoeing, Valley Fair, softball game/picnic, etc. We would be looking for 2-3 volunteers per group to coordinate activities. Adonica made a motion to go forward with this, Amber seconded the motion.

2. Ideas for youth room: Dartboard and muti-activity table with foosball & air hockey. Would like to paint the youth room with possibly a mural. This would need to be approved by the Board of Properties.

3. Timberwolves Trip Saturday March 25 – Sunday March 26. This is an overnight trip now at a cost of $55 per person. Only 8-10 openings left.

4. Senior High Castaway weekend April 7-9. There are 10-12 kids signed up for this. Board of Youth has, in the past, contributed $25 towards each youth attendance cost. Darcy made a motion to contribute $25 for each attendee, Amber seconded the motion.

5. SAB Youth: 5 or 6 cases of pop left from concessions, the Board of Youth will buy the pop from the SAB youth and use for Bethel Blast. Jennifer made a motion to purchase the pop for $35, Adonica seconded.

6. Bethel Planning Council focus on Youth/Family involvement. Discussion about events that are being planned by the Board of Youth meeting the goal of family involvement. The board feels that we are planning activities that promote family activities and involvement. Additional family activity ideas such as family game night, family dance night, softball/picnic and once a month have a Board of Youth member announce during worship the family activity that is being planned.

7. Financial Responsibility. Discussed use of Board of Youth budget and making wise choices with the finances available.

8. Fundraising Annual/Regular Events. Do ongoing fund raisers such as Lenten meals every year, concessions and 2 floors at the high school for tournament each year, fish fry, lutefisk dinner. Do these things each year rather than the year that the conference is going and put in a Board of Youth fund to be distributed as the events occur.

9. The next meeting will be Sunday, April 9 at 5:00 PM.

Our meeting was adjourned at 6:42 PM

Darcy Meide

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006

Present: Jay Erickson, Jesse Stiller, Adonica Good, Jennifer Hoeft, Tammy Kruger, Bob Caranicas, Darcy Meide

Absent: McKenzie Bakken, Josh Lauritsen, Dusty Klose, Nicci DuBois, Amber Caranicas, Josh Nelson

Spiritual Direction was led by Jay Erickson

Approval of the Minutes from January 8 were unavailable. They will be approved at the next meeting

Old Business

- Bethel Blast – February 3 was quiet. 6 kids, 10 at the end

New Business

- Bethel Blast

February 16 – Jennifer Hoeft

Next Bethel Blast? – Jennifer will check with LaRee on the dance schedule.

Meeting Time: we’ll stick with Sundays at 5:00 PM for now. The next meeting will be Sunday, March 12 at 5:00 PM.

- March Event:

Jay recommended a Sunday at Three Rivers Gymnastics. He will pay the first $50 of the cost.

March 5, 1:00-3:00 pm was selected as a date. No snacks will be provided. Preschool to Grade 4. Parents are encouraged to play with the kids.

Adonica made the motion to schedule the event with Three Rivers Gymnastics on March 5. Jennifer seconded the motion.

- SAB: Made a decision to host the chicken and fish dinner on Friday, February 24.

Approximately $2500 will be made between the basketball tournament 2/11 and the events in the next 2 weeks.

- Timberwolves Trip Friday, February 24. This game conflicts with the SAB fund raising meal and it is a very late return home, 3:00-4:00 AM for those SAB youth that will be working the basketball tournament on Saturday, February 25. There may also be an issue with getting the kids out of school at 1:00 on 2/24. We own the tickets ($900+). Timberwolves will hold the tickets for another date if we’d like to select another date. Bob is suggesting that we select an alternative date that may not include a concert but possibly a Saturday with a stop at the Mall of America. Bob will get additional information on alternate dates and will probably cancel the February 24 date.

- TV & DVD/VCR in Youth Room: There is a cable running into the youth room. Could we mount a TV in the youth room? Decided not to keep a TV in the Youth room at this time to encourage the social part of Bethel Blast. We could put the TV in there if there was a particular movie that they would like to watch.

- Confirmation Students not meeting requirements: Board of Education will have to make a decision on enforcing the Confirmation requirements

- Senior High Team: There is a senior high team for 10-12 grade, is there an organization for 7-9 grade? Proposing a get-together once a month as a group for this age group, Junior League. Suggestion: Pre Teen 5-6 grade, and Junior 7-9 as well as the senior team. Place on agenda for discussion at the next meeting.

- Board Goals

- Pam’s resignation: Bob & Ivy will assume responsibility.

- Fund Raising: There are many opportunities for fund raisers to build up funds for the youth such as basketball games and maybe selling flavored coffee during coffee hour. We should consider eliminating the designated funds such as ‘Timberwolves’, just put it in the Bethel Board of Youth, etc.

 

Our meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM

Darcy Meide

January 2006

Present: PBI, Steve Hendrickson, Tammy Kruger, Jennifer Hoeft, Adoncia Good, Tair Birkelo, Jay Erickson, and Amber Caranicas.

Absent: Josh Nelson, Nicci Dubois, Darcy Meide, Dustin Klose & Brenda Gjesdal.

1. Introductions were made.

2. Spiritual Directions given by Steve.

Old Business:

Minutes from December’s meeting was approved (Tari/Jay)

Bethel Blast for Dec. 19 youth attended.

Bethel Blast for Jan. 6- Tari – Jan. 20- Brenda

Upcoming events for Jan.- Swimming at NDSCS Pam will take care of.

Budget: BOY budget for 2006 if approved at Annual meeting will be $4,650.00.

Steve Reported on Planning council: The future of the YMT job funded until June if budget approved at Annual Meeting the 29th at 9:30. Encouraged all members to attend.

New Business:

Jay Erickson took over as Chair of BOY. HUGE Thanks to Steve, Brenda and Tari for all the hard work they have done with the youth board. They will be missed.

Bethel Blast for February: Explained what this events was to new members. Feb.3 Tammy/Adonica with Pam helping. February 16 which is a Thursday night Jenn. And Ivy.

SAB update: MUCH DISSCUSION. Upcoming meeting Wednesday, January 18 @ 7:30pm Jay will attend.

T’wolves trip; Motion made to attend the Friday, Feb. 24 game. (Adonica/Jenn) Pam will look into cost and interest of youth. Report back in Feb.

Purchases for youth room are on hold.

Annual Meeting Feb. 29 @ 9:30am

Feb. 12 event of sledding followed with hot chocolate and cookies. (Tammy/Tari)

BOY needs Secretary: Pam will ask Darcy Meide.

Discussion about BOY meeting date and time: Feb. 12 @ 5:00pm Note time change.

Submitted by

Pam Hendrickson

Members Present: Tari Birkelo, Brenda Gjesdal, Jay Erickson, Steve Hendrickson, Pam Hendrickson, Dusty Klose

Members Absent: Nicci DuBois, Cole Julson

Spiritual Direction: Pam Hendrickson

The minutes of the last meeting were approved (Tari/Brenda) as read.

Old Business:

1. November Bethel Blast - only two kids attended.

 

2. December Bethel Blast - nine kids attended.

 

New Business:

1. Bethel Blast is scheduled for January 6 (Tari Birkelo) and January 20 (Brenda Gjesdal). It was decided that Bethel Blast will continue to be manned by one representative from the Board of Youth. Any issues that may come up have been discussed by the board and feel if any emergencies come up they will be handled appropriately.

 

2. Future Events - we will be attempting to plan a ski trip to Alexandria and swimming in January. Pam will check on these events. Another Timberwolves trip will be planned for February.

 

3. SAB - Pam updated the board that fundraising is down for San Antonio trip.

 

4. Gifts - Jay Erickson made a motion to purchase an air hockey table and table tennis for the youth room. Brenda Gjesdal seconded.

 

5. There was a lot of discussion about the budget. It was decided to try to trim about $2,000 off of our budget.

 

Members Present: Steve Hendrickson, Jay Erickson, Nicci DuBois, Tari Birkelo, Brenda Gjesdal, Pam Hendrickson

Old Business:

1. Pumpkin Party: The pumpkin party will be held on Halloween night. Pizzas for the night have been purchased from Wahpeton Deli. It was decided that serving lemonade would keep the cost down. The tables for the games will be set up on Sunday afternoon and Pam and Jay would be getting the games set up on Monday morning.

2. Activities for our Youth: The youth board brainstormed on some activities that could be set up. Ideas we came up with were extreme bowling, swimming at NDSCS, a possible lock-in at NDSCS for the older kids, reserving the gymnastics building for the younger kids and Skateland.

3. Bethel Blast: There were 15 kids attending the Bethel Blast held on October 28. Brenda will run the Bethel Blast on November 18 and Tari the one on December 2.

New Business:

1. Special Income Accounts: There was much discussion around the Special Income Accounts and what the purpose for each was. It was decided that a name change was in order for the account call "Peder Eide Concert." On a motion made by Jay Erickson the special account "Peder Eide Concert" would be changed to read "Christian Concert Account" and will be funded with monies received from these concerts. Tari seconded and the board unanimously approved.

The next account that was changed was the "Timberwolves Account." It was decided that the name of this account would be changed to "Road Trip Account." On a motion made by Tari and seconded by Jay, the Special Account labeled "Timberwolves Account" would be changed to "Road Trip Account". It would be funded from the fees charged for these events and from fundraising. This motion was unanimously approved.

It was decided to combine the Youth Interest Account with the AAA/Memorials/Gifts account on a motion made by Tari and seconded by Brenda. This motion was unanimously approved.

2. Youth Room: There was much discussion about how to make the youth room more youth friendly. The ping-pong table is getting to the point of being dangerous when putting up and taking down. Items the Youth Board came up with that were needed were an air hockey table, foosball table, ping pong table and TV/DVD combination. Tari made a motion to purchase an air hockey table, foosball table and ping pong table. Jay seconded and the board unanimously approved. Tari will check out prices for these items and bring to our November 28 meeting.

3. The next youth board meeting will be held Monday, November 29 @ 6:15 p.m.

Brenda Gjesdal, Secretary

Members PresentSteve Hendrickson, Jay Erickson, Nicci DuBois, Tari Birkelo, Brenda Gjesdal, Pam Hendrickson

Minutes of the last meeting were approved as read (Tari/Jay)

Old Business:

1. Rummage Sale - we made approximately $900 which was less than last year. The weather did not cooperate as well.

 

2. Bethel Blast was held September 9 with twenty kids present. There were no problems to speak of. It is interesting to note that of the twenty kids attending only four were from Bethel. The schedule for the upcoming Bethel Blast is as follows:

September 30 - Tari

October 14 - Jay

October 28 - Steve

November 18 - Brenda

New Business:

1. Ditch Clean-up has been scheduled for September 21 as a servant event for the confirmation classes.

 

2. Halloween - we have decided to once again host a Halloween party at Bethel from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Jay will be in charge of getting things set up.

 

3. Haunted Farm - we would like to take a group of kids to the Haunted Farm. Tari will call for prices and for possible weekends that would work. There will possibly be a bonfire held at Pam Hendrickson=s either before or after the Haunted Farm.

 

4. By-Laws/Constitution Changes - the copies of both were handed out and the Board of Youth will be going through both at the October meeting.

 

5. Next meeting will be October 9, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.

 

MAY 11, 2005

Members Present: Steve Hendrickson, Brenda Gjesdal, Jay Erickson, Pam Hendrickson

Members Absent: Tari Birkelo

Devotions: Steve Hendrickson

The minutes will be approved at the next meeting.

Old Business: 
1. Bethel Blast held on April 19.

2. Ditch Clean-up was held May 4th. There are a couple of areas left to be cleaned on Hwy 13.

3. Bethel Blast held on May 6th. Fifteen kids attended.

New Business: 
1. Bethel Blast will be held on May 20th with Jay in charge. This will be the last one until fall.

2. Senior Recognition Brunch - Jay, Pam and Steve will help out on May 22nd.

3. Camperships for Day Camp - after much discussion it was decided to pay $25.00 towards day camp (Brenda/Jay). We are also proposing that this money come out of the Bethel Day Camp Fund.

4. Rummage Sale - the rummage sale will be held on August 18 - 19. It will run from 7:00 - 7:00 on August 18th and from 7:00 - 12:00 noon on the 19th. Steve will be in charge of advertisement for this event.

5. Summer Event for June/July - there is a canoe trip scheduled for the senior high kids on June 17. It was decided to have the kids pay $30.00 towards this event.

6. Next meeting date: June 12, 2005 @ 10:00 a.m.

Brenda Gjesdahl, Secretary

March 9, 2005 

Members Present: Steve Hendrickson, Pam Hendrickson, Jay Erickson, Brenda Gjesdal, Tari Birkelo 

Members Absent: Jay Erickson 

Special Guest: Lisa Bassingthwaite 

Devotions: Group shared highs and lows 

The minutes of the February meeting were approved (Brenda/Tari) 

1. Lock in for 7th & 8th graders - Lisa Bassingthwaite came to talk to the Board of Youth regarding holding a lock-in for all 7th and 8th graders. The date chosen was April 9 beginning at 8:00 pm. We will be attempting to get special speakers to come in and talk to the students . Brenda will contact the Wahpeton Police Department regarding getting a drug agent to come in and talk to the students. Lisa will talk to Dawn McKibbon of Dakota clinic to see if she could come and give a talk. A special meeting was set for March 2 at 7:00 pm regarding the lock-in. 

Old Business:  
1. Bethel Blast was held March 4 with 21 students attending.

2. The Ash Wednesday supper was a success with proceeds given to camperships. 
3. Easter baskets for shut-ins - Brenda stated items are being made by her confirmation group. The day set for delivering these baskets is Saturday, March 26. Jay will help deliver.

 New Business: 
1. Bethel Blast will be held April 1 with Steve in charge. 
2.Bethel Blast will be held April 22 with Tari in charge. 
3. Youth Room - the pool table will need to be moved to make room for the air hockey game which has been donated to us. Brenda said she could probably get Valley Lake Boy's Home residents to help move the pool table. 
4. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.  

Brenda Gjesdal, Secretary.