GLCBS Annual Meeting 7-7-2023 Manchester University, North Manchester, IN
Committee Members Present:
- Guy, Greg, Jon, Dan, Marc, Lydia, Jacob, Horst
Meeting Proceedings:
- Sign-Up Sheet: Circulated for attendees to sign.
- Minutes: Motion to dispense with reading of last year's minutes passed. (Guy)
- Financials (Horst):
- Subsidized $18,785 of tuition/donation expense.
- Manchester charged $67,000.
- Cancellations: 24
- Outstanding donations: $6,000
- Cash on hand: $104,000
- Carryover for 2024: $83,000
- Overall Position: Very good
- Attendance (Lydia):
- Expected 204 attendees, had 167 full-time and 29 part-time.
- Oakwood refreshing this year.
- Next year: Helman, Oakwood, and Garver.
- Improved temperature control anticipated next year.
- Discussing candidates for registrar (after next year).
- Senior Teaching (Marc):
- Successful program with great teachers.
- Teacher recruitment underway for next year (recommendations welcome).
- Improved technology this year. Videos of all classes available on YouTube (to be edited soon).
- Youth Ed (Greg):
- Successful program with well-received musical praise by the Favorites.
- Becky Ross noted the Kids Choir.
- Jacqueline Favorite volunteered for crafts instead of a movie next year (some movies not suitable for all ages).
- Some items from Jacob's assignments could be used in Youth Ed.
- Program Director (Jacob):
- Thanks to everyone who completed program assignments.
- Gauging interest for activities to include/exclude in the schedule.
- Superintendent (Dan):
- Event ran smoothly (thanks to Lydia).
- Improved food quality this year ($5/person).
- Discussed class format, focusing on how to better engage youth.
- Considering a service day at bible school next year.
- Need to attract young people. Suggestions include "team teaching" with two teachers, more music, and more outdoor activities.
- Encouraging homework at the end of classes.
- Addressing the long-term issue of declining enrollment.
- Exploring ways to make the school relevant to young people, including contacting other schools to brainstorm ideas.
- Committee Positions (Guy): Presented current list of committee positions and ending dates of service.
- Committee Membership:
- Last year's proposal to allow sisters on the committee is still being considered.
- Hannah Fadelle is nominated for the position of Secretary. (Approved)
- Lydia reports on the end of pizza night and the addition of an extra golf cart this year, which was appreciated by attendees.
- Transportation:
- Jason suggests creating a list of available drivers for quick ride requests. Options include a Google Calendar, a Telegram group, or Google Voice. (Jacob will investigate further)
- Posting the driver list around the venue is also suggested.
- Committee Appointments:
- Hannah Fadelle is voted in as Secretary of the Bible School Board.
- Horst's term is extended for another year. (Approved)
- Horst announces Lori as his designated successor in case of health issues.
- All other board members are re-appointed. (Approved)