Leadship and Committees

New Horizon United Church of Christ

Leadership Board 2012

Pastor: Rev. David Schlieter

President Tom Benzschawel

Vice President Robert Blohm

Secretary Ruth Hicken

Treasurer Robin Lemkuil

Financial Secretary Richard Junge

Education Jane Merkel

Communication & Public Relations Jennifer Arndt *

Mission & Evangelism Kathy Zahn *

Music and Worship Alice Krahn *

Building & Grounds Lloyd Merkel

Stewardsip – Terry Krahn

Standing Committees

Building and Grounds: Lloyd Merkel
Communications and Public Relations: Jennifer Arndt
Education: Jane Merkel
Mission and Evangelism: Kathy Zahn
Stewardship: Terry Krahn
Worship and Music: Alice Krahn

Other
Organist: Denise Dimmer
Historian: Joyce Gerlach
Choir Director: Joyce Gerlach
Hospitality: Lloyd and Jane Merkel

Membership: as of Feb 2011: 125

Special Missions:
Red Cross Blood Drive
Random Lake Food Pantry
Second Mile Giving
One Great Hour of Sharing
CROP Walk
SERRV

Responsibilities of the Leadership Board

President: The president shall preside at all regular and special meetings of the congregation, Executive Committee and Leadership Board meetings; ensure the meetings are called properly, prepare the agenda in consultation with the pastor; sign legal document along with the secretary and treasurer; assume the responsibilities as chief administration officer of the congregation in the absence of the pastor.

Vice President: The vice president shall, in the absence of the president, assume all the duties of the president. Other duties may be assigned by the Leadership Board.

Secretary: The secretary shall keep minutes of all regular and special meetings of the congregation, executive committee and Leadership board; shall keep a register of baptisms, weddings, and deaths in cooperation with the pastor; sign legal documents with the president and treasurer; take care of church-related correspondence.

Treasurer: The treasurer shall keep exact records of all monies received and disbursed and shall make no disbursements without the authorization of the Executive Committee; shall make a monthly financial report to the Leadership Board and keep them informed of the financial status of the congregation during the course of the year; shall make a complete annual financial report to the congregation; shall transfer all monies and financial records to the pastor or successor when term is up; record contributions along with the financial secretary; sign legal documents along with the president and secretary.

Financial Secretary: The financial secretary shall keep a current member directory; record contributions with the treasurer; distribute quarterly and annual contribution statements to members.

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