Children's Council

The Children's Council is committed to the spiritual growth of children. Members should understand and love children. It is preferable that members have some training in children's work and a knowledge of children's programming. The Council helps to establish policies for the administration of Mother's Day Out, Pre-School, Children's Camps, and UpStreet Sunday School. The Council provides support and guidance to the directors of the programs with regard to the hiring of staff, setting rates, submitting a budget, and maintaining a Christian environment for the programs.

Chair:  Stephen Demme

Kathy Chitter (10)
Kristen Krizner (10)
Kay Anderson (10)
Natalie Brantley (11)
Sallie Crumbaker (11)
Stephen Demme (11)
Charles Fowinkle (12)
Chad Henry (12)
Rachel Roberson (12)

Children's Council Meeting Notes

KUMC Children’s Council Minutes
Monday, May 3, 2010

Those in attendance: Stephen Demme, Melanie Callaway, Kathy Chitty, Chad Henry, Steven Rudzik, Jessica McAbee, Kay Anderson, Kristen Krizner, Charles Fowinkle, Sallie Crumbaker, Donna Stone, Rachel Roberson

I.    Opening Prayer (Stephen Demme)

II.    New Business

Financials - Budget Presentations

Children’s Ministries - Motion Accept - Kathy, 2nd - Chad, Budget Passed.

After School & Camps - Motion Accept- Sallie, 2nd - Kathy, Budget Passed.

Preschool - Motion Accept - Charles, 2nd - Kathy, Budget Passed.

Security System - Sonitrol best rate and equipment ($4245-5309 versus $11K with Certified), looking at 4 doors and possibly stairwell door, may use monthly monitoring ($50-125), fobs and intercom ($10 deposit/rental from parents). Motion to Support - Kathy, 2nd - Charles. Donna and Steven will iron out details.

III.    Reports/Program Updates

Nursery - lost staff, but others wanted more hours; purchased all weather radios.

KidStuf - May 15th

Preschool - licensed with ACSI; looking into accreditation. May 25th BBQ dinner fundraiser, approved by finance; Motion to Support - Rachel, 2nd - Kathy, Approved.

Orange Conference went well - ministries working together more like a team, working toward a clearer vision, hope more volunteers attend next year.

IV.    Next Meeting: Monday, June 28, 2010

V.    Closing Prayer (Melanie Callaway)