| John Henderson opened the meeting with a prayer. The Minutes of the December 7, 2006 Trustees meeting were reviewed and approved. Treasurer's Report: The budget tally for 2006 showed a small deficit for the year of $2,622.60. This was the result of larger than anticipated expenses in categories such as heating and copier rental/maintenance, but was largely offset by being under budget in the cost of pastoral services. This was due to the hiring of the Associate Minister later in the year than originally budgeted. At the end of the year the Investment Fund balance stood at $274,758.63 The A.G. Edwards Funds finished the year with a total of $25,695.73. This represents an increase of $9,425.99 from $16,269.74 at the end of 2005. The Treasurer's report was accepted. Stewardship Report: Dudley Bickford reviewed the results of the Stewardship Drive for 2007. As of 1/4/07, a total of $205,911 had been received in pledges. Based on statistics from prior years, a reasonable final figure should be in the area of $218.000. This is versus a budgeted figure of $215.000. A discussion was held on how this figure could be improved in the next several years. This will take a combination of increases in pledges from those who normally increase their annual pledge and those who have not increased, or even decreased, their pledges for the current year. It will also take an enlarged base of pledges...i.e. new members of the congregation. Dudley also reviewed the proposed budget for 2007. The budget anticipates total income of $219,516 which includes a projected use of principal from the church endowment of $46,000, an increase of $17,000 from 2006 when the figure was $29,000. Hopefully, this will be partially offset by being over budget in terms of some of income categories during the year. A new item for 2007 is the inclusion of an expense item of $2500 for the Bell Choir Director. The Minutes of the Council meeting of December 13, 2006 were reviewed by the Committee. The Trustees requested that Ted Bliss thank Don Male at the next Council meeting for the beautiful star which he made for the December services. Old Business: The Committee discussed the appraisal of the oil painting which hangs in the choir room. Ted will sign an agreement to pay approximately $400 for a professional appraisal of the painting. The Preschool lease has been renewed. The contract calls for monthly payments in the first year of $733, followed by $766 and $800 in the second and third years. A budget meeting will be held next Monday at 7:00 to review the budget prior to its presentation to the congregation. Representing the Trustees will be Ted Bliss, John Henderson, and Lillian Mosa. New Business: Marion Marston was asked if she would serve on the Membership Committe again this year. She accepted. Marian Messek suggested that the Trustees might consider meeting at 4:00 instead of 7:00. It was agreed that we would have our February meeting on Thursday, February 1st at 4:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTE! The meeting was adjourned. | 
