Mount Cross Lutheran Church

Fellowship Committee

Minutes from August 3, 2011 Meeting

“Just as heaven will blend all God’s creation, so fellowship blends and bonds people of different backgrounds into one church, one fellowship, one faith.”

Members present: Lori Clem, Melissa Henry, Anne Valencia, Craig Blois, Scott Fajnor, Nora Fajnor, and Carol Paul

Members absent: Josh Graziani, Diana Graziani, Marsha Neidens, and Desta Goehner

1. Opening Prayer by Melissa

2. Accepted minutes from 6/8/2011 meeting

3. Budget – have about $300 in designated fund to cover summer events. Nora will check how much she has spent for hospitality for the year so far.

4. Time and Talent – no changes

5. Web Information – Anne reminded us that we can each upload photos to the site she started.

6. Review of Events

· June 26^th – National Sunglasses Day – went well, was fun and easy. Do again? Yes, but with a touch more heads up on the date advertising.

· June 27^th and July 27^th (Mon)- Softball Games 6 pm with Toppers dinner after – lead: Craig First night was entirely softball team, second night had more participation. It continues to bring attention to the fact that we have a team. Needs to be better advertised and we’d like to see the schedule for the team go back on the back of the bulletin/monthly calendar for church. Easy. Little prep and no cost. Do again? Yes.

· July 10^th – National Blueberry Month – ask members to bring a treat to share – potluck hospitality. Went very well. Lots of members brought treats, lots stayed to visit on the patio. Exactly what we were hoping for. Do again? Yes.

· July 15^th (Fri) ELCA World Hunger Potluck and “Into the Woods”– lead: Melissa – had 8 people at the potluck, but it was fun and easy and nice to visit. The show was great and the room was fairly full. Do again? Yes, if there is a show again.

· July 24^th – National Vanilla Ice Cream Day – Floats – Anne spent $19 on soda, plus used from the fridge. She will get receipt to Melissa to make notes on what was purchased and used. Made 120, had 32 cups left. Need about 3 gallons of ice cream for that number of floats. Next year – buy only diet root beer and use other diet from fridge. Buy twice as much root beer and less others. Fruit punch and cherry coke were both good (if in fridge) Also, perhaps put out ice cream early to soften it. Needed more help with prescooping the ice cream. This is a great Sunday, but it really requires the whole group to participate. It takes more help than other ideas. Do again? Yes, if have people available.

7. Planning Events for 2011

Aug 6^th (Sat) Concert in the Park – 5:30 Classic Rock – lead: Scott and Nora - Like last summer, we will encourage member to put out their blankets and have an evening at the park. Scott wrote something for the newsletter. Meet Thursday 4:45 to put out blankets together.

Aug 7^{th (Sun)} – National Watermelon Day – lead: Melissa. Committee will provide watermelon. Melissa: shopping. Nora: coffee. Craig: tables and slicing. Lori: cleanup. (Side note: Anne might need to teach the song next year!)

Aug 21^{st (Sun)} – National Peach Month – lead: _____________ Carol: coffee and tables. Anne: prep during first service. Lori: cleanup. Melissa and Anne are planning to bring items. Craig will be gone. Members have been asked to bring a treat to share – potluck hospitality? Scott wrote a great item for the newsletter.

Rally Day – Sept 11^th (Sun) –lead: Anne. Need to have a presence on the patio. Anne will make posters and staff table. Get anything to her that you would like included, like signups for upcoming events, etc.. Hand out softball schedule on “business cards”.

Aug 28^th (Sun) Olympics/ Summer BBQ – lead: Josh A Minute to Win It? Melissa presented details Josh had given her before the meeting. Park is reserved ($134, Josh needs to turn in receipt) Trying for a “plastic-free” picnic off VBS theme – encourage people to bring their own plates, utensils, etc. from home but will have supplies on hand for people who forget. Coolers with spigots rather than water bottles, etc. No raffle. Sign-up board is ready to be hung on Sunday (asked that it be put out since he will miss church) Advertise to bring chairs for worship service and lunch. Church is handling service set-up, Fellowship is handling picnic set-up. We questioned specifically what that meant. What about games?

Sept 24 (Sat) Hollywood Bowl Trip – lead: Tracy and Craig selected Sound of Music Sing-A-Long. Have not yet gotten a great response, but are hopeful. $30/ticket. Carpool from Camarillo.

Sept 23-25 weekend A Taste of Mt. Cross – lead: Desta - 12-16 guests at a host house. Everyone brings an appetizer and beverage. ~3 hours. Different beverages at different homes, depending on what people respond they are planning to bring. Wine tasting, beer tasting, root beer or juices, etc… Trial day for committee at Fajnor house on Aug 26 (Fri).

Family Campout – mid October - Kate Fisher is willing to organize. Thank you, Kate. (Note conflicts with church calendar, Relay for Life, blood drive)

Lefse Making Day – Heather Barry would like to help coordinate a lefse making day in the fall. Perhaps as a fundraiser. Anne will check with her on Date of November 5.

45^th Anniversary of Church – Carol will be checking if there is anything to be done for this.

Other/Old Ideas:

Progressive Dinner – Craig and Scott will discuss and have some plans/ideas in the next few months.

9. Other info: Need to grow our group. Please pray about it, then ask someone to join us. Perhaps we need a “uniform” for events – like leis to wear while we’re “working”. Show how much fun it is. Melissa will check into getting something for Rally Day.

We’d like to pick a regular date for our meeting. Perhaps 1^st or 2^nd Thursday of each month. Check your calendars for any conflicts.

10. Next Meeting: Sept 8th (Thur) 7 pm Melissa’s home

11. Closing prayer by Melissa

Mount Cross Lutheran Church

Fellowship Committee

Minutes from June 8, 2011 Meeting

“Just as heaven will blend all God’s creation, so fellowship blends and bonds people of different backgrounds into one church, one fellowship, one faith.”

Members present: Lori Clem, Melissa Henry, Anne Valencia, Scott Fajnor, Nora Fajnor, Carol Paul, and Desta Goehner

Members absent: Josh Graziani, Diana Graziani and Craig Blois

Welcome new member Marsha Niedens!

8. Opening Prayer by Desta
9. Accepted minutes from 5/16/2011 meeting
10. Budget – no discussion
11. Time and Talent – no changes
12. Web Information – send pictures to Craig – also Craig has begun a website where we can store documents online for all to have access… and Anne has done the same with a photo website – more info will follow, but thank you to both for taking these steps.
13. Ongoing Calendar of Events – On kiosk and in powerpoint – Melissa will resurrect.
14. Review of Events

June 4^th - Hockey Party – Scott and Nora

71 people attended. Great time, as usual. Thank you to Scott and Nora for all their hard work!

Changes for next year: ticket money needs to come through church; paypal/facebook event page; postcard on signup table to “invite” a friend; get “sponsorship” of hockey game tables to fund church events. (There was a donation of $108 to H4H Guatemala from this year’s sponsors.)

New Member Meal – from I Cubed – The I Cubed committee planned their own event.

15. Planning Events for 2011

July 15^th (Friday) ELCA World Hunger Potluck – Melissa - To encourage attendance of the play, have a potluck before the show. Melissa will contact the director of “Into the Woods” to see if this would be something they would like us to plan. Melissa has not heard back from director. Going ahead and will cancel if he has an issue with the idea.

Aug 6^th (Saturday) Concert in the Park – 5:30 Classic Rock – Scott and Nora - Like last summer, we will encourage member to put out their blankets and have an evening at the park. Scott will write something for the newsletter. Meet Thursday to put out blankets together.

Aug 28^th (Sunday) Olympics/ Summer BBQ – Josh A Minute to Win It?

Summer Hospitality – Sunday mornings

June 26^th – National Sunglasses Day – wear fun/funky sunglasses on the patio

July 10^th – National Blueberry Month – ask members to bring a treat to share – potluck hospitality?

July 24^th – National Vanilla Ice Cream Day – Floats – Nora will shop for items needed, but help is

needed to do prep, setup and cleanup.

Aug 7^th – National Watermelon Day – committee will provide watermelon

Aug 21^st – National Peach Month – ask members to bring a treat to share – potluck hospitality?

June 27^th and July 27^th (Mondays)- Softball Games 6 pm with Toppers dinner after – Craig will include these two dates in the newsletter as soon as he gets the schedule for the new season to encourage members to go out and cheer on the team, then share a meal afterward. Craig should reserve the room at Toppers for the first date.

Hollywood Bowl Trip – Tracy and Craig have volunteered to select a concert, advertise, sell tickets, etc.. More info at next meeting Anne also mentioned checking Santa Barbara Bowl schedule.

Fall Events:

Rally Day – Sept 11^th (Sunday) – need to have a presence on the patio

A Taste of Mt. Cross – the weekend of Sept 23-25 – Desta - 12-16 guests at a host house. Everyone brings an appetizer and beverage. ~3 hours. Different beverages at different homes, depending on what people respond they are planning to bring. Wine tasting, beer tasting, root beer or juices, etc…

Family Campout – mid October - Kate Fisher is willing to organize. Thank you, Kate. (Note conflicts with church calendar, Relay for Life, blood drive)

Lefse Making Day – Heather Barry would like to help coordinate a lefse making day in the fall. Perhaps as a fundraiser. Anne will check with her on Date of November 5.

Other/Old Ideas:

Women’s and Men’s Events – Anne will send write-up to newsletter for Dec or Jan and see if we get any volunteers

Progressive Dinner – Craig and Melissa will discuss and have some plans/ideas before the next meeting.

BINGO or Card Night

Family Game Afternoon – 3 pm ice cream sundae bar. Bring your favorite board or card game and favorite topping for sundaes. In PLC. FC will provide ice cream, bowls, and spoons. – discussed different times for many reasons, but going to try this time for one event. Noon, with pizza is another idea. A Minute to Win It!

9. Other info:

10. Next Meeting: Wednesday Aug 3^rd 7 pm Erik’s office

11. Closing prayer by Melissa

Mount Cross Lutheran Church

Fellowship Committee

Minutes from May 16, 2011 Meeting

“Just as heaven will blend all God’s creation, so fellowship blends and bonds people of different backgrounds into one church, one fellowship, one faith.”

Members present: Craig Blois, Melissa Henry, Anne Valencia, Scott Fajnor and Desta Goehner Members absent: Josh Graziani, Diana Graziani and Lori Clem

Welcome new member Nora Fajnor and new liaison to council Carol Paul!

16. Opening Prayer by Melissa
17. Accepted minutes from 1/19/2011 meeting
18. Budget – remains the same
19. Time and Talent – add category for lent soup suppers lead and soup donor.
20. Web Information – send pictures you have to Craig
21. Review of Events

Jan. 30 Annual Meeting Dinner – Taste cups worked, and paper tablecloths were a hit so that people could write notes and doodle. Perhaps we could have the meeting at 4pm, then dinner after at 5:30?

Lent Soup Suppers – Recruit “hosts” ahead of time, by calling or asking before signups start. Fellowship will still get helpers with on patio signup sheet. Fellowship should buy butter, ice, everything for PB&J sandwiches. Hold back one soup for the bell choir. Mostly went well, with new system of signups. Plan to use same method for next year.

Make Bake Celebrate – Fabulous night! Thank you to the committee for all their work! Loved the tent service after, with nametags of what service you usually attend. Menu suggestions for dinner: no nuts, vegetarian option.

7. Planning Events for 2011

Hockey Party – June 4^th – need more recruits with only two weeks left for signups.

New Member Meal – from I Cubed – Committee discussed the possibility of helping with this, but don’t feel we want to be the organizers. We will offer our support (room setup plans and directions from soup suppers/potlucks, tips on potlucks, etc) to the I Cubed Committee as they plan an event.

Summer Hospitality – Committee is happy to do this again. Desta is going to check dates and email group. Really liked hot dog Sunday and ice cream floats. Maybe three events over the summer.

ELCA World Hunger Potluck – July 15^th – To encourage attendance of the play, have a potluck before the show. Melissa will contact the director of “Into the Woods” to see if this would be something they would like us to plan.

Concert in the Park – Aug 6^th – 5:30 Like last summer, we will encourage member to put out their blankets and have an evening at the park.

Softball Games 6 pm with Toppers dinner after – Craig will include these two dates in the newsletter as soon as he gets the schedule for the new season to encourage members to go out and cheer on the team, then share a meal afterward.

Olympics/ Summer BBQ –Aug 28 A Minute to Win It?

Wine Tasting Party – Lutheran Happy Hour – (Desta will work on title) 12-16 guests at a host house. Everyone brings an appetizer and beverage. 4-7 pm. Try to begin in the fall, with a few homes hosting the same night. Different beverages at different homes, depending on what people respond they are planning to bring. Wine tasting, beer tasting, root beer or juices, etc…

Hollywood Bowl Trip – Melissa will put a note in the newsletter to see if anyone wants to be the organizer of a carpool night to the Bowl.

Movie Night – in the park - Anne – will you be attending any of these and want to advertise?

Family Campout – mid October - Kate Fisher is willing to organize. Thank you, Kate. (Note conflicts with church calendar, Relay for Life, blood drive)

Other/Old Ideas:

Women’s and Men’s Events – Anne will send write-up to newsletter for Dec or Jan and see if we get any volunteers

Progressive Dinner – Craig and Melissa will discuss and have some plans/ideas before the next meeting.

BINGO or Card Night

Family Game Afternoon – 3 pm ice cream sundae bar. Bring your favorite board or card game and favorite topping for sundaes. In PLC. FC will provide ice cream, bowls, and spoons. – discussed different times for many reasons, but going to try this time for one event. Noon, with pizza is another idea. A Minute to Win It!

8. Other info:

Craig will work on getting us a website to share paperwork.

9. Next Meeting: June 8^th 7 pm Erik’s office

10. Closing prayer by group – Lord’s Prayer.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church

Fellowship Committee

Minutes from January 19, 2010 Meeting

Members present: Craig Blois, Melissa Henry, Anne Valencia, Char Sakioka, Scott Fajnor and Lori Clem

Members absent: Josh Graziani, Diana Graziani and Desta Goehner

22. Opening Prayer by Melissa
23. Accepted minutes from 11/17/2010 meeting
24. Budget – Melissa submitted budget request for 640.00, then went back and upped the amount to $700 based on slightly more accurate info. Plus requested $500 for the 640.10 kitchen fund which covers hospitality. Please continue to turn in receipts – and hospitality money as we have been doing. Anne and Melissa will meet to finalize budget and money issues. Shared spending patterns from the last year.
25. Annual Report – Thank you to Anne the Annual Report write-up.
26. Time and Talent – new names are available. Char will contact people interested in coordinating Breadbreakers. Melissa will contact one on the list to restart the cook’s club. Asked if there are any changes, and was decided that Time and Talent will remain on the agenda to keep us thinking about new categories as the year progresses.
27. Mission Statement – Anne read her statement from the Annual Report – agreed to use it temporarily.
28. Web Information – send pictures you have to Craig, who will contact Jim to get them up and posted. Melissa will contact a few other people/groups about updating the info.
29. Review of Events

Nov. 24 Pie Social after Thanksgiving Eve Service – 7 pm service, 7:30 pie social

Anne has 10-11 pies so far, from an email off Time and Talent. Desta, Melissa, and Anne will arrive at 6 to set up room. Nursery will run from 6:15-8:15 to help during setup and event. No changes needed – was lovely.

Dec. 5 Hanging of the Greens – dessert reception – Concert at 7, dessert following. Anne will do purchasing and room setup, Melissa has quite a few signups, with more to come. Craig and Diana will work during concert and after church. Lori will check. We are asking that people bring their dessert to church that morning so we will have the day to prepare. Need more room next year – Luther Hall? More seating. More coffee stations spread around the space to keep from having large lines.

Dec. 19 Children’s Christmas Program – LIGHT up the night! Anne will prep CDs. Josh will bag cookies and get a number attending to plan pizza, plus call around for some deals. CMT (Josh’s new committee) is handling the rest. Maps? Melissa will check with Patti. We need to provide more info ahead of time to CMT. Give a specific written note of what needs to be done and what exactly we are providing. Put out recycle barrels. Have volunteers to plate or bag cookies. Pass out cookies under lit trees on the patio (don’t return to room), with better info/map about driving to look at lights. Have enough plates to go around. All in all, not as smooth as we were hoping.

9. Planning Events for 2011

Jan. 30 Annual Meeting Dinner – 4 pm dinner, meeting at 5:30. Chili cook-off. Anne has designed a scorecard, Char will handle advertisement – add time deadline. Desta will get a veggie pasta as alternative dinner. Char found medals for our contestants; Scott will take one and build a trophy for ‘all around best” winner. Hottest: bottle of Tabasco, Best Flavor: Chocolate bar with chilies. Char is buying kitchen supplies and food. Anne is getting cornbread. All the rest are needed for serving up chili in kitchen and serving it out to members and for general cleanup. 3 pm decorate hall – Anne, Craig, Melissa, and Char. Butcher block paper. Pens and crayons in clean tin cans, chips in plastic baskets. 4 pm chili in kitchen into cups – brought out 2 at a time on trays to waiting guests.

Progressive Dinner – Craig and Melissa will discuss and have some plans/ideas before the next meeting.

Family Campout – Kate Fisher is willing to organize. Thank you, Kate.

Women’s and Men’s Events – Anne will send write-up to newsletter for Dec or Jan and see if we get any volunteers

Movie Night

Family Game Afternoon – March 20^th 3 pm ice cream sundae bar. Bring your favorite board or card game and favorite topping for sundaes. In PLC. FC will provide ice cream, bowls, and spoons. – discussed different times for many reasons, but going to try this time for one event. Noon, with pizza is another idea. A Minute to Win It!

Lenten Soup Suppers: going to try and have new Cook’s Club be the organizers. 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13. Melissa will contact names on T&T to see if we can find a leader.

Hockey Party – possibly 1^st weekend in June

Wine Tasting Party – at a home?

Hollywood Bowl Trip

Olympics/ Summer BBQ – a Minute to Win It?

10. Other info:

Anne will work on resurrecting the informational binder.

Changing Meeting Date – discussed need to move meeting. Josh and Diana can no longer make Wed. nights. It’s not really working having the children here. (Works better in the summer when they can be outside.) Perhaps a Tuesday evening meeting?

11. Next Meeting: did not decide

12. Closing prayer by Anne.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church

Fellowship Committee

Minutes from October 13, 2010 Meeting

Members present: Scott Fajnor, Craig Blois, Josh Graziani, Melissa Henry, Diana Graziani, Anne Valencia, and Lori Clem (Welcome to Lori, our new member)

Guests: Jayne Pompey

1. Opening Prayer by Melissa
2. Review of Events – Church Picnic, Block Party, Rally Day
3. Planning dates – ideas

Nov. 24 Pie Social after Thanksgiving Eve Service – Anne will lead. Melissa will aid. Hot cider, coffee, pies in a well ambianced PLC.

Dec. 5 Hanging of the Greens – dessert reception – Concert at 7, dessert following. Anne will do purchasing and room setup, Melissa will take signups for desserts and get with Marilyn on ads, Scott is ushering (but might help after church with setup) Craig and Diana will work during concert and after church. Lori will check. Asking that people bring their dessert to church that morning so we will have the day to prepare. Serve coffee, water, hot cider.

Dec. 19 Children’s Christmas Program – Lite up the night! Theme from prior year. Invite church members to bring someone with them to the evening. Pizza and salad dinner before the program, CDs and cookies after to take in the car and go look at the lights of Camarillo. Our committee is providing food for dinner (no setup or cleanup) ads from last time, maps and CDs. CMT (Josh’s new committee) is handling the rest.

January Annual Meeting Dinner – are we willing?

April 30 – Make, Bake, Celebrate – Save the date!

Hockey Tournament – first weekend in June?

Progressive Dinner – postpone until the new year. Craig, Anne, and Melissa will discuss and have some plans/ideas before the next meeting.

Potmeal for ELCA World Hunger – may tie to movie night

Movie night – Melissa will speak to current movie group about combining activities and having a potluck meal with a movie. Perhaps movie first and watch something which will stimulate discussion.

Thrivent Grants – Care in Community – There is money available for projects in the community if we want to try and do something.

4. Web Info – all members have a copy of the website info. Read, think about changes, and send email to Melissa. Love to see pictures and up to date info. (And excitement!) Will discuss more at next meeting, so come prepared!
5. Newsletter Addition: Help wanted/classified section – to bring in new helpers, offer opportunities for service
6. Next Meeting: November 17 at 5:45 pm in CDC office

We will review our mission statement, the website info, budget, upcoming events, new year calendar. Come prepared and excited!

Fellowship Committee Report

Date of Meeting: June 16, 2010

Those Present: Scott Fajnor, Josh Graziani, Diana Graziani, Nora Fajnor, Craig Blois and Charlene Sakioka (liaison)

Review of Past events:

Hockey Party was a huge success. Next year Scott & Nora will review and see about changing the date.

National Ice Cream Soda Day – This event has happen and was a success. Committee raised $58 in donation which covered the costs of this event. Thanks to Diana for coming early and scooping all the ice cream for us.

National Blueberry Day. Wow did you see the line at the table for the treats. Another success. Donations

for this event went to Hospitality.

Scheduled events:

3. July 14^th – Potluck in PLC at 6pm. Set up will start at 5pm with Scott, Diana, Josh and Charlene, if others can help it will be appreciated. Clean up is all of Fellowship committee. Anne to purchase paper plates for this event.

4. July 18^th – National Hot Dog Month – The men of Fellowship (Josh, Scott and Craig) will be BBQing hot dogs and the rest of the Fellowship committee will serve hot dogs to the congregation on the patio after 1^st service. Nora to purchase food for this event.

5. Aug. 15^th – Service & Missions has agreed to help with the Summer Events (Relaxation Day) on the Patio and will be hosting this one. They will be hosting at the Hospitality table by doing a bake sale with proceeds going to LSS.

6. Aug. 15^th or 22^{nd TBD} – Fantasy Football Draft to be held at church after the last service. Josh hosting this event.

7. Aug. 29^th – Church Picnic – Josh Graziani will chair this event. This year it has been decided to have the church service at 10am in the park prior to the picnic at Mission Oaks Park. Fellowship members need to start collecting donations for the raffle now so that we can start advertising them in the newsletter and Sunday bulletin. Anne will handle the raffle and organizing the donations. Anne is not in charge of getting all the donations, which needs to be handled by all Fellowship committee members. We did agree on a price of $1 per ticket or 12 for $10. Josh would like to see an Adult vs. Youth game of some kind. We are also looking for designated Grill Masters. We really need to work on the donation collection.

8. Sept. 11^th – Neighborhood Open House 4-7pm – This event is being put on by Steve Kohl, Fellowship will be supporting him on this event, more news to follow.

Action Items:

Steve Kohl to be at the next meeting to present his ideas regarding the Open House.

Update on the Progressive Dinner from the committee.

Tentative events:

The next Fellowship meeting will be at church on Wednesday, July 14^th immediately following the potluck if all are available.

Fellowship Committee Report

Date of Meeting: May 20, 2010

Those Present: Scott Fajnor, Josh Graziani, Diana Graziani, Nora Fajnor, Desta Goehner, Craig Blois and Charlene Sakioka (liaison)

The committee discussed the upcoming events.

Scheduled events:

1. June 12^th – Hockey Party – Scott & Nora chair this event. Scott will be calling on the Fellowship committee to help with decorating and set up the event. Scott is looking for tables & chairs.

2. June 20^th – National Ice Cream Soda Day – Diana & Charlene will chair the event. We will be serving ice cream in a cup and guests are invited to pick a soda of their choice and enjoy an ice cream soda. Charlene to buy supplies. Diana & Charlene to pre scoop the ice cream the day before on the 19^th. This is also Father’s Day. Advertising: Charlene to put in the newsletter and Sunday bulletin.

3. July 11^th – National Blueberry Month – Fellowship will work together on this as a committee. We will be hosting the Hospitality table on this day and we will all bring food made with blueberries. Nora will email us a list of suggestions from last year.

4. July 18^th – National Hot Dog Month – The men of Fellowship (Josh, Scott and Craig) will be BBQing hot dogs and the rest of the Fellowship committee will serve hot dogs to the congregation on the patio after 1^st service. Nora to purchase food for this event.

5. Aug. 15^th – Service & Missions has agreed to help with the Summer Events (Relaxation Day) on the Patio and will be hosting this one. They will be hosting at the Hospitality table by doing a bake sale with proceeds going to LSS.

6. Aug. 29^th – Church Picnic – Josh Graziani will chair this event. This year it has been decided to have the church service at 10am in the park prior to the picnic at Mission Oaks Park. Fellowship members need to start collecting donations for the raffle now so that we can start advertising them in the newsletter and Sunday bulletin. Anne will handle the raffle and organizing the donations. Anne is not in charge of getting all the donations, which needs to be handled by all Fellowship committee members. We did agree on a price of $1 per ticket or 12 for $10. Josh would like to see an Adult vs. Youth game of some kind. We are also looking for designated Grill Masters.

We discussed having potlucks attached to softball games, but there are no BBQ grills at the new ballpark

and no tables for sitting. We would like to have at least one potluck during the summer.

Tentative events:

Progressive Dinner – early Fall

Neighborhood block party*

Movie Night in the Parking lot*

Potlucks

*These 2 can be combined.

The next Fellowship meeting will be at church on Wednesday, June 16^th at 5:30pm.

Fellowship Committee Report

Date of Meeting: Monday, October 19, 2009

Those Present: Scott Fajnor, Anne Valencia, Melissa Henry, Josh Graziani, Diana Graziani, Nora Wall and Charlene Sakioka (liaison)

The committee discussed the past and upcoming events.

In discussing the events that were held during the summer the committee agreed that more advance notice should be given for the “Movies & Concerts in the Park”. We had a lot of positive feed back from the events on the patio on Sundays and we will try to continue events on the patio once a month.

Regarding the Olympic BBQ – the raffle raised $123 which Josh will use to reimburse Jason for the park reservation, which cost $125.

Scheduled events:

1. Nov. 8^th – Gifts of Hope – Kick-off Concert (Albert NcNeill Jubilee singers at 5pm). Aids, orphans and Africa. This event is taking place at Ascension Lutheran in Thousand Oaks. Melissa will handle advertising for this event. Planning to invite those who attend to go out for dessert or late supper after the concert.

2. Nov. 18^th - The Stewardship committee would like to have a potluck as part of their stewardship drive for this year. Fellowship was asked to help with the potluck and it was agreed that we are able to do this. Josh will start with a sign up sheet this weekend on the patio. Scott will also help with sign ups. Stewardship committee to handle the advertising for this event.

3. Nov. 22 – Fellowship on the patio. We will continue on this day with fellowship committee members bringing harvest/pumpkin type treats. We will have a “Thankful Jar” on the table with paper and pens. People can write down what they are thankful for. Anne to ask the Pastors to bless the jar during the Thanksgiving Eve service. Anne has signed up for hospitality and will do advertising.

4. Nov. 25^th – Pie Social. Anne and Desta have done this event in the past with great success and will continue doing so. Anne has asked for members to help with the set up and take down of this event. Josh will also follow up with nursery care information.

5. Dec. 13 – Committee to hold a Holiday Bake Sale on the patio in between services. Funds from this event will go to “Gifts of Hope” event. Melissa will handle advertising for this event.

6. Dec. 20^th – Committee will host a pizza dinner after the Sunday School Christmas program. All members are encouraged to help on this event with set up and clean up.

7. Jan. 31^st 2010 – Fellowship would like to do the dinner/potluck for the Annual Dinner. The theme of “A Tailgate Party/Chili Cook Off”. Fellowship to bring the appetizers.

8. Feb. 2010 - Fellowship would like to have an Adults only event. It was discussed as either poker or bonkers night. We would need a fairly big home to accommodate a crowd. Guests would be asked to bring an appetizer to share. Committee members are searching for a home or a possibility would be a community recreation room.

Tentative events:

Fillmore Train

Kitchen Fund Raiser

Hollywood Bowl Family Night

Amtrak train to Santa Barbara Zoo

Car Rally

Bowling

Craft Fair (Christmas time)

Hobo Dinner

Father/child and/or Mother/child Brunch

The next Fellowship meeting will be at church on Monday, Nov. 30^th at 5pm.

Fellowship Committee Report

Date of Meeting: Sunday, June 14, 2009

Attendees: Scott Fajnor, Anne Valencia, Melissa Henry and Charlene Sakioka (liaison)

Absent: Karen Gramacki, Desta Goehner, Stephanie Galgano, Josh Graziani

The committee discussed the upcoming events focusing on things that needed immediate attention.

Scheduled events:

1. June 21^st is the next receiving of new members. Summer Solstice - Stephanie Galgano and Charlene are chairing this event. Strawberry short cake and lemonade to be served on the patio in between services. Sand toys for the playground will be provided.

2. July 11^th – Concert in the Park – Moorpark Symphony Orchestra. Fellow church members can meet up with Scott Fajnor at a designated spot during a specific 15 minute period. If they would like to sit with fellow Mt. Cross members. Scott to advertise in worship folder and Grapevine. Each member is to bring their own everything (drinks, food, chairs and blankets).

3. July 16^th – Church potluck. This is on a Thursday with a Men’s softball game to follow at 7:30pm at Freedom Park. Fellowship will set up at 5:30pm and potluck to start promptly at 6pm. Those who wish to continue the fellowship can venture out to the ball park to support our Men’s team.

4. July 31^st – Church potluck. This is on a Friday with the potluck being out at Freedom Park Field. Fellowship will have the BBQ pits fired up so each can bring their own meat and a side dish to share. Game time is 6:15pm following with a potluck meal at the park.

5. July 19^th is National Ice Cream Day. Fellowship will host an ice cream party on the patio in between services. Charlene will purchase ice cream from Smart & Final. Charlene will start advertising June 27^th. Fellowship members will pre-scoop ice cream into cups and serve. Members of the church will be asked to bring a topping to share.

6. August will start Fantasy Football. Josh will be chair of this event.

7 Aug. 16^th is National Tell a Joke Day. Josh will be setting up the podium for those that want to tell a joke. Fellowship to assist Josh.

8. Church Picnic on Aug. 30^th. Josh Graziani is the chair. Josh has secured Mission Oaks Park. The official title is “Mount Cross BBQ”. Josh will be selling t-shirts this year for the games. Committee to assist Josh with any needs as requested. Fellowship should help with getting donations for the raffles prizes.

9. National Neighbor Night – is Aug. 4^th. Anne has located a blow up projection screen. Fellowship would like to do a trial run to work out any kinks prior to inviting the locate neighbors. Possible dates will be Sept. 19^th and/or Oct.17^th. Anne will look into sunset times. Fellowship will BBQ hot dogs and/or hamburgers, serve popcorn & drinks.

10. Aug. 21^st. Fellowship will advertise the Movies in the Park for “Bolt”. This movie is at the Camarillo Community Center. Anne will do advertising.

11. Progressive dinner in the fall (Sept. 13) is still on the table. Marilyn Gardner to check with Gail Baird to see if they want to chair this event.

12. Mom’s Night out (MNO) is an on going event to be held the second Monday of the month. This has been a huge success. Newcomers coming each time. This is still a church member only event at this time. Chairs: Desta, Anne and Lori Clem.

13. A schedule of the up coming Fellowship events will be placed on the Hospitality table on Sunday mornings. Melissa to provide the schedule.

14. A list of Sponsor Guide lines as well as a list of new sponsor volunteers was given to Jason Graziani at the Church Council meeting (6/9). Fellowship requested that the new sponsors help to encourage and/or bring their new members to the fellowship events.

Tentative events:

Fillmore Train – Anne/Desta

Kitchen Fund Raiser – Charlene to contact Kate Fisher, Stephanie Galgano & the Manns

Hollywood Bowl Family Night

Car Rally – Pastor John, Cy Johnson, Kevin Churchill

Bowling - fall

Craft Fair (Christmas time)

Father/child and/or Mother/child Brunch - 2010

The next Fellowship meeting will take place at Charlene’s house at 5:30pm. Charlene to provide hamburgers & hot dog’s committee to bring side dish to share. Meeting to start at 6pm.

Fellowship Committee Report

Date of Meeting: Thursday, May 14, 2009

Those Present: Scott Fajnor, Anne Valencia, Melissa Henry, Josh Graziani, and Charlene Sakioka (liaison)

The committee discussed the upcoming events focusing on things that needed immediate attention.

Scheduled events:

1. Potluck on May 18^th @ 6pm. The committee will meet at the church at 5pm to start the set up for the potluck. Charlene to check on supplies (plates, forks, cups). Fellowship to provide drinks (lemonade). Melissa will make signs to place by the plates for the next potluck to bring their own plates, cups and utensils if they would like. Current sign ups show 15 members. Melissa will continue sign ups on Sunday May 17^th.

2. Hockey Party on June 6^th. Scott has been getting ready, he is out sourcing tables and chairs and seems to be fine. Charlene will handle signs up on May 31^st. Planning for this event is on track.

3. June 21^st is the next receiving of new members. The committee would like to see a list of guidelines of what a sponsor is responsible for provided to new sponsors and generated by the Pastors. Thoughts of a possible committee to help assist the sponsors maybe needed. A “Come and See” letter with upcoming events will also go to the sponsors to encourage them to bring their new member to the events, letter to be generated by Melissa. Charlene will request the Time & Talent report from Marilyn. Fellowship wants to engage new members ASAP.

4. June 21^st is Summer Solstice. Charlene will have summer “things” on the patio. This is to kick off the Summer time fun. Advertising to start the end of May.

4. June 27^th at Constitution Park is the 3D movie. Josh is holding a FWF event and Fellowship can get on board if families would like to join.

5. 4^th of July will be held at Camarillo High School. Fellowship will let families gather on their own, but Anne will still advertise at church. There is another event at the Hollywood Bowl on July 4^th that is already taking sign ups at church.

6. July 19^th is National Ice Cream Day. Fellowship will host an ice cream party on the patio in between services. Anne will see about getting ice cream donated. Charlene will start advertising June 27^th. Members of the church will be asked to bring a topping to share.

7. July 12^th & 26^th Josh is having FWF events. July 12^th will be a beach day and July 26^th is a day at the Santa Barbara Zoo. These are events that if Fellowship wants to join they are available.

8. Fantasy Football will start in August. Josh will be chair of this event.

9. Aug. 16^th is National Tell a Joke Day. Josh will be setting up the podium for those that want to tell a joke. Fellowship to assist Josh.

10. Church Picnic on Aug. 30^th. Josh Graziani is the chair. Josh has secured Mission Oaks Park. The official title is “2^nd Annual Mount Cross Olympic Games & BBQ”. Josh will be selling t-shirts this year for the games. Committee to assist Josh with any needs as requested. Fellowship should help with getting donations for the raffles prizes.

11. August 22^nd is the Concert in the Park that has been chosen. The Wonderelles are the headliner for the night. Scott to chair this event. Fellowship to take sign ups and to rope off an area at the event.

12. National Neighbor Night – is Aug. 4^th. This might be an issue since VBS is during this week. Fellowship will review and revisit this event possibly on a different date.

13. Fellowship will advertise the Movies in the Park for “Bolt” on Aug 21^st. This movie is at the Camarillo Community Center.

14. Progressive dinner in the Fall (Sept.) is still on the table.

15. Mom’s Night Out (MNO) is an on going event to be held the second Monday of the month. Fellowship will help spread the word to other church members. Chairs: Desta, Anne and Lori Clem.

16. A schedule of the up coming Fellowship events will be placed on the Hospitality table on Sunday mornings. Melissa to provide the schedule.

Tentative events:

Fillmore Train – Anne/Desta

Kitchen Fund Raiser – Charlene to contact Kate Fisher & The Manns

Hollywood Bowl Family Night

Amtrak train to Santa Barbara Zoo

Car Rally

Bowling

Craft Fair (Christmas time)

Hobo Dinner

Father/child and/or Mother/child Brunch

The next Fellowship meeting will take place on the patio at church on Sunday, June 14^th at 9:30am.

Fellowship Committee Report

Date of Meeting: Sunday, April 26, 2009

Those Present: Scott Fajnor, Anne Valencia, Melissa Henry, Desta Goehner, Josh Graziani, Pastor John and Charlene Sakioka (liaison)

The committee discussed the upcoming events focusing on things that needed immediate attention. Pastor John would like us to include “Come and See” when and where possible at the events, i.e. “Come and See what’s cooking at our Potluck”.

Scheduled events:

1. Potluck on May 18^th @ 6pm. Melissa Henry will be the chair for this event. Melissa will contact Stephen Ministers to see if they can meet in Luther Hall on this date and get information to Marilyn for advertising. Charlene will start a sign up chart on Sunday, May 3^rd on the patio. Charlene to see about getting Megan and others to help supervise on the playground.

2. Hockey Party on June 6^th. This is an annual event with the chair/host being Scott Fajnor. Scott will start next Sunday with sign ups on the patio; he will need someone to help on May 31^st. Scott will contact members as help is needed.

3. June 21^st is the next receiving of new members. It was discussed at the previous meeting about a “New Member Dinner”. We thought if we could tie it to an event already planned with a personal invitation (Melissa Henry) to the members. We should try to keep it within a 2 week time frame before or after the date.

4. Karen Gramacki had offered to host a 4^th of July gathering at her home. It was heard that the fireworks show was going to be moved to “Village at the Park”. Anne will to contact John Frazier to see what the the location will be.

5. Church Picnic on Aug. 30^th. Josh Graziani is the chair. He will have a park location by the next meeting. Any details and updates will be given at that time.

6. Stephanie Galgano is still trying to work out a date for the cookie exchange. Originally Stephanie chose the Saturday before the “Hanging of the Greens”, but it was thought that there may not be a strong turn out, so Stephanie will look into another date.

Stephanie would like to put the cookbook on hold at this time and revisit it next year when timing and budgets allow.

The Women’s group has been taken off the table due to a lack of response as only one third of the group replied.

7. Dodger Night – Desta to send information to Melissa regarding this. We might be on a tight schedule for this event.

8. Melissa to talk with Marilyn Gardner about doing a progressive dinner in the Fall (Sept.)

9. National Neighbor Night – Charlene was not able to find a specific date for this, but it was discussed that this is something that we should do even if we just pick a date of our own.

10. Scott to advertise the “Concert in the Park” in the Grapevine, Grapeleaf and weekly church bulletin.

Tentative events:

Fillmore Train – Anne/Desta

Kitchen Fund Raiser – Charlene to contact Kate Fisher & The Manns

Hollywood Bowl Family Night

Amtrak train to Santa Barbara Zoo

Car Rally

Bowling

Craft Fair (Christmas time)

Hobo Dinner

Father/child and/or Mother/child Brunch

The next Fellowship meeting will take place on Thursday, May 14^th at 5:30pm at Charlene’s home. Bring the kids. Pizza (Charlene) & Salad (Anne) provided.

Respectfully submitted by

Charlene Sakioka (liason)

Fellowship Committee Report

Date of Meeting: Thursday, March 19, 2009

Those Present: Josh Graziani, Scott Fajnor, Melissa Henry, Anne Valencia, Stephanie Galgano, Charlene Sakioka (liaison)

Fellowship will try to plan 3 events per quarter. One Family event, one Adult event and one causal event.

It was brought up that Council should suggest to the committee chairs that they get current copies of the “Time & Talent” report from Marilyn. Members that have signed up for their committee should be contacted and invited to meeting/events.

Scheduled events:

1. Potluck “Pot lunch” on May 3^rd. Melissa Henry will be the chair for this event. A potluck lunch to be held immediately following 3^rd service at Mount Cross.

2. Hockey Party on June 6^th. This is an annual event with the chair/host being Scott Fajnor. Fellowship members will assist with any needs/requests that Scott may have.

3. Church Picnic on Aug. 30^th. Josh Graziani is the chair and will be looking into other park sites. There was concern about some activities that took place around the park last year. Alternate location suggestions were: Oak Grove Park, Mission Oaks and Pitts Ranch.

4. Pie Social on Nov. 25^th. Anne Valencia to chair this event. Anne has been doing this for the past few years and has a handle on it. Committee to assist Anne as needed.

5. Cookie Exchange/White Elephant in Dec. 09. Stephanie Galgano to chair this event. Stephanie is looking to set a date with details to follow.

5. A church cookbook which is not an event but something Stephanie Galgano is looking into. This would try to be accomplished by Rally Day (9-13) so we could sell it there. Possibly looking into having other churches participate as well.

Tentative events:

New member’s dinner

Dodger Night

Hollywood Bowl Family Night

Amtrak train to Santa Barbara Zoo

Car Rally

National Neighbor Month

Progressive Dinner

Bowling

Craft Fair (Christmas time)

Hobo Dinner (possibly at the Annual Dinner in January)

Father/child and/or Mother/child Brunch

Other

Women’s Club was suggested and determined that this is something Fellowship could help get off the ground. It would be like the Movie of the month hosted by Carol Paul.

The next Fellowship meeting will take place on the patio at Mt. Cross on Sunday, April 26^th at 9:30am.

Respectfully submitted,

Charlene Sakioka (Liaison)

Fellowship Report

September 7, 2006

After a summer break, the Fellowship Committee is currently scheduling their first fall meeting.

I recently spoke with Barbara D'Addario regarding the classical concert series and how the Fellowship committee can support her at this time.  She reported that all is progressing as scheduled.  She will be contacting Gordon Bergh for his input (or referral) as to building the ramp to move the piano to the altar.  This will need to be done for the January concert.

She is currently organizing the reception for the October concert and may be formally asking for help through the Grapevine if necessary.  She has also contacted the activities director at Villa Las Posas to invite interested residents to the concerts at no charge as a community outreach program.

Respectfully submitted,
Melinda Sheller
Fellowship liason

Fellowship Committee Report

Date of meeting:  May 21, 2006
Those in attendance:  Melissa Henry, Patti Stouch, Melinda Sheller, Charlene Sakioka.

Past events:
     1.  Make-it-Bake-it - What were the total funds raised from the event?
     2.  Hockey Party - Big success.  Thank you to Scott Fajnor and committee.
     3.  Kendall Payne concert - those in attendance very positive about the
          event.  Enough money was not raised to cover entire cost.
          Fellowship committee is planning to reimburse Char through extra
          money raised from the Thrivent -sponsored Dodger game and Santa
          Paula campout.  Discussion was held as to how to generate more
          interest and support for a similar event in the future.
     4.  Wine/Food Pairing at local bistro- cancelled due to low response. 
           Discussion held as to how to promote this more successfully in
           future.
     5.  June 2-4 Church Campout was a big success.  About 130 people in
          attendance.  Thank you to Kathy Bergh and committee.

Upcoming events:
     1.  June 20 - Lutheran Night at Dodger Stadium.  A group of 18 will be
          attending.  Attendees will carpool and use the church van.  As a
          built-in fundraiser through Thrivent, $81 was generated.  This will
          most likely go to cover the cost of the Kendall Payne Concert
          short-fall.
     2.  July 4 - BBQ and fireworks viewing at Mt. Cross.  Char Wall is in
          charge.  She has advertised in Grapevine and started taking
          sign-ups on patio.
     3.  Santa Barbara Zoo trip - July 22.  This will be a "meet there" event
          with carpooling encouraged.  A picnic area will be reserved for our
          group.  Bring your own picnic.  More info to come.
     4.  Saturday movie and discussion - Carol Paul has organized this.  See
          Grapevine and bulletin for specific dates and times.

Planned events with no date set:
     1.  Progressive Dinner - most likely combine with Annual Meeting in Jan.
     2.  Hollywood Bowl- late summer.  Schedule is out.  Details to be ironed
          out.  More info to come.
     3.  Camarillo Concerts in the Park - perhaps our members can meet
          there at scheduled concerts if desired? 

Next meeting:  June 25 at 9:30 on the Church patio

Respectfully submitted,
Melinda Sheller, Council Liaison

Fellowship Committee Report from Sunday, March 26, 2006

Agenda Items for April 11, 2006:
1.  Fellowship would like responsibility for confirming the Make-it-Bake-it with the committee to rest with Service and Missions because they feel this is a Service and Missions event rather than a Fellowship event.
2.  Fellowship is willing to take on the Ladies/Young Ladies Luncheon but not for this year.  They are investigating changing the format somewhat to increase interest.
3.  Kathy Bergh has contacted Stephanie Edwards (former newscaster, celebrity) about possibly speaking at the Ladies/Young Ladies luncheon (before it was tabled for this year).  She is a member of Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church in West Hills and does inspirational speaking.  They thought that maybe the entire church congregation would like to hear her instead of just the women.  Maybe she would be a good speaker for the Stewardship Event or another event?  I have info on her.
4.  Fellowship is currently planning a progressive dinner.  After looking at the calendar, it was thought maybe it could be tied in with the January Annual Meeting.  The last stop could be the church for the meeting.  Could this be a possibility?

Events on the Calendar
1.  April 29 - Hockey party at Scott Fajnor's house - sign-ups currently being taken
2.  May 6 - Kendall Payne Concert at Mount Cross - Char Wall is in charge of this.  Fellowship Committee will help as needed.  Kendall will join us for Sunday Services on May 7th.
3.  May 22 -  Wine/Food Pairing at Enoteca Toscana - currently being advertised.  Sign-ups will be taken on the patio on April 9th and 23rd.
4.  June 2-4 - Church Campout.  Sign-ups have been taken and over 90 people are scheduled to go.
5.  July 4 - BBQ and fireworks viewing at Mount Cross - Char Wall is in charge.  Details still forthcoming.
6.  July 22 - Santa Barbara Zoo Family trip - a picnic spot will be reserved but participants will be responsible for own transportation and picnic lunch.  Will be advertised soon.

Pending Events:
1.  Progressive dinner - date still being discussed.  Perhaps tied in with the Annual Meeting as noted earlier in the agenda items.
2.  Hollywood Bowl - date TBA depending on Bowl schedule
3.  Concerts in the Park - dated TBA depending on release of schedule from city.
4. Catalina Island boat camping trip - checking on dates in October
5.  Family softball day - dates and details are being investigated
6.  Long Beach Aquarium trip - may be linked to the Catalina Island trip - details still being discussed.
7.  Saturday movies and discussion - Carol Paul is running this.  We will check with her to see if she needs any assistance.

Other business:
1.  Fellowship received $250 from Make-it-Bake-it funds
2.  A reminder was given to members to check any Grapevine advertising with Marilyn as soon as possible to determine if items can be left "as is" to meet with Post Office non-profit regulations.

Next meeting:  May 21st in PLC

Respectfully submitted,   
Melinda Sheller,  Fellowship Council Liaison

Fellowship Committee Minutes

March 28^th 2004

Members present :Ê Char Wall, Kathy Bergh, Diana Hagen, Caroline Hobbs

Kathy agreed to continue as chair of fellowship.Ê

Caroline agreed to act as secretary.

Kevin Churchill has accepted position as our liason to Church Council.

We welcome Desta Goehner as a regular member of fellowship committee.

Items of discussion

Car rally is still a go, per Pastor John.Ê Sometime in the spring or summer, but no firm date at this time.

AnÊ ãEvening at Holden Villageä was again discussed in brief, but no date has been set.Ê Diana Hagen will work on this.

Bread Breakers ö An extensive description of Bread breakers was provided by Desta, through Kathy.Ê This is a new spin on the former ãpairs & sparesä.Ê Desta, Paul Christenson and Kathy are working on signing up ãhostsä at this time.Ê We discussed ideas on making the job of hosting easier and appealing.Ê They included:

· · á á Have the gathering at restaurant, but be mindful of the time the gathering is held, as the noise level will make it difficult forÊ people with hearing issues to hear.

· · á á Make the theme a bring a ãchildhood photoä to see if others can place the face.Ê This would also work for ãgraduationä photo, etc.Ê

· · á á A Sunday Brunch was suggested.

Additionally,

· · á á Diana offered caution on allowing last minute invites, as this can be tough on host/hostess.Ê

• Char reminded all that we need to ask others to help, and the responsibility of hosting, etc. should not fall on shoulders of fellowship members.

Sunday Morning Coffee ö Char needs regular helpers and is bearing the responsibility of coffee set up more often than not.Ê Her regular helpers include Gail Baird, Mary Goodenough & Gayle Johnson.Ê Caroline suggested Char set up the coffee pots on timers on Saturday, to come on Sunday morning.Ê Char will ask Todd Goehner to help her look into this.ÊÊ This may help the job not look so daunting to new prospects. We discussed and felt that it was fine for the coffee to stay in the kitchen at this time, again, as Char is having a difficult time getting people to help with it on a regular basis.Ê

Caroline suggested Char have regular helpers assigned, similar to the library system.Ê Each volunteer has a ãregular Sundayä they are in charge of (every 1^st Sunday of the month, etc.)

Patio Tables w/ Umbrellaâs were discussed as a way to help people visit more and offer a place for them to sit and visit, as well as use the library.Ê Caroline will research and provide styles, colors & pricing for Kevin to take to church council.Ê Per Kathy, both pastors have approved this idea in the past.

We discussed asking the Cooks Club to make breakfast burritos on Sunday mornings, as they have done in the past.Ê How frequently can this be done?Ê

Quiet Guitar playing or church library music between services could also help bring people together.Ê Char and Caroline described a recent Sunday where Pete Johnson played guitar to some of our Cont. Service songs on the patio.Ê

Date for next meeting not yet scheduled.

3/28/04 Minutes prepared by Caroline Hobbs

Important addition April 7, 2004

Learning Committee minutes included notes pertaining to fellowship and are included below.Ê Please read, as they directly affect many of the things we discussed at our March 28 meeting. (Caroline also takes notes at learning, so this is convenient to both committees)

*Fellowship notesÊ from Learning Meeting

*We talked about the coffee service being moved back outside.Ê Snack for Sunday school is being disrupted by people clogging up kitchen, and many felt it was unwelcoming to visitors, even with the signs telling that coffee was in the kitchen.Ê Caroline (member of fellowship committee) told learning that at the most recent fellowship meeting, we discussed getting the coffee pots set up on timers to avoid the ãcoffee tableä volunteer having to get to the church so early on Sundays.

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*Spirit CafŽ ö Pastor Erik has scheduled Guy Irwin, May 3^rd 7:00 to lead us in a discussion of the book ãThe DaVinci Codeä ö Coffee & dessert will be served.Ê We discussed who is helping put this on.Ê Scott has lead on refreshments.Ê He will call Char Wall to discuss coffee & Caroline told him to have Char Wall do follow-up on desserts (Caroline, Gayle & Sharon agreed to do a dessert). The workshop/discussion is planned to be held in the Parish Life Center.Ê A promotion and sign-up was suggested so we could determine if we need the sanctuary or the PLC & also how many refreshments we would need.

*Last day of Sunday School is June 13^th.Ê Hot dog bbq is planned.Ê We discussed a longer SS opening with teacher appreciation.Ê We later discussed doing ãlibrary donationsä as teacher gifts, as we have done in the past.Ê Caroline offered to provide a selection of ãgiftä books & plackets.Ê Caroline also offered help from fellowship with the bbq, but told Char that Kathy & Caroline would be out of town the weekend of the 13^th

^*Gayle suggested we promote the Sunday adult ed by having a ãtestimonyä from someone who regularly attends.Ê We also discussed the problem of attendance for people who attend 11:00 service and have to ãwaitâ for 1 hour to start their service.Ê This is where promoting a ãcoffee hourä might be a great benefit.Ê Fellowship is currently working on this by researching and asking council to consider purchasing tables w/umbrellas and also having occasional breakfast burritoâs provided by the cooks club.

Fellowship Committee Meeting

August 27, 2003

7:00 PM

Members Present:Ê Kathy Bergh, Diana Hagen, Marilyn Gardner,

Renae Rhodes, and Char Wall

Members Absent:Ê John & Deanna Armstrong, Caroline Hobbs, and Sharon Korzan

Upcoming Fellowship Events

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊRally Day at church (September 14) ö Char Wall is handling the coordination of Rally Day events on the patio. Table requests forms are coming in.Ê Char will get 4 volunteers (2 for set up and 2 for take down).Ê A suggestion was made that she make a map for the volunteers to follow and also label the tables with the group name.Ê Marilyn & Renae will look for stuff from Oriental trade for the fellowship table.ÊÊÊÊ

Rally Day Picnic (September 14) ö Charlene Sakioka is coordinating this event.Ê Char Wall will assist her.Ê It will be at Mission Oaks Park and begin at 12:00 noon.Ê Char Wall & Todd Goehner will be at the park at 11:00 AM to hold our space and tell people where to put things as they arrive.Ê The cookâs club is cooking burgers.Ê ÊÊSign ups are currently underway on the patio after services.Ê

Coffee Hostess on Sunday Mornings --Ê Charlene Wall has agreed to coordinate the coffee on Sundays.Ê She will be purchasing two new fancy coffee pots, biscotti, muffins for each Sunday and will be putting a freewill basket out each Sunday.Ê Her goal is to make it nice so people stay around and socialize during the coffee hour.Ê

Car Rally ö Pastor John has agreed to coordinate this event in early November.Ê A date will be confirmed with Pastor John before the next meeting.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊHanging of the GreensÊ -- Event to happen in early December.Ê Fellowshipâs involvement will depend on whether a dinner is scheduled.Ê The music staff will need to determine the plan and notify the Fellowship Committee.Ê Char Wall will speak with Jenny Christensen & Carol Randolph.Ê

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Future Fellowship Events

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊBonkers and a Book club were suggested as future ongoing fellowship events.Ê We decided that we would put a signups at the Rally day Fellowship table for the following:

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊBook Club (night or day) genre

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊBonkers Group (couples, singles, ladies only)Ê night or day

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊGame Night (type of game) monthly, every other month

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNew Yearâs Eve Party at church

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊAdult Fellowship (Monthly group) What night?

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊMomâs Club Ê

ÊÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊChar Wall also came up with a great idea of having a Fellowship table on the patio for on Sunday mornings.Ê Members of the committee will be willing to man the table.Ê It wouldnât be every week but as needed when events are coming up or we need input from the congregation.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊMarilyn and Renae will make a sign for the fellowship table at Rally day and also the signup sheets.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNew Yearâs Eve ö Game Night.Ê A family event to be sponsored by the Fellowship committee and Crossbeams (possibly).Ê 6:00 PM ö 11:00 PM.Ê Bring your favorite game.Ê Bring an appetizer or dessert.Ê Charge a minimal amount to buy drinks & New Yearâs Eve poppers, etc. We will discuss it with members of the congregation and bring it back to the next meeting.

Progressive Dinner ö Will be postponed until the Spring.Ê

Momâs Club öTabled for now. Will put a sign up at Rally Day.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊThe next meeting will be Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Life Center at church.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Gardner

Fellowship Committee Meeting

June 25, 2003

7:00 PM

Members Present:Ê Deanna Armstrong, Kathy Bergh, Diana Hagen, Marilyn Gardner,

Renae Rhodes, and Char Wall

Members Absent:Ê John Armstrong, Caroline Hobbs, and Sharon Korzan

Kathy Bergh called meeting to order.Ê

Upcoming Fellowship Events

4^th of July Picnic öLast signups are this Sunday (June 29).Ê Bring a picnic dinner and dessert to share.Ê

Bonkers Night öSaturday, August 2 at 6:00 PM.Ê Space is limited. Caroline Hobbs is hosting this event at her home.Ê Sign ups begin this Sunday after services.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊRally Day at church (September 14) ö Char Wall is handling the coordination of Rally Day events on the patio.Ê Marilyn Gardner gave her a copy of the letter, distribution list and Rally day table request form so she can get started.Ê She will need people to assist her with set up and take down of the tables on the patio.Ê

Rally Day Picnic (September 14) ö Charlene Sakioka is coordinating this event.Ê Char Wall will assist her.Ê It will be at Mission Oaks Park and begin at 12:00 noon.Ê Char is looking for two people to get there at 11:00 AM to make sure we donât have a problem holding the reservation.Ê She will speak with Paul Christensen about possibly cooking for the event. Charlene Sakioka coordinated the picnic last year and has everything under control.Ê Sign ups will be taken on the patio three Sunday prior to the event.Ê August 17, 24 and September 7.Ê

Car Rally ö Pastor John has agreed to coordinate this event.Ê The committee would like to see this event on the calendar for Early October.

Pastor Appreciation Sunday ö October Event (Congregational Events). A date should be on the calendar by September.Ê A lot of ideas were discussed.Ê Char Wall will come back to the next meeting with a plan.Ê Sunday School kids can be involved.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊEvent for Early NovemberÊ -- Kevin & Angie Churchill have agreed to host an event.Ê The event is to be determined but will take place early in November.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊHanging of the GreensÊ -- Event to happen in early December.Ê Fellowshipâs involvement will depend on whether a dinner is scheduled.Ê The music staff will need to determine the plan and notify the Fellowship Committee.Ê Char Wall will speak with Jenny Christensen & Carol Randolph.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNew Yearâs Eve ö Game Night.Ê A family event to be sponsored by the Fellowship committee and Crossbeams (possibly).Ê 7:00 PM ö 1:00 PM.Ê Bring your favorite game.Ê Bring an appetizer or dessert.Ê Charge a minimal amount to buy drinks & New Yearâs Eve poppers, etc. We will discuss it with members of the congregation and bring it back to the next meeting.

Progressive Dinner ö Will be postponed until the Spring.Ê We need to speak with the Cookâs Club as to when they will be available to help cook.

Momâs Club öMembers of the committee will be asking around to see if there is an interested in starting a Momâs Club for moms with small children.

Hike öPostponed until next spring.Ê However, Pastor Erik is planning a hike for the entire family on August 22 at 5:30 PM.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊThe next meeting will be Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Life Center at church.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Gardner

Fellowship Committee Meeting

May, 28, 2003

7:00 PM

Members Present:Ê Deanna Armstrong, John Armstrong, Kathy Bergh, Renae Rhodes, and Caroline Hobbs

Members Absent:Ê Char Wall, Sharon Korzan, Diana Hagen

Kathy Bergh called meeting to order.Ê Karen Gramacki was unable to make the meeting.Ê Kathy will serve as committee chair if no one else steps forward.

Old Business

Progressive Dinner ö Marilyn spoke with a several people and ran articles in the Grapevine and Worship folder looking for a coordinator(s). No one came forward to coordinate.Ê The Fellowship Committee agreed to coordinate the dinner if we can get the cookâs club to prepare the food.Ê

ACTION ITEM:Ê Marilyn will speak with John Wascher and see if they are available. If the Cookâs Club agrees to participate, we will schedule a fall Progressive Dinner.Ê Date and time will be discussed at next Fellowship Meeting and coordinated with the availability of the Cookâs Club.

Organizational Chart -- The organizational chart was discussed that we came up with at the last meeting.ÊÊ We decided to use the chart as a guide with people serving in the different areas.Ê Some of the categories may overlap with others.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊThe different areas under Fellowship are as follows:

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊRetreats ö Caroline Hobbs

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊFellowship öKathy Bergh, Deanna Armstrong, Marilyn Gardner

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊCongregational Events öChar Wall

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊOutdoor Recreation/Camping ö Renae Rhodes, John Armstrong

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊSports ö

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New Business

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊCamping/Hiking

ÊACTION ITEM: John Armstrong has agreed to schedule a Hike/Campout to the Punch Bowl in Santa Paula.Ê Camping would be optional.Ê He also wants to plan two weekend campouts at a Lake.Ê

Adult Fellowship

ÊIt was agreed that we should try to plan an Adult fellowship event every couple of months.Ê

ACTION ITEM: ÊDeanna Armstrong has agreed to ask people about the following possible events:

Card Night öÊ Ask La Jean Wenzel

Car Rally -Ê Pastor John has agreed to coordinate

Bowling ö Angie & Kevin Churchill have agreed to coordinate

Bonkers night ö Possibly Armstrongs or Hobbs

Billards Night

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ4^th of July Picnic

ACTION ITEM:Ê Marilyn will ask Gramackiâs if they will be willing to host.Ê She will also speak with Crossbeams and see if they are willing to help.Ê This will need to be advertised ASAP.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊRally Day ö Rally Day is the day in September we annually launch a new year of church activities andÊ learning at Mount Cross. The date will be determined at the next Church Council meeting.Ê Char Wall (Congregational Events) will be notified of the date.Ê More discussion at the next Fellowship meeting.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊRally Day Picnic ö The same day as Rally Day we hold a picnic that continues at a local park.Ê Last year Charlene Sakioka coordinated the picnic.

ACTION ITEM:Ê We need to ask Charlene Sakioka if she is still interested in coordinating the picnic as she has taken on the job of Sunday School coordinator. Also, the Cookâs club will be asked to barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs.Ê A park needs to be reserved ASAP if we are interested in planning a picnic.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊPastor Appreciation Sunday ö October Event (Congregational Events). A date should be on the calendar by September.Ê

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊMomâs Club ö If anyone is interested in organizing a Momâs Club, please encourage them.Ê Update the committee if you hear anything.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊYouth Fellowship ö Caroline Hobbs is trying to get a group of kids to go to El Camino Pines this summer at the end of July.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊPunch Bowl Hike ö John Armstrong will coordinate a day hike to the Punch Bowl in Santa Paula.Ê More info at the next meeting.

ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊFellowship meeting times/dates ö It was discussed that the fourth Wednesday was a good day for our Fellowship meetings.Ê The next meeting is Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 PM at Kathy Berghâs.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Gardner

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MINUTES OF FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2003

7:00 P.M.

The first meeting of the newly formed Fellowship Committee of Mt. Cross met on April 29, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Kathy Bergh.

The following people were present:Ê John and Deanna Armstrong, Kathy Bergh, Sandy Fox, Marilyn Gardner, Karen Gramacki,Ê Sharon Korzan, Frank Miley, and Char Wall.

A handout was provided by Karen Gramacki from the ãHandbook for Church Council Membersä which provided a brief description of the ministries of Mt. Cross that are under the umbrella of this Committee.

Many events were identified that are working and happening presently such as:

El Camino Family Weekend Retreat

Hockey Night at the Fajnor home

Crossbeams

Hollywood Bowl (WELCA)

Softball teams

Flinke Handed

4^th of July picnic

Rally Day all church picnic

Other items were discussed that need ongoing leadership/chairmanship such as:

Friendship Connection or something similar

Pastor appreciation Sunday

Bishop visits to Mt. Cross

Sports Nights ö bowling, billiards, etc.

Blackjack Night

Bonkers

Camping

Progressive Dinner

Car Rally

Momâs Club

Holden Village Retreat

Other retreats

The following organization chart within this Committee was devised to be discussed at a future meeting:

Char Wall volunteered to serve in the area of Congregational Events; Kathy Bergh, Deanna Armstrong and Marilyn Gardner agreed to serve in the areas of Fellowship Events.Ê Caroline Hobbs will be asked about serving in the area of Retreats.

The Committee agreed that all members of the Committee would support all areas within the Fellowship Committee umbrella.

Several members will prayerfully consider chairing or co-chairing this Committee.

The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of John and Deanna Armstrong.