Ascension Lutheran Executive Board
Published 12:00 am Monday, January 28, 2008
Ascension Lutheran Executive Board met Jan. 18. President Janet Scherb called the meeting to order after which she gave devotions. The following board members were present: Janet Scherb, Cheryl Venem, Alice Jensen, Susie O&8217;Sell, Elaine Struck, Margrette Aasen, Rosalyn Fossum, Helen Mork, Janice Erdahl, Jan Jerdee, LeeAnn Knutson, Denise Sandager and Caroline Sorenson.
The board received thank yous for donations from: Good Earth Village, the Semcac Homeless Shelter and Campus Ministry in Mankato. The board also received a thank you from Thrivent for the quilts donated for the Rushford area. Red Mershon and Karen Olson both had a thank you for the Healing After Loss book they received.
A discussion on purchasing fair trade coffee, tea and chocolate was held. Jan Jerdee will get a catalog for another meeting. Because the board has a large supply of coffee on hand for church use, perhaps it could order some of the products for members to purchase.
The board voted to give $500 to camperships. It also approved $500 for a scholarship for an Ascension student. This will be given out in 2008.
Upcoming events include a confirmation reception on April 27 and the graduation reception on June 1.
The next meeting will be held Feb. 19 and new program books will be assembled. This is an executive board meeting but if any member can attend and help with the books it would be appreciated.
Hayward 4-H
The Hayward 4-H Club meeting was held on Jan. 13 at the Hayward Town Hall. The club tallked about planning a winter activity, and getting ready for the upcoming Communications Contest. Ideas were brained stormed for share the fun. The next meeting will be on Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Hayward Town Hall. All are welcome.