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<\/h2>\n2024 ANNUAL MEETING<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe annual congregational meeting was held on Sunday, August 25, after the worship service.<\/p>\n
The meeting was well attended with church members and visitors present.<\/p>\n
The terms of Kathy Speck and Tracy Paquin expired this year and Tracy chose to not serve another term. The congregation unanimously approved the slate of Kathy Speck and Rob Kern.<\/p>\n
The proposed budget was approved and the moderator\u2019s report included two events that will probably become annual events: a church-sponsored welcome dinner for the young people from foreign countries that come to the Island to work for the summer, and a late-summer community potluck similar to the 60th anniversary potluck we had last summer.<\/p>\n
Also mentioned was the technology proposal for recording church services to be posted on internet sites such as YouTube, and for providing audience participation in meetings like this annual meeting.<\/p>\n
More information on that later as discussions continue.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/h2>\nThe 2023 annual business meeting for Beaver Island Christian Church was held on Sunday, August 27.<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe annual business meeting of Beaver Island Christian Church was held on Sunday, August 27, following the morning worship service.<\/p>\n
In addition to the usual agenda items: minutes, financial reports, proposed budget, moderator’s report, determination\u00a0of financial institution(s), there was the election of board members.<\/p>\n
There were three names on the ballot. Two positions were open due to board members Bev Vicstein and Greg Lawson retiring, and one position was open as the result of a resignation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Therefore, all three candidates: Joe Callian, Susan Hawkins, and Lonnie Allen will be the new board members.<\/p>\n
BEAVER ISLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH <\/strong>ENDOWMENT FUND<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn accordance with the vote of the church membership at the annual meeting of August 2017, Beaver Island Christian Church has created an endowment fund at the Charlevoix County Community Foundation to provide financial support of our mission for the long-term.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Community Foundation provides professional investment\u00a0management and administration of the Fund, and each year the income from the Fund provides another source of funding for our church. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The Fund provides options for donors, who may:<\/p>\n
\n- Support long-term financial health by giving to Beaver Island Christian Church Endowment Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n
- in support of Church operations by giving to the Beaver Island Christian Church Grant-Making Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n
- both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The endowment fund also presents an excellent option for donors who wish to make estate gifts.<\/p>\n
To learn more about the Beaver Island Christian Church Fund or for current information on financials, please contact Rick Speck at 231.448.2830 or at\u00a0rickspeck@tds.net<\/a><\/p>\nA donation can be completed on-line or you can find additional information on the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and its gift program by clicking the following link: \u00a0Charlevoix County Community Foundation<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or calling 231.536.2440.<\/p>\nGifts can be sent to the attention of Rick Speck at the Beaver Island Christian Church or you can mail a check to Charlevoix County Community Foundation, PO Box 718, East Jordan, MI \u00a049727. \u00a0Be sure to indicate your support of the Beaver Island Christian Church Fund on your check.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Below is a link to the Community Foundation\u2019s donation page. All gifts are fully tax-deductible. You will receive a written acknowledgment of your donation, which you should keep for your financial records.<\/p>\n
<\/h2>\n2024 ANNUAL MEETING<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe annual congregational meeting was held on Sunday, August 25, after the worship service.<\/p>\n
The meeting was well attended with church members and visitors present.<\/p>\n
The terms of Kathy Speck and Tracy Paquin expired this year and Tracy chose to not serve another term. The congregation unanimously approved the slate of Kathy Speck and Rob Kern.<\/p>\n
The proposed budget was approved and the moderator\u2019s report included two events that will probably become annual events: a church-sponsored welcome dinner for the young people from foreign countries that come to the Island to work for the summer, and a late-summer community potluck similar to the 60th anniversary potluck we had last summer.<\/p>\n
Also mentioned was the technology proposal for recording church services to be posted on internet sites such as YouTube, and for providing audience participation in meetings like this annual meeting.<\/p>\n
More information on that later as discussions continue.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/h2>\nThe 2023 annual business meeting for Beaver Island Christian Church was held on Sunday, August 27.<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe annual business meeting of Beaver Island Christian Church was held on Sunday, August 27, following the morning worship service.<\/p>\n
In addition to the usual agenda items: minutes, financial reports, proposed budget, moderator’s report, determination\u00a0of financial institution(s), there was the election of board members.<\/p>\n
There were three names on the ballot. Two positions were open due to board members Bev Vicstein and Greg Lawson retiring, and one position was open as the result of a resignation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Therefore, all three candidates: Joe Callian, Susan Hawkins, and Lonnie Allen will be the new board members.<\/p>\n
BEAVER ISLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH <\/strong>ENDOWMENT FUND<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn accordance with the vote of the church membership at the annual meeting of August 2017, Beaver Island Christian Church has created an endowment fund at the Charlevoix County Community Foundation to provide financial support of our mission for the long-term.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Community Foundation provides professional investment\u00a0management and administration of the Fund, and each year the income from the Fund provides another source of funding for our church. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The Fund provides options for donors, who may:<\/p>\n
\n- Support long-term financial health by giving to Beaver Island Christian Church Endowment Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n
- in support of Church operations by giving to the Beaver Island Christian Church Grant-Making Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n
- both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The endowment fund also presents an excellent option for donors who wish to make estate gifts.<\/p>\n
To learn more about the Beaver Island Christian Church Fund or for current information on financials, please contact Rick Speck at 231.448.2830 or at\u00a0rickspeck@tds.net<\/a><\/p>\nA donation can be completed on-line or you can find additional information on the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and its gift program by clicking the following link: \u00a0Charlevoix County Community Foundation<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or calling 231.536.2440.<\/p>\nGifts can be sent to the attention of Rick Speck at the Beaver Island Christian Church or you can mail a check to Charlevoix County Community Foundation, PO Box 718, East Jordan, MI \u00a049727. \u00a0Be sure to indicate your support of the Beaver Island Christian Church Fund on your check.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Below is a link to the Community Foundation\u2019s donation page. All gifts are fully tax-deductible. You will receive a written acknowledgment of your donation, which you should keep for your financial records.<\/p>\n
The 2023 annual business meeting for Beaver Island Christian Church was held on Sunday, August 27.<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe annual business meeting of Beaver Island Christian Church was held on Sunday, August 27, following the morning worship service.<\/p>\n
In addition to the usual agenda items: minutes, financial reports, proposed budget, moderator’s report, determination\u00a0of financial institution(s), there was the election of board members.<\/p>\n
There were three names on the ballot. Two positions were open due to board members Bev Vicstein and Greg Lawson retiring, and one position was open as the result of a resignation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Therefore, all three candidates: Joe Callian, Susan Hawkins, and Lonnie Allen will be the new board members.<\/p>\n
BEAVER ISLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH <\/strong>ENDOWMENT FUND<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn accordance with the vote of the church membership at the annual meeting of August 2017, Beaver Island Christian Church has created an endowment fund at the Charlevoix County Community Foundation to provide financial support of our mission for the long-term.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Community Foundation provides professional investment\u00a0management and administration of the Fund, and each year the income from the Fund provides another source of funding for our church. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The Fund provides options for donors, who may:<\/p>\n
\n- Support long-term financial health by giving to Beaver Island Christian Church Endowment Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n
- in support of Church operations by giving to the Beaver Island Christian Church Grant-Making Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n
- both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The endowment fund also presents an excellent option for donors who wish to make estate gifts.<\/p>\n
To learn more about the Beaver Island Christian Church Fund or for current information on financials, please contact Rick Speck at 231.448.2830 or at\u00a0rickspeck@tds.net<\/a><\/p>\nA donation can be completed on-line or you can find additional information on the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and its gift program by clicking the following link: \u00a0Charlevoix County Community Foundation<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or calling 231.536.2440.<\/p>\nGifts can be sent to the attention of Rick Speck at the Beaver Island Christian Church or you can mail a check to Charlevoix County Community Foundation, PO Box 718, East Jordan, MI \u00a049727. \u00a0Be sure to indicate your support of the Beaver Island Christian Church Fund on your check.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Below is a link to the Community Foundation\u2019s donation page. All gifts are fully tax-deductible. You will receive a written acknowledgment of your donation, which you should keep for your financial records.<\/p>\n
In accordance with the vote of the church membership at the annual meeting of August 2017, Beaver Island Christian Church has created an endowment fund at the Charlevoix County Community Foundation to provide financial support of our mission for the long-term.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Community Foundation provides professional investment\u00a0management and administration of the Fund, and each year the income from the Fund provides another source of funding for our church. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The Fund provides options for donors, who may:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Support long-term financial health by giving to Beaver Island Christian Church Endowment Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n
- in support of Church operations by giving to the Beaver Island Christian Church Grant-Making Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n
- both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The endowment fund also presents an excellent option for donors who wish to make estate gifts.<\/p>\n
To learn more about the Beaver Island Christian Church Fund or for current information on financials, please contact Rick Speck at 231.448.2830 or at\u00a0rickspeck@tds.net<\/a><\/p>\n
A donation can be completed on-line or you can find additional information on the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and its gift program by clicking the following link: \u00a0Charlevoix County Community Foundation<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or calling 231.536.2440.<\/p>\n
Gifts can be sent to the attention of Rick Speck at the Beaver Island Christian Church or you can mail a check to Charlevoix County Community Foundation, PO Box 718, East Jordan, MI \u00a049727. \u00a0Be sure to indicate your support of the Beaver Island Christian Church Fund on your check.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Below is a link to the Community Foundation\u2019s donation page. All gifts are fully tax-deductible. You will receive a written acknowledgment of your donation, which you should keep for your financial records.<\/p>\n
- in support of Church operations by giving to the Beaver Island Christian Church Grant-Making Fund, or<\/strong><\/li>\n