09-10-2013 Elkhart
MVS Support Committee Notes
At the home of Mary Miller
Present: Margaret Delueceny, Nelson Kraybill, Art Stoltzfus,
Suella Lehman, and Mary Miller
Excused: Dale Ritchie, John Bender
1. Mary invited responses to: “How has
Jesus been alive in your life?”
2. Review
of local orientation: Suella reported that the National MVS
office will send out a survey to the MVSers on the local orientation which will
be helpful in evaluating the week.
The committee recognized the importance of having a week to prepare the house
for the next group was critical due to some long overdue upkeep on the
house. Preparing the house and
having clean (new?) sheets and towels is an important way to welcome the new
household. We agreed to do initial
planning for next year’s orientation when feedback is received from the
MVSers.
3. Support
Committee Reports:
a. Agency
Placement: Art reported that the Memorandum of Understanding has been sent to
each of the agencies. AMBS has
changed slightly the number of classes MVSers may audit or take for
credit.
b. Mentoring: Nothing to report.
c. Finance: Suella
provided a preliminary year end 2013 report that reflected a cash surplus
of $6,775. In the near future the
MVS National Office will provide a statement the will show the cumulative
statement of the Elkhart MVS cash balance. Suella provided a
2013-2014 budget which reflected a small surplus, but did not include
contributions from either PSMC or FOH.
The Committee recommended that the supporting congregations continue
their annual budgeted donations.
Action 1: FOH and PSMC will be asked to include
support for Elkhart MVS ($2,000 PSMC and $1,000 FOH was recommended)
Action 2: John Bender will be asked to
evaluate the Unit Vehicles to determine if a fund needs to be established to
acquire a more reliable vehicle.
In addition, he will look at a vehicle maintenance plan.
d. Congregation
Liaisons: Nelson and Margaret will develop a plan to have congregational
members invite the MVSers for meals.
4. Katie asked if it is acceptable to have
a short-term leave of absence next spring to be with her family. The request was supported by the
Committee.
Action 3: Art will follow up with Katie to integrate the leave of absence
into the MOU with CCS.
5. Vehicle
Usage: Becky requested mileage reimbursement for her personal car. The Committee supported this
request.
Action
5. Art will check with Becky on anticipated mileage per month
and have the MVS Unit reimburse her for this cost monthly.
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 8 at 6:15
for a meal with MVS Unit. Location
TBD
Notes respectfully submitted by Art Stoltzfus
