Minutes of the NID Board of Directors

Minutes of the Northern Illinois District
Board of Directors
May 21, 2001
EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLY
EXECUTIVE SESSION 1
11:15AM-12: 30PM

Materials were handed out concerning the “Mobilize Against Racism” issue.

It was noted in the discussion that according to the Bylaws of the NID Board of Directors are responsible for all programs of the District. The District President has theological oversight.

A suggestion was made to table the issue until the next Board of Directors Meeting, giving the board time to consider the issues.

Other suggestions and discussion followed.

Motion was made to appoint two pastors from Board of Directors to be involved in the theological development of the program. The motion was seconded.

The motion was amended “all four pastoral members of the Board of Directors are invited to be involved”. The amendment was seconded. No discussion. The amendment was approved.

The amended motion went before the Board. Discussion followed. The amended motion was passed as amended below:

“Invite the pastors on Board of Directors to be involved with the Task Force in Developing the Crossroads materials”

Moved and seconded to “Respectfully decline the request of the Ford brothers to speak to the Board of Directors at todays meeting.” Discussion followed. The motion was approved.

The secretary is directed by the board to correspond with the Task Force director, Rev. William Griffen, concerning this decision of the board.

President Ameiss and Rev. Mark Hein will meet and discuss with the Ford brothers the Board’s decision. They will also advise them to drop the issue. They have brought their concerns to the board and now need to let the Board do it’s work. They should stop and decease their efforts.

This Executive Session adjourned at 12:30 PM with prayer.

Minutes of the Northern Illinois District
Board of Directors
May 21, 2001
Executive Session
For Board of Directors Only
EXECUTIVE SESSION II
2:45-3:40PM

Executive Session II was called to order at 2:45PM.

The Minutes of the previous Executive Session were moved and approved.

An update on Karl Kahlfeld was shared by President Ameiss.

President Ameiss and Rev. Mark Hein updated the board on their discussion with the Ford brothers following the first Executive Session. Discussion followed and the items of information were reviewed.

Secretary should convey our support for the process of developing Crossroads to Bill Griffen, in the form of the letter from Board of Directors.

Issues from the Board of Directors.

Discussion followed concerning the “open” and “closed” nature of the Board of Directors meetings. We should confer with our attorney.

The issue of the similar activities which occurred at the last NID Convention was also presented by President Ameiss. He will also check this matter with the attorney.

Discussion of Church Worker recruitment followed.

Rev. Mark Hein shared a letter he sent to the M&M Board of Directors.

The meeting adjourned at 3:40PM with the closing remarks of thanks for the boards work from President Ameiss.

Closing Benediction.

Respectfully submitted by
Your Servant In Christ,
Rev. Daniel J. Teller, Secretary, NID