September 29th Meeting Summary

I. Introduction

Our meeting was called to order at 5:06 pm, by President Emily Brant who gave the introduction.

That was followed by the opening prayer given by Mrs. Brant.

Vice President Robert Stewart started out the meeting with a fun, ice breaking activity to help the members to get to know each other

Kara Schmidt gave the devotional. She talked about how we should to share the Gospel with others with God’s strength. She pointed out that it is not because we are special on our own that we should speak to others, we are acting with God’s power. She also said that when we trust in God’s strength, we can do anything. She encouraged others to unashamedly share the gospel.

II. Business

Secretary Matthieu Galizia gave information regarding the new roster. He also provided examples of the new roster for the members to see.

President Emily Brant talked about the new members notebooks, and encouraged the new members to take a look at them.

Parliamentarian Gabby Brant stated the requirements for being a member in good standing. She reminded the group that being in good standing has many benefits.

President Emily Brant ended this section by asked the officers to give a brief description of their jobs.

III. Announcements

Kara Schmidt encouraged members to spread the word about the group.

Community Service Chair Rachel Fessenden announced the upcoming community service event at the Ronald McDonald House in Portland. She also handed out sheets to document the amount of time spent in community service by each member.

IV. Leadership Presentations

Select members of the Society then talked about different opportunities for leadership they had participated in during the summer. Speakers and topics were as follows:

Elizabeth Flaherty: Project PDX, Camp Agape

Kara Schmidt: CEF CYIA, Worldview Academy, Compassion East (part of Compassion Connect)

Wesley Willsea: County Fair 4H small animal supervisor

Henry Frame: Eagle Scout Project

Matthew Riegg: NCFCA Speech and Debate, Bible Club

V. Scholarship Presentations

Several members described the most important classes they took in High School.

Bethany Janzen: Mrs. English’s Literature and Writing classes.

Nathaniel Tilp: Everything is valuable, but electives you choose will help you grow as a person.

Emily Brant: Writing is needed in everything.

VI. SAT/PSAT Preparation

Advisor Mrs. Stewart talked about the value of taking the PSAT during the early years of High School. She also pointed out the deadlines of taking the test, and explained the value of taking it. She said that it is a very important opportunity to take the SAT, and sometimes colleges also require the SAT 2 (or the SAT Subject Test).

VII. Homework Assignment

President Emily Brant then talked about the upcoming homework assignment. The members were to write a college resume, due next regular meeting, sometime in November.

VIII. Adjournment

After a motion by the members, President Emily Brant adjourned the meeting at 6:01 pm. Sergeant at Arms Evan Lundberg prayed for the meal that was to follow.

IX. Officer Meeting

All of the officers talked about their current activities, and the attendees gave their opinions of the regular meeting that had just occurred. Former President Bethany Janzen also talked about different things the President and the other officers could do to improve their efficiency.

Also discussed were the potential topics of scholarship presentations and opportunities to be presented in later meetings. There was additionally a discussion on ideas for community service and social events.

Those in attendance also voted upon the date for the upcoming service day.

October 27, 2012 received the majority of the vote.