February 2012 Second - Whitewater Valley Presbytery

Presbytery of Whitewater ValleyREPORTED ACTIONS OFCOORDINATING COUNCILFebruary 25, 2012COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARIES WITH REPORTED ACTIONSOCTOBER 5, 2011 Coordinating Council MeetingThe Coordinating Council was called to order October 5, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church, Portland, Indiana.A quorum was present.The Coordinating Council APPROVED:1. Coordinating Council Minutes July 13, 20112. Presbytery Minutes of August 13, 20113. Session Records Review (SRR) dates & locations:March 3 at First Presbyterian Church, Grant County;March 17 at First Presbyterian Church, Rushville;April 7 at Greenwood Presbyterian, Greenwood;April 10 or 17 at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis4. that the Session Records Review Team revised the checklist to align it with the new Form of Government5. elected 2012 Coordinating Council leadership:Moderator, Rev. Mark Morningstar; Vice Moderator Rev. Cherie Isakson6. the acceptance of a new staffing model that divides the current role of treasurer into two positions: one astreasurer (currently Eric Herzog), an elected fiduciary officer, and the second as a financial consultant; andthat the Personnel Committee will make the selection of the financial consultant and present a name to thePresbytery to be elected as treasurer.Investigating Committee Constituted and ApprovedThe Executive Presbyter reported that the Coordinating Council, by e-vote on August, 2011 APPROVED theconstitution of an Investigating Committee with the following members: Elder Kaye Hirt Eggleston—Fairview,Indianapolis; Rev. Cheryl Montgomery—Greenwood Presbyterian, Greenwood; Rev. Jim Riley—Second Presbyterian,Indianapolis; Commissioned Ruling Elder Mick Saunders—Trinity Presbyterian, Rushville.Other Business and Reports1. The Session Records Review (SRR) team recommended training for Stated Clerks to equip them for using thenew Form of Government; clarity from the Stated Clerk concerning the need for review of Session minutesunder new Form of Government; that members of SRR be invited by Council each year2. Moderator, Elder Judi Trabue, reported she moderated ordinations of Rev. Brian Shivers and Rev. AndrewScales and the installation of Rev. Nancy Howard. She thanked everyone for their support during her term.3. Executive Presbyter, Alan Thames, reported:NCD discernment continues downtown Indianapolis with Rev. Roger McDanielKristy Quinn, executive administrator, is on Sabbatical October & NovemberMiddle Council Commission of General Assembly meeting in Indianapolis October 5-7for Peggy McDonald of the Synod’s Discernment team, that priorities are being set regardingleadership training4. Finance Committee reviewed Mission Operations and Mission Focus budgets through August. The FinanceCommittee, in response to a request from the Council to explore a unified budget, does not believe that aunified budget would provide any advantages to the Presbytery’s budgetary process.5. Connected Community team reported they are fostering an increased use of technology in the Presbytery andwill be working with Craig Shaw, presbytery technology staff, regarding that. Streams of Living Waterpresentations will continue.6. Leadership Development reported on November 9 Presbytery meeting plan.7. iPresby Team reports were received.8. Board of Directors – Rev. Galen Schwarz reported the BOD had recently overseen a playground partnershipproject between Westminster Neighborhood Ministries and Rebuilding Together.9. Council members completing terms were thanked for their service.SECOND POST—PAGE 12

Presbytery of Whitewater ValleyREPORTED ACTIONS OFCOORDINATING COUNCILFebruary 25, 2012Mission and Growth – approved grants for Indianapolis-Westminster, technology $400; Richmond-First $1,500 hungergrant for Backback Blessings; Winchester-First $600 peacemaking for Getting Ahead program; transferred $2,000 toHunger Initiative.iPresby Partners reports: teams visited Edinburgh-First; Greensburg-Kingston/Springhill; Greensburg-First; FortWayne-First; Indianapolis-Faith; Fishers-New Hope.Personnel reported that the committee continues to develop flexible staffing arrangements that may serve as modelsfor other presbyteries.Synergos will have a fifteen-minute New Form of Government presentation during Presbytery on February 25.Host pastor, Rev. Trish Lisa, introduced the mission and ministries of First Meridian Heights. The Council thanked thechurch for their hospitality.Next meetings:April Retreat dates to be determined;July 11 Fishers-New Hope; October 3, Winchester-FirstSECOND POST—PAGE 14

COM MTGDATEJuly 27, 2011PASTOR or CHURCHKoppitch, Rev. JohnIndianapolis-SecondRockey, Mr. RonIndianapolis-SouthminsterScales, Mr. AndrewWebster, Rev. CharlesInterim PastorIndianapolis-Orchard ParkFort Wayne-Calvary Third UnitedAdministrative CommissionFranklin-HopewellAdministrative CommissionJonesboro-First Grant CountyMarion-WestminsterZionsville Presbyterian ChurchElectronic Media & InterviewsAPPROVED ACTION:validated ministry Director or Stewardship, Second Presbyterian Church,Indianapolisamended June 29 COM minutes to include the following with Mr. Rockey’sterms of call: automobile allowance $1,250; professional developmentallowance $750; books/journals $500; medical supplement $1,250;ordination commission approved and dismissed, Aug. 14, 2011 at 1:00 pm:Moderator, Elder Judith Trabue; Elders Donald L. Rockey, Indianapolis-Southminster and Becky Emerson, Indianapolis-St. Andrew; Ministers Rev. Dr.Gregory Glover and Rev. Gretchen Schneider; Ecumenical Representative Rev.Joel Henry Hawkins, New Bethel Baptist Church, Indianapolisreceive as member of Whitewater Valley Presbytery, and when the way beclear pending a sustained ordination examination by the Whitewater ValleyAugust 13, 2011 and his ordination; when the way be clear transfer toCharlotte Presbytery where he has accept a call to Davidson CollegePresbyterian Church as Associate Pastor for Campus and Youth Ministryordination commission approved and dismissed, September 18, 2011, 4:00p.m., Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis Moderator; Elder JudithTrabue; Elders Debbie Everett, Indianapolis-Northminster and Bill Heeler,Indianapolis-Tabernacle; Ministers Rev. Gretchen Schneider, Rev. John Gableand Rev. Oscar Clavel; Ecumenical Representative, Dave Wright, Director, YMCACamp TecumsehInterim Pastor Contract with the Session effective August 8, 2011 for a periodof one year with the following terms: Salary $64,000; Housing $30,000; FullPension $29,610; Auto Allowance $2,300; Professional Allow $6,000; SECAOffset $7,191; Medical Supplement $675 (dental offset); Full Moving ExpensesRev. Webster will be interviewed for Presbytery membership in August.the final report of the Fort Wayne-Calvary Third United AdministrativeCommission and the report will be as presented at the August 13, 2011Presbytery; the Commission will be dismissed with thanks and commendationthe final report of the Franklin-Hopewell Administrative Commission and thereport will be presented to the Presbytery August 13, 2011; that theCommission will be dismissed with thanks and commendationpermission to elect a PNCproposed Plan for Pastoral Transition between Rev. Justin Schlesinger-Devlinand the Session/congregation includingthat staff be allowed to meet with the pastor/head of staff whose call with thechurch was dissolvedoption for PNC Face-to-Face interviews to use electronic meeting with theirfinal two or three candidates: when approved by the Executive Presbyter andCOM liaison; with strong encouragement that the best practice continues to beface-to-face interviews whenever possible except when finances or othercircumstances are prohibitive as determined by the Executive Presbyter andCOM liaison; and that neutral pulpits are always in person.

COM MTG DATE PASTOR or CHURCH APPROVED ACTION:Sept. 28, 2011Howard, Rev. NancyMcCordsville-ChristSchlesinger-Devlin, Rev. JustinClavel, Rev. Oscar - AssociateIndianapolis-TabernacleDeyerle, Rev. CaitlinLake Fellow – Indianapolis-Secondinstallation commission approved and dismissed, Oct. 2, 10:00 am:Moderator Appointee Elder Hitch Learned; Teaching Elders Rev. Don Durrett &Rev. Ray Marquette; Ruling Elders Bette Erxleben, Bluffton-First and MilesFloetker, McCordsville-Christtransfer to Wabash Valley Presbytery to serve as pastor Memorial PresbyterianChurch, Dayton IN effective Sept. 12, 2011installed associate pastor relationship effective Nov. 1, 2011 with current termsof call and position descriptionreceive as member of Whitewater Valley Presbytery, validated ministry, LakeFellow effective August 1, 2011 through August 16, 2013approved validated ministry status, chaplain coordinator position, IU Health,IndianapolisFarnum, Rev. VernValidated MinistryDorsey, Rev. Lee transfer to Miami Valley Presbytery effective April 3, 2011Indianapolis-First Meridian HgtsJonesboro-First Grant CountyFort Wayne-FirstMarion-WestminsterMission Study approved and PNC may be electedCIF approvedthat the PNC, after pastor/head of staff is called, may re-form as an associatepastor PNCCIF approvedOctober 26, 2011Bausman, Rev. KevinIndianapolis-ImmanuelEster, Ms. KatieValidated MinistryBurford, Mr. ShannonDesignated PastorGreensburg-Kingston/SpringhillJohnson, Rev. CarolValidated MinistryLehn, Mr. JefferyFort Wayne-FirstMuchoki, Rev. GladysStated Supply contract with Session Sept. 17, 2011 to March 15, 2012, terms at15 hours week: $33.65 hour; $100 month expense allowance pro-rated October2011-March 15, 2012; vacation five weeks to include five Sundaysreceive as a member of Whitewater Valley Presbytery pending a successfulordination examination by Presbytery November 9 and a service of ordinationwith date to be determined; validated ministry St. Vincent Clinical PastoralEducation Residency Program effective September 1, 2011 through August 24,2012, compensation $23,700Receive as a member of Whitewater Valley Presbytery pending a successfulordination examination by Presbytery November 9 and a service of ordinationwith date to be determined; terms of call as Designated Pastor with Greensburg-Kingston & Springhill congregations, effective October 31, 2011 for three years:salary $29,280; housing $9,794; utilities $3,400; moving expenses up to $1,000;social security offset $2,239.92; full pension; automobile expenses vouchered atIRS rate up to $3,300; professional development allowance $1,000;books/journals $200; medical supplement $1,700; vacation four weeks toinclude four Sundays; professional development leave two weeks to include twoSundays;approved validated ministry status, professor Christian Theological Seminary,Indianapolisbe accepted as a member of Whitewater Valley Presbytery pending a successfulordination examination by Presbytery November 9 and a service of ordinationwith date to be determined; the terms of call as pastor/head of staffeffective November 28, 2011: salary $56,00; housing $20,000; full pension;automobile expenses vouchered at IRS rate up to $3,200; professionaldevelopment allowance $1,000; books/journals $325; medical supplement asdefined in Pastoral Call; business expenses pre-approved and vouchered;vacation four weeks to include four Sundays; professional development leavetwo weeks to include two Sundays;member Presbyterian Church, Kenya, permission to labor in bounds whileparticipating in residency program, IU Health, Indianapolis2012 Minimum Terms of Call recommended 2012 Minimum Terms of call be submitted to Presbytery forapproval November 9

November 16, 2011Burford, Mr. ShannonGreensburg-Kingston/SpringhillEster, Ms. KatieValidated MinistryO’Connell, KathleenWolcott, Ms. LaurieJonesboro-First Grant CountyFort Wayne-FirstFort Wayne-Amistad CristianaNCDordination commission approved and dismissed, 3:00 p.m., December 14, 2011,Shelbyville-First: Rev. Dena Vittorio, Moderator; Elders MaryMarg Karty,Greensburg-Kingston and Dottie Robbins, Greensburg-Springhill; Rev. Jerry Kuykand Rev. Mark Morningstar; Ecumenical Representative Rev. Frank Smith,Shelbyville.ordination commission approved and dismissed, December 11, 2011, 2:30 p.m.,First Presbyterian Church, Muncie, IN: Rev. Dena Vittorio, Moderator; EldersCath Alexander, Muncie-First and Christine Ward, Indianapolis-Second; Rev. RonNay Naylor; Rev. Caitlin Deyerle; Ecumenical Representative Rev. Laurie Hearn,Chaplain, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.receive as member-at-large from Wabash Valley Presbytery; seeking callreceive as a member of Whitewater Valley Presbytery pending a successfulordination examination by Presbytery February 25, 2012 and a service ofordination to be determined; congregational meeting for calling pastorDecember 4, 2011; she may begin serving on field with effective date to bedetermined and permission to serve sacraments; salary $12,006.50; housing$10,000; pension dues $2,420.72; travel reimbursement at IRS rate up to$2,800; professional development $1,200; Social Security offset $1,678;book/conference/prof. expenses $500; vacation four weeks to include fourSundays; study leave two weeks to include two Sundays;approved associate pastor CIFapproved by e-mail for recommendation to November 9, 2011 Presbyterymeeting, administrative commission members: Kevin Boyd, David Smith, CarolCourtney, John Current, Charlie Hill.Dec. 11, 2011Olson, Rev. Kim – Interim PastorAvon-WhitelickJohnston, Mr. KirkAvon-WhitelickIndianapolis-First Meridian HgtsIndianapolis-Orchard Parkrevised terms of interim pastor contact, effectiveJan. 1 - Aug. 31, 2012: salary $28,305; housing $20,000; pension$15,578; auto allowance $2,500; professional development $3,500;Social Security offset $3,695; vacation five weeks to include fiveSundays; professional development leave two weeks to include two Sundays;add to Pulpit Supply list; candidate of Presbytery of Peaks living and seeking callin WVPCIF approvedCIF approvedconcurred with request of Session/congregation to dissolve associate pastorposition previously filled by Rev. Kevin Long

February 25, 2012Finance Committee ReportGary Stebbins & Eric HerzogDecember, 2011 Financial Reports1. Mission Operations Fund 01: Fund resources (income) for calendar year 2011 ended within .02% of thebudgeted forecast for the period (99.80%). Fund Investments (expenses) for calendar year 2011 were 2.35%below our budgeted forecast (97.65%). The Mission Operations Fund 2011 approved budget forecasted a(-$53,263) deficit. Actual results for the year were better than anticipated, ending with a shortfall of(-$36,173) for the calendar period. As a result, the 12/31/2011 Mission Operations Fund balance is $95,000exceeding the recommended “peg” balance for this fund by $45,000.2. Mission Focus Units Fund 10: Fund resources (income) for calendar year 2011 exceeded the budgetforecast for the period by $18,717 (6.45%). Fund Investments (expenses) for calendar year 2011 were($20,569) below our budget forecast (8%). This resulted in a net balance increase to the fund of $83,501exceeding the $44,215 budgeted surplus by $39,286.3. “Designated” Fund Balance Report: The report details balances available on 12/31/2011 relating topresbytery disbursed grants and related mission partnerships applicable to the funds stated purpose (i.e.,designation), many of which are overseen/recommended by the Mission & Growth team of Council.4. Consolidated Balance Fund Report: Presbytery cash balances are adequate for current cash flow andreserves needs. Unrestricted net assets on 12/31/2011 totaled $577, 326 ($540,077 on 12/31/2010). Totalfund balances including temporary and/or permanently restricted funds ended the year at $2,422,320.Additional Reports & Actions of the Finance Committee2013 Budget (revised timeline):The following revisions to our current budget schedule have been approved by Council:Mission Operations: (No change in timing)o 1 st read to Council in April and Presbytery Assembly, May, 2012 meeting;o 2 nd read to Council in July and Presbytery Assembly, August, 2012 meeting.Mission Focus Units:o 1 st read to Council in July and Presbytery Assembly, August, 2012 meeting;o 2 nd read to Council in October and Presbytery Assembly, November, 2012 meeting1 | Page

Date : 01/30/2012Time : 1:37:47 PMWhitewater Valley PresbyteryMO Resources & Investments-Council 0911Fund: Mission OperationsDecember 2011Page : 1AccountsMTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Budget(This Year)YTDBudget/Actual% of AnnualBudget UsedAnnual Budget(This Year)RESOURCESMISSION OPERATIONSPer Capita-WVP $41,802.82 $458,301.79 $440,569.27 $17,732.52 104.02 % $440,569.27Per Capita - G/A & SOLT $5,764.96 $210,030.17 $216,556.99 ($6,526.82) 96.99 % $216,556.99Total MISSION OPERATIONS $47,567.78 $668,331.96 $657,126.26 $11,205.70 101.71 % $657,126.26OTHER RESOURCESPartnerships $1,416.25 $55,353.32 $74,500.00 ($19,146.68) 74.30 % $74,500.00Tax Credit $0.00 $6,829.89 $0.00 $6,829.89 0.00 %$0.00Banking/Investments $1,137.77 $5,603.94 $6,000.00 ($396.06) 93.40 % $6,000.00Total OTHER RESOURCES $2,554.02 $67,787.15 $80,500.00 ($12,712.85) 84.21 % $80,500.00Total RESOURCES $50,121.80 $736,119.11 $737,626.26 ($1,507.15) 99.80 % $737,626.26INVESTMENTSLeadership $48,929.51 $505,878.36 $519,320.20 $13,441.84 97.41 % $519,320.20Professional Services $149.00 $7,663.09 $9,800.00 $2,136.91 78.19 % $9,800.00Office Lease/Maintenance $5,839.65 $38,823.13 $35,232.45 ($3,590.68) 110.19 % $35,232.45Office Operations $676.32 $12,858.69 $19,819.00 $6,960.31 64.88 % $19,819.00Information Technology ($1,497.99) $5,401.50 $6,100.00 $698.50 88.55 % $6,100.00Communications/Internet $254.88 $6,344.83 $10,700.00 $4,355.17 59.30 % $10,700.00Insurance $444.38 $4,794.00 $4,875.00 $81.00 98.34 % $4,875.00Reimbursements $5,754.28 $47,634.51 $45,550.00 ($2,084.51) 104.58 % $45,550.00Other/Miscellaneous $0.00 $102.99 $250.00 $147.01 41.20 % $250.00Per Capita $0.00 $222,407.00 $222,407.32$0.32 100.00 % $222,407.32Missions Allocations ($5,422.62) ($79,615.61) ($83,164.67) ($3,549.06) 95.73 % ($83,164.67)Total INVESTMENTS $55,127.41 $772,292.49 $790,889.30 $18,596.81 97.65 % $790,889.30Net Resources/Investments ($5,005.61) ($36,173.38) ($53,263.04) $17,089.66 67.91 % ($53,263.04)

Date : 01/30/2012Time : 1:29:12 PMWhitewater Valley PresbyteryMFU Resources & Investments-Council 1211Fund: Mission Focus UnitsDecember 2011Page : 1AccountsMTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Budget(This Year)YTDBudget/Actual% of AnnualBudget UsedAnnual Budget(This Year)RESOURCESMISSION FOCUS UNITSBasic Mission $76,088.58 $303,512.74 $280,000.00 $23,512.74 108.40 % $280,000.00Total MISSION FOCUS UNITS $76,088.58 $303,512.74 $280,000.00 $23,512.74 108.40 % $280,000.00OTHER RESOURCESBanking/Investments $1,172.74 $5,204.60 $10,000.00 ($4,795.40) 52.05 % $10,000.00Total OTHER RESOURCES $1,172.74 $5,204.60 $10,000.00 ($4,795.40) 52.05 % $10,000.00Total RESOURCES $77,261.32 $308,717.34 $290,000.00 $18,717.34 106.45 % $290,000.00INVESTMENTSMission Support $32,118.25 $143,975.00 $151,475.00 $7,500.00 95.05 % $151,475.00Committee on Ministry $0.00 $4,139.00 $5,200.00 $1,061.00 79.60 % $5,200.00Presbytery/Council $4,445.00 $4,445.00 $4,445.00$0.00 100.00 % $4,445.00Preparation for Ministry $2,100.00 $6,000.00 $13,000.00 $7,000.00 46.15 % $13,000.00Matching Grants $0.00 $3,357.00 $6,500.00 $3,143.00 51.65 % $6,500.00Elder Development & Training $0.00 $371.06 $0.00 ($371.06) 0.00 %$0.00Missions Allocations $5,422.62 $62,928.85 $65,164.67 $2,235.82 96.57 % $65,164.67Total INVESTMENTS $44,085.87 $225,215.91 $245,784.67 $20,568.76 91.63 % $245,784.67Net Resources/Investments $33,175.45 $83,501.43 $44,215.33 $39,286.10 188.85 % $44,215.33

Whitewater Valley PresbyteryWhitewater Valley Presbytery Selected Fund BalancesDecember 2011Fund015 - Committee on Ministry FundJanuary 2011 - December 2011031 - Small CongregationsJanuary 2011 - December 2011038 - Candidates-CPMJanuary 2011 - December 2011039 - Johnson ScholarshipsJanuary 2011 - December 2011040 - PentecostJanuary 2011 - December 2011041 - PeacemakingJanuary 2011 - December 2011042 - HungerJanuary 2011 - December 2011043 - Emergeny Relief/Assistance FundJanuary 2011 - December 2011050 - Promise of TomorrowJanuary 2011 - December 2011061 - Von Guten TrustJanuary 2011 - December 2011BeginningBalance Income ExpenseEndingBalance$15,054.40 $0.00 $0.00 $15,054.40$15,520.00 $0.00 $465.60 $15,054.40$4,460.49 $1,233.79 $734.17 $4,960.11$18,689.82 $1,815.15 $15,544.86 $4,960.11$9,269.57 $4,003.00 $0.00 $13,272.57$6,162.44 $7,295.00 $184.87 $13,272.57$716.10 $27.41 $0.00 $743.51$640.71 $122.02 $19.22 $743.51$638.46 $0.00 $0.00 $638.46$353.46 $295.60 $10.60 $638.46$16,193.63 $1,969.51 $0.00 $18,163.14$16,528.98 $5,338.91 $3,704.75 $18,163.14$380.12 $427.28 $0.00 $807.40$2,787.56 $1,219.59 $3,199.75 $807.40$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00($415.15) $415.15 $0.00 $0.00$307,856.80 $821.99 $830.71 $307,848.08$331,776.53 $17,146.09 $41,074.54 $307,848.08$40,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40,000.00$0.00 $40,000.00 $0.00 $40,000.00TotalsJanuary 2011 - December 2011$394,569.57$392,044.35$8,482.98$73,647.51$1,564.88$64,204.19$401,487.67$401,487.67

Pyoca Camp, Conference & Retreat Center886 East County Road 100 S, Brownstown, IN 47220866-251-2267 www.pyoca.orgSpring2012Upcoming events...Mystery Quilt RetreatMarch 22-25, 2012Pyoca’s 60th Anniversary GalaMay 12, 2012Pyoca exists to provide a place away from the busy world where people can grow in theirrelationship with Jesus Christ, with others in a Christian community and with themselves.Pyoca UpdatePyoca Turns 60!We are celebrating a milestone year atPyoca! 60 years of outdoor ministry andserving the people in Whitewater Valleyand Ohio Valley Presbyteries. Literallythousands of people have had a faithchanging experience at Pyoca!How are wecelebrating?During thesummer, eachweek we’ll behaving a birthdayparty. And we’llbe gathering up stories from campers,volunteers, parents and staff on changesthe Pyoca experience has worked in themand their lives. We will be encouragingeveryone who visits camp this summer tosign the banner which will be displayed inthe Lodge.We’ll be hosting two full Presbyterymeetings to give everyone in WhitewaterValley and Ohio Valley the chance tocelebrate with us and experience Pyocaright here on our beautiful grounds.And on May 12, we will be throwing agala celebration with a banquet, silentauction, and fun for all. (see next page formore information.)Summer Camp is coming!Have you registered yet? Camp is justaround the corner! We have excitingopportunities for youth entering gradestwo through recent graduates toexperience all we have to offer. From oursecond/third grade partial introductoryprograms, to our high energy Jr. HighSmoky Mountain Adventure, there is a program for all!New this year…Jr. High Backpacking Trip - comealong with us as we explore theLand Between the Lakes inWestern Kentucky!Music, Art & Drama - a junior highcamp that will include fun andspiritual ways for junior higher toexplore their creative talents.Registration has begun already! While we still have plentyof opportunities for all ages, some of the programs arestarting to show signs of filling! Last year, we had five outof the 13 programs at capacity! Be sure to register soon tobe able to experience camp this summer!www.pyoca.orgHuge increase in selfconfidenceandindependence - doesmore for/by himself.Seems to be thinking ofothers more - except“his brother :)”Jr. High Parent

Pyoca Camp, Conference & Retreat Centercordially invites you to our 60thAnniversary Dinner & Gala!Saturday, May 12, 20124 p.m.—7:30 p.m.Hors’ d’oevures at 5:30Dinner at 6:00Silent auction to end at 7 p.m.Keynote Speaker, Brian Frick, Associate,Camp and Conference MinistriesGAMC Staff, Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.Cost: $60/person, $330/table(Complimentary childcare will be availablefor non-participating youth )Please RSVP by May 1More information at 866-251-2267 orrich@pyoca.orgWe were blessed with a wonderfulresponse to our newest program -Pyoca Partners! We invited tencongregations to be annual ministrypartners with us and to designateone day a year to come to Pyoca towork.Gala/Auction Info...As part of our 60th celebration,we will be having a silent auction.Proceeds from this event will raisefunds for scholarship andoperating funds to help us keepcamper costs low.As of now, initial items that will beauctioned off include: Pyocacinnamon rolls (24) deliveredwithin a 75 mile radius; an Ecofriendlybasket donated byJackson County REMC; a quilt,Hickory, Willow,Sycamore, and TulipCabin signs; awooden PC(USA)symbol; a golf package; Pyocacherry wood cutting boards;baskets; gift cards; and whoknows what elseby the time thebig day arrives!If you are interested in donatingitems such as quilts, Pyocamemorabilia, etc., please contactRich Swartwood at 866-251-2267.*We will have all items available forviewing on our website and anelectronic option to bid on theitems as well.During the first year, over $18,000 in labor was saved! Projectsincluded renovating the firecircle, painting the bedrooms of Oakand Poplar Cabin, painting the interior of the Lodge, major cleaningof the Chapel, constructing new couches in the modern cabins, andrenovating the basement of the Retreat Center.If you are interested in having your church or group become aPyoca Partner, please contact us today. We have lots of projectslined up. There is something for everyone!THANK YOU DONORS!2011 was a fantastic year forPyoca. Not only did we have theopportunity to share Christ's lovewith 663 campers, 124 volunteers,and over 2,500 retreat guests, weaccepted over 120 individual's andcongregation's gifts of financialsupport! Those gifts enabled us tocontinue to refine our ministry andmake significant programenhancements. Thank you to allwho contributed! A full list ofdonors can be found on ourwebsite.Some of themore"noticeable"improvementsincluded: newdocks, a servingline in the Lodge, a new ice machine, newtables, couches for the Lodge, newfurniture in Poplar and Oak, and firecircle renovation. Those projects alonewere possible through designated giftswhich totaled over $17,000! Additionally,we assisted over 60 campers with full orpartial scholarship funds - most of whichwere also donated by individuals,congregations and Presbyterian Women.As you can see, the impact that a fewincredible people made are vast. Thisyear, we continue to rely on ministrypartners to improve our programs.A partial listing of items that will assist usin our ministry include: A new piano,paddleboats, lifejackets, Bibles forcampers, inner-spring mattresses for Oakand Cedar Cabin, tables/chairs androcking chairs for the renovated Craft/Conference Cabin. A full list can befound on our website, www.pyoca.org.