The April, 2014, Vision Board Meeting was held at Lori Ackerson’s home.

Dennis Grabowski brought a motion to accept final revisions of the March 2014 minutes; Tari Yates, seconded; motion passed.

Ralph Holbrook’s last day at Grace is April 20, 2014 last day.  Ralph is leaving because of a career opportunity.  With Ralph leaving, there will be staff restructuring.

Positive things are happening at Grace. Improvements to the church will be going forward over the next few months.  This is due to Free 2B Grace.  We stay focused on Christ.  Unity is HUGE!

In June, 2014, Lori Ackerson, Mary Jo Andrusko and Pat Walters will have completed their three-year Vision Board term.  Lori, Mary Jo and Pat, and additional parishioners will form a Nominating Committee to fill their spots.

Holy Conversations.  On April 29, 2014 from 7 – 9 p.m., Johnna Hirt will host the Open Mic event on behalf of the Vision Board.  The Holy Conversations Team has provided the Vision Board suggestions for the Open Mic event.  All people who speak will need to give their names and what Holy Conversations they attended.

Kristina Larson, a member of Grace, has applied and has been accepted to begin the MDiv program at Luther Seminary in St. Paul 2014.  It is Grace’s tradition to support our seminarians with a $3,000/year gift.  The money has been earmarked for Kristina.