Minutes

North Central Jurisdiction United Methodist Men conference call minutes of June 13, 2010:

Those on the call were President Lee Donley, Past President & Nominations Chair Dan Henry,
East Area V-p Charlie Gooden, Secretary Jim Smith, Treasurer Steve Liehr, NCJ Prayer
Advocate Ken Hudgins, Hunger Relief Advocate David McCleary, Men's Ministry Specialist
John Dockery, Detroit President Jim Walker, and Indiana President Dave Martin.

Ken Hudgins opened the conference call at 6:35/7:35 with a devotion based on Philippians 3: 12-14.
Paul had a singular objective to promote Jesus Christ; to forget the past and to press toward the goal
of expanding the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Prayers were lifted up for Charlie's brother Larry's surgery,
Delbert Clark's surgery, Lee's son, David and Amy Jo Belt; and Mary Crutche, Martha Davis, and Lois.

The minutes were approved as presented.

The treasurer's report was accepted as presented; balance of $2104.60.

MMS John Dockery noted the exceptional UMMen's breakfast at the Indiana Annual Conference.

HRA David McCleary noted that first quarter contributions to 'Meals for Millions' had two of the
most economically depressed Conferences in the top ten. Detroit is one of the two.
September will be National Hunger Action Month. SOSA has suggested the following activities
for September: fast and pray for the hungry, have a hunger focused worship service, volunteer
with a hunger relief agency, designate an offering for SOSA, and hunger education in the church.
SOSA may be contacted for more information. NCJ churches are being asked to have targeted
services and a special offering. David is sending an outline of suggested activities to NCJUMM
Board members to be distributed.

Note was made that to receive some e-mails, the sender's e-mail address needs to be in the
receiver's address book. (Secretary's note: try e-mailing individually for messages kicked back)

Individuals will need to self-register for September 24-25 at the Clock Tower Resort.

IN President Dave Martin reported on the excellent presentation about the importance of Men's
Ministry by Gil Hanke at the UMMen's breakfast at Annual Conference. The UMMen booth
at Annual Conference sparked interest in over 20 contacts; and one District President was
found, leaving one District Presidency to fill. District Superintendents also visited the booth.
The IN 'Haiti Tool Project' is wrapping up with over $1000 collected for shipping.
Note was made of the need for masonry bits in Haiti. Note was made of inexpensive tools
sold through "Harbor Freight.'

Detroit President Jim Walker noted the placement of CD's with Detroit's UMMen four goals
in all the Conference churches. Goals are that men memorize one Bible verse a month,
raise funds for 3000 "Strength for Service" devotionals, have every man in the Conference
contribute $1 to 'Meals for Millions,' and and raise $100,000 for the Endowment Fund so
as to be self-funded and not Conference funded. Jim noted that $1000 had been sent from
the Detroit UMMen to Nashville to help with the roof. Jim suggested that NCJUMM Board
members order from 'Focus on the Family' a CD featuring Frank Pastori, a former atheist.
Jim noted he is visiting local churches to promote UMMen.

A question was raised about a possibility of providing "Strength for Service" devotionals to
oil-spill cleanup personnel. Ken Hudgins will check with Joe Kelley.

Steve Liehr reported a good response for the "Haiti Tool Project' at the N IL Annual Conference.

Gil Hanke is still working on the 'Values Added Chartering Ministry' presentation. There are still
questions being raised and comments being shared. Ken Hudgins noted he had created his own
'Power Point' presentation using the best material from various sources.

A question was raised about the listings of UMMen fellowships.

It was asked that "Other Ministries" on the NCJUMM website be linked for easy accessibility.

Gil Hanke has noted that insurance will not cover the entire $34,000 roof bill for GCUMM HQ.

Lee noted he is working on fund raising for NCJUMM ministry.

Lee shared he had received the Layperson's Harry Denman Award for Evangelism from
the Detroit Conference at Annual Conference.

Dan Henry reminded everyone they are invited to to the Laity Celebration Service honoring
him on June 27, 10:00 a.m. at Friendship UMC, Bolingbrook, IL. He hopes many will be able
to come.

Ken Hudgins closed with prayer.

Jim Smith, Secretary

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North Central Jurisdiction United Methodist Men conference call minutes of May 16, 2010.

Those on the call were President Lee Donley, Executive V-p Dave Belt, East Area V-p Charlie Gooden,
Central Area V-p Mark Dehority, secretary Jim Smith, Treasurer Steve Liehr, Jurisdiction Prayer Advocate
Ken Hudgins, Men's Ministry Specialist John Dockery, Hunger Relief Advocate Dave McCleary;
Conference Presidents: IL Great Rivers-Jim Bolinger, N IL-Steve Nailor, W OH-Bob Imboden,
Detroit-Jim Walker, IN-Dave Martin; and Resource Person Randy Mason.

Ken Hudgins opened the meeting at 7:35 (6:35) with a devotion based on the carpenter tools of Joseph
of Nazareth, "father" of Jesus. The right tool, tool care, and sharing the skills.

Prayer requests were for Lee's daughter-in-law and son, the scheduled closing of the Redbird Mission School,
Olivia's battle with strokes, the Detroit ISI event, GCUMM roof repair, and Mary, Martha , & Lois.

The minutes were approved as presented.

The Treasurer's report showed a balance of $1904.60 as of April 30. Report approved.

Dave Belt reported on the NCJUMM website: has started having hits, still needs bios and photos,
needs Conference events for calendar, will place prayer requests under the prayer tab.

Charlie Gooden reported E OH and WOH are looking at REM Conferences.
Charlie is encouraged by Tool donations for Haiti.

John Dockery reported about being a Men's Ministry Specialist. A MMS is to be a resource person
for Conference Presidents reaching out to District and Local Fellowships, and also to help the Nashville
staff in outreach. John is the new Coordinator for new MMS's. John was asked to e-mail the shared
information to the NCJUMM Board members.

Dave McCleary shared a note from SOSA: 6 million lbs, 18 million servings, 7000 volunteers,
600 events; all with 4.4% overhead. SOSA is the only source of fresh vegetables and fruit for some
people. Dave has available resources and information about SOSA.

Dave Martin reported about IN UMMen. E-mailed report to be forwarded.

Bob Imboden noted the upcoming W OH Annual Meeting. Bob assisted at the Council of Bishops.
W OH UMM are helping the Bishop coordinate a Potato Drop. Bob is working on being a Men's
Ministry Specialist.

Jim Walker reported the Detroit Conference Ex Board had voted to contribute $1000 toward the
roof at GCUMM HQ. The Annual Meeting will be held October 30. Jim reported he is receiving
support from the DS's.

Jim Bolinger reported IL Great Rivers is ahead in the number of charters paid (78). This is the
3rd year of a Potato Drop in the Saginaw District. Two more Potato Drops are being considered.
Two Boy Scout Torch Awards will be given at Annual Conference. Tools for Haiti are being
gathered, and a request is being made for tools to be brought to Annual Conference. IL GR
UMM are helping repair and maintain camp sites. A successful fishing tournament was held.
Plans are made for attending a baseball game in St. Louis. And there is continued support
for the Upper Room Prayer Line.

Ken Hudgins discussed the possibility of answering the Upper Room Prayer Line at the September
24th & 25th meeting at Rockford. Ken plans to e-mail Ex Board members to see how many will
volunteer.

Discussion was held about helping on the roof at the GCUMM HQ. Several Conferences have
placed the roof information on their Conference website. Steve Nailor will work on an uniform
notice to be used to disseminate the request for funds; will send to Lee for okay.

Lee and Mark Dehority have Value Added Ministry DVD's (promotion of UMM) available and
would like feedback after viewing. The question was raised about possibly using the DVD
at Annual Conferences.

Mark D requests information about the quantity of tools for Haiti, and the cut-off date from
Conferences involved.

Randy Mason noted he was encouraged by reports from Conference Presidents about the
increase in Charters and EMS.

Ken Hudgins closed with prayer at 9:10 (8:10).

Jim Smith, Secretary