2009 Annual Report from the Nominations and Recommendations Committee
1. That each of us as members of Zion Lutheran Church should express our thankfulness to God for all that we have as a church family. We are grateful for the members who have committed their time to serving our Lord and the Zion Lutheran Church family.
2. That we express our thankfulness to Pastor John and Glenda and their family, and Pastor Nathan and Anne, and that as a church we support and nurture their work and leadership in Zion Lutheran Church.
3. That Zion Lutheran Church continue to show encouragement and support in 2010 to missionaries Anne & Willie Ruedisili Langdji through the support of the ELCA Missionaries.
4. That Zion Lutheran Church express thankfulness and give encouragement to the present staff: Cheryl Geller, Chris Torgeson, Hardy Lieberg, Velda Glick, Julie Huettl, Sherie Heine, Danette Krumwiede, Dick Johnson, Brad Caldwell, Sue Summers, Jerry Jorgenson, and Nancy Harris.
5. That Zion Congregation thanks retiring members of the Church Council: Tyler Asendorf, Kristi Burgess, Sue Cleveland, Beth Stenvold and Rod Torgeson. Retiring members of the Trust committee: John Glick, Tracy Hjelmstad, Pam Johnson, Robert Markle, and Megan Odermann. Retiring members of the Nominations & Recommendations Committee: Linda Gertz, Susan Hager, and Jacky Smith. Special Thanks to Rod Torgeson for his leadership as congregational president.
6. The nominations and recommendation committee recommends that the Zion congregation make the constitutional changes designating a “youth” position on the council. This position should be a 2 year term and have voting privileges.