First United Methodist Church, Oak Ridge, TN
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Growing in faith and love through worship, discipleship, and service.

Trustees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duties of Trustees - The Trustees have several legal and administrative functions.

They are to:

  • Oversee, maintain, and supervise all local church property. This would include conducting an annual inspection and inventory of the church property.

  • Report annually to the Charge Conference on the state of the church's property, equipment, investments, and resources.

  • Ensure that the articles of incorporation of the congregation are kept up-to-date, if applicable.

  • Be responsible, in conjunction with the pastor, for all use of the church buildings and grounds.

  • Maintain adequate insurance coverage on all church property and develop appropriate risk management policies.

  • Submit to the Finance Committee the annual budget requests for insurance, property maintenance and improvement, and new property purchases.

  • Be accountable to Charge Conference and the Church Council.

Current Members

Jerry Van Fossen, Chairperson

Ricky Blair, Staff Liaison

 

Panel of 2012

Elaine Graham

Greg Hinkel

Bob Marion

 

Panel of 2013

Mark Diemer

Pam Gibson

Jerry Van Fossen

 

Panel of 2014

Tom Bookhart

Bob Henderson

Chris Lee

 

Normal Meeting Time - The Trustees meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Minutes of Trustees Meetings are available in the church office. Highlights of meetings are sent each month to the Church Council.

 

Building Usage Policyavailable here

 

Safe Vehicle Program Policy –  available here


Budget Information - Click here for information.


Completed Capital Projects

  • Playground and storm water management system renovated

  • Church slate roof repaired following high wind and hail storms in early CY 2012
  • Trinity Center Church Building - replaced one of four furnaces, upgraded air handling ducting and replaced one outdoor condensing unit
  • Room 208 Renovation – Installed a double-door entrance from the hall to provide access to space for storing tables and chairs.
  • Fellowship Hall Wainscot – sanded and refinished
  • Sanctuary Wall Painting
  • Sanctuary West Facing Windows – inspected and repaired joints in the stone window surrounds
  • Installed new kitchen stove hood and fire suppression system
  • Coke machine returned to original location outside Multi-Purpose Room
  • Installed new lavatory paddle-handle fixtures in ladies’ room next to Welcome Center
  • Procured new drum booth for First Place

Future Capital Projects

  • Improvements to Fellowship Hall Ceiling, Lighting and Audiovisual Capabilities
  • Telecommunication Upgrades
  • Audiovisual Improvements in Multi-Purpose Room and Loft
  • Procurement of new copy machine for church office
Miscellaneous
  • Gardens – Becky Gabbard is the lead in coordinating the care and maintenance of the flower beds, shrubs and trees around the church. Bob and Maxine Shultz continue to assist in this effort. Also, Pat Wilson will continue to care for the memorial garden.

 
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