National Board News

Gallatin County Love INC is an independent affiliate of the national movement of Love In the Name of Christ.  For several years, our Executive Director, Nancy VanDyken, has worn two hats: she has served as the head of our local affiliate and has also served, as needed, as a National Trainer with the Love INC national office/movement.

With the closing of the national office, additional tasks and responsibilities have been given to Nancy, along with the two other national trainers: to help train, advise and guide the new and existing Love INC affiliates around the country.

In late February, all three National Trainers and the Chair of the National Board of Directors met at our Love INC offices in Bozeman to plan: (a) the future direction of Love INC, (b) how to provide needed training and support resources to affiliates, and (c) how to structure and deliver training events for developing affiliates in the immediate future. 

Additionally, at its March 9, 2011, meeting, Nancy was appointed to the National Love INC Board of Directors, along with the other two trainers.  

Gallatin County Love INC is working hard to focus on our mission, live out Love INC's core values, and follow best practices.  The wonderful churches, committed local Board of Directors and wonderful Christians in our area who live out the love of Christ make it possible for Gallatin County to model what being Love INC is all about to many other communities throughout the country. 

Please pray for Nancy as she seeks to continue fully in her role as Executive Director while picking up the extra tasks and responsibilities on the national level.

Upcoming Annual Business Meeting

Advance Notice!  The Love INC Annual Business Meeting will be held on October 8, at 7 a.m., at Christ the King Lutheran Church (4383 Durston Rd. in Bozeman).  The meeting usually lasts about an hour.  A continental breakfast will be served.  Please mark your calendars!

At the Business Meeting, the slate for the 2011 Board of Directors will be voted upon by official representatives (usually Church Ministry Coordinators) from Love INC partner churches.  Updates on the ministry and an overview of Relational Ministry development will be presented.  It's important for some members from each partner church to attend the business meeting, as required by our by-laws.

Pastors, church leaders, and Love INC volunteers especially are encouraged to attend.  Church Ministry Coordinators (CMCs) need to be present in order to vote on the Board nominees.   See you in October!

Annual Meeting Report

Early on an icy, snowy October morning, pastors, Church Ministry Coordinators, the Love INC Board, staff, and dedicated volunteers gathered to conduct Love INC business (and to enjoy breakfast and fellowship).

The Annual Meeting, held today, is a regular business meeting of partner churches, as required by Love INC by-laws. Thank you to everyone rose so early and braved the weather!

Representatives from the partner churches elected the 2010 Board of Directors: Larry Addink, Bill Harn, Rev. Jim Jenkins, Joyce Kamp, Rev. Bill Kern, Judy Kingma, Kim Lambrecht, and Larry Sonnenberg.

Any additional members to begin their term in January 2010 will be approved by the elected board.

The group recognized the contributions of retiring Board member, Jim DeJong and thanked him for his tireless service.

Board President Larry Addink addressed the group, stressing the importance of the Love INC ministry in Gallatin County, especially since poverty in our area would otherwise remain more "hidden" and more difficult for churches to connect with in the absence of the linking ministry of Love INC.

Kim Lambrecht, Treasurer, reported on the financial condition of Love INC.

Nancy VanDyken, Executive Director, reviewed the ministry activities and developments of 2008 and 2009. She outlined the direction Love INC has been working toward since its inception, God's provision along the way, and how Love INC will seek to implement a new phase in its life in 2010: becoming a Level II, Relational Ministry, affiliate.

Many thanks to Love INC partner, Christ the King Lutheran Church, for hosting the Annual Meeting again this year! And thanks to everyone who helped and participated in this important business meeting, ensuring the continued health of Gallatin County Love INC.