Bethel United Methodist Church
LAY LEADERSHIP 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Council Chair: Ed Josey
Lay Leader Arlene Schweikert
Lay Member to NYAC Jason Ciarlante
Finance Chair Karen Jensen
Treasurer Vicky Rivelli
Financial Secretary Gloria Shaw
S/PPRC Chair Diane Kasprowitz
Trustees Chair Tom Kasprowitz
Memorial Chair EC Toth
Membership Secretary Dottie Baker
Education Team Representative Beth Cherrick
Records & History Carol Plumb
Members at-large Lillian Leary and Al Gundersheimer
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries Ken Quick
Cranberry Festival Chair Diane Kasprowitz
Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development
Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Diane Kasprowitz Carol Josey Lillian Leary
Shirley Blauth Dottie Baker Karen Jensen
Laura Ryan
Committee on Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations
Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Gloria Shaw Mary Worstell Vicky Rivelli
Elaine Rogers Diane Kasprowitz Greg Adams
Al Gundershiemer Ed Josey
Board of Trustees
Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Don Bischoff Karen Jensen Ed Josey
Lil Leary Tom Kasprowitz George Jensen
Vicky Rivelli EC Toth
Finance Committee (as outlined in The United Methodist Book of Discipline)
Finance Chair: Karen Jensen
Lay member of Annual Conference: Jason Ciarlante
Lay Leader: Arlene Schweikert
Administrative Council Chair: Ed Josey
SPPR Chair (or rep): Laura Ryan
Trustees Rep: Karen Jensen
Stewardship Coordinators: Jason Ciarlante and Carol Josey
Financial Secretary: Gloria Shaw
Treasurer(s): Vicky Rivelli
Investment Team
Finance: Karen Jensen
Trustees: Tom Kasprowitz, Lil Leary
At-Large: Laura Ryan
Memorial Committee
Chair EC Toth
Treasurer Lillian Leary
Lay Leader Arlene Schweikert
At-Large Mildred & Gordon Ekstrand, emeriti
Worship Team (NEW!)
Openers/Head Greeters/Ushers: Tom Kasprowitz, George Jensen
Coordinate Sunday morning volunteers, making sure that sanctuary is prepared and that volunteers are equipped to do their job(s)
Greeter/Usher Coordinator: Gordon Ekstrand
Recruits and trains greeters and ushers; work together with Head Greeters/Ushers
Music and Liturgist Coordinator(s): Lil Leary, Karen Jensen
Recruit and maintain schedule of musicians and liturgists for Sunday worship. Coordinate communications between musicians, volunteers, and pastor;
Altar Steward(s): Lloyd Alleyne
Either cares for the following or recruits and trains others to do so: Candles, hymn numbers, flowers (coordinating with Flower Coordinator), water for pastor, etc.
Counter Coordinator: EC Toth
Recruit and train teams of two persons who, on a rotating schedule, count the offering immediately following worship; develop clear procedure/reporting in conjunction with Financial Secretary and Treasurer with oversight of the Finance Committee
Communion Steward(s): Laura Ryan, LeslieLake
Set up the altar for Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month and for other Sundays and special services as indicated by the pastor; change paraments for Communion and liturgical seasons
Flower Coordinator: Vicky Rivelli
Communicate about and maintain calendar for flower dedications throughout year, procure flowers or arrange for procurement by volunteers; coordinate Christmas and Easter flowers.
Nursery Coordinator: Arlene Schweikert
Develop a plan and space for nursery care during worship, including a plan for staffing; work together with pastor and others to implement plans.
Connections Team (fellowship & communications) (NEW!)
Social Hour Coordinator: Arlene Schweikert
Recruits volunteers to set-up, provide food, and clean up for social hour
Congregational Fellowship Coordinator: Dottie Baker
Recruits and works with others to plan congregational potlucks, retreats, outings, etc. to build friendships within the congregation
Education and Spiritual Growth Team
Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Arlene Schweikert
Work together with Sunday School teachers and any other interested folks to coordinate programs for children at Bethel; put together an annual calendar with special events/projects/parties, VBS, etc.; Oversee Vacation Bible School
Sunday School Teacher(s): Carol Josey, Beth Cherrick, Hyesun Schaeffer
Plan and coordinate all aspects off Children’s Sunday School program, including curriculum, Sunday School events/parties, staffing needs, etc.; Children’s Ministry Coordinator will provide support as needed.
Stewardship Coordinators: Carol Josey & Jason Ciarlante
Provides information/education for congregation about the spiritual discipline of giving; organizes annual stewardship focus/activities; serves on Finance Committee
Adult Education/Spiritual Growth Coordinator:
Recruit teachers/facilitators for classes, workshops, and other spiritual growth opportunities for adults of all ages
Camping Coordinator: Elaine Rogers
Receive and share information about camping opportunities; manage Brown Camp Fund;
Outreach Team
Project Hospitality: Arlene Schweikert
Recruit and maintain a calendar and roster of volunteers to prepare, deliver, and serve the meal once a month; coordinate other seasonal projects with PH.
Food Pantry: George Jensen
SouthShore Methodist Council: Al Gundersheimer
Staten Island Council of Churches Lillian Leary
Scout Liaison: Diane Kasprowitz
Judo Liaison: Laura Ryan
AA Liaison: Vicky Rivelli
LAY LEADERSHIP 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Council Chair: Ed Josey
Lay Leader Arlene Schweikert
Lay Member to NYAC Jason Ciarlante
Finance Chair Karen Jensen
Treasurer Vicky Rivelli
Financial Secretary Gloria Shaw
S/PPRC Chair Diane Kasprowitz
Trustees Chair Tom Kasprowitz
Memorial Chair EC Toth
Membership Secretary Dottie Baker
Education Team Representative Beth Cherrick
Records & History Carol Plumb
Members at-large Lillian Leary and Al Gundersheimer
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries Ken Quick
Cranberry Festival Chair Diane Kasprowitz
Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development
Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Diane Kasprowitz Carol Josey Lillian Leary
Shirley Blauth Dottie Baker Karen Jensen
Laura Ryan
Committee on Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations
Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Gloria Shaw Mary Worstell Vicky Rivelli
Elaine Rogers Diane Kasprowitz Greg Adams
Al Gundershiemer Ed Josey
Board of Trustees
Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014
Don Bischoff Karen Jensen Ed Josey
Lil Leary Tom Kasprowitz George Jensen
Vicky Rivelli EC Toth
Finance Committee (as outlined in The United Methodist Book of Discipline)
Finance Chair: Karen Jensen
Lay member of Annual Conference: Jason Ciarlante
Lay Leader: Arlene Schweikert
Administrative Council Chair: Ed Josey
SPPR Chair (or rep): Laura Ryan
Trustees Rep: Karen Jensen
Stewardship Coordinators: Jason Ciarlante and Carol Josey
Financial Secretary: Gloria Shaw
Treasurer(s): Vicky Rivelli
Investment Team
Finance: Karen Jensen
Trustees: Tom Kasprowitz, Lil Leary
At-Large: Laura Ryan
Memorial Committee
Chair EC Toth
Treasurer Lillian Leary
Lay Leader Arlene Schweikert
At-Large Mildred & Gordon Ekstrand, emeriti
Worship Team (NEW!)
Openers/Head Greeters/Ushers: Tom Kasprowitz, George Jensen
Coordinate Sunday morning volunteers, making sure that sanctuary is prepared and that volunteers are equipped to do their job(s)
Greeter/Usher Coordinator: Gordon Ekstrand
Recruits and trains greeters and ushers; work together with Head Greeters/Ushers
Music and Liturgist Coordinator(s): Lil Leary, Karen Jensen
Recruit and maintain schedule of musicians and liturgists for Sunday worship. Coordinate communications between musicians, volunteers, and pastor;
Altar Steward(s): Lloyd Alleyne
Either cares for the following or recruits and trains others to do so: Candles, hymn numbers, flowers (coordinating with Flower Coordinator), water for pastor, etc.
Counter Coordinator: EC Toth
Recruit and train teams of two persons who, on a rotating schedule, count the offering immediately following worship; develop clear procedure/reporting in conjunction with Financial Secretary and Treasurer with oversight of the Finance Committee
Communion Steward(s): Laura Ryan, LeslieLake
Set up the altar for Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month and for other Sundays and special services as indicated by the pastor; change paraments for Communion and liturgical seasons
Flower Coordinator: Vicky Rivelli
Communicate about and maintain calendar for flower dedications throughout year, procure flowers or arrange for procurement by volunteers; coordinate Christmas and Easter flowers.
Nursery Coordinator: Arlene Schweikert
Develop a plan and space for nursery care during worship, including a plan for staffing; work together with pastor and others to implement plans.
Connections Team (fellowship & communications) (NEW!)
Social Hour Coordinator: Arlene Schweikert
Recruits volunteers to set-up, provide food, and clean up for social hour
Congregational Fellowship Coordinator: Dottie Baker
Recruits and works with others to plan congregational potlucks, retreats, outings, etc. to build friendships within the congregation
Education and Spiritual Growth Team
Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Arlene Schweikert
Work together with Sunday School teachers and any other interested folks to coordinate programs for children at Bethel; put together an annual calendar with special events/projects/parties, VBS, etc.; Oversee Vacation Bible School
Sunday School Teacher(s): Carol Josey, Beth Cherrick, Hyesun Schaeffer
Plan and coordinate all aspects off Children’s Sunday School program, including curriculum, Sunday School events/parties, staffing needs, etc.; Children’s Ministry Coordinator will provide support as needed.
Stewardship Coordinators: Carol Josey & Jason Ciarlante
Provides information/education for congregation about the spiritual discipline of giving; organizes annual stewardship focus/activities; serves on Finance Committee
Adult Education/Spiritual Growth Coordinator:
Recruit teachers/facilitators for classes, workshops, and other spiritual growth opportunities for adults of all ages
Camping Coordinator: Elaine Rogers
Receive and share information about camping opportunities; manage Brown Camp Fund;
Outreach Team
Project Hospitality: Arlene Schweikert
Recruit and maintain a calendar and roster of volunteers to prepare, deliver, and serve the meal once a month; coordinate other seasonal projects with PH.
Food Pantry: George Jensen
SouthShore Methodist Council: Al Gundersheimer
Staten Island Council of Churches Lillian Leary
Scout Liaison: Diane Kasprowitz
Judo Liaison: Laura Ryan
AA Liaison: Vicky Rivelli
