UEC Council Members
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Allocations Coordinator — Del Van Batavia
Del and his wife Teresa live in Plymouth and attended UEC #205/206 in January of 2005. Brunswick United Methodist in Crystal is his church home, where Del leads a Saturday morning men's Bible study. He is a Business Analyst and enjoys working in the nonprofit environment. Del and Teresa have 3 older children (Brady, Taylor, and Kayla) who all attended TEC. Clergy Coordinator — Greg Bestland Greg lives in Buffalo Minnesota and attends Church of the Open Door. He was a weekender in August of 1998 and over the last 13 years has served as a Spiritual Director on many weekends. He serves on the council as a clergy coordinator and is an Ordained Covenant Pastor presently serving as Chaplain at Minnehaha Academy. He has been married to Debbie for 40 years, has four grown children and two grandsons. Clergy Coordinator — Phil Schmidt Phil and his wife Elaine attended UEC #245 and #246. Phil and Elaine have served on many teams throughout the years. Phil is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and the Senior Pastor at Main Street Church in North Branch, MN. Phil's passion is to bring Love and Grace throughout the weekends. Phil and Elaine have two daughters, Abby (attended UEC #260) and Lizzy. Clergy Coordinator -- Rosemary Klass Communications Coordinator — Chad Olinger Chad and his wife Autumn attended UEC 193 in 2003. Chad has participated in many teams since that weekend. He and his wife attend Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville where they are very active in youth and other ministries. They have two daughters Catherine and Carrie. Convenor — Cathy Colman Cathy and her husband Mark attended weekends 127/128 in Oct 1996 and have remained very active in UEC over the years. Cathy has been on many teams including Rectora in 2003. She and her husband attend Shepherd of the Valley in Afton and live across the river in Hudson WI. They are now both re Co-Convenor -- Mari-Lynn O'Brien Convenor Advisor -- Kathy Messerli Kathy attended UEC #124 in 1996. She resides in Plymouth and attends Plymouth Covenant Church. In addition to serving on many UEC teams, Kathy was humbled to have served as Rectora in 2010 and previously served on the UEC Council as New Churches Coordinator. Kathy has one son and just gained a daughter-in-law. In addition to volunteering at church and other organizations, Kathy finds fulfillment in non-profit association management. Leadership Development Coordinator — Norma Lund Norma attended UEC #98 and has served on several teams including Rectora in 2011. She and her husband Dennis attend Rosemount United Methodist Church. They have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. They are now both retired but keep busy with church, family, and their renewal group. Leadership Development Coordinator — Dan Everson Leadership Training Coordinator — Mark Turgeon Mark and his wife Kathy attended UEC #113 in April of 1995. Since then Mark has participated on several teams and had the privilege of being the Rector at UEC 219 in 2006. Mark attends Redeemer Covenant Church in Brooklyn Park. Mark and Kathy have three daughters, three sons-in-law and 10 grandkids. Leadership Training Coordinator — Steve Wilson Steve and his wife, Karen, reside in Apple Valley and attend Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville. Steve attended UEC 101 and has served on various teams and as rector in 2005. Since 2005 he has supported the council by serving as a leadership training assistant. Steve and Karen have two adult children, Brent and Melissa, who reside in the metropolitan Twin Cities area. Leadership Training Coordinator - Jerry Low Jerry and Sue attended UEC 197/198 in January 2003. Jerry, also known as JLow, has served on numerous teams since then. He once served as chicken and actually learned the song DeColores! He was blessed to serve as Rector in January 2016. They live in Maple Grove and attend Plymouth Covenant Church. Church Liaison Coordinator — Elaine Schmidt Palanca Coordinator — Sandy Dunleavy Sandy attended UEC in January 2002 at Colonial Church Edina. She has served on several team since, usually once per year. Her husband Dave attended at UEC weekend in 2008, shortly before they were married. Sandy enjoys movies, cooking, and football. Dave and Sandy call Grace Church of Roseville, home. Secretary — Judy Fallat Judy and her husband, Bob, attended weekends #137 and 138 in August 1997. Both have served on many UeC teams including as Rector (2008) and Rectora (2015), and also in the Charis prison ministry at FCI Sandstone. They live in Minnetonka and attend Minnetonka UMC where they've led many Bible study classes together. Judy is blessed to have two adult step-children and four awesome grandchildren. Her favorite nickname in UeC circles is “Trailer Bob’s wife.” Site Selection Coordinator — Sue Ganzer Sue and her husband Doug Swaser attended UeC #245/246 in February 2011. They live in Hastings and their home church is the United Methodist Church in town. Sue has served on several UeC teams and cherishes the time spent with her renewal group. Both enjoy serving at their church; Sue as the Hospitality Director & Doug as Head Usher and on various committees. They have been married for 15 years and enjoy spending time with Doug's children and their 4 grandchildren. Supplies Coordinator (Trailers) — Jay Engelman Treasurer -- Karen Wilson |
