April '99 Vestry Meeting
Vestry Meeting: April 13, 1999
In Attendance
Kimberly Axtell, Doug Dunham , Kathy Dunham, Susie Ferguson, Ron
Howie, Brenda Mc Henry, Natalie Mena, Ed Mueller, Russ Petruzzelli, Nolan Redman, Roberta
Verderico, Joan Wagner, Warren Willard,
Absent
Terry Francis, Terry Gooding, Maryke Williams
Old Business
Minutes of the March 9, 1999 were read and approved as corrected.
Announcements
Comments from congregation: Would like to see individual announcements. Continue with
the announcement list and then request individual announcements. Do not want the
announcements to sound like commercials.
Shape to be out on 24th of month. Article due dates moved up to
give Kimberly more time.
Vestry Meeting Information Focus
April: Focus on Youth:
Nolan presented minutes from the Youth Meeting held 4/11/99. Kids were given an
opportunity to discuss what they wanted /did not want in a youth leader. UCC and ECA will
hold a meeting with parents on youth leader selection within the next couple of weeks.
Youth are interested in participating in leader selection and search.
Will youth leader be a paid position? This has not been decided. This is a tough job.
Robin Root, Parent Comments
Kids are very sophisticated today. Look for some one who will give the youth respect
and be able to deal with the tough issues. Small group of youth and this should be a safe
place. Not too many boys in group
Sixty youth available for attendance. Split 50-50 between middle school and high
school.
Leader with ability to teach mentoring skills is needed. Program with a good mix of
service and fun.
Approachable adult
Events learning about relationships. Sense of community for church or un-churched.
Dealing with issues that face youth in everyday lives. Youth Advisors may be needed. May
want to consider a team approach.
Define the program and expectations prior to leader search. A job description will be
posted (Youth’s idea). There are parents who are willing to help.
Parents meeting proposed for April 25,1999 5 - 6:30pm -
Baby sitter availability suggested.
Financial Report: Ed Mueller
Maryke reported no red flags. Maryke provided a many paged report. She is working on
reducing this report to one page. ECA is doing very well financially. Financial report was
approved by the Vestry. A financial audit for 1998 has been received and transmitted to
the diocese.
Investment Committee Report: Ed Mueller
Investment account up 0.4% for the month – total. The committee requires one new
member. Ed will discuss with Dave Handorf to research a new member.
Joint Venture Report:
Joint Venture Meeting was short. No quorum was established. No actions could be taken.
Rectory Report:
Side fences have been repaired. Yard maintenance quotation was received. $200 clean up
and will come twice a month for $50. Motion to accept was carried.
Worship Committee Report:
Kathy Dunham researched Lay reader robes. Robes are measured from base of neck to top
of shoes. Need to obtain sizes from existing Lay readers. $107-$139 price range. Belts are
disappearing. Need twice as many of these. Robes with hoods and zippers were suggested.
Kathy will propose cost at the next vestry meeting.
Opening of Church for a homeless family was discussed. Requirements for a family can
not be met. Joint venture issues and no shower facilities available.
Warren to report back to St. Marks.
Council of Churches of Santa Clara Co. requesting ECA to join /membership fees. Good
advocates at the county level for Christian services within the community.
Outreach:
Proposal to explore this topic as an Outreach Focus within our own community. Outreach
ministry class has been proposed for Christian Ed. When focus topic is decided an article
in Shape discussing this topic encouraging input. A sub committee will meet and discuss
course of action. Brenda, Suzie, Warren and Roberta. Suzie will call committee together.
Youth:
Talent Show rescheduled to 4/24/99. Free program this year. Show time: 6:30pm. Review
Bake Sale
Youth page for ECA web site under construction.
Need tweaks and drivers for tweak hunt. A scavenger hunt for tweak. April 25th
at 7pm.
Mother’s Day/Father’s Day services: Kyle needs an answer.
Christian Education
Interest in Outreach was expressed. Budget proposal moved to September for JV. Going
well except not enough space for programs. Looking for people to present new programs.
There is a great value for this program. Word needs to get out. A matter of PR.
Senior Warden Report
Thank you letter from Santa Maria Urban Mission received. Picture Board not up-to-date.
Nolan to take pictures next two Sunday’s. Vestry Board not up to date. Regional
Gathering for Endowed Episcopal churches, April 24, 1999 in Berkley.
Nolan’s Report:
Holy Week was very good. Maundy Service well attended. Parish vitality is apparent.
Attendance is high. ECA working towards a positive relationship with UCC. Adjustment
period occurring.
Communications:
No report
Charitable contributions:
No report
Stewardship:
No report
In Reach Pastoral Care:
No report
Fellowship: No report
Respectfully submitted,
Joan R. Wagner
Clerk
