Vestry Meeting
August 27, 2002

Attendees: Ann Avoux, Bev Deveaux, Allan Jones, Belinda Byerly-Robins, Elizabeth Ward, Ken McCormick, Len Whitlock

Absent: Ginger Redman, Dave Thomas, Alex Dykes, Patty Fryer

Opening Prayer Bev Deveaux

Visitors Katie McCormick and Ellen Lukanc discussed/defined the role of the Reception Committee and clarified the specific responsibilities/events of the Committee. Guidelines were agreed on.

Finance Approval of Financial Report: Len Whitlock The ECA Vestry reviewed and approved the financial report. We are in "good shape" and have a very small shortfall.

Approval of Minutes Recommendation: Approval of Vestry minutes for August 13, 2002; Elizabeth made a motion to approve minutes as amended. Motion 2nd by Bev and were approved. Ken motioned the corrected Vestry minutes of July 23rd be approved. The motion 2nd by Ann and the motion was passed.

Junior Warden's Report Dave Thomas is reviewing administrative candidates. He will share candidates with UCC. Allan reported the inside of the rectory refurbishing plan is complete.

Committees Report Allan Jones distributed a summary of the following committees; Rectory, Joint Venture, Management Team, Long Range Plan, Communication Committee. See attached.

Senior Warden Bev distributed the letter of resignation of Peter Jacobs and recommended a replacement be appointed.

New Business Youth Director of High School; in process

Approval of Agreement & Release From Liability Form: (for ECA directory photos) Len made a motion to approve the form, Belinda 2nd and all approved. The form will be published in the SHAPE along with the photo times (9:00-1:00 October 12th, 13th and 20th after the 11:00 service.

Stephen's Institution: discussed will include Stephen's direction.

Administrator position: Stephen and Juliane will interview candidates.

Other Items for Discussion

Len reviewed the costs of the rectory refurbishing. The costs savings is tremendous due to our many volunteers giving their time and talent. This will be submitted to the SHAPE for publication. Ken proposed we ask Stephen to consider having an open house. All agreed.

Bev will contact the Bishop to ask him how to ratify the Bylaws.

The Vestry will present John Buenz with flowers and a gift certificate for his assistance, guidance and input while ECA was in the process of finding a rector.

Next Vestry Meeting: Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 pm at ECA.

Respectfully submitted,

Elizabeth Blackman, Vestry Clerk

 

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