December 12, 2000
Vestry Minute Highlights
Attendees:
Belinda Byerly-Robins, Alex Dershimer, Beverley Deveaux , Susie Ferguson,
Brenda McHenry, Natalie Mena, Ed Mueller, Russ Petruzzelli, Ginger Redman,
Nolan Redman, Joan Wagner, Warren Willard.
Absent: Terry Gooding, Roberta Verderico,
The November 14, 2000 vestry meeting minutes were read. A motion was made
to approve the minutes as read, by Brenda McHenry. Alex Dershimer seconded the
motion and the motion was approved.
The Financial Report
The ECA financial status is under control. A donation of $9000 in stock was
made to this year’s budget. One third of this donation was stipulated for
the organ fund. This transactions is not included in the November report. Alex
Dershimer moved to approve the financial report. The motion was seconded by
Beverley Deveaux and the motion was approved.
Old Business:
The ECA field education student’s progress has been seen as very
positive. Ken is in touch with the valley. He is a warm and sincere person.
Ken would welcome input from the congregation on his progress.
New Business:
- A Congregational Revitalization Program is scheduled to be held at St.
Paul’s, Salinas at 9am on 3/17/01.
- Stewardship: 62 Pledges have been received. A letter has been sent to a
list of prospects in order to increase the pledge numbers to 100.
- The annual meeting will be held on 1/14/01.
- The following nominations to the vestry have been made:
Dave Thomas, Len Whitlock, Bonnie and Peter ___________.
The Joint Venture Board Representatives are Amy Griffith and Roger Hoyt.
- The Clergy Housing Allowance was discussed.
Ministries Reports
Senior Warden: Brenda McHenry
A $5000 pledge to the Guadalupe Mission requires a formal pledge card with
signatures. This will be sent in by Brenda.
Jr. Wardens: Belinda and Russ
- Two new clean outs have been installed at the church.
- A successful grounds and building work day was held.
- The termites will be addressed in January.
- An unknown person painted the curbs by the driveways.
- A break in the sewer line has been found. The repair costs $1300.
- The tree lot is no longer taxed and will be saving JV $1400/ year. Thank
you Nolan.
- Rectory repairs required: shower stall, drapes, ovens, and deck.. These
will be addressed in 2001.
Christian Education: Susie Ferguson
The Christmas Pagent will be held on12/17/00 at 10 am. There will be no
11 am. Service and no Sunday School until January 7th, 2001.
In reach/ Charitable Contributions: Terry Gooding: No report.
Outreach: Warren, Roberta, and Beverley
There are transportation issues with bringing the Akui family to church.
Requires two cars/Sunday. Susie Ferguson made a motion to have the vestry be
willing to explore the possibility of getting a van/bus. Alex Dershimer
seconded the motion and the vestry members approved it.
Worship: Ginger Redman No report.
Youth: Alex Dershimer :
The youth program adopts a family for Christmas. The Santa Maria Urban
Mission has found a family in need.
Communications: Belinda, Russ: No report.
Growth: Susie Ferguson No report.
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Open Action Items |
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Action Item |
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Date Opened |
Date Closed |
Responsible
Ministry |
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Bonus to Rector’s Salary |
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1/18/00 |
2/8/00 |
All Vestry Members |
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Development of an evaluation process for Rector |
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1/18/00 |
3/14/00 |
Committee formed 2/8/00
Brenda, Ginger, Beverley, Ed. |
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ECA Vestry offer UCC to provide from Shadinger fund for purchase of
JV organ |
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1/18/00 |
3/14/00 |
Paid out- remainder due upon arrival of the organ. |
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UCC Council request meeting with Vestry |
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1/18/00 |
4/11/00 |
Propose a 6pm brown bag dinner at the church. Vestry meeting to
follow. |
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Charitable Donations Committee – Composition and meeting schedule |
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1/18/00 |
4/11/00 |
Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Chairman of the Investment Committee
and In-reach/Charitable Contributions
By June 30,
SMUM
Guadalupe Mission
By July 31,
Organ
Ken Wratten
By Aug 30,
CDSP for Dori
SJSU Canterbury
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Master Calendar |
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1/18/00 |
3/14/00 |
Senior Warden |
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Evangelism Committee and brainstorming |
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4/11/00 |
5/09/00 |
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Field Education Committee |
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6/13/00 |
6/13/00 |
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Rectory Termite Inspection |
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6/13/00 |
6/13/00 |
Junior Warden |
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Budget Committee |
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6/13/00 |
6/13/00 |
Senior Warden, Finance Committee and Rector to meet to form
preliminary budget for Sept. meeting. |
Respectfully Submitted:
Joan R. Wagner
Vestry Clerk
