Dec
10th 2002
Vestry Minutes
Present: Ken McCormick, Alex Dykes, Dave Thomas, Stephen Mills,
Allan Jones, Ann Avoux, Len Whitlock, Belinda Byerly-Robins, Bev
Deveaux
Guest: Billy Spradlin
Absent: Ginger Redman, Patty Fryer, Elizabeth Ward, Lele Blackman
Fr. Stephen opened with prayer
Bill Spradlin did a short presentation of his work for the photo
directory. He will research the cost of printing, photographing and
sitting, etc. and give to Allan ASAP, sometimes within the next two
weeks of this meeting.
There were no minutes to approve for the November meeting.
The finance report was approved and seconded. It was noted that
the second Sunday usually produce more pledges, however, it was not
the case this time. The budget for the next year was on hold until
we receive information from Joint Venture as to our share of the
budget. After the management team meet on Friday, Dec. 13, the
Vestry will receive my E-mail a proposed budget. It was agreed that
we would approve the budget on line. The Investment report shows an
increase in funds.
The Long Range Plan was approved and will be posted after
Lorraine edits it. The congregation will get a synopsis at the
annual meeting. It was noted that this document is a living document
and can change accordingly.
The ECA bylaws were completed. A motion to approve the by-laws as
amended in December was approved. Stephen received a copy to send to
the Diocese and a copy will go to the Secretary of State of
California.
The senior warden recommended that a sub committee from Vestry
and UCC Council meet to review the Joint Venture by laws, and the
Council & Vestry try to meet quarterly to keep the doors of
communications open.
The management team's last meeting will be the end of this month.
The new Vestry will re evaluate whether or not the team will
continue to meet.
Rector's Comments: Stephen wanted to know why three joint
venture services on Christmas Eve. To the Vestry's recollection:
5:00 p.m. service is a joint venture family service, 7:30 p.m. is
UCC, and 10:30 ECA. The past bulletins contradict what was said. The
recommendation was for Stephen to discuss the services with the
Worship committee.
Lorraine will be the recording secretary at the Vestry meeting.
The following names will be posted for next year's Vestry: Susie
Ferguson, Lele Blackman, and Ellen Lukanc. Five people are needed to
fill the seats of the out going members. Recommendations are needed
for the Joint Venture Board. Stephen will try to encourage people to
volunteer for Joint Venture board.
The time change for UCC service was discussed. The Vestry
unanimously decided to leave the times as is for at least the next
year.
Ginger Redman is not available to participate as the lead in the
Senior High Program. Linda Nollette has volunteered on a short term
bases, more volunteers are needed to assist in the rest of the years
planned activities. Shove Tuesday, pancake supper, ski trip, bowling
and sunrise service.
Stephen made a motion to give $1000 to the Campus Ministry for
2003 budget. Discussion ensued that the funds should be taken from
the Outreach budget.
Stephen would like to initiate a Christian Education Commission
with 3 members from each congregation and each pastor
Stephen recommended a joint retreat with UCC Council & Vestry
to formulate mutual goals, healing and trust.
Stephen closed with a prayer.
Minutes submitted by Bev Deveaux 12/17/2002
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