Vestry Minutes for December 14, 2005
Stephen Mills opened the meeting with prayer at 7:15 pm
Attending
Hans Spanjaart, Steve Wing, Ron Howie, Inge Bond, Sandie Mueller, George Romer,
Mary McPherson, Kim Petruzzelli, Susie Ferguson, Susanne Moore, Tim Miller, Jim
McPherson, Stephen Mills, Ellen Lukanc, Jon Mills, Terry Root
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the November 22, 2005 meeting were approved without modification.
New Business
Welcome new vestry members.
Susie welcomed all new vestry members, and thanked all for their commitment
to the vestry: Steve Wing, Ron Howie, Susanne Moore, Tim Miller, Jim McPherson.
Susie herself is also new to the vestry.
We thanked all outgoing vestry members: Ellen Lukanc, Debbie Bishop, Terry
Root, Pat Rimroth, and Jon Mills, some of whom were present at this meeting.
Some parting comments:
- It was a great learning experience being on the vestry.
- The retreat will be a wonderful experience. Focus more on the spiritual
aspects, less on the financials. Think about what community we want to
develop as this church.
- The auction (of end 2004) was a major energy drain for the vestry, and it
took the vestry some time to recover from it.
- The Spring Fling was a great initiative, and will set the right tone for
the future.
Next vestry meeting will be held Jan 5th at 7 pm.
Committee Reports
Finance (Hans): 2006 pledges ramping up slowly. This is likely due to
the late start of the pledge drive.
Communication (Kim): we tried to get the Shape out in a timely manner,
using 1st class mail. But we learned that not all got delivered timely. We've
actually better experience using bulk mail.
Stephen: hands out "Vestry Papers" for Nov/Dec, a publication from
the diocese.
Senior warden (Jon)
Stephen's review. The Spring Fling has provided valuable feedback data. Jon has
drafted additional comments.
Rector Support Group: Stephen thanks all the members of this group for their
support, and requests that this group continues in the future. Some new members
will be needed to replace parting members.
Other business
Tim: new sign. We need to check if we are allowed by city code to have an
internally lighted sign.
Closing prayer
Stephen closed the meeting at 8:07 pm with prayer.
Respectfully submitted, Hans | 
