January 9, 2001
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, Roberta Verderico, Warren Willard.

Absent: Terry Gooding, Joan Wagner

The December 12, 2000 vestry meeting minutes were read. Corrections were made to the minutes. Approval withheld until new minutes are distributed.

 

The Financial Report

The year-end financial report was accepted as read by Ed Mueller. Ninety pledging units have been received.

Shadinger Memorial Fund Report:

The vestry discussed how to organize a rotating 3 member team for the finance committee.

New Business:

  1. The Building committee will meet February 6, 2001.
  2. Convention delegates, Kim and Todd Axtell were present to discuss the upcoming convention. Vestry members were given the opportunity to present their concerns to the delegates.

Ministry Reports

Fellowship: Natalie Mena needs individual activity reports for the continuity records to help people plan/lead events next year.

Senior Warden: Brenda McHenry

Rector evaluations was discussed.

Jr. Wardens: Belinda and Russ

  1. A motion was made and approved unanimously to purchase a new oven for the rectory. (Approx cost: $1800) Funding will come, in part, from memorial funds.
  2. The Joint Venture met last week, lead by Robb Moore, and discussed termite control for the church. Incoming and outgoing members were present.

Rector’s Comments

  1. The facility at Willow Glen will not be available for the vestry retreat. The retreat will be held at the church.
  2. The topic of posting children’s pictures on the website was discussed. It was decided to discuss the matter further. Some questions were regarding parental consent and what types of pictures should be allowed.

 

Open Action Items

Action Item

 

Date Opened

Date Closed

Responsible

Ministry

Development of an evaluation process for Rector

 

1/18/00

3/14/00

Committee formed 2/8/00

Brenda, Ginger, Bev, Ed.

UCC Council request meeting with Vestry

 

1/18/00

4/11/00

Propose a 6pm brown bag dinner at the church. Vestry meeting to follow.

Master Calendar

 

1/18/00

3/14/00

Senior Warden

Evangelism Committee and brainstorming

 

4/11/00

5/09/00

 

Field Education Committee

 

6/13/00

6/13/00

 

Rectory Termite Inspection

 

6/13/00

6/13/00

Junior Warden

Budget Committee

 

6/13/00

6/13/00

Senior Warden, Finance Committee and Rector to meet to form preliminary budget for Sept. meeting.

 

Respectfully Submitted:

Russell Petruzzelli
(for Joan Wagner, Vestry Clerk)

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