January 8, 2002
Vestry Meeting Highlights
Attendees:
Ann Avoux, Belinda Byerly-Robins, Beverley Deveaux, Patty Fryer, Natalie
Mena, Russ Petruzzelli, Ginger Redman, Nolan Redman, Warren Willard.
Absent: Dave Thomas, Roberta Verderico, Len Whitlock and Joan Wagner,
vestry clerk.
The meeting started with a presentation by a Church Directory salesperson.
ECA is considering purchasing a package. They are able to provide the
directory at low cost because their profit is gained by selling family
portraits.
Minutes Approval
The December 11, 2001 vestry meeting minutes were read. Approved with minor
corrections.
Lele Blackman was unanimously approved as vestry clerk for 2002.
Nolan reported that the Bishop consented to the pre-postulent entry to
seminary of Belinda. Vestry members were asked to state why they feel she is
qualified. All voiced positive remarks. Vestry members signed a statement of
why we should support her.
Warren Willard, representing the vestry nomination committee, reported that
four people have accepted nominations. They are: Elizabeth Ward, Ken
McCormick, Alex Dikes, and Jodi Purcell-Brinson.
Nominees for the JV board are: Alan Jones (president), and Betty Consorte.
The Delegate to Convention nominee is: Natalie Mena.
A motion was passed for the next vestry to attend vestry training day on
February 9th 2002. Signup deadline is two weeks prior. (Jan 25th)
An Ethical Sexual Conduct class is scheduled for February 2, 2002 at St.
Edwards Hall. It is very important that the vestry attend. Vestry/rector
insurance requires attendance.
FISH REPORTS
Finance
Approval of Financial Report:
The ECA vestry reviewed and unanimously approved the financial report. The
only note is that Babysitting expenses are rising. Additional monies are
budgeting for next year.
Len and Ginger will follow up on pledges from people who pledged last year
and have not yet pledged for next year.
Investment Committee Report: None.
Illumined:
The camping trip is still on for May. It is on Pentecost Sunday. Belinda is
leading this trip.
Shine: No report.
House: (Junior Warden’s Report) – No new activity. Nolan noted
that a little Roundup is needed in the frontyard of the rectory.
Joint Venture Churches Report: No Activity.
Rector’s Remarks:
Once the pledge drive is complete, Nolan plans to send out a Thank-you
letter.
Nolan was absent from the January Joint Venture meeting so there is no
report.
The Bylaws need review. We are going to try and post them on the website as
a pdf file.
We still need more Shape articles! Everyone was asked to make an effort to
write something the Shape.
Dori Torrey will preach on Sunday, January 20th.
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