Vestry Meeting
July 23, 2002

Attendees Ann Avoux, Beverley Deveaux, Alex Dykes, Allan Jones, Dave Thomas, Len Whitlock, Elizabeth Ward, Belinda Byerly-Robins

Absent: Patty Fryer, Ken McCormick, Ginger Redman

Opening Prayer Bev Deveaux

Approval of Minutes Recommendation: Approval of Vestry minutes for July 9th . Approved

Next Meeting August 13, 7:00 p.m. Episcopal Church in Almaden

Junior Warden's Report/JV Churches Report Note attached report, which was reviewed and discussed.

Committees Report Alex reported the church air conditioning unit has a failed compressor motor and will be replaced at a reasonable cost (approximately $100.00).

Sr. Warden's Remarks September 20th Bishop Shalita and his wife of Muhabura, Uganda, will be visiting the parish and departing September 23rd. Housing accommodations will be arranged for he and his wife. Fr. Mills will be informed of the upcoming visit.

Wednesday, July 24, Fr. John Buenz, Len Whitlock and Allan Jones will meet with the UCC Council to share and discuss our congregational growth, processes, and needs.

Bev asked the Vestry to think about ideas for an appreciation party for the Search Committee. Their families are included in the party.

New Business

Welcoming the Mills Jenny Hoyt, Chairman of the Welcoming Committee, is planning a welcome Sunday for Stephen Mills, small dinner gatherings and a large function including all parishioners and guests.

Rector Computer Alex will obtain a key to the rector's office to install the repaired computer.

Open Action Items

Administrator's Job Specs Bev offered a written job description for review. Qualifications and skills needed continue to be discussed. Allan presented the report of concept, rational, functions to be preformed, and job description of the Administrative Assistant.

ECA and JV By-Laws To be discussed and revised at the Aug. 13th meeting.

Church Photo Directory Alex will obtain contact information of the vendor, contact them and arrange church photo session date for mid to late October.

Elizabeth will have the parental release statement available for the Vestry to finalize at the next meeting.

Closing Prayer Bev Deveaux

Respectfully Submitted,

Elizabeth Blackman, Vestry Clerk

 

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