Vestry Minutes: June 10, 2004
Those in attendance: Ken McCormick, Terry Root, Pat Rimroth, Jack Jackman,
Kathy Dunham, Kim Petruzzelli, Alex Dykes, Stephen Mills, Elizabeth Ward, John
Mills, Ellen Lukanc, Len Whitlock, Joan Wagner, Betty Consorte, Mary McPherson
and Sandra Mueller. The meeting began at 19:08 with Stephen's opening pray for
David Byers in hospital.
Finance Update:
Len Whitlock reported the Shadinger Fund has not been performing well
lately. Len proposed a committee: Len Whitlock and George Romer be set up to
consider a change in money managers and report back to vestry with a new
strategy next month.
Finance Committee Report:
Elizabeth Ward drafted a letter requesting refund of reported extra money
in the Joint Venture Capitol Reserve Fund. Motion was made/seconded to send
the letter to Joint Venture.
Capitol Improvement Committee:
Betty Consorte asked if the Vestry to agree to re-carpet, update lighting
and paint the church. Two comparable bids of about $21,580 are being
considered. The Vestry voted for and seconded this motion. The new carpeting
is plush and will blend with pew and kneeler upholstery. There will be an
article in both the Shape and Kalos explaining the refurbishment to be done
during the summer months.
Finance Report:
Pat Rimroth reported plate offering is up; pledge offering is down. Scrip
income has been added to the revenue line. We are on track for a projected
deficit which includes our total 2003-4 Fair Share. Insurance went up: the
Diocese changed insurance companies. Side note: Neither the Lobster dinner
monies nor the Cursillo Fund money has been entered into the Finance Report
this month.
Rector's Report:
Both the Lay and Clergy Conferences were successful. UCC has an interim
minister. Paul Smith-Telfer who is a retired UCC minister will work on
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Stephen will make a design proposal to
change the church sign out front so that it is more visible.
Cursillo:
Kathy Dunham said 16 ECAers are on the next Cursillo team (September 30)
Kathy also reported that ECA has established an ongoing Cursillo fund that
will be used for expenses associated with working, sponsoring or attending a
Cursillo weekend.
Worship Report:
Kim Petruzzelli reported that Folk Sundays will fall on July 4th and August
1st. October 1st will be Folk Sunday because John Leslie will be on vacation.
He will be away July 25th and August 1st. September 12 will be a Folk Sunday
and Kick Off Day for Sunday School. Fellowship Report: John Mills is setting
up a get together at the S.J. Giants on July 2nd. Ninety people have signed up
for Lobster Dinner June 19th. Ken McCormick will set up fellowship gatherings
at Concerts in Graystone Park. Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.
Administration:
Jack Jackman reported, office manager, Lorraine Zeller splits her time for
ECA, UCC & Joint Venture as 1/3, 1/3, 1/3. ECA pays half her salary. She
has written a proposal to establish an administrative team of: the office
manager, 2 members of ECA, 2 members of AVUCC, a Joint Venture representative,
and the pastor of each congregation and that they meet regularly at agreed
intervals. Purpose of the team is to help ensure mission/ministry of the
church office is fulfilled in a balanced and fair way.
Shape:
Alex Dykes will remain Shape editor after he leaves the Vestry.
Church School Report:
Ellen Lukanc reported that Vacation Bible School will be July 5 - 8, Sports
Camp August 2 - 6. June 11 will be both the End of the Year Party for the Sr.
High and the End of the Year Party for the Jr. High. Leslie Rousseau will be
the new Break Out Coordinator. Outreach: Lawrence Robles sent a questionaire
from Santa Maria Urban Mission.
Fellowship:
Ken McCormick reported the ECA Luau will be September 18th He called for
auction donations and noted that decorations, a band, and the caterers have
been acquired. The meeting ended with a closing prayer at 20:56.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Mueller
