March 13, 2001
Vestry Minute Highlights
Attendees:
Ann Avoux, Bonnie Ashurst, Belinda Byerly-Robins, Alex Dershimer, Beverley
Deveaux, Vickie Jones, Natalie Mena, Russ Petruzzelli, Ginger Redman, Nolan
Redman, Dave Thomas, Roberta Verderico, Joan Wagner, Len Whitlock, Warren
Willard.
Absent: None
Minutes Approval
The January 9, 2001 vestry meeting minutes were read. A motion was made to
approve the minutes as corrected, by Dave Thomas. Russ Petruzzelli seconded
the motion and the motion was approved. The February 3, 2001 vestry meeting
minutes were read. A motion was made to approve the minutes as read, by Alex
Dershimer. Beverley Deveaux seconded the motion and the motion was approved.
Junior Warden’s Report/ Joint Venture Churches Report
- A new cordless microphone/amplifier is available for use in the church.
- A method to approach the janitor with needs for necessary repairs is in
discussion
- Increased fees for non-member use of the church are under discussion.
- Work days to be held at the church. A discussion of holding 2 vs. 4 work
days per year is being reviewed. A workday will be held on Palm Sunday
weekend.
- Building Committee news: Bob Dando, and Bob Thomas are the new UCC members
of the building committee. UCC Council has approved the committee and monies
for researching options including 5K for an architect and no more than 200 K
for the total project. Alex commented that the committee has been meeting
for over one year – with no forward movement on this project. Alex
recommended that Len Whitlock become a member of the building committee. Len
will think about his participation on the committee. Russ is going to ask
Peter Mayo to join the building committee as well.
F.I.S.H. Reports
Finance
- Approval of Financial Report:
The ECA vestry reviewed the financial report. No other red flags were noted.
- Investment Committee Report:
The Shaddinger Fund has been reduced due to market fluctuation.
- Scrip:
There is no longer a need to maintain a large balance in the Scrip
purchase fund due to the changes made in this program. Alex moved to reduce
the monies in this account. The motion was seconded by Beverley and passed by
the vestry.
- All members did not receive "Fish" letter. Fish bowl and receipt
box will be available at both services.
Illumined
Various ministry leaders were contacted in order to determine any specific
needs and or requests which they may have of the vestry. Sue Ferguson
requested assistance with the food requirements for the Alpha retreat to be
held on March 31, 2001.
It was suggested that the vestry recognize various leaders for Shape
articles.
Roberta Verderico requested to become a member of the Illumined
sub-committee.
Shine:
The Church Barbecues held after the Folk Sunday services will be
restarted.
ECA will hold a joint service with UCC on June 10, 2001. All Sunday School
teachers will be recognized. Students will be recognized with certificates of
attendance. The service will be held at 10 am and be followed by a barbecue.
House:
The House committee did not meet prior to the Vestry meeting.
The Ferguson’s reported that the rectory back yard has been measured and
plans for renovation of both front and back yard are under way.
Senior Warden’s Remarks:
Beverley thanked all vestry members for picking up their folders prior
to the meeting.
The Shape deadline is on the 15th of the month.
She requested that the committee chairman write up articles for the Shape.
Rector’s Remarks:
Nolan is preparing confirmation curriculum for both youth and adults. When
he is completed he will be holding one class for children (12 +) and one for
adults.
New Business:
Peter Mayo discussed the ECA profile and made a recommendation that the
vestry update this profile in order to prepare for the search process for a
new rector prior to Nolan’s retirement that is scheduled for July 2002.
Peter estimates that this process will take at least one year to complete.
Nolan feels this is very important for the ECA congregation. The search
committee will use the church profile.
Dave Thomas volunteered for overseeing the process for updating the ECA
profile.
The next Vestry meeting will be held April 10th, 7:30 pm, at the rectory.
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Open Action Items |
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Action Item |
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Date Opened |
Date Closed |
Responsible
Ministry |
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Review the financing of rectory maintenance/upkeep |
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02/03/01 |
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Vestry |
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Vestry member list |
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02/03/01 |
02/05/01 |
Russ Petruzzelli |
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ECA ministries - definitions |
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02/03/01 |
02/05/01 |
Russ Petruzzelli |
Respectfully Submitted:
Joan R. Wagner
Vestry Clerk
