Vestry Minutes: March 9, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm with an opening prayer.
Attendees: Kathy Dunham Ken McCormick Terry Root
Susie Ferguson Mary McPherson Elizabeth Ward
Jack Jackman Jon Mills Stephen Mills
Allan Jones Kim Petruzzelli
Ellen Lukanc Pat Rimroth
Minutes for January and February were approved.
New Items: The Vestry has decided to present Julianne with a parting gift
of two identical rose bushes: one to take with her and one for the rose garden
to remember her by after she leaves in April. Ellen Lukanc will purchase rose
bushes and card.
Committee Reports:
Christian Education: Terry Root reported that the Sr. and Jr. High worked
at the Heifer International program in Ceres, CA The program simulated 3rd
world conditions and sustainable agriculture.
Ellen Lukanc reported youth will help at Easter Sunday service.
March 20 the Sr. High will attend a dating workshop in Danville called
"Teens-Discover God's Plan for Great Relationships"
Youth will go to New Beginnings in May and plan a rafting trip in August.
Jr. High meets every other Friday.
Mary McPherson reported that 22 young adults attending The Purpose Driven
Life Lenten Study
The 5th and 6th grade Sunday School students will be given Bibles at a
Coming of Age Ceremony at church March 21.
Kathy Dunham is offering youth opportunities to serve at Montgomery Meals.
Teens can earn service hours for their work.
Communication: Kim Petruzzelli noted a blank editor's column in the Shape
and four blank pages in some issues. Allan reiterated the process for proofing
the Shape: the Shape is to be sent to Kim Petruzzelli for final proofreading.
Further, if there is anything offensive or contentious in the newsletter it is
to be brought to Stephen for amending.
The poster in Fellowship Hall details Fellowship events. Individuals in
charge of each event are responsible for making posters for that event.
Vestry Visitors: Sandy Baldwin and Todd Axtell from Joint Venture Music
Committee came to ask the Vestry to refer the issue of John Leslie's contract
back to executive committee for the purpose of changing the amount of vacation
time in his contract.
Recommendations from Vestry:
- Re-form the Executive Committee to review the contract.
- As JV Board has no jurisdiction over hiring or work contracts, the JV
president should not be on the Music Executive Committee (as was the
case).
- The committee should be made up of the Senior Warden and Moderator, the
pastors of both churches and a member of UCC (Council or congregation) and
a member of ECA vestry. Jack Jackman has volunteered to be the
representative.
Finance: Elizabeth Ward and Pat Rimroth reported that pledges have risen to
82.
JV president has sent a letter agreeing to modified JV budget.
Jr. Warden's Report: Ken asked to receive the JV Board minutes. Kim asked
that those minutes be sent to the ECA webmaster. Ken reported that a back-yard
neighbor of the Mills has requested the payment of $450 for a new fence
between the yards. 30 feet of backyard rectory fence was unilaterally replaced
without agreement with the Jr. Warden. No bill has been received. Allan will
deal with the issue of the bill if it is sent. The side rectory gate needs
replacement. Allan will look for materials. Allan will have the front yard
weeds pulled. He wants a volunteer to replace the gardener.
Richard Mueller (Diocese of El Camino Real) is happy with ECA's proposal
for payment of its Fair Share. Ken will write to the Diocese confirming the
discussion with Richard Mueller.
Fundraising: ECA will hold an Auction in September. 100% vestry
participation.
Fellowship Committee will meet to discuss fellowship dinners at local
restaurants.
Vestry reps voted to meet in between services with JV.
Planning and Administration: Allan proposes a Planning Calendar: the master
calendar broken down in action and timetables. He and Jack will work on it.
The meeting closed with prayer at 9:21 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Sandra Mueller
