May 2000 Vestry Minutes
Vestry Meeting: May 9, 2000
Attendees:
Belinda Byerly-Robins, Alex Dershimer, Beverley Deveaux, Terry Gooding,
Susie Ferguson, Brenda McHenry, Natalie Mena, Ed Mueller, Russ Petruzzelli,
Ginger Redman, Nolan Redman, Joan Wagner, Warren Willard.
Absent: Roberta Verderico
The April 11, 2000 vestry meeting minutes were read. A motion was made to
approve the minutes as read by Brenda McHenry. Beverley Deveaux seconded the
motion and the motion was approved.
The Financial Report was read. The Episcopal Church in Almaden has a
balanced budget.
A motion was made to approve the financial report as read by Ed Mueller.
Alex Dershimer seconded the motion and the motion was approved.
Old Business:
The next sexual ethics workshop will be held in the fall. Nolan encouraged
all Vestry members were to attend.
New Business:
- Ken Wratten presented a Field Education Proposal to the vestry. This will
entail approximately 8hrs/ week. Ken proposes to study ECA and the
presentation/implementation of our mission statement. The cost of a FE
student is $800, which provides for reimbursement of travel and CDSP
expenses.
- Ed Mueller made a motion to accept Ken as a FE student at ECA and expend
monies from the Shadinger Fund for this year. This motion was seconded by
Alex Dershimer and approved by the vestry.
- A Field Education committee will be needed to review learning contract. A
list of goals and tasks to build knowledge with quantifiable results will be
required.
- The Rectory deck is crumbling. Boards have dry- rotted and need to be
replaced. Nolan would like to work on this project this summer.
- A motion was made by Russ Petruzzelli to provide up to $250/ month for
housekeeping services for the rectory. These monies would come out of the
budget allotted for rectory maintenance. The motion was seconded by Alex
Dershimer and approved by the vestry.
- Nolan reported on the status of his Continuing Education Project. He has
created a website to be linked to the ECA site. Web address is The-Boundary.org.
Ministries Reports
Senior Warden: Brenda McHenry
- The Vestry Retreat goals were summarized and handed out to the Vestry.
- All Vestry members will receive a copy of the UCC Kalos. All UCC
council members will receive a copy of the ECA Shape. Nolan and
Julianne will incorporate the databases.
Jr. Wardens: Belinda and Russ
- The building presentations with financial Performa were reviewed.
- A Home schooling group will be using the facility twice a week.
- Belinda will check in with UCC council moderator re: status of site
improvements.
- Russ Petruzzelli moved that ECA vestry recommend to the JV board to
replace the front patio when funds become available. We are greatly
concerned about safety issues. Brenda Mc Henry seconded this motion and it
was approved.
Christian Education: Susie Ferguson
Alpha is going great.
In reach/ Charitable Contributions: Terry Gooding
Brenda McHenry, Terry Gooding and Ed Mueller presented the Charitable Gift
Committee report. The committee recommended that 8% of the value of the
Shadinger Account be available for gifting. Ed moved that the vestry accept
the proposal as outlined. This motion was seconded by Alex Dershimer and was
approved by the Vestry.
Outreach: Warren, Roberta, and Beverley
Warren reported that ECA cooked for 18 people who were staying at the
Church of Transfiguration last Friday. The Akui family is doing well. Two
family members are interested in baptism at ECA.
Worship: Ginger Redman
Healing services will be available to other church members.
Youth: Alex Dershimer
Communications: Belinda, Russ
Growth:
Family Fun Day will be held on June 3rd.
Growth Sunday – June 11th.
Bring a friend to Sunday School.
Outreach Day
Teen Coffee House
Etc.
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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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$1,000 Bonus to Rector’s Salary |
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1/18/00 |
2/8/00 |
All Vestry Members |
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Development of an evaluation process for Rector |
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1/18/00 |
3/14/00 |
Committee formed 2/8/00
Brenda, Ginger, Beverley, Ed. |
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ECA Vestry offer UCC to provide 60K from Shadinger fund for purchase
of JV organ |
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1/18/00 |
3/14/00 |
$33K paid out- remainder due upon arrival of the organ. |
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UCC Council request meeting with Vestry |
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1/18/00 |
4/11/00 |
Propose a 6pm brown bag dinner at the church. Vestry meeting to
follow. |
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Charitable Donations Committee – Composition and meeting schedule |
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1/18/00 |
4/11/00 |
Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Chairman of the Investment Committee
and In-reach/Charitable Contributions |
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Master Calendar |
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1/18/00 |
3/14/00 |
Senior Warden |
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Evangelism Committee and brainstorming |
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4/11/00 |
5/09/00 |
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Field Education Committee |
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6/13/00 |
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Respectfully Submitted:
Joan R. Wagner
Vestry Clerk
