Vestry Meeting
September 24, 2002

Attendees: Ann Avoux, Bev Deveaux, Allan Jones, Elizabeth Ward, Ken McCormick, Len Whitlock, Dave Thomas, Patty Fryer,

Absent: Belinda Byerly-Robins, Ginger Redman, Alex Dykes

Opening Prayer Fr. Stephen Mills

Approval of Minutes Recommendation: The Vestry minutes for 9/10/02 were reviewed, revisions noted and approved by all.

Finance Len addressed the deficit and fundraising efforts are necessary to meet financial obligations. The Vestry agreed to have a fundraiser.

Len introduced the possibility of using E Script as a means of adding money to our coffer. The Vestry is in accord.

Fundraiser The theme of the fundraiser will be An Evening In Venice to be held on November 2 at the church. Tickets will be sold for $20.00 each; there will be a silent auction, dinner and live auction. UCC will be included and friends are most welcome and encouraged to attend. A letter to ECA Parishioners will be sent to inviting all to attend. Each member is asked to contribute their time, talent and treasure. Contact vestry persons are Len Whitlock, Ken McCormick, Ginger Redman, and Elizabeth Ward.

Junior Warden's Report Allen reported on the following: Rectory, Joint Venture, management Team and JV Staff-staff meeting. See attached.

Rector's Comments Stephen thanked the Vestry for the efforts and success of his Installation. He would like to open and a discretionary Fund Account at Well Fargo and will require a letter from the Vestry to do this. Bev, Dave, and Stephen interviewed candidates for the Administrative Assistant position and a candidate has been selected. She will begin on Tuesday. There is a Vestry Training Day for all interested to attend. It will be held on Saturday, October 19 at St. Paul's in Salinas.

Items for Discussion ECA Long Range Plan was reviewed and revisions will be made. The Plan has a direct affect on the JV By-Laws and revisions will be discussed at the next vestry meeting.

Closing Prayer Fr. Stephen

Respectfully submitted,

Elizabeth Blackman Vestry Clerk

 

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