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St. Martin’s Episcopal
Church
Vestry Minutes
Thursday, April 17, 2008
In attendance were vestry
members: Ginger Ambler, David Feldman, Doug Finch, Lois Headden, Carolyn Ito,
Dani Jaworski, Sarah Noble, Ed Pease, Dorsey Smith, Michael Terrien, and Larry
Williams. Also attending were Shirley
Smith Graham, rector; Lloyd Woods, treasurer; Edith Edwards, register. Absent: Gary
Osborn and Andy McNeil.
The meeting was called to
order at 6:40 p.m. by Carolyn Ito, Senior Warden.
Opening prayer was given by Michael
Terrien.
Rehearsal of the Norms was
led by Carolyn Ito.
Nurture: Shirley Smith Graham used Thomas Merton “The
Measure of our Love is without limit.”
The minutes for March were
approved with one correction. (Edith
Edwards, register, was absent.)
Rector’s Report: Shirley is working on expanding the
capacity of stewardship and pastoral care.
There will be a proposal coming to the Vestry about establishing an
endowment fund. Pastoral care folks are
talking about adopting the “Steven Ministry” as a model.
Shirley will serve on the
Diocesan Committee on Mission and Ministry Foundation, and also the Diocesan
transition team for Youth Ministry development.
Warden’s Report: Carolyn Ito said we need to decide next
month whether we have a Vestry meeting in June because Shirley will be on
vacation. She also handed out Gary
Osborn’s written report concerning the work party which has been rescheduled to
May 25. Gary ordered a two-drawer Fire
Proof file cabinet for Tim’s office, which has come. A safe is also being ordered for the Treasurer’s
office.
Treasurer’s Report: Lloyd Woods reported that March income has
been good (five Sundays). For the first
quarter income has exceeded expenses by $53,086.35. $40,000 of that is from
pre-paid pledges.
Office
Space for our new assistant rector, Sven van Baars, will be where Tim’s office
is now. Tim will move across the hall
and use the corner of the choir room where there is already computer access.
The
following people were approved as delegates and alternates to the Diocesan
Annual Council:
2008
delegates: John Dewhirst, Gary Osborn,
Marie Oberman, and Miles Riley
2008
alternates: Ginger Ambler, Carolyn
Ramage, Susan Ripple, Debbie Coleman.
2009
delegates: Ginger Ambler, Carolyn
Ramage, Susan Ripple, Debbie Coleman.
2009
alternates: John Dewhirst, Gary Osborn, Marie Oberman, Miles Riley.
Discussion
followed concerning whether the Vestry Minutes should be on our web site. Ginger Ambler moved that the minutes be
posted on the web site after they have been approved. The motion was seconded and carried.
Carolyn
Ito announced that we need to order 30 choir chairs 18 inches wide with book
shelves underneath. In addition 10
chairs 20 inches wide with arms, kneeler and book racks on the back are needed
for people who need the arms to assist them in getting up. Ten 20 inch chairs with kneelers and book
racks are also needed. Ginger Ambler
moved the purchase of the 50 new chairs.
The motion was seconded and carried.
Old Business: The
Vestry was charged with working on a 5 year plan following the Mission
Statement and Vision Statement which was developed from work done at the Vestry
retreat. Using a “strategic plan” format
that Dorsey Smith shared with us, Carolyn Ito led us in developing a plan for the
vision point: “Open our hearts, doors,
resources and altar to all who seek to worship or commune with us.” The main topic discussed was transportation
needs. Carolyn Ito will provide the
vestry with a list of 3further vision points and who agreed to work on them.
Shirley will be on a spiritual retreat April 20-26. Fielder Israel is the emergency back-up for
clergy needs.
Shirley’s vacation will be June 17-30.
Closing prayer was led by Carolyn Ito.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Edith Edwards, Register
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