St. Peter’s Annual Meeting 1/25/05
Present: Patti Shaffer, Guy and Anne Hager, Pam Curran, Eric Blackwell Sandie Litsinger, Ron Antlitz, Sandy Antlitz, Steven Shore, Bob Tomlinson, John French, Olga French, Sallie Roberts, Mary Williams, Diane Six, Nick McDuffie, Jeanne McDuffie, Justin McDuffie, Jason McDuffie, Sharon Sachs, Jonnie Widner, David Cowie, Mark Eberhardt, Robert Tarka, Alexa Fair, Florence West, Katie Shaw, Karen Ballard, John Roberts, Dick Holland, Peter Finck, Amy Francis John Francis Shelly Amsden Dick Mitchell, Beth Mitchell, Phillip Shaw, Greg Fraser, Mary Marguerite Kohn, Lynn Woodman, Jennie Boyer, Douglas Lloyd, Linda Lloyd, Tracey Stuart-Paul, Dale Henle, Judi Mahaffey, Patty Tarka, Rita Buckingham, John McSweeney, Tom hesson, David Pounder, Mallory Kubicek, Kirk Kubicek, Joel Ballard, Katherine Schnorrenberg
The meeting began at 11:36 PAM with prayer.
The minutes of the 2003 Annual Meeting were presented Karen Ballard made motion Jennie Boyer seconded the minutes were approved.
The nominees for Vestry, PVRC and Convention were presented:
Douglas Lloyd, Craig Stuart-Paul Sallie Roberts for three year terms and Karen Ballard for a 2 year term
Anne Hager for PVRC
Lynne Woodman for Convention
The nominees were approved by applause.
The Senior Warden Joel Ballard talked about the 2003 Accomplishments.
Twenty eight Christmas dinners
An Ongoing Stewardship campaign
One on ones with IAF
The 2nd Habitat Trip
The Parish Quiet day
Discernment of Katherine Schnorrenberg
Feeding, Healing and Reaching out with Christ
The workdays of the parish for the year will be March 20th, June 5th September 18th, December 18th
Kudos to the youth Group which has been awesome and also to the Mahaffey’s and McSweeney’s for all their work this year.
Peter Finck and Suzanne Sage met with Hector Rodriguez of IAF.
Peter explained IAF is various faith based groups with no one agenda but what to form a group that can address a variety of issues as they become areas of concern with in the county.
The Finance Report/2004 budget was presented by the Treasurer John Francis and the chair of the finance committee Ron Antlitz.
Generosity abounds, compensation is up and property taxes are up.
The deficit of $16,693 is due to the loss of planned rental income from His Way Korean church.
John French brought up goal of rental monies not being income but being put back into properties for maintenance.
Florence west do improvements mean an increase in rent?
Answer: We have increased rent but there is a substantial back log of deferred maintenance.
Antlitz said financial committees need help-counters, audit, and capital
John French co-chair of stewardship said pledging has been excellent and has come in earlier than in past years. He also recognized is co-chairs Alexa Fair and Phil Shaw for their service especially with the wonderful by-product of a new parish directory.
John Francis thanked Ron Antlitz and Bev Foster of their work on the finance committee.
Kirk Kubicek thanked Phil Shaw for our emails and Chris Shaw for our Web mastering.
Greg Fraser was recognized for his musical leadership. Lynn Woodman said try visiting another church to really appreciate him. Greg was given a standing ovation.
Kirk Kubicek recognized the outgoing vestry members:
Beth Mitchell who stepped up when John became treasurer
John French who served for three years serving the spiritual journey, pastoral care and stewardship committees
Steven Shore 6 years on vestry also served as a delegate to PVRC, diocesan convention had dedicated service and was our resident Greek translator.
The meeting ended at 1225 with prayer.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Annual Meeting Minutes 1/23/05
Present: Alexa Fair, Paul Smith, Ron Antlitz, Sandy Antlitz, Mary Marguerite Kohn, Guy Hager, Anne Hager, Elizabeth Cahoon, Judi Mahaffey, Douglas Lloyd, Linda Lloyd, Sallie Roberts, John Roberts, Karen Ballard, Joel Ballard, Craig Stuart-Paul, Tracey Stuart-Paul, Shelly Amsden, Leslie Fraser, Greg fraser, Betsy Ames, Jeanne McDuffie, Jason McDuffie, Justin McDuffie, James Ketler, Carol Ketler Eileen English, Jeff Glenn, Joel Jeppson, Gina Arents, Oliver Hand, Dick Holland, Jennie Boyer, Philip Shaw, Katie Shaw, Amy Francis, John Francis, Steven Shore, Patricia Hand, Olga French, John French, Anne Pounder, Dave Pounder, Sherry Kinslow, Armand Kinslow, Katherine Schnorrenberg, Kirk Kubicek, Dave Bryan, Debbie Bryan
The meeting began with prayer at 11:30 AM.
Kubicek thanked those present for braving the weather to attend the meeting.
The minutes were approved with amendments motion made by Alexa Fair and second by Sallie Roberts.
The nominees for vestry and PVRC were presented:
Anne Pounder, Sherry Kinslow, Debbie Bryan and Deborah Boender
The new vestry members and PVRC were accepted and acclaimed by those present.
Ron Antlitz and John Francis presented the financial review of 2004.
In 2004 pledges exceeded expectations and expenses were where expected.
The 2005 budget is $272,342 with total expenses projected of $296,803 which projects a deficit of $24,461
Treasurer John Francis thanked Ron Antlitz Bev Foster and his wife Amy for all their hard work and patience.
Ron Antlitz talked about the Capital Campaign which at this point we have 60 to 70 percent of our goal in pledges and our question is do we cut back, do we prioritize, do we extend the time of campaign.
Craig Stuart-Paul announced the return of the Saints and Sinners events and of the coming of Summer House Eucharists, and the giving of altar flowers to sick and shut-ins.
Sallie Roberts asked for Acolytes.
The Youth Group was thanked for its activities and Judi Mahaffey and Katherine Schnorrenberg were thanked for their leadership
Steven Shore Suggested it was time for a new pictorial directory.
The off going vestry members Ron Antlitz, Shelly Amsden and John McSweeney were thanked for their service.
Kubicek thanked Mary Marguerite Kohn, Gina Arents, Bev Foster and Robin Fleegal Barrington Sweeny and John Kline for all their work that makes the work of St. Peter’s possible.
He also thanked Greg Fraser for all kinds of musical traditions.
Ketler says Bishop Rabb says Greg is the best musical director in the diocese.
He also thanked Carol Ketler for her work in the diocese that she is a missionary to help get their financial act together.
He also thanked the officers of vestry for making sure what needs to happen does by disseminating information
Lastly he thanked Mallory and his children Harper, Kirk and Cerny.
J. Ballard then thanked Kubicek this thank you was echoed by a prolonged standing ovation by those present.
The meeting ended at 12:15 with prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
St. Peter’s Annual Meeting Minutes 2006
Attendees: Wilhemina Uhl, Suzonne Sage, John Roberts, Tom Donohoe, Alexa Fair, Eileen English, Dale Henle, Judy Stone, Andrew Stone, Julian Manelli, Sally Chiroff, Michael Chiroff, Karen Ballard, John McSweeney, John French, Olga French, Nancy Swartz, Shelly Amsden, Phillip Shaw, Katie Shaw, Betsy Ames, Diane Six, Florence West, Ollie Hand, Greg Fraser, Guy Hager, Anne Hager, Pam Curren, Patti Shaffer, Gina Arents, Debra Boender, Carol Ketler, Dave Bryan, Debbie Bryan, Sandy Antlitz, Ron Antlitz, Jennie Boyer, Elizabeth Cahoon, Don Cahoon, mallory Kubicek, Nick McDuffie, Jeanne McDuffie, Justin McDuffie Jason McDuffie, Tom Hesson, David Pounder, Anne Pounder, Judi Mahaffey, Sherry Kinslow, Marty Camp Baxter, Sallie Roberts, Tracey Stuart-Paul, Craig Stuart-Paul, John Francis, Amy Francis, Mary Marguerite Kohn, Kirk Kubicek, Katherine Schnorrenberg
The meeting began with prayer and bible study at 11:40 AM.
The minutes from the 2005 Annual meeting were approved with motion made by Ron Antlitz and second by Alexa Fair.
The off going vestry members Jennie Boyer, Karen Ballard and Peter Finck were thanked for their service.
The nominations presented for vestry Don Cahoon, Beth McSweeney, and Andrew Stone.
Nominations closed with motion made by Carol Ketler and second by Florence West.
The nominee for PVRC Steven Shore was presented.
Nominations closed with motion made Karen Ballard and second by Alexa Fair.
All persons were election by the acclamation of those present.
Craig Stuart-Paul as Finance Chair thanked everyone for their pledges to the capital campaign. He also thanked past members of the finance committee for their work on the capital campaign. He reminded the parish of the plan proposed last year to apply for a Mittendorf loan. The committee and the vestry determined that the parish should not pursue this avenue, as we could not guarantee the payments.
Stuart-Paul also spoke of the current financial situation of the parish. Including monies donated to the capital campaign, we have $69,000 in the bank. This will make it possible for us to make the shortfall up for this year but owe ourselves money that we must payback.
The Finance Committee reviewed all church expenses including the salaries of all employees.
What are we to do?
Truly, the only way our situation changes are that we grow more members and therefore more pledges.
Appeal our allocation.
Work on the possibility of a summer program in the preschool.
Look at out land –The undeveloped plot, the rectory, Smith Avenue- What is it worth. How can we develop it or sell it to create an endowment for the parish?
Throughout this year, there will be several meetings open to parish regarding the land.
Capital Campaign-Kitchen
Identifying the key capital expenses
Do we have a kitchen plan?
Kubicek introduced a new organizational structure for the church leadership.
Ministry clusters for church growth.
Stewardship- Spiritual Growth- Evangelism
Finance Spiritual Journeys Attracting new
Pastoral Care Youth Education Incorporating
Outreach Worship Community
Jennie Boyer further defined the idea behind this change in leadership format.
Questions the clusters hope to address
Where can we go? You came and you stay for a reason what is it?
We need to tell our story. Share and talk about it. The vestry can help.
Get stretched Parish life is one area we can reach out more.
In the disagreement we still love
Kirk gave thanks to variety of members for their Leadership roles.
Anne Pounder for her work with Parish Life
Tom Hesson for his work on the organ
Gina Arents for her work as a deacon and ongoing discernment for possible ordination to the Priesthood. The Vestry told Mary Glasspool during her visitation that the parish supported Gina and believed she would make a good priest.
Mary Marguerite Kohn for her pastoral care, counseling and her excellent preaching
The officers of the vestry and their work between meetings
John Francis for his tireless work as treasurer
Guy Hager upkeep of buildings, love of our history
Katherine Schnorrenberg for her work youth group, coffee hour, choir, registrar and all the other things he does
Joel Ballard as senior warden working so closely and well with the rector, officers and vestry
Greg Fraser best music director in the world
To his family Mallory, Harper, Kirk, and Cerny with out whom he could not do what he does every day
Mary Marguerite thanked the Parish for being her home a circle of friends she could not do with out.
She also thanked Kirk for being the heart of the Parish by supporting us when we need it and pushing us we need it.
The meeting closed with prayer at 12:50 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Annual Meeting Minutes 1/28/07
Present: Mary Marguerite Kohn, John Francis, Amy Francis, Guy Hager, Craig Stuart-Paul, Tracey Stuart- Paul, Matilda Shaffer, Anne Pounder, David Pounder, Gina Arents, Leigh Yeager, Jason McDuffie, Sallie Roberts, Tom Hesson, John Mc Sweeney, Beth McSweeney, Lalitha Samuel, Eric Samuel, Greg Fraser, Leslie Fraser, Ollie Hand, Steven Shore, Douglas Lloyd, Linda Lloyd, Diane Six, Dick Holland, Eileen English, Jeff Glenn, Lisa Mitchell, Angela Mitchell, Rita Buckingham, Guy Mitchell, Dick Chiroff, Sally Chiroff, Gloria Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Judy Stone, Andrew, Stone, Donald Cahoon, Elizabeth Cahoon, Joel Ballard, Karen Ballard, Sherry Kinslow, Armand Kinslow, Phillip Shaw, Katie Shaw, Debbie Bryan, Marty Camp Baxter, Tom Baxter, Suzonne Sage, Patricia Hand, Dale Henle, Mary Jane McMillan, Mina Uhl, Debra Boender, Katherine Schnorrenberg
The meeting began at 1120 AM with an opening prayer.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved with motion by Sallie Roberts and second by Donald Cahoon.
The nominations for vestry, PVRC, and Convention were announced.
Vestry: Angela Mitchell, Guv Mitchell, Eric Samuels
PVRC/Convention Karen Ballard
Donald Cahoon Made motion that the nominations be closed and Matilda Shaffer seconded. The new vestry and delegate were acclaimed by applause.
Outgoing vestry members and Junior Warden: Sallie Roberts, Doug Lloyd, Craig Stuart-Paul, and Guy Hager. were recognized for their service.
Incoming Junior Warden Craig Stuart-Paul was thanked for taking on a new role as Junior Warden.
The rector reviewed the accomplishments of the last year and looked ahead in to 2007.
Helped IAF become PATH
Gina Arents cleared to go to seminary
Starr Hall renovations
Valasco/Keegler Wedding
Dedication and recital of organ
Got titles to land reviewed and straightened out.
Had Site Survey done of property
2 year relief from diocese of full allocation
The Kitchen renovation should cost about $75,000, which will give us a dry and commercially compliant kitchen which along with Starr Hall would give us a revenue stream in rentable space.
Ministry Clusters are gone to be replaced by areas where growth can be focused on.
The Vestry wants us to grow spiritually so is planning to launch Connecting with God during Lent.
The treasurer’s report was presented.
The budgeted loss was $32,096.
The actual loss was $5,408.
The loss carried over is $12,000
The capital campaign has $74,082
The congregation then discussed the budgeting process, financial reporting and how to grow income.
Out of the discussion of the budget came the idea from members of the congregation for a retention committee. Phil Shaw agreed to take a list of those interested in participating and to come back to the vestry with a plan for trying to find out what we are losing members and not growing.
Greg Fraser, Tom Hesson and the choir were thanked for their gift of music.
The meeting ended with prayer at 12:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Annual Meeting 1/27/08
The meeting began at 11:30 AM.
The minutes of the 2007 annual meeting were approved with motion made by Mina Uhl and second by Don Cahoon.
The nominees for vestry Tom Baxter, John French, and Phil Shaw were offered. The nominations were closed with motion made by Don Cahoon and seconded by Mina Uhl.
The Oath of Office was given to the new members of vestry.
The out going vestry members Ann Pounder, Sherry Kinslow and Debbie Bryan were thanked for their service.
Renewal and Growth met through the year preparing its report for the congregation.
PATH is growing through out the county and continues its work on affordable housing, transportation and youth issues.
St. Peter’s is sending a team to Start Up- Start Over which is a 5 day boot camp on congregational development.
The senior warden led a discussion of the proposed land sale.
Recap: A plat of the plot was given out went to the back to the diocese in December to show our progress. We have reported on progress over the last couple of years at annual meetings. Zoning, plat and proposed sale was presented to Standing Committee who has approved putting land up for sale.
Now the vestry is asking for parish approval to find a buyer for the land. If the parish says no all plans stop and the land continues only to cost the parish money.
A motion was made by Ann Pounder that the vestry using its existing committee structure be allowed to move forward gathering information, and projecting scenarios for disposal or sustaining the land. The motion was seconded by Greg Fraser.
The motion was passed with one abstention and one opposed
The treasurer’s report was presented and reviewed.
The vestry asked the congregation to approve our listing in a “welcoming” parishes.
Diane Six made the motion and Dick Holland seconded.
The congregation approved.
The congregation thanked Greg and the choir for wonderful music throughout the year.
The meeting ended at 12:45 PM
Attending: Katie Shaw, Amy Francis, John Francis, Raymond Johnson, Gloria Johnson, Sally Chiroff, Richard Chiroff, Tom Hesson, Dick Holland, Steven Shore, Debra Boender, Angela Mitchell, Ken Jennings, Jeanne McDuffie, Justin McDuffie, Nick McDuffie, Suzonne Sage Sharon Sachs, Marty Camp Baxter, Tom Baxter, Mina Uhl, Alexa Fair, Lalitha Samuel, Eric Samuel, Tom Donahue, John French, John Roberts, Kennette Brueggeman, Karen Ballard, Guy Hager, Cherl Putnam. Harry Putnam, Phillip Shaw, David Pounder, Mallory Kubicek, Kathryn Folk, Leslie Fraser, Greg Fraser, D John Ketler, Judi Mahaffey, Sherry Kinslow, Tracey Stuart-Paul, Elizabeth Cahoon, Don Cahoon, Diane Six, Eileen English, Jeff English, Matilda Shaffer, Katherine Schnorrenberg, Joel Ballard
Respectfully Submitted: Katherine Schnorrenberg, Registrar
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Vestry Minutes 1/8/08
Vestry Minutes 1/8/08
Present: Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Ballard, Francis, Kohn, Pounder, G. Mitchell, Samuels,
Absent: Stuart-Paul, Cahoon, A. Mitchell, Kinslow, McSweeney
The meeting began at 7:35 PM with scripture, prayer, and listening post.
The Minutes were accepted.
The Treasurer’s report was presented.
· $28,000 deficit 2007
· $24,000 deficit 2008
The Rector’s Report Jan 2008
• Christmas Services were well attended, music great, and the sight of Mary Marguerite at the altar was inspiring!
• The funeral for David Ellison was beautiful. Gina, MM and Katherine provided support.
• The Standing Committee of the Diocese approved our plan to sell the property as outlined. They will have to approve any final sale.
• The Standing Committee accepted the Final Report of the Search Committee. The
Nominees are The Rev Dr John C Hall (49) rector, St Matthew’s, Chandler, AZ,
The Very Rev Peter D. Eaton (49), dean of St John’s Cathedral, Denver, CO; The
Rev Jane S. Gould (51) rector St Stephen’s, Lynn, MA; The Rev Canon Eugene
T. Sutton (54) Canon Pastor National Cathedral, D.C.
• Vestry Retreat scheduled for Sat, Feb 2 at Franciscan House in Ellicott City
• Bishop Rabb scheduled to visit with Vestry, Renewal and Growth Committee and Parish on Wed, Jan 30, 7:30 pm
• in the meantime, our positive steps forward based on the R&G final report include: Sending a team to Start Up/Start Over in May; Designing a questionnaire for the parish based on Positive Inquiry; Developing a more coherent Adult and Christian Ed Program.
• Reparations Committee would like us to host a Sat Program here at St Peter’s in Feb or March— Let’s set a date.
Topics for the vestry retreat were discussed.
Parish Questionnaire
By-Laws of the Vestry need revision
New Evangelism Ideas
The meeting ended at 8:30 PM with Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Present: Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Ballard, Francis, Kohn, Pounder, G. Mitchell, Samuels,
Absent: Stuart-Paul, Cahoon, A. Mitchell, Kinslow, McSweeney
The meeting began at 7:35 PM with scripture, prayer, and listening post.
The Minutes were accepted.
The Treasurer’s report was presented.
· $28,000 deficit 2007
· $24,000 deficit 2008
The Rector’s Report Jan 2008
• Christmas Services were well attended, music great, and the sight of Mary Marguerite at the altar was inspiring!
• The funeral for David Ellison was beautiful. Gina, MM and Katherine provided support.
• The Standing Committee of the Diocese approved our plan to sell the property as outlined. They will have to approve any final sale.
• The Standing Committee accepted the Final Report of the Search Committee. The
Nominees are The Rev Dr John C Hall (49) rector, St Matthew’s, Chandler, AZ,
The Very Rev Peter D. Eaton (49), dean of St John’s Cathedral, Denver, CO; The
Rev Jane S. Gould (51) rector St Stephen’s, Lynn, MA; The Rev Canon Eugene
T. Sutton (54) Canon Pastor National Cathedral, D.C.
• Vestry Retreat scheduled for Sat, Feb 2 at Franciscan House in Ellicott City
• Bishop Rabb scheduled to visit with Vestry, Renewal and Growth Committee and Parish on Wed, Jan 30, 7:30 pm
• in the meantime, our positive steps forward based on the R&G final report include: Sending a team to Start Up/Start Over in May; Designing a questionnaire for the parish based on Positive Inquiry; Developing a more coherent Adult and Christian Ed Program.
• Reparations Committee would like us to host a Sat Program here at St Peter’s in Feb or March— Let’s set a date.
Topics for the vestry retreat were discussed.
Parish Questionnaire
By-Laws of the Vestry need revision
New Evangelism Ideas
The meeting ended at 8:30 PM with Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Vestry Minutes 12/11/07
Vestry Minutes 12/11/07
Present: McSweeney, Stuart-Paul, Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, G.Mitchell, Cahoon, Samuels, Francis, Stone, Pounder, Ballard, Tom Baxter
The meeting began with prayer, scripture and listening post.
No minutes from the previous meeting were available.
The treasurer reported that the budget is running slightly less a deficit than last month.
The Senior Warden reported that he, the junior warden and treasurer met with the appeals committee on 10/31/07 and were asked to come back after we had dealt with a pledge push, looked hard at the budget for additional cuts and looked at compensation.
Results: Bev Foster is out and has been replaced with part time help. Mary Marguerite has been informed that we are unsure if we can support her for another year.
These results will be reported to the appeals committee 1/9/08.
The vestry discussed the sale of the land. Questions regarding the process were raised by Tom Baxter.
It has been announced at the last two annual meetings and at a specially called communication Sunday. We have asked the Standing committee for permission to sell.
Standing committee has given initial permission to explore the options.
Before a sale can proceed, we must ask the congregation and the standing committee for approval.
The Junior Warden showed the progress of the installation of the french drain.
The 2008 Budget was discussed by the vestry.
As of the meeting 172,000 in pledges.
Assuming presently a full allocation $29,000
Mary Marguerite $11,000 if kept till June
With the roll over from this year, that projects a deficit of $51,000
Cahoon made a resolution that we assure Mary Marguerite Kohn a paid position thru June 2008. McSweeney seconded. The vestry approved.
The resolutions for parsonage allowance required for the federal income taxes for the rector and the assistant rector were approved by the vestry.
The vestry agreed to send up to five people to Start Up-Start Over, a congregational development class in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offered by the national church.
Adult Ed should restart with small groups in early February.
Confirmation class is also being held.
The rector asked the vestry to approve putting us on a list of parishes that are welcoming the gay and lesbian people. The vestry recommended that we ask the parish at the annual meeting.
McSweeney suggested that the parish should paper the surrounding neighborhood prior to the Christmas services. Schnorrenberg agreed to make the fliers. Pounder and Mitchell offered to assist with distribution.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 925 PM
Respectfully submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Present: McSweeney, Stuart-Paul, Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, G.Mitchell, Cahoon, Samuels, Francis, Stone, Pounder, Ballard, Tom Baxter
The meeting began with prayer, scripture and listening post.
No minutes from the previous meeting were available.
The treasurer reported that the budget is running slightly less a deficit than last month.
The Senior Warden reported that he, the junior warden and treasurer met with the appeals committee on 10/31/07 and were asked to come back after we had dealt with a pledge push, looked hard at the budget for additional cuts and looked at compensation.
Results: Bev Foster is out and has been replaced with part time help. Mary Marguerite has been informed that we are unsure if we can support her for another year.
These results will be reported to the appeals committee 1/9/08.
The vestry discussed the sale of the land. Questions regarding the process were raised by Tom Baxter.
It has been announced at the last two annual meetings and at a specially called communication Sunday. We have asked the Standing committee for permission to sell.
Standing committee has given initial permission to explore the options.
Before a sale can proceed, we must ask the congregation and the standing committee for approval.
The Junior Warden showed the progress of the installation of the french drain.
The 2008 Budget was discussed by the vestry.
As of the meeting 172,000 in pledges.
Assuming presently a full allocation $29,000
Mary Marguerite $11,000 if kept till June
With the roll over from this year, that projects a deficit of $51,000
Cahoon made a resolution that we assure Mary Marguerite Kohn a paid position thru June 2008. McSweeney seconded. The vestry approved.
The resolutions for parsonage allowance required for the federal income taxes for the rector and the assistant rector were approved by the vestry.
The vestry agreed to send up to five people to Start Up-Start Over, a congregational development class in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offered by the national church.
Adult Ed should restart with small groups in early February.
Confirmation class is also being held.
The rector asked the vestry to approve putting us on a list of parishes that are welcoming the gay and lesbian people. The vestry recommended that we ask the parish at the annual meeting.
McSweeney suggested that the parish should paper the surrounding neighborhood prior to the Christmas services. Schnorrenberg agreed to make the fliers. Pounder and Mitchell offered to assist with distribution.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 925 PM
Respectfully submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Vestry Minutes 03/06/07
Vestry Minutes
03/06/07
Present: Cahoon, Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Francis, Shaw, G. Mitchell, Kohn, Kinslow, Pounder, McSweeney, A. Mitchell, Arents, Samuels
Absent: Ballard, Stuart-Paul
The Rector explained the format of vestry meetings for the new members.
The meeting began with prayer, scripture and listening post.
During the listening post, Pat Hand and Phil Shaw gave a report from the Renewal and Growth Committee. This committee had it’s genesis during the 2007 Annual meeting. To this point, there have been four meetings with 11 members of the parish actively participating. The committee has looked back over the last three years and complied a list of persons who have left St. Peters. They plan to call of these people and ask them if they will participate in a questionnaire. The answers will be tallied to give information on how to improve St. Peter’s. Eventually it is planned to put this questionnaire out to the parish also.
Kinslow proposed that we thank the committee for their work and Cahoon seconded. The Vestry approved.
The minutes from the January meeting were approved with addendum with Cahoon making motion and Mc Sweeney seconding.
The Rector’s Report was presented.
Appeals committee work is ending for year
Running to be on Standing Committee election will take place during convention.
The Treasurer’s report was presented.
The Treasurer gave an explanation of the report for the incoming vestry members.
The vestry discussed when the communication Sundays that had been agreed to at the Annual meeting would take place. The two dates agreed to are April 22 and July 8. Another date in October or Early November has yet to be determined.
The vestry areas of responsibility were then discussed and assigned.
Hospitality & Parish Events – Angela Mitchell
Spiritual Growth - Guv Mitchell
Pastoral Care Debbie Bryan
Youth & Children’s Ministries - Ann Pounder
Connecting – Sherry Kinslow
Worship – Don Cahoon
Finance – Andrew Stone
Reaching Out – Eric Samuels
Communications – Beth McSweeney
The Connecting with God groups were then discussed. Guv Mitchell agreed to write a letter to the parish that invited people to join a group.
Guidelines for the groups drawn up by Mary Marguerite were passed out and discussed.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 9:35 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
03/06/07
Present: Cahoon, Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Francis, Shaw, G. Mitchell, Kohn, Kinslow, Pounder, McSweeney, A. Mitchell, Arents, Samuels
Absent: Ballard, Stuart-Paul
The Rector explained the format of vestry meetings for the new members.
The meeting began with prayer, scripture and listening post.
During the listening post, Pat Hand and Phil Shaw gave a report from the Renewal and Growth Committee. This committee had it’s genesis during the 2007 Annual meeting. To this point, there have been four meetings with 11 members of the parish actively participating. The committee has looked back over the last three years and complied a list of persons who have left St. Peters. They plan to call of these people and ask them if they will participate in a questionnaire. The answers will be tallied to give information on how to improve St. Peter’s. Eventually it is planned to put this questionnaire out to the parish also.
Kinslow proposed that we thank the committee for their work and Cahoon seconded. The Vestry approved.
The minutes from the January meeting were approved with addendum with Cahoon making motion and Mc Sweeney seconding.
The Rector’s Report was presented.
Appeals committee work is ending for year
Running to be on Standing Committee election will take place during convention.
The Treasurer’s report was presented.
The Treasurer gave an explanation of the report for the incoming vestry members.
The vestry discussed when the communication Sundays that had been agreed to at the Annual meeting would take place. The two dates agreed to are April 22 and July 8. Another date in October or Early November has yet to be determined.
The vestry areas of responsibility were then discussed and assigned.
Hospitality & Parish Events – Angela Mitchell
Spiritual Growth - Guv Mitchell
Pastoral Care Debbie Bryan
Youth & Children’s Ministries - Ann Pounder
Connecting – Sherry Kinslow
Worship – Don Cahoon
Finance – Andrew Stone
Reaching Out – Eric Samuels
Communications – Beth McSweeney
The Connecting with God groups were then discussed. Guv Mitchell agreed to write a letter to the parish that invited people to join a group.
Guidelines for the groups drawn up by Mary Marguerite were passed out and discussed.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 9:35 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Vestry Special Meeting 3/25/07
Vestry Special Meeting
3/25/07
Vestry Present: C. Stuart-Paul, A. Pounder, , G. Mitchell, S. Kinslow, A. Stone, E. Samuels A. Mitchell, S. Shore, D. Cahoon,
Committee Members Present: O. Hand, P. Shaw, M. Camp-Baxter, S. Sage, T. Baxter, D. Six, P. Hand,
Officers Present: K Schnorrenberg, J. Ballard, J. Francis,
Clergy Present: MM. Kohn
The meeting began with prayer.
Marty Camp Baxter made an opening statement in which she said that the committee had been surprised by the vestry response since they are an energized and excited group trying to work for the good of the parish. The committee wants to work with the vestry and the clergy to come up with the best questionnaire and list possible.
Ballard said he was sorry if his email had caused hurt feeling but he wanted to be clear that the vestry needed to vote before the questionnaire could be used.
Shaw explained where the list was extrapolated. The committee looked 3 years back through parish directories. Shaw stated that the rector reviewed the list. It was determined to keep people on the list who had just moved away in order to get broader opinions.
There are 77 people currently on the list to be contacted.
The questionnaire has two parts. The first section is deliberately conversational the second half uses a scale low 1 2 3 4 5 high no opinion with a comments section following each question.
Kohn recommended that a question be added to ascertain the needs and expectations of the interviewee when they first joined St. Peter’s. The vote approved the questionnaire with that amendment, which the committee agreed to make
Kinslow said that we should thank the committee for their work thus far and be supportive of their continuing efforts
Ballard called for the question.
A Mitchell made the motion to accept use of the questionnaire.
G Mitchell seconded.
The vestry approved. with a vote of 7 – 0 in favor, also note that Stone, Cahoon and Samuels had to leave during the meeting, but that each left an affirmative proxy.
Vestry agreed to review the list and give any input via email by Tuesday 3/27/07.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
3/25/07
Vestry Present: C. Stuart-Paul, A. Pounder, , G. Mitchell, S. Kinslow, A. Stone, E. Samuels A. Mitchell, S. Shore, D. Cahoon,
Committee Members Present: O. Hand, P. Shaw, M. Camp-Baxter, S. Sage, T. Baxter, D. Six, P. Hand,
Officers Present: K Schnorrenberg, J. Ballard, J. Francis,
Clergy Present: MM. Kohn
The meeting began with prayer.
Marty Camp Baxter made an opening statement in which she said that the committee had been surprised by the vestry response since they are an energized and excited group trying to work for the good of the parish. The committee wants to work with the vestry and the clergy to come up with the best questionnaire and list possible.
Ballard said he was sorry if his email had caused hurt feeling but he wanted to be clear that the vestry needed to vote before the questionnaire could be used.
Shaw explained where the list was extrapolated. The committee looked 3 years back through parish directories. Shaw stated that the rector reviewed the list. It was determined to keep people on the list who had just moved away in order to get broader opinions.
There are 77 people currently on the list to be contacted.
The questionnaire has two parts. The first section is deliberately conversational the second half uses a scale low 1 2 3 4 5 high no opinion with a comments section following each question.
Kohn recommended that a question be added to ascertain the needs and expectations of the interviewee when they first joined St. Peter’s. The vote approved the questionnaire with that amendment, which the committee agreed to make
Kinslow said that we should thank the committee for their work thus far and be supportive of their continuing efforts
Ballard called for the question.
A Mitchell made the motion to accept use of the questionnaire.
G Mitchell seconded.
The vestry approved. with a vote of 7 – 0 in favor, also note that Stone, Cahoon and Samuels had to leave during the meeting, but that each left an affirmative proxy.
Vestry agreed to review the list and give any input via email by Tuesday 3/27/07.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Vestry Minutes 6/12/07
Vestry Minutes 6/12/07
Present: Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Ballard, Francis, McSweeney, Kohn, Pounder, G. Mitchell, Stone, Samuels
Absent: Stuart-Paul, Cahoon, A. Mitchell, Kinslow, Bryan
The meeting began at 7:45 PM with scripture, prayer and listening post.
The minutes were accepted.
The treasurer’s report was presented.
The senior warden asked the Renewal and Growth Committee for a report on their progress perhaps at our next meeting.
Schnorrenberg made a request to spend additional money to repair and refurbish the existing church sign, move the preschool sign, and remove the old church sign.
The motion was made by McSweeney and seconded by Stone. The vestry approved the request.
After discussion a motion was made by McSweeney to not have a July Vestry meeting, Seconded by G Mitchell and approved by the vestry.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 8:50 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Present: Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Ballard, Francis, McSweeney, Kohn, Pounder, G. Mitchell, Stone, Samuels
Absent: Stuart-Paul, Cahoon, A. Mitchell, Kinslow, Bryan
The meeting began at 7:45 PM with scripture, prayer and listening post.
The minutes were accepted.
The treasurer’s report was presented.
The senior warden asked the Renewal and Growth Committee for a report on their progress perhaps at our next meeting.
Schnorrenberg made a request to spend additional money to repair and refurbish the existing church sign, move the preschool sign, and remove the old church sign.
The motion was made by McSweeney and seconded by Stone. The vestry approved the request.
After discussion a motion was made by McSweeney to not have a July Vestry meeting, Seconded by G Mitchell and approved by the vestry.
The meeting ended with Eucharist at 8:50 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Vestry Minutes 9/11/07
Vestry Minutes 9/11/07
Present: Kohn, Ballard, Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Francis, Stuart-Paul, Cahoon
Absent: Stone, Kinslow, Bryan, Samuels, G Mitchell, A Mitchell, McSweeney, Pounder
The meeting began at 7:45 PM with scripture, prayer and listening post.
The minutes we approved by Cahoon.
The treasurer presented his report.
· 2006 Audit is complete
· Medical Insurance is going up 10%
· Dental Insurance is going up 5%
· Life Insurance is staying the same.
· The switch from allied to republic waste management is a reduction from $300 to $150
The rector presented his report.
Good Vacation
The renovated and new signs look great
The link for the Weekly Lessons is on the Website
Debbie Bryan is stepping down from Vestry
3 new vestry people will be needed for January
The junior warden presented his report.
Kitchen rip out begins 9/12
A french drain will be installed
General Business Items discussed:
Small Group start-up
125 people in church a Sunday campaign
Stewardship campaign
Communication Sunday 10/14
Harvest & Treasure Proceed to go kitchen renovations also going to try the any price approach and see how we do this year.
The meeting ended at 8:40 PM with Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Present: Kohn, Ballard, Kubicek, Schnorrenberg, Francis, Stuart-Paul, Cahoon
Absent: Stone, Kinslow, Bryan, Samuels, G Mitchell, A Mitchell, McSweeney, Pounder
The meeting began at 7:45 PM with scripture, prayer and listening post.
The minutes we approved by Cahoon.
The treasurer presented his report.
· 2006 Audit is complete
· Medical Insurance is going up 10%
· Dental Insurance is going up 5%
· Life Insurance is staying the same.
· The switch from allied to republic waste management is a reduction from $300 to $150
The rector presented his report.
Good Vacation
The renovated and new signs look great
The link for the Weekly Lessons is on the Website
Debbie Bryan is stepping down from Vestry
3 new vestry people will be needed for January
The junior warden presented his report.
Kitchen rip out begins 9/12
A french drain will be installed
General Business Items discussed:
Small Group start-up
125 people in church a Sunday campaign
Stewardship campaign
Communication Sunday 10/14
Harvest & Treasure Proceed to go kitchen renovations also going to try the any price approach and see how we do this year.
The meeting ended at 8:40 PM with Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Vestry Minutes 2007 10/9
10/9/07 Vestry Minutes
Present: Schnorrenberg, Kubicek, Francis, Samuels, McSweeney, Cahoon, Kohn, Stone, Stuart-Paul, and Guest: Pat Hand
Absent: Pounder, Kinslow, Bryan, A. Mitchell, G. Mitchell
The meeting began at 7:35 with prayer, scripture and listening post.
Pat Hand from the Renewal and Growth Committee reported that the committees in the final stages of the reports and should ask for a meeting before Christmas.
Pat Hand was also on hand for any questions the vestry might have regarding the kitchen project. Craig Stuart-Paul informed the vestry that a quote of $4500 to do the french drains had been submitted. At the time of this meeting, the quote to do the gas line had not been done. The vestry decamped to the kitchen for an onsite look at the extent of the water/termite damage and to see where the kitchen will be vented.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved.
The treasurer’s report was presented.
50 to 55 thousand dollar deficit
Income is off particularly pledges are off about $13,000 (the extended summer schedule may have affected this)
The rector’s report was presented.
Dick Mitchell dropped off boxes of archives, which Katherine Schnorrenberg will sort through and organize.
St. Peter’s applied for a grant from the diocese for Itipini
Stewardship plan was discussed and speakers for the services were picked out
10/14 Craig Stuart-Paul and Don Cahoon
10/21 Jennie Boyer
10/27 Beth McSweeney
Appeals committee meeting 10/31 for Kirk, Joel, John and Craig
Recruit vestry candidates
Tom Hesson presented a proposal to the Senior Warden and Rector to rent the barn for his business Pipe Integrated Electronics. The Vestry approved.
The assistant rector presented her report:
As of the 22 of the month, she will be canonically resident in Maryland.
The Showtime Singers are giving a concert to raise money for the kitchen 11/17.
Kohn met with Wes Wubbenhorst the diocesan missioner for youth. It is time for us to do the Mending Creation workshop again.
The meeting ended at 9:10 with Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
Present: Schnorrenberg, Kubicek, Francis, Samuels, McSweeney, Cahoon, Kohn, Stone, Stuart-Paul, and Guest: Pat Hand
Absent: Pounder, Kinslow, Bryan, A. Mitchell, G. Mitchell
The meeting began at 7:35 with prayer, scripture and listening post.
Pat Hand from the Renewal and Growth Committee reported that the committees in the final stages of the reports and should ask for a meeting before Christmas.
Pat Hand was also on hand for any questions the vestry might have regarding the kitchen project. Craig Stuart-Paul informed the vestry that a quote of $4500 to do the french drains had been submitted. At the time of this meeting, the quote to do the gas line had not been done. The vestry decamped to the kitchen for an onsite look at the extent of the water/termite damage and to see where the kitchen will be vented.
The minutes of the last meeting were approved.
The treasurer’s report was presented.
50 to 55 thousand dollar deficit
Income is off particularly pledges are off about $13,000 (the extended summer schedule may have affected this)
The rector’s report was presented.
Dick Mitchell dropped off boxes of archives, which Katherine Schnorrenberg will sort through and organize.
St. Peter’s applied for a grant from the diocese for Itipini
Stewardship plan was discussed and speakers for the services were picked out
10/14 Craig Stuart-Paul and Don Cahoon
10/21 Jennie Boyer
10/27 Beth McSweeney
Appeals committee meeting 10/31 for Kirk, Joel, John and Craig
Recruit vestry candidates
Tom Hesson presented a proposal to the Senior Warden and Rector to rent the barn for his business Pipe Integrated Electronics. The Vestry approved.
The assistant rector presented her report:
As of the 22 of the month, she will be canonically resident in Maryland.
The Showtime Singers are giving a concert to raise money for the kitchen 11/17.
Kohn met with Wes Wubbenhorst the diocesan missioner for youth. It is time for us to do the Mending Creation workshop again.
The meeting ended at 9:10 with Eucharist.
Respectfully Submitted
Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar
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