Vestry Minutes 12/14/09

Present: G. Mitchell, J. Boyer, R. O’Dell, P. Hand, P. Shaw, T. Baxter, K. Schnorrenberg, A. Hager, A. Pounder, J. French, Kohn, A Mitchell

Absent: Stuart-Paul, Samuel, Francis

The meeting began at 7:30 PM with prayer scripture and listening post.

The minutes of the previous vestry meeting were accepted.

The parsonage allowance resolution was presented for review and approval.
Motion made by French, Second by G. Mitchell. Vestry approved resolution.

Senior Warden’s report thanks Guy Hager for the window project, Guv Mitchell for assisting with Route 1 meal coordination, Craig Stuart-Paul for directing the pageant, Richard O’Dell for doing the leg work so we can put things out for publicity with the Howard County Board of Tourism.

Tom Baxter talked about proposed budget and stewardship we are at 59 pledges $198, 408.
Finance and Stewardship took a long look at where we have been and where we are presently. Approximately 94% of budget is mandatory expense such as building, payroll, and allocation. That leaves about 6-7% for discretionary mission and outreach.
Tom asks the vestry to think about the numbers and tell the committee what changes are needed via email by December 30th At that point the committee is consultation with the Senior Warden will decide if the vestry needs to have an additional meeting prior to the regularly scheduled January meeting..

John French spoke regarding vestry nominations. John has talked to about ten persons and so far none has committed to run seven have declined three or four people are still considering whether or not to serve. John needs other names to approach.
John would like an announcement from the co-rectors to get them to serve and a letter from Senior Warden and an announcement from vestry member.

The Worship Committee is looking for input from the vestry in how to ask the congregation how they feel regarding our worship changes. Please send any suggestions to John French via email.
We would like to have Bishop Rabb come to celebrate at a celebration of the new ministry of Mary Marguerite as our co-rector. The bishop is presently slated to come April 11 so this may when this event takes place.

Announcement placement change: Pastoral care announcements just before Prayers of the People, general announcements just before reading the Mission Statement at dismissal; the pull-out sheet was noted as an excellent help and may reduce the need for so many announcements; intinction announcement will be printed in the bulletin.
FMM – Route 1 –Guv Mitchell going well more people to feed. Kennette Mitchell is Vice President of the Ellicott City Kiwanis and is going to try to marry our work with route 1 with out reach that they do.
Phil .Shaw –Outreach report Route 1 went a couple of times to work on computers. Route 1 is in need of a monetary donation if possible.

Kirk announced that the McDuffie’s have closed the gap on paying for the Stained Glass window repairs as a memorial gift in honor of Ray Herron.

The meeting ended with Eucharist at 9:10 PM

Katherine Schnorrenberg
Registrar