Saint David’s Vestry Meeting
November 9, 2011
7:00 p.m. Ackerman Hall
Those present: Mike Day, Jane Herr, Charles Hill, Ralph Linscott, Yvonne Oliger, Whitney Rice, Joe Ridenour, Phyllis Sindlinger, Pamela Smith and Carol Walker. Sandy Ridenour, Treas., Carol Ruffin, Clerk.
Opening Prayer and Bible Reflections: Phyllis opened the meeting with prayer and Whitney used the lectionary Bible readings for November 13 for our reflection.
Approval of October 19, 2011 minutes: Mike moved to accept the October 19 minutes with revisions. Joe seconded. Motion approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Sandy noted that our expenses for October were greater than our income. Jane moved to accept the treasurer’s report. Carol Walker seconded it. Motion approved.
Nominating Committee’s Report: This will be given at the December meeting.
Continuing Business:
1. Clarifications concerning Tammera Lane’s contract: This will be discussed at the December meeting.
2. Sandy Ridenour’s conference report: Sandy gave the Vestry a written report about the conference “Widening the Welcome” which she attended in Columbus, Ohio. A CD is being shared with Vestry members.
New Business:
1. Discussion of Parish Goals as developed by the search committee: This was started and will be completed at a later date.
2. Discussion of church projects which are waiting for completion: A list of projects was sent by email to the Vestry by Jane and Pamela. The Vestry was asked to prioritize this list by the December meeting. Additional items may be added to the list.
3. Setting a date for the Annual Meeting: After discussion, the Vestry selected January 22, 2012.
Rector’s Report:
1. Whitney would like the Vestry to select a date for a retreat at the next meeting.
2. Fred Chrysler will be the priest on November 20 and Virginia Hall will cover pastoral care emergencies.
3. Whitney selected an area for St. David’s to assist with during the national Episcopal Convention in 2012. We are responsible for organizing and managing exhibition, demonstration, and sales of Indiana crafts.
Senior Warden’s Report: The new bulletin boards are in place.
Commission Reports
1. Outreach – Mike shared a report on 2010 and current outreach disbursements. Mike would like to have more people participating in the decisions of the disbursement process. Mike has contacted Donna Niednagel about the Christmas giving program.
2. Parish Life –
3. Stewardship – See Charlie’s report
4. Communication –
5. Buildings & Grounds – See Ralph’s report
6. Music & Worship – The committee is working on the Advent season. A budget for worship music is needed. Choir direction will be shared by a group of leaders. Whitney wondered how Sunday worship was handled during bad weather. Jane and Whitney will try to establish a phone tree.
7. Evangelism
8. Pastoral Care – Marge Grimm is helping Joe.
9. Christian Formation – See Pamela’s report
Announcements:
Next meeting is December 21 at 7:00 pm.
Meeting adjourned with prayer led by Whitney.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Ruffin, Clerk
