Vestry Summary for December 12, 2011
After opening with prayer and devotions and with the approval of the minutes, the Rector reported on the ongoing work the architect is doing to finalize renovation plans for the Thomas House. There have been several concerns about the ability of the borough’s code official to authorize these plans but these matters are being resolved. A report was given regarding the new youth ministry. Average attendance is about twelve teens. The ministry tries to coordinate with some of the Diocesan youth events as possible.
Outgoing vestry members (Betti Rottschaefer, Lisa Rush Kelly and Bob Farmer) were appointed as a nominating committee to recruit new vestry candidates to be presented at the Parish Annual Meeting in January 2012.
The vestry determined to present a challenge appeal to St. Thomas Church members to try to meet the challenge grant given to St. Thomas for energy efficiency improvements. All vestry committed to supporting this challenge themselves and directed that a letter be mailed in early January.
The vestry discussed the 2011 goals; those accomplished and those still outstanding. Outstanding goals will need further work in 2012.
A letter written to the vestry from Darrell Powell was discussed and referred to the Mission/Outreach Committee for its recommendation.
The Jr. Warden reported on actions taken for the building and presented bids for putting a new roof on the Thomas House.
The Treasurer reported that overall income was higher in 2011 than anticipated and that the budget would most likely end the 2011 year close to the black. The Treasurer moved that St. Thomas Church accept its full assessment from the Diocese for 2012. The motion was seconded by Paul Cammisa and passed.
The Sr. Warden closed the meeting with a prayer.
Vestry Summary for November 7, 2011, Meeting
- The meeting opened with dinner and devotions
- Rector’s Report
- A statistical study of summer attendance patterns was discussed because of the trial change in service times (10:30 to 10:00).
- The new ministry grant request from the Diocese was not given because of a depletion of diocesan funds.
- The newly revived youth ministry has a regular attendance of ten to thirteen.
- The vestry requested that summaries of vestry actions be posted on the parish website.
- St. Thomas Church will participate in the Diocesan celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
- The upcoming New Consecration Sunday was discussed.
- Senior Warden’s Report
- Betti Rottschaefer, Cyndie Rollinson and Darrell Powell will repaint the main bathroom outside the Guild Room.
- Junior Warden’s Report
- Vestry decided, after obtaining additional bids, to approve the installation of a separate heating system for the second floor of the Parish Hall (so that it can be heated separately from the first floor). A diocesan energy grant will help with this installation and utility bills for weekday heating can be directed to the preschool. Moved, seconded, passed (MSP).
- Vestry decided to enter a contract with Mr. Jeffrey Kline, architect, to prepare drawings for the revised floor plan of the Thomas House so that contractor bids can be received. (MSP).
- Treasurer’s Report
- Recommendation for a separate PNC account be established for the insurance settlement money for the restoration of the Thomas House (MSP).
- Recommendation for amendments to the church’s main PNC account, to add alternate signatories (MSP).
- Treasurer recommended the rector, Mr. Paul Cammisa and Mr. Robert Farmer be added as signatories to the church’s main account (MSP).
- Additional matters
- In accordance with the fire marshal’s recommendations, additional smoke alarms will be installed through the buildings.
- Since Christmas Day will fall on a Sunday this year, the 8:00am service will be suspended and only the 10:30am service will be offered.
- The vestry meeting closed with a prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Rush Kelly, Parish Clerk
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