Reviewed. Treasurer suggested that funding for the 3 parishioners (Harriet, Steve, Lorene) to attend the Washington Conference come from the Off Budget Capital Fund – not from the Memorial Fund as recommended and approved at the September Vestry meeting. Approved and treasurer’s report accepted as printed.

1. The committee has decided to move forward on updating the electrical system; a subcommittee will be appointed to begin making recommendations.
2. Planting in the Close will be done at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday 10/19/02.
3. The Columbarium Committee has requested that the House Committee do the additional work of taking out pews, repairing flooring, etc. to accommodate the columbarium installation.

1. Snow removal – the Finance Committee has recommended approval for contracting with Matty’s to provide snow removal this winter. Motion made, seconded, and unanimously approved.
2. Sr. Warden has received 3 complaints regarding the letter in Good News concerning church pledges.
   Insurance – a meeting was held with Jack Spaeth and Don MacDougal to explain to us why our insurance is so high. Mainly due to insurance being self funded. Cost summary shared with Vestry. There is nothing we can do to change this and in comparison to other insurances it’s very reasonable.
3. Property insurance – a lot of factors have attributed to the increase in cost (9/11, stock market problems, etc.)
4. Bazaar – Concerns have been expressed to the Senior Warden about beer being served at the bazaar/fair. Discussion held with strong concerns regarding security and liability. Motion made that the Vestry recommend to the Bazaar coordinator that the Bazaar not serve alcoholic beverages. All in favor.

Discernment group #3 has been meeting and seems to be going well. Group #4 will be started soon and will be held on Sundays after church services.

1. Everyman Guild concert will be 11/16/02 at 7:30 p.m. The Outreach Committee requests and motion made that we match up to $1000. (from the Outreach Fund) of the proceeds received from the concert to be donated to Family Services – Covenant House. All in favor.
2. December 21, 2002 will be Family Day which will include decorating the church, caroling, and a chili dinner. Motion made that the Vestry sponsor this event. All in favor.

1. Resolution to the Diocesan Convention re: Diocesan Pledge (se attached). Motion made to bring this forth to the Convention. All in favor.