ST. JOHN'S PARISH
VESTRY MEETING MINUTES
November 11, 2002

In attendance: J. Anthony, V. Bush, L. Castle, F. Daddona, S. Chesnas, D. Gervickas, G. Zucca, Bill Garretson, Jr. Warden; Pam Toffey, Sr. Warden; Pat Daniels, Parish Clerk; Steve Minkler, Treasurer; Malinda Johnson, Curate; The Rev. Dr. James Bradley

Absent: S. Jefferson, R. Lee

Excused:  R. Baril, B. Ladden, E. Young

The meeting started at 7:40 p.m. with Holy Eucharist
October 2002 Meeting Minutes Accepted as printed. 
Treasurer's Report

Reviewed and accepted as printed.

Special Order of Business: Youth Ministry (Michael Carroll) Discussion held on the struggle all parishes have in involving youth in the church and how to begin to involve youth within the parish activities and functions.
Special Order of Business: Report on Sacred Spaces Conference Harriet Fotter, Lorene Castle, and Steve Minkler each gave presentations on the various topics that they attended at the conference (preserving historic places, Outreach, and Fund raising). A variety of pamplets/video/binders are available to parishioners on the various topics.
House Committee Report The old boiler has been shut off due to steam escaping. There are 4 cast iron sections that are rotting out. MDL has billed for $1,989.19 for work done thus far. The cost for labor and repair of all sections to working order with a 1 year guarantee would be $7,894. The House committee recommends that we pay for the work done thus far ($1,989.19), and to hold off on the full repair since we have the other new working boiler. Finance Council supports this recommendation.
Senior Warden's Report

On 11/20/02 there will be an in depth budget discussion held regarding the next fiscal year. All are welcome to attend and give their recommendations.
Junior Warden's Report

Discernment groups keep getting better and better. There will be a break during the holidays; will resume after the New Year.
Outreach Committee Report
  1. Motion: To approve $1500. from the Outreach Budget for Americares Project 2003. All in favor.
  2. Motion: To approve $360. from the Outreach budget for mittens for the mitten tree in GWIM soup kitchen. All in favor.
  3. Everyman Guild concert will be 11/16/02 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets still available.
Rector's Report
  1. Motion: The Vestry approves paying the Hispanic Missioner through our payroll plan. Funds will not be passed through our budget or subject to diocesan pledge. All in Favor.
  2. The Annual Meeting schedule this year will change to: Breakfast, Service, Annual Meeting (there will not be two services that day - times to be announced)
  3. Appointment of the Nominating Committee - The Vestry nominates Kay Bergin, Richard Lee, Verdell Bush, and Lori Beth Young. All in favor.
  4. Malinda Johnson's Ordination will be on 12/14/02 at the Cathedral in Hartford.
  5. Steve Minkler will be giving his first piano recital at 4:00 on 12/14/02 at St. John's.
  6. The dedication of the nursery mural will be held on Sunday 11/17/02 following the 10:15 service.
  7. Discussion held about last month's conversation regarding the Fair and the serving of alcoholoic beverages.
    Motion: The serving of complimentary wine or beer at any public event must be approved by the Vestry. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Daniels
Parish Clerk

 

Next meeting December 9, 2002

 

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