The Vestry met in the Parish Hall on February 20, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Attending were Fr. Tom Martin, Bev McGruder, Dan Baker, Neal Brunt, Elizabeth Whitton, Kelly Dial, Nancy Zerbe and Brenda Worley. Those excused were Tom Manner and Roxane Petron. The meeting opened with prayer and Bible study followed by member’s sharing their reflection on the scripture.

The Rector asked if there were pastoral concerns. Bev McGruder mentioned that the Parish Retreat needed to be promoted as the deadline for deposits is Wednesday, 2/25/07 and the actual final reservations need to be made by Wednesday 3/13/07.

Kelly Dial requested a correction be made to paragraph five of the January minutes reflecting the following change: “After further discussion, Neal Brunt made a motion to transfer $25,000 of I AM Funds from Account 1010 (Checking) to Account 1172 1025 (Money Market- I AM Fund)”. Dan Baker moved the January minutes be approved with this correction. Bev McGruder seconded and the motion passed.

Neal Brunt then presented the January Financial Report. Brenda Worley noted that on page ten of the report shows nothing spent for Fellowship when in fact, the committee spent $150.00. Kelly Dial moved that this amount be corrected. Elizabeth Whitton seconded and the motion carried.

Concerning old business, the Rector requested three volunteers to ensure Action Items from the Parish Retreat to be carried through. Kelly Dial and Brenda Worley volunteered.

In new business:

• Job Descriptions for Chairs and Liaisons were distributed.

• A list of the members of Servant Ministries was distributed.

• Written reports were received from Pastoral Care, Outreach and Worship. Neal Brunt moved these reports be accepted as submitted. Kelly Dial seconded and the motion carried.

• The Rector reminded the Vestry written reports would be submitted monthly. He also reminded the Vestry of his email communication where he reiterated that written reports from the Servant Ministries would be received monthly and oral reports would be presented as outlined in the email which is attached.

• Kelly Dial agreed to head the Strategic Panning Process. She asked for names for a possible chair of this Committee. By consensus, the Vestry decided to ask Andrew Tonsmeire.

• Scott Butterworth has agreed to be the Website “scribe”

• Kelly Dial submitted a draft of a letter from the Wardens reminding parishioners of the importance of maintaining their pledges monthly. After discussion the Vestry helped edit the letter and she updated the letter for approval by the Wardens on behalf of the Vestry.

• Bev McGruder reported he is working with Teresa Gregory concerning backing up data files.

• Elizabeth Whitton reported that the phone tree is in place to communicate urgent news among the parish. Lists of six to ten names were given to Eucharistic Ministers to contact to facilitate this process.

• The Rector reported that the Reverend Deacon Paul McCabe has agreed to facilitate the upcoming Parish Retreat. He asked if a stipend should be offered for his and if so, how much. Neal Brunt moved to pay a stipend of $350.00. Dan Baker seconded and the motion carried.

The following Action Items were reported:
o Kelly Dial reported she had requested by email mission statement from Servant Ministries for brochures and the bulletin.

o Kelly Dial reported that photographs of the congregation for the hallway would be taken at the Parish Retreat and at Easter. She also reported that nametags have been inventoried and continue to be made for new members.

o Kelly Dial reported the Parish By-Laws have been revised by the committee, they now await to be sent to the Bishop for his first reading, the vestry will then have an opportunity to view the By-Laws and make whatever changes they think necessary, and then it will be returned to the Bishop for his final review to make sure that all changes are in line with the Canons of the Diocese.

o It was reported that the protective covers for the stain glass windows are being checked on by Tom Manner

o Since he was excused, Tom Manner was unable to present the I AM report.

Other announcements include:

• Ash Wednesday is 3/21/07 with services at noon and 7:00 PM.
• The Rector distributed an attendance report for January.
• The Rector reminded the Vestry of the upcoming Lenten Luncheons.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned and closed with prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Gerald M. Hoyt, II, Clerk