VESTRY MEETING
March 7, 2007

The Vestry met in the Parish Hall on March 7, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Attending were Fr. Tom Martin, Bev McGruder, Dan Baker, Neal Brunt, Tom Manner, Elizabeth Whitton, Kelley Dial, and Brenda Worley. Those excused were Nancy Zerbe and Roxane Petron. The meeting opened with prayer and Bible study followed by member’s sharing their reflection on the scripture.

Kelley Dial pointed out that her name is spelled with an “e” in the February Vestry Minutes. Dan Baker moved that with this noted change, the Minutes be accepted. Elizabeth Whitton seconded and the motion carried.

The Rector read a thank you letter from the University of the South acknowledging the Parish’s annual contribution.

Neal Brunt presented the February Financial Report. Elizabeth Whitton moved the report be accepted as presented. Tom Manner seconded and the motion carried.

Tom Manner presented the March written report from the I AM Committee (attached)

Tom Manner encouraged other Vestry members to include their financial information on their reports.

The following Action Items were reported:

Kelley Dial reported that the Draft Revision to the By-Laws are being reviewed by Brad Paulk and will be forwarded on to the Diocesan Committee and the Bishop for their review.

Neal Brunt reported he was working on a back up system for data files. After some discussion, the Rector agreed to buy a back up device that will allow off-site storage of a disk with the Parish data files.

Kelley Dial reported she would contact Drew Tonsmeire again to inquire if he is interested and available to Chair the Strategic Planning Committee.

Kelley Dial reported she had a draft of a mission statement for brochures and bulletins from Stewardship and hoped to have these also from Pastoral Care and Christian Education by the next meeting.

Kelley Dial reported photographs will be taken at the Easter services and at the Parish Picnic on April 15, 2007. These will be added to the name-tag boards in the hallway of the Education Building.

Tom Manner reported that Fredrick Knight had made a proposal to add protective covers to the stained-glass windows at approximately $250.00 per window. After some discussion, Brenda Worley moved that we cover all the windows. Dan Baker seconded and the motion carried.

Neal Brunt reported that the posting of the 2007 Budget is complete.

In new business, Neal Brunt offered to prepare Last Wills and Advanced Directives for Parish members with the proceeds going to help pay for new appliances for the Parish kitchen.

Kelley Dial reported that she found a very helpful package compiled by St. David’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta for welcoming new comers.

In addition to the above mentioned report from the I AM Committee, the Rector received written reports from the following Servant Ministries: Pastoral Care, Evangelism, Fellowship and Buildings and Grounds (each attached).

The Rector asked if there were any other announcements. Brenda Worley said that Fellowship would like to plan to take a group of parishioners to a Rome Braves game in early May. She further stated that the Fellowship Committee planned to distribute corsages to mothers in the Parish on Mother’s Day and would do something to mark Father’s Day in June.

Important dates:

March 22nd – Lenten Luncheon
March 29th – Lenten Luncheon
April 1st – Sunday of the Passion
April 8th – Sunday of the Resurrection

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

Respectfully submitted,
Gerald M. Hoyt, II, Clerk