Church of the Ascension
Vestry Meeting – December 16, 2008

MINUTES

Present: Dan Baker, Neal Brunt, Kelley Dial, Connie Evans, Jamie Hamilton, Susan McLeod, John Newman, Roxane Petron, Kathi White, Brenda Worley, Nancy Zerbe

Visitors: The Rev. Linda Baker Pineo, Victor Riggs, Earline Walpole

Dan Baker called the meeting to order and opened with prayer. He advised the visitors that the Vestry would go into executive session once the interview process began for the Rev. Pineo. Copies of the meeting agenda, minutes and financial report were distributed. A written report was received from the Evangelism Ministry.

MINUTES AND FINACIAL REPORT:

The minutes of the November 18, 2007 Vestry meeting were presented, Neal Brunt moved that they be accepted, Kelley Dial seconded and the motion carried. The minutes of the December 9, 2007 meeting were presented, Neal Brunt moved that they be accepted, Brenda Worley seconded and the motion carried.

The financial statement was available, but since there was not a quorum remaining, no vote was taken to approve it.

There was no correspondence.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Vestry went into executive session for the interview of the Rev. Linda Baker Pineo. Once the interview was complete, Brenda Worley moved to give the finance committee permission to talk with the Rev. Baker Pineo about financial packages. Neal Brunt seconded and the motion carried. The meeting was opened to visitors again.

Nancy Zerbe moved to nominate Gerry Hoyt as Clerk of the Vestry. Neal seconded and he was elected by consensus. Nancy Zerbe nominated Susan McLeod to be Junior Warden, Roxane Petron seconded and Susan was elected by consensus.

Brenda Worley reminded vestry members that they needed to give her articles and information to publish in the Trumpet monthly. Susan McLeod asked where the Advent sign with service times was stored. It was the consensus of the Vestry that the sign needed to be replaced next season.

December 16, 2007 Vestry Minutes, p. 2

Jamie Hamilton reported that he had inquired with Amicalola Falls Lodge in NW Georgia about having the vestry retreat there. He would check to see if the first weekend in February was available. Several vestry members said that due to the present financial situation of the church they would pay their own way.

John Newman submitted his resignation from the Vestry because of health concerns. He did however; affirm he would remain on the stewardship committee. He asked that a statement be placed in the bulletin next Sunday stating that his decision was based on health reasons and he fully supports the Vestry and Wardens and plans to continue being active in the parish.

Dan Baker announced the following ministry appointments after consulting with these individuals:

Dan Baker – Evangelism
Susan McLeod – Worship
Nancy Zerbe – Outreach
Neal Brunt – Finance
Jamie Hamilton – Buildings and Grounds
Kathi White – Pastoral Care
Roxane Petron – Christian Education
Connie Evans – Stewardship
Vacant – Fellowship

Several members had to leave because of other commitments and there was no longer a quorum. The meeting was recessed.

Respectfully submitted,

Gerald M. Hoyt
Clerk