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Text Box:   Minutes of the Vestry of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church January 17, 2008     Present: Senior warden Chris Large; junior warden Cooley Smith; Gail Allen; Judy Champa; Sheryl Otter; Kitty Herndon; Elaine Braverman; Joanne Gott; clerk, Steve Polston.   Opening prayer           Chris prayed.   Call to order           Chris called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.   Minutes of the Dec. 18, 2007 meeting           Clerk Steve Polston was unable to attend this meeting, which was set for 6:30 p.m. to accommodate a 7 p.m. meeting with a member of the Diocesan Mission Strategy Commission. The minutes of the meeting were provided by a member of the Vestry. Cooley motioned acceptance of the minutes, which was seconded by an unidentified Vestry member, and approved on a voice vote.   Old Business   February newsletter           Gail will write an article about the nursery.   Stewardship report           About $76,000 has been pledged, which may be an increase over last year’s pledge from the parish members.   Vestry election           Possible new members were discussed. Applause was given for the departing Vestry members, Gail, Joanne and Cooley. A slate of candidates is being prepared to present to the annual meeting of the parish.   Property commission           The nursery remodel is underway.           The driveway trees have been removed and stumps have been grinded.           The cooking hood fire suppression system needs to be serviced. Cooley motioned that the system be serviced. Kitty seconded. A purchase order is being prepared for Koorsen. Motion was approved by voice vote.           Memorial trees: Chris discussed types of trees proposed by Steve for planting in the driveway area and brainstormed for ways to collect money for memorial trees and how to appropriately allow for individual honors/memorials.           Cooley said that a flame sensor on a furnace was plugged up and that from one to three of the furnaces need to be serviced.   New business           Goals for 2008 – Elaine will be in charge of the prayer chain; Chris and Sheryl will help formulate adult education and Sunday School classes this year; Elaine, John and Sheryl will develop a nursery schedule.           Parish 50th Anniversary – some discussion was held about the actual anniversary year and it was decided that we will recognize the parish’s founding this year, with confidence that a year’s worth of special events will capture our sense of thanksgiving and pride and prepare us to step into the future.           Good news – The Rev. Robin Myers’ contract will be renewed for 6 months, with his vacation and education time coming up soon.           The Bishop and Canon to the Ordinary have been in contact with the parish to announce that a recently ordained priest will be provided as assistant to Fr. Robin and serve half time at this parish and at another parish, with significant financial support provided by the Diocese. The wardens will explore contract negotiations. The Vestry expressed great pleasure and thankfulness.           Chris mentioned that St. Timothy’s Day is Jan. 26 and will recognized Jan. 27. She mentioned that charter members will be recognized at the annual meeting.           The Shrove Tuesday pancake supper is at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6.           Two services will be conducted on Ash Wednesday.   Adjournment Adjournment was at 8:20 p.m.   Respectfully submitted,   Steve Polston. Clerk

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