Minutes of the Vestry of

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church

February 28, 2008

Present: Senior warden Chris Large; Judy Champa; Sheryl Otter; Steve Polston; John Kurek; Jane Bostwick

Opening prayer

Chris prayed.

Call to order

Chris called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.

Appointment of clerk

Chris asked the vestry if they wished to continue Steve’s appointment of clerk and welcomed him as an elected member of the vestry. The vestry approved this by acclamation.

Minutes of the Jan. 17, 2008 meeting

Judy motioned acceptance of the minutes of the Jan. 17, 2008 meeting; John seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Monthly financial review and approval of report

Judy motioned acceptance of the report for January; John seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Motion to direct investment by the treasurer

Chris said that Treasurer Chuck Nemeth asked to be given authority to invest $20,000 in a short-term CD to take advantage of favorable rates. Judy motioned that Chuck be given authority to make a short-term CD investment of $20,000 if the opportunity arises. John seconded. The motion was passed on voice vote.

Old Business

A. Controversial communicant — Chris re-capped recent activities, including the gentleman’s desire to take on leadership roles in the parish. Meetings with clergy, wardens, the bishop and the gentleman resulted in no change of status.

B. New assistant priest — The Rev. Kirsteen Wilkinson, assistant priest at St. Alban’s, will begin at St. Timothy’s very soon, in a time-sharing/cost-sharing arrangement with St. Alban’s, St. Timothy’s and the Diocese. St. Timothy’s will bear one-third of the cost and the Rev. Wilkinson will be a full-time employee of the Diocese for purposes of pension, insurance and payroll taxes, and serve at St. Timothy’s 15 hours per week.

C. Newsletter — Gail Allen will contribute an article about the nursery; Chris will write about the 50th anniversary.

D. Food pantry cart — the food pantry needs a new cart. John motioned that Judy be allowed to purchase a cart costing up to $100; Judy seconded. The motion passed on voice vote.

E. Anniversary plans — Chris asked Steve to continue working with Diocesan resources for a Webcast/videocast with the Rev. Malcolm Boyd, founding priest and a Canon in the Diocese of Los Angeles. The Right Rev. Clyde Wood, retired Bishop in Australia and former exchange clergy at St. Timothy’s, will visit on May 4. Chris said that arrangements for a visit by the Right Rev. Ed Leidel, retired Bishop in Michigan, are being pursued. Chris said that the vestry needs to form an anniversary committee.

F. Memorial tree fund — Chris said that $1,100 has been given by parishioners to fund a memorial tree planting program.

Property commission

A. Roof concerns — the possibility of leaks in the sanctuary roof is being investigated and bids are being collected.

B. Kitchen fire suppression — the fire suppression system in the range hood will be re-charged by Koorsen.

C. Exterior lighting — Dennis Dworski will pursue changing the light bulb above the rear entrance. The vestry discussed signage and lighting of the front exterior to bring more attention to the building.

D. Nursery — the Women’s Guild is nearly finished with purchasing furnishings.

New business

A. Junior warden — Chris said that the vestry needs a junior warden.

B. Offering counters — Counters were appointed for the coming year:

2008

March — Judy Champa

April — Jane Bostwick

May — Elaine Braverman

June — Kitty Herndon

July — Keira Sparrow

August — Judy Champa

September — Steve Polston

October — John Kurek

November — Liz Manning

December — Chris Large

2009

January — Sheryl Otter

February — Elaine Braverman

C. Tidings — Chris noted that the March issue of the Diocesan newspaper included Steve’s article about Johnathon Groffred’s service at the church in early February, but that an article we submitted about the parish’s 50th anniversary was not printed. Chris said that she would pursue an opportunity to update the parish’s mailing list with Tidings to make sure members were receiving the paper.

D. Memorial contribution — Chris noted that the Sparrow family gave $500 in honor and memory of Johnathon; the Vestry discussed appropriate ways to recognize Johnathon’s life, including purchase of artwork or sanctuary furnishings.

E. Visiting clergy — the Rev. Henrietta Williams, a deacon in the Diocese of the Eastern Carolinas, is visiting the parish for awhile and has asked to participate in liturgical roles.

F. Upcoming events — Vestry weekend/retreat will be March 15; Holy Week is March 16-22, with Maundy Thursday, two services on Good Friday and perhaps an Easter Vigil service. Easter is March 23. Deanery confirmation is May 1, location to be determined.

G. Rosary class — Sheryl recognized Judy for teaching a rosary class and showing parishioners how to construct their own rosary.

Adjournment

Adjournment was at 8:36 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Polston, Clerk