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Minutes of the Vestry of

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church

May 15, 2008

Present: Senior Warden Chris Large, Junior Warden Sheryl Otter, Keira Sparrow, John Kurek, Kitty Herdon, Jane Bostwick, Rev. Kirsteen Wilkerson

Opening Prayer: Chris Large

Call to Order

Chris called the meeting to order at 7:18 P.M.

Minutes of April 17, 2008 meeting

Change noted that Sheryl Otter will co-ordinate the United Thank Offering in gathering rather that the Episcopal Fund for Human Need. Kitty motioned acceptance of the minutes of the meeting; John seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Monthly financial review and approval of report for April

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

Old Business

At the confirmation service on Ascension Day $268 was collected for the Global Missions Projects.

A Letter of Agreement for six (6) months between St. Timothy’s and Rev. Wilkerson was signed and sent to the Diocese office.

Chuck Nemeth, treasurer, requested that someone other than the treasurer should over see the Deacon’s Fund. John Kurek motioned to amend the resolution passed at April’s meeting, to make the Senior Warden the person responsible in reviewing the Deacon’s Fund. Jane seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Chris reported she mailed to all members a copy of the 2003 letter from Bishop Waynick with a cover letter to all members of the congregation. (copies attached) This letter had not been shared with the congregation previously, as suggested by the Bishop in 2003. A motion was made that the Senior Warden should send a letter to the Bishop requesting a transfer of Gordon Simon’s membership to another church. After further discussion, John made a motion that Chris sends the letter requesting the transfer of Mr. Simon’s membership. Kitty seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote.

New Business

All newsletter items are due on May 25.

The ingathering for the Episcopal Fund for Human Need will be on Sunday, May 18.

Coke Machine a representative will be here to fill it on May 16. New sales

tax exempt forms had to be signed.

Property Commission Report

The roof replacement has been completed. Sheryl Otter agreed to complete the forms for the grant to help cover the costs.

The money for the outside lights has been given. Hal Olsen is investigating what kind would be appropriate but has been hampered by the weather.

The front sign panel was replaced. Most of the cost was covered by insurance.

John mentioned the bowing of the west wall in the sanctuary and will look into it.

A new contact person for Sonatrol is needed to replace Bill Hess. Kitty motioned Bill Hess is to be compensated the amount of $100 for answering calls when the alarm has gone off in the last 5 years. Sheryl seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Sheryl made a motion to designate any profits over $800 from Altar of Roses to be designated for Millennium Development Projects. Kitty seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Abby Large has offered to train any adults who wish to be acolytes this summer. A notice will be placed in the newsletter.

Kitty and Jane reported on the update of the parish profile and suggested some activities/projects that should be included. (Food Pantry, Prison Ministry, parish demographics, Alms Box project). It is hoped an updated profile will be complete in the next six weeks.

Graduates of high school and college will be recognized on June 1.

The preparation for the interview of Canon Boyd continues. It should be completed by the end of June.

Adjournment

Adjournment was at 8:40 P.M>

Respectfully submitted,

Sheryl Otter