Peabody Room
Present: Al Colburn , Dick Dabrowski, Linda Kaferle, Mary
Medeiros, George Miller, Louise Rogers, Erica Scattergood, Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock, Marianne Welton
Absent: Sue Hildreth
I.
Opening
Devotion & Prayer
II.
Welcome to
Rev. Joyce Scherer- Hoock
A.
Will
officially start work on November 2
B.
For payroll
purposes will begin on November 1
C.
Will preach
for the first time on November 8th
D.
Will be
acting as a paid consultant until Nov. 2
III.
IV.
Wardens’
Report (Dick & Linda)
A.
Dick
reported that he, Linda and Joyce attended a workshop on Oct. 15th at the
diocese for new rectors and their wardens which was a great opportunity to get
oriented
B.
Dick
reported that he, Linda and Joyce met last Sunday for a planning meeting where
we discussed:
1.
Changes to
the bulletin
2.
Possible
Advent workshops
3.
Joyce’s
Institution
4.
Joyce
meeting with commission chair people
C.
Dick asked
for a motion to approve after-the-fact a $550 expenditure given to Loaves & Fishes that was raised
by Outreach during their basement sale in September
1.
Marianne
made the motion, seconded by George and unanimously approved
2.
Hoping to
address this kind of miscommunication during the budgeting process
D.
Dishwasher
Status
1.
Linda reported
on prices on “used” and “new” commercial dishwashers
a.
It was the
feeling of the Vestry, given the fact that “used” dishwashers only carry a
30-day warranty, that we purchase a new one
i.
A special
collection was suggested to pay the additional money needed for a new machine
E.
Rectory
Rental
1.
After some
discussion, a motion to authorize Linda to enter into a contract with a real
estate agent to rent the rectory was approved
V.
Treasurer’s
Report (not available)
A.
Concern over
the absence of pledge statements was discussed
VI.
Commissions
A.
Parish Life
(Erica)
1.
Plans moving
along for Alan and Erica’s good-bye luncheon
2.
Asked for
direction for Bishop’s visit on Dec. 6th
a.
Joyce to
check on whether there will be a visit since Bishop Gayle has taken a leave of
absence
B.
Membership
(Dick)
1.
Would like to
initiate an all parish census
a.
The
commission will work on the questions to be asked
C.
Communications
1.
Will be
meeting this coming Sunday to discuss the resignation of Sue Ulsch as X-Press editor
2.
George was
asked if he would be interested in being a commission member
a.
ACTION
ITEM: George will let the commission
know
VII.
Old Business
A.
Andrews’
Memorial Fund
1.
Joyce was
asked to talk to Kyle about work needed for the organ as a possible use for the
money collected in memory of Priscilla and Jack
B.
Parish Hall
Cross
1.
After some
discussion, a motion was made by Mary and seconded by Marianne to spend up to
$300 to replace the broken cross given in memory of a parishioner (to be made
in metal to withstand the elements)
a.
ACTION ITEM:
Dick to find a vendor to do the work
C.
Stewardship
Campaign
1.
Commission
set to meet on Oct. 28th at
a.
Plan is to
ask 6 parishioners to give testimony
i.
2 each on
November 8, 15, 22
ii.
Ingathering
Sunday – Nov. 22
VIII.
New Business
A.
Discussed
replacing Don Ulsch who resigned from the Vestry on
Oct. 15th
1.
The
consensus was that it would be useful to appoint someone now rather than
waiting till Annual Meeting for the position to be filled
2.
It was
agreed that Linda would ask Ginger Quarles if she would serve until Annual
Meeting and consider “running” for the final year of Don’s 3-year term
B.
350 co2
1.
Faith Salter
is organizing the ringing of the St. Andrew’s bell 350 times on Saturday, 10/24
to support a national push for a healthy atmosphere
a.
ACTION
ITEM: Dick to ask Faith to put a flyer
in our neighbors mailboxes informing them of the purpose
C.
Nominating
Committee
1.
Discussion
began on the appointment of this important committee
a.
To be
comprised of the rector, wardens and 3 parishioners
i.
Mary agreed
to be on it her third and final time
ii.
Names were
offered for other members
iii.
Committee
will be appointed at next meeting
D.
Joyce’s
Contract
1.
A motion was
made by George and seconded by Mary to accept the contract as presented
a.
After some
discussion about term limits, the motion was amended to say the acceptance of the contract
contingent on a clear explanation of the term limit of the contract
i.
The motion
was unanimously passed
IX.
Next Meeting
– November 17th,
X.
Adjournment
–
Respectfully
submitted,
Linda Kaferle