<!-- Alternate content for non-supporting browsers --> <table width="570" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td> </td> <td valign="top"><p> <span class="style2">Vestry Highlights </span><br> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="4%"> </td> <td valign="top"><p align="left" style="margin-bottom: 0"><br> </p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td valign="top"><p align="center" class="style9" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom: 0;"> </p> <p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">All Saints’ Episcopal Church</span></p> <p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Regular Vestry Meeting Amended</span></p> <p align="center" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">September 16, 2009 – St. Barbara 2</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><u>Vestry Present </u> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Rev. Poulson Reed </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">William Verdini, Senior Warden </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Dan Packard, Junior Warden </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Anne Kleindienst, Chancellor </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Mitch Bland, Treasurer</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Camille King, Clerk </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Nancy Dregne</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Amy Clague </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Culver White</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Doug Chandler</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Todd Chester </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Ron Dow </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Peter Harries </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Bob Applewhite </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Ken Mosesian <u></u></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Diana Hayward-Butt </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Brandi Haskins </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> <u>Staff</u></span> </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Lori Brooks</span> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Shelley Dudley </span> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Bill Verdini called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Fr. Reed gave the opening prayer. Introductions were made, as this was Fr. Reed’s first meeting with the Vestry. He commended the members of the Vestry exhorting their spiritual leadership of the parish. Fr. Reed proceeded to discuss the new format of the Vestry meetings.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><strong>Formation</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">The discussions will encourage the Vestry members on how to be more effective in leading, e.g., Bible study together, articles of interest discussed, fund raising. We need to always be intentional learners.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><strong>Information</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Things to know.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><strong>Discussion</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><strong>Decision</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">This section will be used for the Vestry members to vote on issues that were previously discussed.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">The vestry voted for and accepted the new format.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><strong>Information</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">1. Rector’s Report. Fr. Reed and Anne Kleindienst shared with the Vestry that the day school no longer had Blue Willow, LLC as the caterer and the school had bids out for another caterer.<strong></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Fr. Reed was involved in all liturgies: chapel services; Sunday and Wednesday services. There will be a Vestry retreat in March, 2010.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">2. Senior Warden Report by Bill Verdini. The current rectory is helpful until Fr. Reed sells his home in Denver, then he would like to pursue the purchase of a permanent residence for him and his family. He does not want to live in rectory on a permanent basis. Rector Transition funds are being used to cover the rectory expenses until the end of October, which is appropriate.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">3. Junior Warden Report by Dan Packard. The church will aim to be more “friendly” towards people who need special assistance such as the use of wheelchairs. One solution would be to do pew cut-out. The Executive Committee will discuss the disability provision next month. Further discussions on the new credit union will be handled by the Finance Committee. </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">4. Day School Report by Ron Dow. Ron handed out a report on the day school.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">5. Discernment update by Fr. Reed. Rev. Reed will be meeting with the four people who are going through the discernment process: two for diaconate and two for priests. </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">6. Additional AEBI team member is needed. Amy Clague recommended Diana Hayward-Butt as a possible additional team member.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">7. Upcoming Events</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">a. Saturday, September 26 – Safeguarding God’s Children Training from 9-noon.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">b. Sunday, October 18 – Celebration of Day School Ministry at 10 am service.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">c. Sunday, October 25 – Wardens Chat at 9 am</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">d. Tuesday, November 3 – Celebration of New Ministry at 7 pm. Fr. Reed’s installation was discussed. The installation will be followed by a wonderful reception. </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><strong>Discussion</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">1. Stewardship strategy – There are still open house receptions dispersed over the valley. The goal is to have this as a regular event of the parish. Individuals will open their homes to have gatherings to discuss stewardship. Each Vestry member will talk to five people as a personal outreach effort. The church will host two open houses in the Memorial Garden on October 15 and 24. These open houses will be open to the general congregation. The stewardship drive begins on September 27 and ends on November 22. Letters will be sent to the parish and thank you phone calls to follow up. Culver White reminded the Vestry that to tithe is the basis of giving. Ken Mosesian suggested that Fr. Reed should mention tithe in the bulletin. There should be new individual visits, pledges should be asked for in a new way. The goal should be pledging to reach a goal of 10 % of income. Ron Dow shared that stewardship education takes years and years. Speaking about stewardship as a part of the sermons and in teachings of the church will lay the foundation for enthusiastic pledges. Fr. Reed thanked the stewardship group. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">2. Staffing – There is the need to bring on another full time priest. There is a need to have a stewardship/development person on the church staff.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><strong>Decision</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">1. Financial Reports – Mitch Bland. Change of insurance will create $25,000 savings for the church. There was a motion to accept the financials. Bill moved to accept the motion and Todd seconded the motion.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">2. July 18, 2009 Minutes. Nancy Dregne accepted the motion to approve the minutes of the July meeting and Ron and Doug seconded the motion.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">3. Rector housing resolution – A portion of housing can be non-taxable and the requested amount, $3,000 per month, was approved. Bob Applewhite moved that the request be approved and Mitch seconded the motion. The resolution is attached to these minutes.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"><strong>Announcement</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Last year Sunday School ended with 15 students and the first day of Sunday School beginning this fall had 105 students.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">The meeting ended with a closing prayer by Fr. Reed at 8:10 pm.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;"> </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Respectfully submitted,</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Camille King</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:16px;">Clerk of the Vestry </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0"> </p> <p align="center" class="style9" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">All Saints’ Episcopal Church</span></p> <p align="center" class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Regular Vestry Meeting</span></p> <p align="center" class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">July 18, 2009 – St. Barbara 2</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><u>Vestry Present </u> <u>Absent</u></span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">William Verdini, Senior Warden Anne Kleindienst, Chancellor</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Camille King, Clerk Todd Chester</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Dan Packard, Junior Warden Brandi Haskins </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Mitch Bland, Treasurer Nancy Dregne</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Amy Clague (called in) Culver White</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Doug Chandler </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ron Dow </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peter Harries <u>Staff</u></span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Bob Applewhite Lori Brooks</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ken Mosesian Shelley Dudley </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Diana Hayward-Butt </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Bill Verdini called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. Ken Mosesian gave the opening prayer.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Minutes</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Bob Applewhite made a motion to approve the minutes from June 17, 2009. Ken Mosesian seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Financials</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Mitch bland will start the paperwork to propose that the rectory be sold/transferred to the diocese.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peter Harries developed scripts to go with “gatherings” at people’s homes. Peter will recruit two people for the Vestry stewardship team. A stewardship plan will be developed the end of August.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Old Business</span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:15px;">1. Mitch Bland presented the financial report.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">2. Two budget plans were presented. One represented a balanced budget and the other reflected a $90,000 deficit in the budget. The church is already 6 months into the financial year and the budget includes the full diocesan assessment. The balanced budget included streamlining cuts. The deficit budget represented the present revenues and expenditures of the church. Discussion followed regarding which budget made more sense halfway through the year. Doug Chandler moved to adopt the deficit budget. Amy Clague seconded the motion. All were in favor of adopting the 2009 deficit budget with a brief footnote explaining the rationale. Ken Mosesian will word the annotation and send it to Mitch for review. The motion passed unanimously and the 2009 budget was accepted.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">New Business</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The vestry members will receive a copy of the contract for the new rector.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Other Reports</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><u>Senior Warden</u>: (1) Bill Verdini reported that Amy Clague will host a reception for Fr. Reed after his arrival. (2) Bill will be meeting with Mr. Dressel on August 3. (3) Valley Cathedral has partnered with Church for the Nations to make better use of the Valley Cathedral facility. There will be no actions or discussions until further notice.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><u>Priest in Charge</u>: No report since Rev. Marian Fortner is in Mississippi.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><u>Day School</u>: Ron Dow will be present at the day school board meeting on September 26. </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Announcements</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Lori Brooks informed the Vestry that Rev. Fortner’s last day would be on August 2.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> The meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm after a closing prayer by Ken Mosesian.</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Respectfully submitted,</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Camille King</span></p> <p class="style9" style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Clerk of the Vestry </span></p> <p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><br> </p></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table>
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