The meeting of the vestry took place on Sunday, December 4, 2011. It was called to order at 8:10 a..m. Julie VanMatre (Senior Warden) Prudi Sherman, Trina Sherman, Carla Sloan, John Gentry, Roberta Barrie, Tim Lanterman (Jr. Warden), and Jim Mosier were in attendance. Linda Quinn and Diana Garcia were absent.
The meeting was opened in prayer.
Review of October 2011 Minutes:
The minutes were reviewed and approved.
Monthly P & L and account balances:
Profit and Loss: Overall it has been a really good year. Total year to date income is above last year and above budget. Expenses are over last year and slightly over expense budget for the year.
Account Balances: Account balances are up from last year. Outside group funds are down because of payment for the sidewalk.
Old Business:
Advertising Information: Jim Mosier will work with Diana Garcia on developing ads, including one in the Argus for Christmas.
Stewardship Drive: 32 pledges have been turned in to date. Last year there were 38. Prudi Sherman will be making some phone calls. The pledges are at about $52,000. Tim Lanterman will talk with Jenny about a notice in the weekly bulletin about progress toward goal. It was suggested that we present a visual aid next year.
New Business:
Annual Meeting: The annual meeting has been set tentatively for January 29th between services. The vestry will have a quick budget meeting on the 15th after the morning service.
Lenten Bible Study: Linda Quinn will lead a Lenten Bible study based on a program by Max Lacado. Time and location will be determined.
Priest Report
Jim Mosier will be starting confirmation classes using the “Confirm Not Conform” program. He will possibly start the classes after Lent.
The Ecumenical Advent services have started on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at St. Matthews’. The service this week went well.
Junior Warden Report:
Sound System: Tim Lanterman is looking for volunteers to help run the sound system. He is donated an IPod and the church now has the capability to play various types of music.
Maintenance: There is some plumbing work that needs to be done on the rectory before it can be rented. More time has been spent on demoing the fence. The church needed about $1100 worth of plumbing work. There is build up in the hot water heater and more work is needed. Tim Lanterman will be working arranging for the shingles to be repaired.
Dates for Vestry:
There will be no January Vestry meeting. However, there will be a brief budget review on Sunday January 15th at 8:30 a.m. at the church.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m..