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Vestry Meeting Minutes

January 21, 2004

Vestry members present: Paul Pradat, Rector; Scott Carter, Junior Warden; Linda Aldy; David Conn; Al Doty; Suzanne Files; Philip Gaines; Keith Obert; David Wilson

Others present: Judy Barnes, Clerk; Steve Downs, Treasurer

Paul Pradat presided and opened the meeting with A Prayer for Young People.

BUSINESS:

Approval of Minutes. Keith Obert made the motion to approve the December minutes as written with one change, "Scott Carter has agreed to fulfill his term as Junior Warden." Suzanne Files seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

Budget (End of Year/2004). Steve Downs presented the financials for the 2003 with detailed handouts and a preliminary 2004 Budget that will be presented at the Parish Meeting. Linda Aldy made the motion to accept the end of the year budget as presented which was seconded by Scott Carter and the motion carried unanimously.

Council Delegates: Linda Aldy will be unable to serve as a delegate due to a schedule conflict. Philip Gaines made the motion to ask alternate Frances Christian to take her place, which was seconded by Linda Aldy and approved unanimously. Oscar Hartman has indicated he does not wish to serve as an alternate and Al Doty agreed to take his place at the request of the vestry. Paul provided the vestry with copies of resolutions that would be presented at Annual Council.

Rector's Report.

Buildings: Paul Pradat began his report by noting that the church building situation is a 'conundrum' due to the need to have more space to accommodate expected growth in membership and the need for more financial support from more members to build additional space. He expects to have designer Terry Eason visit soon. Bishop Gray has offered assistance with the planning process. The Long Range Planning Committee has been reactivated with Charles Warwick as chair. Paul has asked Chuck Peel and Gibson Sims to join the committee. Paul is looking at adding more services with perhaps a Saturday night service and a full service on Wednesday night. The 7:30 a.m. Sunday service has started again this month and will potentially help some of the morning crowding.

Communications: Paul reported that he had met recently with the newly formed Communications Committee. (Craig Carter, Brad Ewing, Ted Hill, Barbara McDonald, Lisa Shive) The group will be looking at all forms of church communications-website, bulletins, newsletter, signs--to develop a cohesive, eye appealing look for all. A new tri-fold bulletin is being considered. There have been initial talks with a sign company to create signs to help visitors and new members in particular find their way. Pictures are being taken for a new pictorial directory. A welcome packet needs to be created.

Education: Paul and David Christian are looking at ways to strengthen adult education. Paul wants to offer more educational opportunities on Wednesday nights. He is looking into special programming during Lent and activities for children on Wednesday nights. He hopes to get Catechesis of the Good Shepherd underway and is looking at reworking Children's Church. Paul told the vestry he and some others from the Chapel will be attending a conference in Memphis next month, Strategies for Church Growth, to particularly learn methods to welcome and involve newcomers.