Vestry members present: John Sewell, Rector; Ann Homer Cook, Senior Warden; Stuart Burgess, Junior Warden; Linda Ross Aldy; Al Doty; Suzanne Files; Oscar Hartman; Don Long; Brooks Mosley; and David Wilson. Others present: David Christian, Associate Rector; Dale Marcum, Consultant; and Jeannine Barrett, Clerk.

David Christian opened the meeting at 6:15 p.m. with prayers and meditation.

Ann Homer Cook presided over the meeting.

Treasurer's Report. The Operating Budget vs Actual for January through October 2001 was distributed and various portions of same were discussed by Dale Marcum. Dale Marcum outlined the steps necessary to sell the mutual funds owned by the Chapel, the first of which being a resolution by the Vestry to authorize the sale. Brooks Mosley made a motion for a resolution authorizing Trace Swartzfager, as Treasurer, to sell the Van Kampen Investments Pace Fund mutual funds. Oscar Hartman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Dale Marcum distributed reports on the preliminary figures for 2001 Day in the Country, broken down booth-by-booth. Ann Homer Cook mentioned that several people have expressed an interest in knowing about proceeds of Day in the Country and she would like to have the final reports posted on the bulletin board, as well as published in Cross Currents when they are available. Dale Marcum reported that the Audit Committee has been working on the audit and that they auditors are scheduled to visit the Chapel office soon for that portion of the audit.

Updates on items of old business were given: David Wilson reported that the new sacristy door has been installed. The final cost of the door was approximately $1,700. Ann Homer Cook reported that cemetery fence has not been completed due to the death of the father of the man who was working on the fence; however, she has been advised that the fence will be completed in the near future.

Approval of Minutes: Discussion was held regarding two corrections to be made to the September minutes. Don Long made a motion that the minutes be approved as corrected. Suzanne Files seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

BUSINESS

Selection of Nominating Committee At-Large Members. Names of six parishoners were drawn as potential at-large members of the Nominating Committee. The names drawn were: Angela Rhemann, Nell Floyd, Nelwyn Madison, Emily Barfield, Joyce Aron, and Fran Armstrong. These persons will be asked to serve on the Committee, one-by-one, in order of the names drawn, until two people accept the positions. Ann Homer Cook reported that Trace Swartzfager has asked that someone else be selected as Treasurer for next year. The qualifications for Vestry members were discussed. Ann Homer Cook advised that anyone interested in being a Warden should let one of the Vestry members know of their interest so that the Nominating Committee can be made aware of same. Ann Homer Cook pointed out the importance of the new Vestry members and Wardens elected, especially since the Parish is at a critical time of growth.

Stewardship Campaign Update. It was reported that in connection with the stewardship campaign, a list has been compiled of people who have not turned in pledge cards for this year. The percentage of pledge cards turned in is good compared to previous years. The people who have not turned in pledge cards will be contacted and reminded to do so. Brooks Mosley mentioned that an announcement regarding a reminder about pledge cards should be made at upcoming services and any Vestry members present should make sure that such an annoucement is made or make it themselves.

Assignment of a Curate to the Chapel. John Sewell reported that the Bishop has approached the Chapel about assigning a Curate for training. A handout was distributed outlining budgeting for the expenses involved with a Curate being assigned and it was pointed out that in the event the Chapel decides to accept a Curate the expenses for same will need to be put into the budget at the next meeting. Various points about regarding the Curate, including: process of selection, duties, deadline for a decision by the Chapel whether or not to accept the assignment were discussed.

Contribution to Naitonal Altar Guild Scholarship Fund. Copies of a letter from Judy McLarty, President of the National Altar Guild Association, addressed to Ann Homer Cook requesting a donation for the scholarship program were distributed. Discussion regarding the scholarship was held, during which John Sewell pointed out that it is a great honor to have a Chapel of the Cross parishoner in this position. David Wilson made a motion that the Vestry approve a $2,000 donation to be given to the National Altar Guild Scholarship Fund. Suzanne Files seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

Al Doty pointed out that the sign at the entrance to the Chapel should be replaced. Tom Bobbitt has previously offered to donate a new sign. Brooks Mosley and John Sewell offered to arrange for having the sign delivered and Al Doty offered to make arrangements for having the sign installed.

Ann Homer Cook advised that any of the Vestry members who would like to look at the Deweese house and garage apartment following the meeting were welcome to.

Oscar Hartman made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Brooks Mosley seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.