Vestry Minutes                                                                                                                              June 13,2013

1. Prayer, Fr Tom, the meeting was opened at 7:00pm
   
   
2. Devotion, Sandra Matthews, from ‘Praying the Promises of God’; remembering to see the Wonder of God in all of His creation and to praise Him for His glory.
   
   
3. Tea Room, Linda Carroll presentation; Linda Carroll asked that the vestry consider allowing the Parish House Tea Room to remain open. She stated that her business is improving and she has support from many different groups. On motion from J. Vergere and second by C. Barnes the vestry approved the following motion; we hereby rescind our former vote of cancelling the Tea Room lease and extend the lease for a year.
   
   
4. Approval of minutes was moved by J. Vergere and second by J. Dufresne with all in favor.
   
   
5. Barbara Spearin presented the Treasurer’s report showing that we are currently ahead of budget by $8214. On motion by C. Barnes and second by C. Reynolds with all in favor.
   
   
1. Youth Center finances, Fr Tom stated that the balance for the Youth Center fund held by the Church is in excess of $13,000.
   
   
6. Golf Outing Totals; on motion by C. Reynolds and second by R. Lupton the following distribution was approved; Youth center $500, Hebron Grace Home $3750, New Hope Center $3750. This leaves a balance just over $600 to begin next year’s outing, scheduled for June 7, 2014.
   
   
7. New Business
   
   
1. Kairos Weekend, Oct 3-6; on motion by C. Barnes and second by J. Dufresne it was approved that Father Tom could participate in the Kairos weekend at Lee Prison the weekend of October 3-6.
   
   
2. Paint the Church, a committee was formed with C. Barnes, R. Lupton, and C. Reynolds to solicit bids for the painting of the church building, both inside and out. It was agreed that the outside color would remain white with all the trim white, and it will be discussed as to the interior color.
   
   
3. Parade float decoration was declined, as to the time was too short.
   
   
4. Acceptance of Audit report, on motion by J. Dufresne and second by R. Lupton the report was approved by all. There was much discussion about the individual items in the report. Two items, having a brochure or method of soliciting offerings from visitors who may visit the church and a ‘living legacy of life’ brochure to solicit contributions to the Endowment funds will be developed from existing models, C. Reynolds and T. Hendrickson. The restricted gifts policy and practice will be reviewed for accuracy and effectiveness, T. Hendrickson and B. Spearin. J. Vergere will look into offsite computer back-up.
   
   
5. J. Rickenbacker asked about our cash balances and if they were invested or ready cash. At this date they are still ready cash in excess of $100,000. Discussion followed about investing and it was agreed to invite Tim Dufresne to come and speak to the combined vestry and endowment committees.
   
   
8. Closing Prayer was led by Fr Tom and concluded with the Lord’s Prayer. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm