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SAINT MARK'S PRO-CATHEDRAL
Hastings, Nebraska |
Vestry Minutes SAINT MARK’S
EPISCOPAL PRO-CATHEDRAL MINUTES OF THE VESTRY MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2009 7:00 p.m. Members present: Sr. Warden Bruce Schwenk, Jr. Warden Rod Epp,
Sigrid Eigenberg, Don Brown, Greg Burke, LeeAnne Lind, John Stitt, Karen Glass,
Suzanne Farris, Jeff Lind, Mary Helen Edwards, Katharina Schwidtal. Non-member
present: Treasurer Marj Phillips The meeting was called to order with prayer by Dean Neske. Budget Committee needs to meet. Music director compensation Minutes of the September 19, 2009 meeting were read. Moved by
Karen seconded by Suzanne to accept. Motion carried. Fiscal report Treasurer Marj Phillips reported that we
were over budget and that we would take money from Marsh trust to finish out the
year. She also cautioned about the amount of money in the trust because the FDIC
would only cover up to $250,000. Motion by Karen seconded by Mary Helen to
accept the report. Motion carried, DEAN’S REPORT see attached sheet
Next month we will have the customary Thanksgiving Eve service and start the Advent services.
Sigrid reported that Sunday school is available any Sunday that children come. The lessons are based on the Gospel of the day so that everyone can feel comfortable even though they have been absent.
Karen reported that Burnt Offerings went well. She said that she does send cards to parishioners who do not attend because they have moved or are physically unable for special anniversaries or other special occasions. Should you know of someone in this situation, let Karen know. She said that Helen Jacupke had agreed to go through the membership list and contact those who have not come to Church. Marge Sneller has agreed to help.
Evangelism
Did not meet.
Building and Grounds
Rod reported that the contracts with the cable company, phone company, and the utilities had been signed and sent with the required monetary amount. Tuck pointing is under way! The sprinkler system has been shut down and drained. A pipe broke early today in the custodian’s closet on first floor and spread water down stairs in the elevator shaft, some in the youth room and in the entry to the undercroft. The leak was discovered, repaired by the plumber and the water taken up by Service Master.
Greg reminded us that Sunday, November 1, is Consecration Sunday. Mailings have been sent to parishioners. The Women of Saint Mark’s will cater the lunch. Dr. Halsted has agreed to make the dessert. Parishioners should have their reservation card in by Sunday, Oct 25 and they should get their pledge cards in on Sunday, Nov 1. Greg also pointed out that we need everyone to list their email address so that we can begin to assemble our electronic data base.
Outreach
Katharina reminded us that we were collecting cards, stamps, stationary and pens for Meals on Wheels trays. These will be collected on Nov 8. The outreach project for Dec will be a gift tree for kids at the Bridge and backpacks for Hastings College project “Food4Thought”
Property improvements
We have no idea when Werner's are coming, but since the contracts have been sent to the utilities, phone company and cable company, Werner's should know. Rod will talk to John Nelson.
Cowton-Marsh Trust; Mary Helen proposed a procedure for dealing with the money from this trust (see attached). Rod moved that we follow Mary Helen’s proposal, LeeAnne seconded. After some discussion the motion was accepted.
Bart’s Window: Jerry Daniels said that the frame for Bart’s window had been received by Howard’s Glass and they are going to put Plexiglas on the outside and then they would install it in Saint Mark’s, when the window arrives.
NEW BUSINESS
Tuck pointing was started Monday, Oct 19.
130th Anniversary Celebration – We need to start thinking about how we will celebrate since April 25, 2010 is Saint Mark’s Day and it falls on a Sunday.
Budget Committee, Bruce, Rod and the Dean will meet.
Concern expressed over the choir directors compensation.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion by Bruce, second by Karen. Approved. The meeting was closed with prayer by Dean Neske
The next Vestry meeting is November 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rod Epp
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