St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
Vestry Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2022
Rector
Father Christopher Thomas
Vestry Members Present
Stephen Toon, Senior Warden
Kathy Carson
Michael Legacy
Ruth Woodward
Randy Hering
Jerry Knight
Alyssa Abadinsky
Officers Present
(none)
Absent
Caroline Hofmann, Clerk
Joe DeuPree, Junior Warden Lisa Pearson
Laura Griffin, Controller
Wynne Voorhees, Treasurer
Rusty Rippamonti, Chancellor
Summary
These minutes contain the following:
- Motion to approve April’s minutes
- Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report
- Motion to recognize the services of Sandy Lowe and accept her resignation as head of the Lectors
Narrative
1. Prior Meeting Minutes Approval | Rector
Father Christopher calls for the approval of April’s minutes.
Motion to approve the previous meeting’s minutes
Moved by Randy Hering Seconded by Ruth Woodward
Motion approved by unanimous vote
2. Finance Committee | Legacy
Father Christopher sent out the finance committee meeting notes to everyone. The committee wants to discuss something with the Vestry once both wardens are present at the meeting.
Michael received a summary of the meeting from Controller Laura Griffin and relays that to the group. Main points are:
- CEEP expenses (what that amount is, where those funds are coming from etc.)
- Pledges are down. We are hoping the quarterly statement will urge people to donate
- Plate income is down
- Water is still high for watering the grounds but has gone down slightly, and some landscape fees remain.
- $2700 saved in electricity
Stephen brings up that a few visitors have questioned how they can give using their credit card. Group discussion ensues on what avenues are available to us for credit card giving and other discussion regarding giving statements.
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report
Moved by Michael Legacy
Seconded by Kathy Carson
Motion approved by unanimous vote
3. Junior Warden’s report | DeuPree
Group may review this and Fr. Christopher opens up the floor for the group to discuss any concerns.
Building and Grounds
Ruth informs the group that building and grounds did not meet this month and will meet again next month.
4. Mission Outreach Committee | Carson
Kathy encourages everyone to join in on the Cafe Momentum dinner. Group is currently trying to organize a visit to Promise House. Alyssa and Caroline were working on a form for the Guild fair. Kathy is reaching out to Caroline regarding the form.
Kathy discusses with the group what her plan is for the Guild Fair. Michael suggests that the Guild Fair is not the best place for some committees to be recruiting – some committees want more regulation over how large or small the committee is and who the members are. Kathy suggests we still provide some access to new interested parishioners so that groups don’t become too insular.
The group discusses and comes to a decision on what groups should and should not be on the Guild Fair intake forms. Kathy also plans to take and post photos of all guild heads for the bulletin board.
Randy also proposes that guild heads be regular attendees of church.
5. Guild Liaison Reports | Legacy
– Michael is actively trying to recruit Eucharistic ministers and Acolytes but more volunteers will help
– Lisa is absent and thus, no report
– No report
– No report
– No report (though Fr. Christopher recommends creating a separate group for greeters)
– No report. All is well and planned for the Flaming Dish Luncheon.
– Ruth reads a message from Sandy requesting that someone else take over the role of Guild Liaison for Lectors. Fr. Christopher recommends sending her a letter of thanks for her services, and opens the floor for replacement suggestions.Group agrees Randy Lacy is a good selection.
Motion to recognize the services of Sandy Lowe and accept her resignation as head of the Lectors
Moved by Kathy Carson Seconded by Alyssa Abidinsky
Motion approved by unanimous vote
Rector’s Report | Rector
Fr. Christopher goes around the group offering thanks for their recent contributions to his installation and other recent events.
Pride planning is on its way and should run smoothly at the start of the month. The search continues for a parish secretary. Clergy conference is the following week and Fr. Christopher will be attending that.
Our last Sunday with Allen is the 26th of June and a financial purse is being set up.
Closing
Ruth passes out goodies to everyone, and will be the June Resource person
The meeting is closed with a reading from The Book of Common Prayer and is adjourned.
Caroline Hofmann
Caroline Hofmann, Clerk
