ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Vestry Highlights - June 29, 2006 6:15 PM

Vestry present: Gary, Vicki, Sue, Tom, Don, Carl, Fr. Cuff. Clerk: Mary L.

Meeting opened with prayer.

Minutes: Approved.

Discussed:

V Faith Alive weekend progress. Coordinator Gary Stout will be seeking committee chairs.

V Financial Stewardship: Treasurer’s Report: Carl Staffan - Approved

V Church Picnic: Aug ₂₇th at St. Andrew’s 4:00 PM  Vestry to supply: Hot Dogs, Brats, Hamburgers, mustard, ketchup, plates, napkins, and coffee. Drinks (BYO), Basket to be passed.

V Sunday School: July ₂₃rd meeting after church. Seeking input for all aspects of ministry with children and youth.

V Gospel Tent Singing at Fayette County Fair for St. Andrew’s: July 25tl~ from 6-7 PM.

V Habitat For Humanity Of Fayette County. July ₁₆th , we’ll pass the basket in Church. The vestry voted to give them $150.00 from outreach funds.

V Reviewed ongoing pastoral needs among congregation.

V  Rally Sunday…… Sept. 10^th

V NEXT MEETING AUG. 24^th 6:15 PM

Vestry Highlights, May 11, 2006

Vestry Highlights - May 11, 2006 - 6:15 PM

Present: Gary Stout (Senior Warden), Ed Kuehn (Junior Warden), Jane Stout, Vicki Staffan, Tom Trimmer, Don Ladd, Sue Timmons, Carl Staffan (Treasurer- ex-officio), Mary Link (Clerk - ex-officio),

Fr. Steve Cuff. Absent: Rodney Wright.

The meeting opened with prayer. The minutes of March 23, 2006 were approved. Vestry reviewed "chores" to be tackled on work day on 5/20. The treasurer's report noted that for 2006 year to date, giving has outpaced expenses by over $4,000.00. The 2006 budget was adjusted to increase maintenance line item by $1.300.00 to accommodate late 2005 gas line replacement in the rectory, which was not billed until 2006. The Vestry reviewed pastoral concerns in the congregation and community and offered their "shepherding notes" ready for mailing.

Other Business considered ­

        1)           Health Fair participation on 4/29 was very well received. Thanks extended to those who helped  

                      (see note elsewhere in Red Door).

        2)            National Day of Prayer Worship & Luncheon on 5/1 went VERY well (see note elsewhere in Red                        Door).

        3)             Saint Andrew's registered for a "Faith Alive" weekend in early 2007 with Gary Stout as General                         Chairperson and Sue Timmons as weekend Follow-Up Chairperson.

        4)             We've accepted an invitation to host the Gospel Tent for an evening at the Fayette County Fair in

        5)             Vestry participating in National Day of Prayer "Adopt-a-Leader" program, and commits to keep Gail                          Brown, Mayor of Bloomingburg, in prayer for the year ahead.

       6)             The Vestry members did a "Spiritual Gifts Inventory" to assist in discernment of gifts for ministry. Fr.                         Steve will offer a similar process for the congregation during the summer.

 Next Vestry Meeting: Thursday. June 29, 2006 at 6:15 PM

Vestry Highlights: February 23, 2006

EVERY Vestry Member and Warden was present: Tom Trimmer, Don Ladd, Rodney Wright, Gary Stout, Sue Timmons, Vicki Staffan, Ed,Kuehn, Fr. Cuff & Mary Link, clerk.

 The Vicar reported on home & hospital visitations; upcoming Bible Studies; Lenten opportunities; Bishop's Nominating Committee work; and activities in the Diocese and Scioto River Valley Deanery. He recently spent time with those layreaders licensed to lead Sunday worship (Morning Prayer) to ensure they are prepared to do so. 

Senior Warden Gary Stout reported on positive Annual Mtg.; well-attended and enjoyable card party at Keith & Leah Foster's in January 

Junior Warden Ed Kuehn reported on renovation of Sacristy counter and sink, the cost of which is being covered by two parishioners; consideration of ways alleviate moisture build up in storage rooms; the need to check gas lines to church; completion of electric service upgrade (to 200 amp) for Rectory. With input of Vestry Ed is preparing a list of cleaning & repair needs to post in Parish Hall which could be handled by parishioners.

Treasurer's Report (Carl Staffan) was approved as presented. January had a net gain of almost $1,900.00 to checking account as several parishioners fulfilled 2005 pledges in January 2006.

Discussed "Shepherding" of families by Vestry members & need to improve this ministry. Will be discussed at Vestry overnight retreat in April. Overnight retreat scheduled for Fri. 4/21 - Sat. 4/22 at Procter. Vestry members will cover expenses (about $75/each). If this expense is an issue for anyone, please speak with Fr. Cuff privately.

"Faith Alive" weekend will be scheduled for March (Lent) 2007. This provides good "lead time" before weekend is held. Need to identify a good "follow up" coordinator for the weekend.

Signed off on 2005 Parochial Report

Signed up to attend Bishop & Vestry Day at Procter on Sat. 3/11: Attending will be Gary Stout, Jane Stout, Tom Trimmer, Don Ladd, Vicki Staffan, Carl Staffan, and Rodney Wright, and Sue Timmons.

Fr. Cuff asked Vestry to begin prayer to consider best way for us to offer Sunday School for children. Vestry will sponsor potluck luncheon on 3/26, when we dedicate new keyboard.

Saint Andrew's will again participate in Health Fair on 4/29. Mary Link will research what we might be able to offer at our booth.

Jane Stout agreed to coordinate a "diaper shower" for the L.I.F.E. Pregnancy Center. Vestry voted a $100 donation (outreach) for the center. 

NEXT Vestry meeting: Thursday 3123/06 at 615 PM. PLEASE let Fr. Cuff know ahead of time if you cannot attend.

Vestry Highlights: Thursday January 12, 2006

A Quorum was present: Vestry Members: Ed Kuehn, Jane Stout, Vicki Staffan, and Carl Staffan - Senior Warden and Treasurer. Fr. Steve Cuff - Vicar. Absent: John Link - Junior Warden, Mary Link - clerk, Jennifer Moore. The meeting opened in prayer at 620 PM.

Vestry accepted with regret Chuck McKinney's resignation from Vestry for health reasons. Minutes from previous meeting: 12.104/05 were accepted as presented Church Mailbox:

   1)      Job & Family Services Thank You for Holiday outreach – poster

  2)     Diocesan Committee on Congregational Life Grant for 2006: $22,500.00

Pastoral Life:

Vicar: reported on visits made & home communions, and reviewed Christmas, New Year's and the Bishop's visitation. Congregation/Shepherding - reviewed pastoral concerns in congregation & community. Vestry anticipates overnight meeting in Spring `06 for review and planning.

Vestry discussed -

1)        Update on amplification of lectern - done, and will be permanent shortly.

 2)      2006 Stewardship Update - finish budget. $91,386 pledged for 2006

            Diocesan Grant of $22,500 of $24,500 requested. Resulting budget has a deficit currently    of $4,900.

3)       Parish Hall Carpet Update from ECW - Ed Kuehn has one more contractor who will bid 4)   Memorial Fund Expenditures.

a) grave marker for Clarence Barger: $537.83 - ordered and paid

b) electronic keyboard for church in memory of Bucky Burbage:

S622 - ordered, paid, delivered - to be dedicated on 3/26/06

 5)      Annual Meeting: 1/22/06 - approved proposed agenda for mtg.

            Nominating Committee: prepared slate for Wardens / Vestry / Delegates / Endowment        Trustees

6)      Consideration of a Faith Alive Weekend in 2006 - wholeheartedly supported by Vestry

- after annual meeting date will be selected and application made

7)      Episcopal Church USA Congregational Life Survey opportunity - one of 600 congregations                            chosen for this out of

7.200 Episcopal Churches. Chance to get direct feedback to church at national level. Will be done after worship on 3/12/06

Financial Stewardship

1)         Treasurer's Report - accepted as presented

The meeting concluded in prayer at 745 PM.

Annual Meeting Elects Saint Andrew's Leadership ... At our Annual Meeting on January 23rd we elected:

Senior Warden: Carl Staffan
Junior Warden: John Link
Two Vestry members: Vicki Staffan and Jane Stout

Convention/Deanery Delegates: Claudia Coe and Mariann Wright

Convention/Deanery Alternate Delegates: Bruce and Bobbi VonBargen

One Endowment Fund Trustee: Bob Rea
 

Thanks are extended to: Illa Sahlin who completed a full Vestry term, and Vicki Staffan and Jane Stout who completed others' un-fulfilled Vestry terms.

Pray and give thanks to God for the strength and commitment of Saint Andrew's Church, the support of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, and our mission: to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known, through prayer, sharing the Word and the Sacraments, and seeking and serving Christ in others.

2004 Ministry Reports and the 2005 Budget are available for you in the Church Office. The Vicar's report from the Annual Meeting appears elsewhere in this Red Door.

The 2005 Vestry and Officers will be commissioned for their ministry during the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, February 6th.

Vestry Highlights - January 9, 2005

Clerk: Mary Link; Attending: Illa Sahlin, Bruce VonBargen, John Link, Jane Stout, Ed Kuehn, Vicki Staffan, ail Staffan, Jennifer Moore, & Fr. Steve Cuff.
After opening prayer, the minutes of December 9, 2004 were read & approved
Vicars Report - Fr. Cuff: ongoing and intense work of the Bishop's Nominating Committee; gratefulness for the hard work and prayerful support of the whole congregation during this difficult past week with Bucky's untimely death; very pleased with children's pageant during worship today, it was just what the "Doctor" ordered.

Senior Warden/Treasurer - Carl Staffan: All bills paid ....debt free at end of 2004; reviewed bank statements & CD balance; reviewed 2004 & 2005 Budgets for St. Andrew's Church; affirmed 2005 "fair market rental value" for the Rectory: $700 per month.

Junior Warden - John Link: new lighting needed for church sign, have contribution in hand for expense; purchased 2 new door stoppers 5 fire extinguishers to meet current code; having a contractor evaluate the steeple & bell pulleys; electric service work is completed, but still have to dry wall the area by the panel in the narthex; Jane volunteered to clean the carpet in the narthex; will explore options for permanent repair of kitchen floor.

Congregation/Shepherding: Reminder to keep all church members in our prayers, as we are all grieving.

Other Business:
- Diocesan Commission of Congregational Life granted St. Andrew's $25,000 for 2005 and apologized for not giving us more. St. Andrew's was one of ten congregations chosen to receive scholarship membership to the Parish Resource Center in Dayton.

- Annual Meeting: January 23, 2005... after church. Reviewed agenda.

- February 19, 9:30am to 3:30 PM The Bishops, Vestries & Mission Councils Annual Gathering at Procter Camp & Conference Center. $15.00 per person, lunch included. - Approved Treasurer's Report, with OK to pay all bills.
The Vestry completed the meeting in a time of prayer.
Next Vestry Meeting JANUARY 23, 2005 after the Annual Meeting