Calvary Episcopal Church

Vestry Minutes

March 24, 2009

Parish Hall

 

Participants

Present:

The Rev. J. Edward Morris

Larry W. Frederiksen

Molly Isaacs-McLeod

James M. Barnes

Morris K. Belknap

Thomas H. Fulton

Michael E. Hensley

Marsha L. Webb

Athans I. Adoki

Franklin Starks III

William Vail, Jr.

John A. Bugbee

Dorn Crawford

Kit Llewellyn

Ruth Robins

John S. Speed

Kelsey Hensley

 

 

Absent:

The Rev. Emily Schwartz

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM by The Rev. J. Edward Morris.

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting

John Bugbee moved to accept the minutes of the February 24, 2009 Vestry meeting; seconded by Jim Barnes. The minutes were accepted.

 

Action Items

See Property Committee and Finance Committee reports.

 

Opening Meditation & Prayer

Fr. Ned Morris led the meeting with readings from Lenten Reflections by poet Robert Bly and The Sacred Journey a memoir by writer Frederick Beuchner.

 

Committee Reports

Worship:

Marsha Webb referred to the agenda for events. Rev. Emily Schwartz’s ordination is tomorrow.

Action Item for Worship Committee: none

 

Parish Life:

Molly Isaacs-McLeod announced the book club meetings. Agape meal is Maundy Thursday. A registration form for Camp Calvary was passed around.

Action Item for Parish Life: none

 

Pastoral Care:

Kit Llewellyn announced that flower delivery is now part of Pastoral Care. Kit read a letter from Emily thanking the vestry for their support and encouragement.

Action Item for Pastoral Care: none

 

Christian Formation:

Franklin Starks reported that the children have made a stole for Emily which will be presented to her the following Sunday. Fr. Dick Humke’s adult series about the Old Testament has been has been going great. For more information, see Callie Hausman’s Report to the Vestry for March.

Action Item for Christian Formation: none

 

Stewardship:

Will Vail reported that he has been meeting with John Bugbee and Larry Frederiksen.

Action Item for the Stewardship Committee: none

 

Outreach:

Larry Frederiksen referred to Margaret Dickinson’s March Outreach, Music and Communications report. Kentucky Refugee Ministries is seeking sponsors for an Iraqi family arriving in April. The KRM contact is Lee Welsh (Sponsorship Development).

Action Item for Outreach: none

 

Communication:

Dorn Crawford referred to Margaret Dickinson’s March Outreach, Music and Communications report. The committee has met initially and is organizing its program.

Action Item for Communication: none

 

Property:

Michael Hensley and Molly Isaacs-McLeod gave the property report.  Current repair issues include the stained-glass window covering and the sanctuary plaster:

o    Stained glass window: Highland roofing was contacted by Clyde Warner to be inspected. No quote has been received. Another firm, Rateau Construction, can provide scaffolding or a cherry picker to reach the window.

o    Plastering in the sanctuary has been quoted by Julius Schnurr & Sons at $135,000. The timeframe is unknown. Michael Hensley will follow up with Schnurr.

Ruth Robins asked if there is a procedure to solicit bids. Jim Barnes will address this procedure. Franklin Starks mentioned that the youth group would like to paint the south tower interior. Fr. Ben Sanders has offered to paint the men’s room.

Action Items for the Property Committee: Review procedure to solicit bids. Follow up on window inspection and plaster bid.

 

 

 

 

Finance:

Jim Barnes presented the financial statements for the month ending February, 2009.

The Calvary Endowment Advisory Committee has asked the Finance Committee to look at the draw down on the endowment fund to determine if it is feasible to continue the current draw down. Jamie Hendon and Jim Hill have advised us that drop in the allowable draw from the fund will not exceed $10,000. The next CEAC meeting will be April 16.

Ruth Robins made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s Financial Reports for February, 2009; seconded by Marsha Webb.

Fund Raising: Tom Fulton has been in contact with Ann Howell at Church of the Advent who is helping Calvary to plan its fund raising event. The event is planned for October. It has been suggested that it not be held at the church. Susan Baker suggested The Henry Clay. The next meeting will be after Easter.

Action Items for the Finance Committee: CEAC request to review endowment draw down.

 

Junior Warden:

Molly Isaacs-McLeod had no report.

 

Senior Warden:

Larry Frederiksen spoke of the upcoming Holy Saturday cleanup, Kentucky Harvest Value Market and the food closet, and long–range planning.

 

Assistant to the Rector:

Deacon Emily Schwartz had no report.

 

Rector:

Fr. Morris had no report.

 

 

Old Business

Vestry Retreat:

Marsha Webb handed out the results of the vestry retreat survey.

Long Range Planning Committee:

Dorn Crawford reported that at the last meeting a list of current active projects was established. A form to help structure each project has been drafted. The next meeting is April 22.

2010 Sesquicentennial Celebration:

John Bugbee reported that there are three sub-committees. They are working on a budget and a list of events. The next meeting is April 7. A printed report will be presented at the April Vestry meeting.

Book of Hours:

John Bugbee reported that Susan Baker is quietly researching our options regarding the disposition of the book.

 

New Business

Jim Barnes has received the release of the deed for the 3rd Street property.

 

Announcements

There were no announcements.

 

Closing

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Vestry is April 28, 2009 @ 5:15 PM. The meeting will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Parker Hall. Ruth Robins will officiate Compline.

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 PM with Morris Belknap officiating Compline.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Morris K. Belknap

Secretary

 

 

 

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