November Vestry Minutes

VESTRY MINUTES 11/1/09

Present: Astrid Storm,Vicar, Troy Graves-Abe,Warden,Paul Conrad,Larry Johnson, Vicki Kolb, Greg Citarella, Lithgowe Osborne

Absent: Edie and Howard Palm.

I. Meeting opened with prayer by Astrid.

II. Approval of October minutes. Minutes accepted by Larry. Seconded by Lithgowe. Approved by all.

III. Old Business:

Melanie Hexel- co-chair of Chili Fest.Larry and Greg will post ads in So. Dutchess news and Poughkeepsie Journal.

Organ recital-11/15/09. 1 hour wine tasting after recital.Sign-up for chili. Volunteers needed. Larry will get Italian bread and hot dog rools as a donation from Price Chopper. 200 old slates from roof to be sold.

Roof Update:

$2,000-3,000 additional work needed to be done.(fascia,rotted wood,etc.).Diocease not sure about balance from roof to be used for heating/AC per Michael Rebic.

Greg will send picture of roof work being done to So. Dutchess News and Pok. Journal.

Roof party being planned for January (Epiphany).

Astrid will contact Episcopal New Yorker for publicity of roof.

Quick Books/ Accountant

Troy met with Maria who is willing to work with us for set-up, entry,bill paying.

Maria charges $30.00/hour. Written contract to be looked into by Troy.Larry motioned to hire Maria. Second by Lithgowe. Approved by all.

Vestry classes:

New members start in 1/2010.

Vicki, Howie, Edie rotating off. Three people to be nominated.New warden to be appointed. Jr. and Sr. warden for new year

IV. New Business:

Pledge update. 36 pledges so far- $48,000.00.Letter to be sent to parishioners. $60,000- goal.

V.Vicar’s Report:

Prayer book drive will start in January. $25.00/book.

Diocease convention to be based on budget- slashed by 20%.

9 am second service to be done during Advent on trial basis.

Warden’s Report: $300.00 from art auction to be tabled.

Music report: Rota of hymn’s to be put on the web. 12/6- St. Nicholas Day.

12/13- Lessons and Carols- 5 pm.New hymnals to be ordered. Lift every voice and sing to be downloaded from web for $49.00. Approved by all.

Building and Grounds:

Ventilation in roof needs to be installed. Snow removal to be discussed.

Finance report:

Checking balance-12,878.79

Bldg. Fund $2700.00

DIT- $50,600.00

Oppenheimer- 12-1500.00.

Meeting adjourned at 1:15pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Mahoney, Clerk