Vestry Minutes

Congratulations to Cleo M. as being designated as the new Senior Warden. 

The Vestry of Ascension Episcopal Church met at 9:30 AM in Ware Hall.  Present were Cleo M., Nancy M., Patti G. (Shawn by phone) and Myra Z..

Cleo opened the meeting with prayer and led the group in Bible reflection.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Cleo asked that Vestry members think about “goals” for the coming year.  Some suggestions were:

• More time as a congregation - perhaps set aside time BEFORE Church for members to visit.
• Deepening our spirituality to decide God’s will and decide on our outreach
• Outreach – Nancy and Patti had worked on a list of activities for each month which they shared with the others

Cleo asked that Vestry members clarify the duties of the NREM representatives.  Nancy moved and Cleo seconded that.

1. Vote for the Church
2. Bring issues and information back to the Church from NREM

The motion carried unanimously.

Nancy is working on a new date for the Praise the Lord team for after Easter

New Business

One of the activities on the “list” was doing another activity with Hospitality House.  Patti will email and ask for suggestions and Vestry will talk to Congregation about what we feel we can do.

Treasurer’s report was submitted.

Budget was discussed.  Cleo appointed Nancy and will ask John and Leslie to serve on a committee to set up a budget for 2011.  They are to report back next month.

Audit – Myra is to set up a time with Eva Marie Berry to do an audit.

Organ swap – Shawn and Patti will facilitate this transaction.