ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

                     VESTRY MEETING – JANUARY 22, 2007

Meeting opened with prayer at 6:00 pm. Those attending were Fr. Robert, Dalton Menhall, Martha Dudley, Joan Wanner, Lynda Scoles, Richard Stone, Jan Reed-Massman, Interim Treasurer Bob Dudley and Clerk Judy Pellam. Walt Savell and Jerry Bunnell were absent. Visiting were Canon Jenny Vervynck, Kathy Foxen, Bill Liesman and Marlin Wanner.

I.       December 2006 Minutes – Richard moved to approve the minutes, Martha

          seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

II.      Canon Vervynck – Deaconate Program

          A. Kathy Foxen is going through the program and Canon Vervynck

               explained the process.

          B. Copies of Discernment Committee report were handed out.

          C. Kathy was asked to comment on why she wishes to become a Deacon.

          D. Martha moved to have the Vestry support Kathy Foxen in her Deaconate

              Program and sign the certificate of Minister and Vestry, Lynda seconded

              the motion and it passed unanimously.

III.     Kathy Foxen – Christian Education

           A. There are presently about 20 children participating in Sunday School.

           B. Some challenges in making sure people bring their materials.

           C. Children’s worship bulletins are available for kids in two age groups.

           D. Making plans for Easter including a Resurrection play and Easter egg hunt.

IV.     Bill Liesman.

          A. Thrift Shop will support Kathy’s deaconate candidacy financially.

          B. Stewardship.

               1. Have 78 pledges for about $134,000 – about 20 people not yet committed.

               2. Should wind up with about 85 pledges for between $140,000 - $150,000.

               3. New Vestry needs to follow up on time and talent pledges.

               4. Discussed positives and negatives of campaign and Bill recommends

                   using same type of program next year with different people.

               5. Dalton thanked Bill and his task force for their service.

V.      Vicar’s Report – Annual Meeting

         A. Entertainment will be provided along with a potluck lunch.

         B. Need nominees for delegates to 2008 convention, Dalton, Bob and Martha

              volunteered and nominations will be taken from the floor.

         C. Election of Vestry members and Convention delegates takes place by a

              simple majority so a second or third ballot could be possible

         D. Richard, Lynda and Jan will act as tellers at the meeting.

         E. Martha Dudley and Katie Champagne will be allowed to vote by phone.

V.     Financials – Bob Dudley

         A. Discretionary Accounts.

              1. Lynda moved to delete Fr. Sean Cox from the three discretionary accounts

                  and add Fr. Robert Nagy in his place.

              2. Richard seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

         B. 2007 Church Budget – Jan moved to approve the proposed 2007 budget for

              presentation at the annual meeting, Joan seconded and motion was approved

              with five yes votes, Dalton, Jan, Richard, Martha, Joan and one no vote, Lynda.

         C. Pre-school and Thrift Shop 2007 proposed budgets were presented for the

              Vestry’s information.

         D. December Treasurer’s Report.

              1. Report was discussed, Richard moved to accept the report for audit, Martha

                  seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

              2. New Vestry will have to vote on a new treasurer.

VI.    Vestry Member Reports.

          A. Richard Stone.

               1. Richard proposed that the new Vestry look for a special events coordinator.

               2. He also reported that there are several light bulbs out in the church building.

          B. Lynda Scoles.

               1. Much work needs to be done in the church and everyone should help.

               2. Need to take better care of what we have.

               3. Lynda is working on the bulletin board project and would like help from the

                   scrapbookers in the church in decorating the boards.

          C. Jan Reed-Massman – voiced thanks for the opportunity to serve on the Vestry.

VII.    Miscellaneous.

           A. Cross.

                1. Bob reported that he and Cindy Voorhees will pick up the figure of Christ

                   and the processional cross on Thursday.

               2. Richard said he has checked prices on the backdrop material and it ranges

                   from $1,937. to $2,387.

               3. Richard, Mack Stone and  others could board up the wall and paint for under

                   $200 and Fr. Robert agrees with this proposal.

               4. Martha moved that Richard and his team remodel the altar wall, Lynda

                   seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

           B. Lynda suggested new Vestry check the building lease to see who is responsible

                for HVAC as there could be mold and mildew in the ceiling.

           C. Dalton thanked the outgoing Vestry members and Fr. Robert included Dalton.

Meeting closed with prayer at 8:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted

Judy Pellam