Tom Stevens opened with a prayer at 7 pm. The meeting was held in the Great Hall.

Vestry Present: Tom Stevens, Matt George, Kathy Means, John Garton, Larry Norfleet, Lea Hutchins, Seth Cosans and Sandy Lind.

Absent: Jessie Ventura, Becky Roberts, Sue Breakie and Bill Hickman.

Larry Norfleet moved; seconded by John Garton, to approve the meeting minutes from the June Vestry meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Sandy Lind moved; seconded by Larry Norfleet, to approve the letter from the Vestry to send to the congregation. Motion passed unanimously.

Discussion of Vestry Committee Coordinators

1. Finance (Larry Norfleet)

• Treasurer’s Report

   Capital Campaign donations $29,225, capital campaign expenses $90,973

   Pledges Received YTD $83,469, pledges expected as of 7-17-2011, $88,115

   Pledge Shortfall to date $4,646

   2011 Investment Income as of June 30,2011, $46,975

• discussed Ed Masterson’s letter to the parish about loans and interest rates. Will make changes and bring to the August meeting for final approval. Plan to send out after Labor Day.

2.  Worship (Kathy Means)

• looking at alternatives for only 2 services.

3.  Rite 13, J2A and YAC (Lea Hutchins)

• 2 coordinators (Elizabeth Walker and Tom Vail).
• selection of new leaders is about 90% complete. Also working on possible training dates.
• potential student lists from Lois. Plan hand written invitations (ice cream social to schedule).
• need improved communication about youth vs. confirmation.
• youth and adult leaders need spiritual guidance.

4.  Welcoming (Sue Breakie)

• we again will have a table at the Peach Festival to give out bottled water.

5.  Stewardship (Seth Cosans)

• plans for the first annual golf outing are coming along.

6.  Music (Seth Cosans)

• Seth is still planning to meet with Chris to discuss choice of music for the services.
• re-evaluate the music program with possible changes of services.

7.  Church School (John Garton)

• think about creating education coordinator position (responsible for coordination of adult and all children education).

8.  Catechesis (Seth Cosans)

• need money for coming session and addition of next level.
• space concerns (for level 1 & 2), also painting areas.

9.  Personnel (Kathy Means)

• schedule exit interview with Mother Jo Ann.

1. Property (Matt George)
2. Outreach (Jessie Ventura)

• need to build and add programs.

1. Adult Formation (no assignment)

• need to re-energize.

How do we handle new ideas and suggestions going forward?

Matt George moved; seconded by Larry Norfleet, to approve John Garton will now serve a 3 year Vestry term (instead of just 1 year). Motion passed unanimously.

Tom Stevens closed with a prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandy Lind

Secretary