Vestry Highlights - April 21, 2008

1. The work on the Assistant Rector’s home is coming along beautifully. Our thanks to everyone who has worked so hard.

2. The Buildings and Grounds Committee is working with the contractor who installed the baseboard heating around the walls of the auditorium. The job was not done well and we are trying to correct the situation.

3. The recent youth trip to Amish country was a big success.

4. Plans are being made for a picnic on Sunday, June 8.

5. The Human Resources Committee, consisting of Earl Buffaloe, JoEllen Kelly, Cal Steuart, and Brenda White, is working hard preparing Letters of Agreement for all salaried employees and other details regarding compensation and review.

6. The Rector expressed his thanks to the Library Committee that hosted the wonderful coffee hour in celebration of his 35th anniversary as Rector of St. James’ Parish.

7. A memorial labyrinth and garden in memory of Eileen C. House+ and other loved ones are in the planning stages.

8. The Vestry reviewed the Initiatives which were drawn up at the annual Vestry retreat. A presentation was made by JoEllen Kelly
showing which initiatives have been met, and how we may work on better defining our goals.

9. Annual meeting is set for Jan. 11, 2009.

10. Susanne Smith and Patti Sachs will begin to organize and maintain a list of parishioners who, through sickness, age or disability, can no longer attend church so we may keep up pastoral visits.