Vestry News and Information

Vestry Notes, August 2008

The Vestry met on Thursday, August 14th. Ted Mullett, of the Audit Committee, presented the 2007 Audit to the Vestry. He commended the work of Gina Myers, Chris Cannoot, Sharon Katona, and Jack Frieden for their work in the various financial responsibilities in the parish. It was noted that there was good participation at the recent parish work day. The Vestry looks forward to its first meeting with Mother Susan on Thursday, September 11th.

The Bottom Line

Year-to-date through July 2008

Total Income:              $   93.492.00
   (Pledges):                 $   72,992.00
Total Expenditures:     $   79,776.00
   (Outreach):               $     6,109.00
Bottom Line:               $   16,716.00

Payment of pledges always gets behind during the summer months, due to vacations, et cetera. Please make sure that your contributions are up-to-date.

Vestry Notes, September 2008

The Vestry met on Thursday, September 11th. This was the first meeting at which Mother Susan presided. A number of items were discussed, including refurbishing the sign on the front of the building while a long term plan for a sign more visible from the street is considered.

The Bottom Line

Year-to-date through August 2008

Total Income: $ 106,736.00

(Pledges): $ 84,294.00

Total Expenditures: $ 86,516.00

(Outreach): $ 6,109.00

Bottom Line: $ 20,220.00

Please make sure that your contributions are up-to-date.

Vestry Notes, October 2008

The Vestry met on Thursday, November 9th. Mother Susan reported on her first full month in the parish. The financial statements were reviewed. The Consecration Sunday stewardship program was discussed and approved. Plans for the workday and the reconstituted Building and Grounds Committee were discussed. Please remember that minutes are reviewed and approved at the subsequent month’s meeting and then are available on the parish website or upon request.

The Bottom Line

Year-to-date through September 2008

Total Income: $ 118,904.00
(Pledges): $ 94,314.00
Total Expenditures: $ 100,537.00
(Outreach): $ 7,743.00
Bottom Line: $ 18,368.00

Vestry Notes, November 2008

The Vestry met on Thursday, November 13th. They reviewed the parish’s finances and investments. The budgeting process for 2009 will begin soon. The Junior Warden, Sara Wolfe, presented a list of projects from the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Those interested in working on a project or suggesting one should contact Sara. Preparations for Consecration Sunday were reviewed. The Rev. Canon SuzeAnne Silla made a presentation to the vestry in advance of her sermon on Consecration Sunday about achieving a critical mass of persons of an apostolic faith at the core of a parish. The Vestry will meet next on Thursday, December 11th. As always, minutes are reviewed and approved at the subsequent month’s meeting and then are available on the parish website or upon request.

The Bottom Line

Year-to-date through October 2008

Total Income:              $ 133,575.00
   (Pledges):                 $ 106,252.00
Total Expenditures:     $ 119,218.00
   (Outreach):               $     9,369.00
Bottom Line:               $   14,357.00

Vestry Notes, December 2008

The Vestry met on the 11th of December. A majority of the agenda was to prepare a preliminary budget for 2009. The Vestry will continue to refine this at its January meeting and will present it at the Annual Meeting. Mother Susan also reported on her recent work, including a collaborative ministry meeting with the other parishes in the South Bend area.

The Bottom Line

Year-to-date through November 2009

Total Income:              $ 149,846.00
   (Pledges):                 $ 120,061.00
Total Expenditures:     $ 134,091.00
   (Outreach):               $   10,573.00
Bottom Line:               $   15,755.00