St. Mary’s in the Mountains Vestry Minutes – July 13, 2011
Opened: 6:10 p.m.
Present: Laura Hunter, Lorrie Scime, Jim Taylor, Helen Eddy, Susan Rand (late) & Betsy McEwen as Chairperson – MDC.
Joys & Sorrows: Jim shared that Bishop Ely has moved Susan Taylor forward on her journey toward ordination as a priest.
Treasurer Report: Mid-year pledge reminders will be sent out this month. Deerfield Food Pantry will receive our annual budgeted donation of $300. A bequest of $317.05 from Mary Conger has been split between Christian Ed. and the Vestry Discretionary Fund. The Building Committee is working on a claim for water damage at St. Mary’s. The Church Pension Fund is available to lay persons who are paid for a minimum 1000 hours of service. This may apply to Laura Hunter who works for the diocese.
Rock Point Retreat Partial Reimbursement: Prior to the event, there was not enough time to make a grant request. The Diocese advised we submit a request after the retreat. Helen Eddy will handle the reimbursement request by sending a letter & copy of Bishop Booth Conference Center bill.
MDC Report: Profile wording for calling a Priest in Partnership (PIP) was reviewed. The vestry unanimously agreed to a minimum yearly base salary of $20,500. This includes all benefits such as insurance & pension payments as needed. It is expected that a PIP will serve a quarter - a third of a full time position.
Next Meeting: Wed. August 10.2011
Adjourned: 7:50 p.m.
Susan Rand
