MINUTES---BISHOP’S COMMITTEE

                                                May 20, 2007

                                                    7:38 A.M.

Members Present:  Liz Manning, Betsy Stephenson, Gail Moreman, Susan Dunham, Joe McShane, Corby Craig, Tom Peterson, Mike Kelly, Paula Sumners, Bob Keith

Members Not Present: Pat Burleson

Also Present: Rev. Les Spear, Marie McShane, Mae Hernlund, David Manning, Thomas Sumners, Sue Peterson

The meeting opened with Prayer.  The minutes of our meeting of April 15, 2007 were approved, following which these reports were made:

Vicar’s Report:  The Rev. Spear reported:

>          Mike and Thomas have hauled off the carpet remnants from the office and a telephone line will soon be installed;

>          His review reflects an increase in church attendance these past four months;

>          The Presiding Bishop was present at graduation services at the Seminary in Austin, which he was not able to attend;

>          He will begin maintaining regular office hours on Wed; built around an 11:00 a.m. communion service;

>          Young people from the Good Samaritan Center, SA, will be at Camp Capers the last of August, Rev. Spear will serve as

            Chaplin and suggested we host a “pizza night” or otherwise help with the activities; no specific commitment was sought;

>          He suggested a possible Mission trip to an Indian reservation in Utah or the Dakotas or an orphanage in Northern Mexico;

>          He raised the question of building a basketball court and estimated costs in the $12,000 range were discussed

>          He advised us of a vacation he plans in July and two weeks of yet unspecified continuing education;

>          He suggested with the Bishop’s Warden discussions regarding a second Sunday service, the earlier of the two being a

            Rite One Communion with limited Homily.  We proposed polling the congregation with suggested schedule of:

                        7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.  early service

                        8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.  coffee hour

                        9 a.m. to 10 a.m.           Children & Adult Sunday School

                        10:15 a.m.                      Traditional Service

Treasurer:    The operating statement and balance sheet were received and reviewed.  Adoption of the scheduled formal budget for the calendar year 2007 did not occur.  Purchase of a computer for “less than $900” was reported by Betsy Stephenson and is being “loaded” with our programs.  A review of income and expenses for the calendar year 2007 are consistent with our projections of an approximate $20,000 shortfall.

Junior Warden’s Report:  Mike Kelley advised that window screens and a screen door for the office must be obtained and work will soon begin on the path from the office and Sunday School to the Parish Hall.    .

Warden’s Report:  Liz Manning:

a.   Suggested a “Vision Retreat” for the committee be held; Well Spring in Comal County was roundly praised as a site;

b.   Reiterated the importance of and effort committed to Vacation Bible School beginning June 25; volunteers are sought.

c.   Presented the highly acceptable idea of inviting Meteorologist Troy Kimmel to be our guest speaker at the next Christie Series, at a

            time to be announced;

d.   Named Marie McShane, Tom Peterson, and Bob Keith to explore, conceptually, the receipt and donation of funds for college scholarships for members of our congregation.

e.   Announced the receipt of a $1,000 gift from Angie Wooten to purchase carpet for the Sunday School House and the fact she had written a thank-you note to Ms. Wooten

f.   Announced the next meeting for 7:30 a.m., June 24, 2007.

            The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m.

                                                                                    Bob Keith, Clerk