MINUTES---BISHOP’S COMMITTEE

November 12, 2007

6 p.m.

                                                     

Members Present:  Susan, Betsy, Tom, Paula, Corby, Joe and Gail.

Members Not Present: Pat and Bob

 

Also Present: Rev. Les Spear, David, Liz, Mae, John D, and Marie

 

The meeting opened with reading of a hymn appropriate for Veteran’s Day. 

 

  1. The minutes of October 8, 2007 were distributed and approved as amended.

 

  1. Vicar’s Report Les presented several new ideas and updated other efforts.
    1.  Les reported that the Wednesday services were steady and that he had attended a clergy conference recently.
    2. “Safeguarding God’s children” workshop will be scheduled during the first two weeks of January when all who work with children will be invited to attend.
    3. Les has been visiting with Lila Gene and Peggy in Marble Falls.
    4. Gideon’s Society would like to make a presentation at our church in the future and the committee recommended 10:15 service and a donation rather than an offering.
    5. Tom Wright, a noted Bishop from England, will be speaking in San Antonio in the near future.
    6. The Bishop’s golf tournament included Les and other members/friends from St. Luke’s.

 

  1. Financial Report:
    1. David gave the treasurer’s report, reviewing revenue, expenses, and the balance sheet. All were approved as presented.
    2. The committee voted to approve the appointment of David Manning as acting treasurer.
    3. The committee voted to adopt a resolution to open an account at Cattleman’s National Bank in Round Mountain for demand and savings account or certificates of deposit and to designate David Manning, Rita Reiner, Sandi Burleson and Rev. Les Spear as signatures on those accounts.

 

  1. Warden’s report:
    1. Liz reported the withdrawal of Bob Keith from the Bishop’s committee, investment and Compensation sub committees, position as acting treasurer, lay reader and Eucharistic minister.
    2. Liz mentioned the stewardship campaign, saying cards, letters and return envelope will be sent as soon as they are printed.
    3. The Committee reviewed the Bishop’s recommendation for an increase in the compensation package for the vicar. The committee approved the appointment of Tom, Susan, Marie and Corby as a Budget/Compensation Committee to meet in January and then present recommendations to the BC on January 7, 2008.
    4. The committee approved a 9 a.m. time for the annual meeting on December 2 with regular snacks rather than a brunch. Nominees who have already agreed to be placed in nomination are David Green, Marie McShane and Fielding Reiner with Thomas Summers agreeing to be nominated for Bob’s unexpired two years. Gail agreed to be placed in nominating for delegate to Council and Liz will check last year’s other alternate and find two alternates for this year.
    5. The committee recommended that the next Christie series speaker be the one we had to cancel due to the bridge meeting.
    6. Liz thanked Joe and Paula  for their service on the Bishop’s committee.
    7. David reported that Mike Kelley would like to be relieved of his duties as Junior Warden; so the committee is looking for a replacement.

 

  1. New/Old Business
    1. Mae announced the UTO offering was $367.00 this year.
    2. Joe updated the Stations of the Cross and received a gift from Tom of a candle made from the wood of the crosses.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:05.

 

Liz Manning, Substitute Clerk