ST. MARK’S VESTRY MINUTES

June 19, 2007

*Caroline Hall   Jim Halverson   Bob Haverland   *Sally Little

Rick Powell   Jonathan Renfroe   Rose Renfroe     Ty Ross

*Cindy Sarratt   Chris Stearns   Thierry Urbain   *Erin Witt

Others: Rev. Dean Taylor, Rector   *Rev. Elizabeth Roles, Assistant Rector

Barbara Yarbrough, Clerk
*denotes absence

The Rev. Dean Taylor opened the meeting with prayers for the youth groups traveling on mission trips.

COMMISSION REPORTS
Administration: Jim Halverson
Jim announced Laura Minor has resigned as Office Administrator and a search is currently underway for a replacement. An in-depth discussion was held on a job description for this position for now and in the future. One consideration mentioned was Outreach Administrator/Secretary with church office hours from 8:30 am. — 2:30 p.m. and 5 hours weekly to attend community meetings and other pertinent events outside the church campus. Dean gave a brief history of staff positions before the 1990’s when at various times there was a Christian Education Director, fulltime secretary, etc. Dean requested the Administration Commission prepare a self-assessment for current staff positions and future positions (ex. Christian Ed Director) to include in the 2008 budget proposal projection.

Outreach: Thierry Urbain
Thierry distributed information on the Interfaith Hospitality Network program currently operating in 39 states. He and Dean gave a presentation on this organization designed to actively assist homeless families find jobs and permanent shelter. Dean has researched this entity and the program is currently operating in Athens, Atlanta, Columbus and Savannah. The handout explained in detail how the program is administered but basically each participating church is responsible for hosting families for 1 week (a total of 4 weeks per year) by providing nighttime shelter, breakfast, dinner and a sack lunch. Thierry asked the vestry to read the available information and vote at the next vestry meeting whether or not St Mark’s will participate in this project. 13 churches are needed in Whitfield County for the project to proceed. (Currently 6 local churches have agreed to be a part of this program.) Thierry is on the Day Center Committee which is meeting July 9th at St. Mark’s. The projected timeline before the program will begin is 1 — 1 1/2 years.
DEO has closed for the summer while preparations are in progress to move to a North Hamilton Street location in the fall. Saturday, June 23rd is a work day at the new center.

Finance and Stewardship: Bob Haverland
Bob distributed copies of the May, 2007 budget report. Although plate receipts are 17% above to-date projection, pledge receipts are $28,565.83 below year-to-date collections, leaving a May 31 deficit of $22,792 92. Statements will be sent to pledging units at the end of June. Expenses are in line with projections with no major problems.
Bob Williams was thanked for his continued participation on the Stewardship Commission. A June meeting is being planned for this committee.

Buildings: Jonathan Renfroe
Jonathan led a discussion concerning the current janitorial company and hiring Ezekiel 20 hours per week. He has been doing various jobs when needed for dinners and other activities and has done an excellent job remodeling the restrooms off the reception area. No definite conclusion was reached.

Parish Life: Rose Renfroe
Rose read a note from Hebe Wall thanking the vestry for a successful picnic on May 20th. The Low Country Boil is planned for Sunday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. This “adult only” function is $15.00.

The next vestry meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7th at 12:00 noon.

Dean adjourned with the Benediction.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Yarbrough, Clerk