3 Stewardship motions will be highlighted next newsletter
#1 For 2011 all interest earned by the Donation, Memorial and Investment funds, with the exception of the 50% already dedicated to Outreach, be paid out to St. Anne’s church to be used to help with operational expenses.
# 2 That St. Anne’s purchase of the new lawn sign include the highest quality full colour EMC for a total estimated cost of $48,195.00. This amount is to be covered by the $20,000.00 already approved at Vestry 2010 plus the $15,000.00 already raised through the Warden’s appeal and an additional $14,000.00 be raised over the next two years by the Fundraising committee. Capital for the project will come out of existing resources and be repaid.
#3 We go forward with the planning of St. Anne’s 2011 Western Fair Project and spend up to $6,000.00 of the Western Fair portion of the capital in investment fund for upgrade electrical and cooking equipment needed for the food booth.
#4 10% of net profit of Western Fair project be designated for charity or missions.
Vestry 2010 opening doors
Parishioner’s comment on vestry to our Rector:
“That was my first vestry meeting Janet and I thought it was really good. I have nothing to compare to but.....still thought it was positive and wondered why I wanted to avoid such things in the past.
I think you did an awesome job and I thank you for all your hard work.”
Rector’s response: I appreciated this comment and was pleased how many people emailed or spoke of finding vestry informative, spirit filled and enjoyable. A handful of people put hundreds of hours into preparing for vestry. I want to thank Joy, the wardens, treasurers, vestry planning team and financial reviewers, for their enormous effort; yet it is the presence and participation of the faith community that makes it all worthwhile. I have always believed in the value of this special gathering and look forward to it. It moved me deeply how much respect was shown as people listened intently to one another sharing many personal reflections and experiences. I hope anyone who is uncertain about vestry, will talk to those present this year and look forward to vestry 2011!
some of the ways your gifts of capital funds made a difference in 2009 -
- parish hall sound baffling....
- Upgrades for Health and safety codes....
- Kitchen dishwasher...
- ceiling mounted screen and projector for church worship and ministry...
Vestry was held in the Parish Hall on January 31st carrying on a theme of “Opening Doors” introduced by the Rector in her charge and PowerPoint slideshow the previous week. With coffee and treats in hand, prayer and praise to centre us in God’s presence, we began. In an Open Door exercise everyone was asked to identify their priorities in ministry and parish life. We heard from the Stewardship and Visioning Teams, passed reports, elected people for ministry, reviewed and approved our 2010 budget, and deliberated on what projects to endorse for the new year.
The approved 2010 budget included capital spending of up to $25,170.00. The good news is the budget has not increased. Both the Diocese and St. Anne’s have made cutbacks, with clergy and organist salary freezes and reduced spending. At the same time, our Bishop has made it clear that monthly apportionment payments are essential to operate the Diocese, which means we all have to be consistently generous stewards of our givings. Your rector, wardens, Parish Council and Stewardship Team will be encouraging us and holding us accountable to the covenant we made at vestry to the ministries of St Anne’s and the Diocese.
some of the ways your gifts of capital funds will make a difference in 2010…
The $25,170.00 in capital spending mentioned above was for three specific proposed improvement projects:
- to refresh the parish hall entrance hallway and library area with new paint at a cost of $2,470.00
- repair sink holes and add accessible parking space and “church parking only” signage in the parking lot at a cost of $2,700
- designate $20,000 towards a new digital lawn sign with the provision that an additional $15,000 must be raised before proceeding with this project.
The vote passed with a very solid majority, and cautions regarding proper servicing contracts were duly noted.
Please note that the printed newsletter included an artist’s rendering of the proposed digital sign to show clearly the improved visibility and space available compared to our current sign.
Many spoke about the Western Fair ministry, what it has meant for St. Anne’s and the community, and what it means to our children and youth, who look forward to participating every year. There were many testimonials; perhaps the most passionate was that of a parent and Sunday school teacher speaking of how our children and youth rate our participation in the Western Fair at the top of their Top Ten list! The vote to continue in 2010 was strong as was the commitment to early planning and enlisting of volunteers knowing the concerns of burn out are legitimate and not lightly heard.
The following motions were made at vestry:
Motion # 1
- to move forward with the planning of St. Anne’s 2010 Western Fair Project
Accepted
Motion # 2
- to designate ten percent of profits from St. Anne’s 2010 Western Fair Project for charity or missions.
Accepted
Motion # 3
- to borrow $1,000.00 from the Cemetery Beautification Fund and deposit it in the Investment Fund Operating account in order to provide the Outreach Committee with adequate funds to be able to meet immediate needs identified in the community between January and the end of June. This amount will be re-paid to the Beautification Fund out of the first interest cheque received from the Capital Investment Fund in June.
Accepted
Motion # 4
This motion is being put forward as the direct result of a motion passed at St. Anne’s Anglican Church Women General Meeting on December 6, 2009. While the A.C.W. will continue to fund the Parish Newsletter, we request an amendment to the current motion in place, that due to rising costs over which we have no control, that the contribution made by St. Anne’s A.C.W. towards the cost of the Newsletter not exceed an amount of $3,000.00 in an given calendar year.
Accepted