October 16, 2007

Vestry Meeting
Church of the Good Shepherd
Nashua NH
October 16, 2007

The regular meeting of the Vestry of the Church of the Good Shepherd was held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the church. The meeting was called to order by Pastor Odie at 7:35 pm. Those in attendance were: The Reverend Doctor Robert W Odierna, Rector, The Reverend Amanda Gott, Assistant Rector, Mary Nash, Senior Warden, Terry Wilkins, Junior Warden, Martin Beck, Clerk, Julia Gower, Treasurer, Mary Jane Ames, Eric Bergeson, Leo Brunk, Chris Chadbourne, Mark Heimberg, Elizabeth Jutras, Cheryl McDonough, Judy Mishkin, Ed Piacenza, Jeff Snow, and Brian Taylor. Those absent were: Don Yelton, and Shelly Beaudoin, Youth Representative.

Pastor Odie began the meeting with a prayer.

A motion was made by Julia Gower and seconded by Ed Piacenza to accept the minutes of the meeting of September 21, 2007 as corrected. The motion carried unanimously.

Financial Statement: The financial statement for the month of September 2007 was submitted by the Treasurer. A copy of the statement is attached to the record copy of these minutes. A motion was made by Julia Gower and seconded by Eric Bergeson to accept this statement, as submitted, subject to audit. The motion carried unanimously.

There was no Capital Fund Report available at the meeting. The September Capital Funds report will be submitted with the October Capital Funds Report at the November Vestry meeting.

Pastor Odie observed that the CGS income continues to be significantly under budget compared to previous years at this time in the budgeting cycle.  

Financial:

The Fund Raising report, the Planned Giving report, and the Stewardship report are attached to the record copy of these minutes. All three reports have been referred to the Stewardship Committee for review. Mary Nash made a plea for Vestry members to help recruit additional members to the Stewardship Committee to assist in review and implementation of these reports.

Communications:

The Communications report and the Lay Leadership report are attached to the record copy of these minutes. These two reports have been referred to the Communications Committee for review. Pastor Odie requested that Vestry members and the Communication Committee consider submitting names to him for the position of “Volunteer Coordinator” as recommended in the Lay Leadership report.

Capital Fund Drive:

The Capital Fund Drive report is attached to the record copy of these minutes. As the capital projects are presently already underway, the Property Committee will continue its monitoring of this activity. It was noted that there are some cash flow concerns just prior to the second year pledge receipts.

Rector’s Report: Pastor Odie expressed his gratitude to everyone who participated in the successful visit of the parishioners of St Paul’s of Picayune Mississippi to CGS.

The “Walking in the Light” program continues to be organized by Pastor Odie. A copy of the organizational outline is attached to the record copy of these minutes.

Pastor Odie asked Vestry members to contact him if they had any recommendations for candidates for the Church of the Good Shepherd Commendation award.

He announced that Sports Rivals had formed an advisory Committee consisting of 3 members from the Nashua Pastoral Care Center and one member from CGS (equal to the ratio of the Sports Rivals stock issued to the 2 organizations). The CGS member is Tom James.

Lists resulting from time and talent sheet results will be sent to the appropriate Vestry liaison. It was suggested that the Vestry liaison contact all those who expressed an interest immediately upon receipt of the list.

Assistant Rector’s Report: Pastor Amanda announced that dates have been set for the meetings of the “Women’s Spiritual Journey” program.

Youth Committee Report: The October 13, 2007 announcement concerning the reorganization of the Rite 13 program leadership is attached to the record copy of these minutes.

Leo Brunk reported on the joint participation in the successful youth hiking event between the CGS youth and the St Paul’s of Picayune Mississippi youth. 

Finance Committee Report: No report was made on any additional subjects from those noted above.

Property Committee Report: No report was made, but Pastor Odie was proud to announce that the heating project would be completed within the next few days and that he fully anticipated that the church would have heat on Sunday October 21, 2007.

He also announced that the realignment of the storm water drainage had been completed.

Worship Committee Report: No report was made.

Stewardship Committee Report: No report was made.

Christian Education Committee Report: The October 15, 2007 Christian Education Committee report by Elizabeth Jutras is attached to the record copy of these minutes.

Lay Visitors Committee Report: No report was made.

Personnel Committee Report: No report was made.

Fellowship Committee Report: Pastor Odie distributed the latest list of auction items for the CGS Octoberfest. A copy is attached to the record copy of these minutes.

Priesthood Committee Report: No report was made.

Community Action Committee Report: No report was made.

Convocation/Diocesan Committee Report: The New Hampshire Southern Diocesan Convocation will be held at CGS on October 23, 2007. Pastor Odie successfully polled Vestry members for food contributions to this event.

Pastor Odie reported that background checks required by the Diocese would be completed by the end of the year for all 6th grade and Godly Play teachers. Marcie Byrd would be coordinating with the youth advisors to complete the background checks for the other teachers.   

Communication Committee Report: Mark Heimberg reported that the CGS website revisions had been completed and were ready for review.

Welcoming and Crisis Committee Report: No report was made.

Nominating Committee Report: Mary Nash is organizing this committee to nominate candidates for the 2008 Annual Meeting elections. The Nominating Committee will consist of Leo Brunk, Cheryl McDonough, Judy Mishkin, and Jeff Snow, with Mary Nash as chairperson.

Old Business: There was no old business.

New Business: There was no new business.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Cheryl McDonough and seconded by Elizabeth Jutras at 9:28 pm. The motion carried unanimously.

Pastor Odie ended the meeting with a prayer.

                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                               Martin Beck   

                                                                                         Clerk