The Vestry held its annual farewell dinner to honor the outgoing members at the Fairfax on January 13, 2004. The monthly Vestry meeting followed the dinner.
Many thanks to those members leaving the Vestry after many years of service:

John Godley
John Pasour
Tom Mayberry
Carol Heddleston
Betsy Gerdeman
Elizabeth Wrona
Paula Johnson

Notes from our January meeting:

• Father Binder initiated a discussion concerning our compliance with parishioner’s desires to restrict certain contributions, as offered in the 2004 Stewardship Campaign. The issue concerned checks marked as restricted to “Parish” use or “Parish and Diocese” only, but the contributors had not made an annual pledge. After examination of our procedures, it was determined that we in compliance. The treasurer was instructed to institute an additional check to insure we remain compliant.
  
• Father Binder reported that the new museum being planned for Mount Vernon would include a replica of George Washington’s Pohick pew. This should provide an excellent opportunity to encourage the many visitors to Mount Vernon to stop by Pohick.

• Jim Hayes, Junior Warden gave the Vestry an update on the Route 1 construction. Construction could begin as early as March 2004.

• Jim Hayes also gave an update on bringing county water to the grounds. The county has given approval to the final plans. Construction should begin this spring.

• Pete Kind, Treasurer, presented the final report for calendar year 2003. The operating fund ended the year with a $23,000 deficit. This “deficit” includes the transfer of $10,000 into our Capital Improvement Fund, making the "real deficit" that much less. This fund is intended to cover future facility needs. This follows two years of surpluses ($10,000 and $8000), which also included banking $10,000 each year into our Capital Improvement Fund. Capital Improvement and Memorial Funds are up $38,000 over last year. The overall financial posture of the Parish remains very strong, with an extremely positive trend of investing in our future.
  
• Jane Thurston provided an update on the Stewardship Campaign. As of this date, we have exceeded the pledges for the previous year. 201 units have pledged $460,605 compared to 222 pledging $455,924 last year. This is very good news and brings us closer to balancing the budget in 2004. The Stewardship Committee continues to excel! Thank you for all your hard work and thanks to our congregation for the great participation.
  
• Blaise Burry presented a report on the American Anglican Council (AAC) “Plano East” Conference, held January 9-10, 2004 in Woodbridge, VA. Many of the tough issues facing the ECUSA were discussed. Details are on the Internet at http://www.americananglican.org/.
  
• Nicole Fluet provided an update on youth activities. The youth group held a very successful “coffee house” in November. Another is planned in May. The Pohick Youth Groups continue to be very active. Future activities include a Super Bowl Party, Visit to the Fairfax, Winter Ski Trip and Pancake Supper.
  

Upcoming Events:

• Diocesan Council, and it is on Jan 30-31
• February 1, Newcomers Reception
• February 7, Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction
• February 8, Scout Sunday

Randy Brooks
Senior Warden

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