SENIOR WARDEN'S REPORT

Peter Kind, Senior Warden

On March 8, 2005, at 7:30 pm, the Vestry met in the Vestry house. The meeting began with the Spiritual Welfare of the Cure and Compline. John Pasour was granted seat and voice, and presented an excellent, detailed report on the 210th Annual Diocesan Council. John, Don and Darlene O’Connell, Jim Hayes, Father Binder and Reverend Piver were in attendance.

Following approval of the minutes, Father Binder provided summarized results of the Vestry retreat, and discussed the spiritual, program, and temporal responsibilities of Vestry members. He also provided and discussed the Rector’s Priorities for Commissions for this year based on the Strategic Plan. It was announced that John Springer received an Alexandria City Council award for his heroic actions at Goodwin House.

Reverend Piver announced the selection of new seminarian Arienne Davison from the Diocese of Olympia.

Senior Warden Pete Kind thanked both Oscar Wells for the gifts of Vestry pins, and Wendy Remaly for the needlepoint name tags.

Junior Warden Ken Wrona announced potential cost savings in exterminator fees due to Sexton John Sessums’ research. Jim Hayes has not received a favorable response from Fairfax County on the Parish road entrance project. Jim is seeking assistance from the Representative.

Treasurer Ken Evans reported that February plate and pledge offerings made up for the January snow day reduction, and the budget is back on course.

The Vestry reviewed the Finance Committee’s budget recommendation to adjust the 2005 budget to restore funding for tree maintenance. While recognizing the need for tree maintenance, there is concern about increasing the deficit. After much discussion, the Vestry voted to approve the Finance Committee recommendation to add $6,752 to the tree maintenance contract line. With other reductions of $4, 200, the total deficit for 2005 will be $31,994. The deficit is necessary to fulfill stewardship responsibilities for the property of the parish.

John Pasour and Darlene O’Connell were elected as representatives to the Diocesan Council, and Jim Hayes and Ken Evans will serve as alternates. Anne Poad and Don O’Connell were elected to the Regional Council.

Sarah Booth and Robin Teale discussed the Easter Egg hunt, an upcoming EYC yard sale fundraiser, and the youth summer mission trip.

Pete Kind announced that Phyllis Pinkard has agreed to lead the production of a Parish Directory this summer.

A volunteer is also needed to lead Pohick’s public communications program.

Reverend Piver led a closing prayer.

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