Notes from the September Vestry meeting:

• Austin From was welcomed as the new youth member on the Vestry. Austin, a senior at Woodbridge Senior High School, brings lots of Pohick experience to the group. Welcome Austin!

• Rev. Binder gave an update on the search for a permanent associate priest. With six resumes in, he will commence meeting with the candidates. In consultation with his Search Committee, Rev. Binder expects a decision within the next month. The Search Committee is comprised of Tom Mayberry, Neil Sunderland, Greg Wise, Robin Teale, Bill Stewart, and Anne Poad.

• Rev. Binder begins his adult education program on the Classics of Christian Spiritual Journey in October.

• He discussed the upcoming parish meeting with the architects. Two parishioners are being asked to volunteer to head two committees to work Phases 1 A and B of the growth plan in the wake of this meeting - one to manage a capital campaign, and another to head up a renovation committee. The renovation committee will focus on upgrading the Parish Hall and possibly the Vestry House.

• Rev. Foughty discussed the EYC kick-off picnic with 41 people registered to attend.

• Wayne Biggs, Junior Warden, briefed that repairs to the damaged wall were underway at a cost of approximately $6,500, which was covered by the driver’s insurance company. Up to 20% of the original bricks proved salvageable. Wayne indicated that Peter Kind had also conducted some interim repairs to the area leading up to the handicapped ramp at the Church building. Two quotes have been received to replace the carpeting in the Parish Hall - one for $12,000 and the second for $15,000. Wayne also noted that a number of times the Parish Hall doors were found unlocked on Saturdays. All groups using the facilities on Saturday mornings need to make double sure that someone has locked the doors.

• Neil Sunderland, Worship, mentioned that Jim Hayes is pursuing a vocational diaconate; he next covered the upcoming All Saints Day celebration.

• Edwardene Pitcock, Stewardship, indicated she is working on the stewardship campaign.

• John Pasour provided the Treasurer’s report with plate and pledge income for August below the historic average for the month. For the year, there is a shortfall of $25,500. Expenses continue to be within budget.

• An update was provided on work underway by the Planning and Policy Commission. There is an ongoing investigation into options to incorporate the Church; Ken Evans has spent considerable time with this and has made tentative arrangements for a legal presentation to the Vestry on the advantages/disadvantages of such a move. Vestry meeting minutes will be posted.

• Doug Smith, Mission and Outreach, briefed that the New Orleans mission trip was underway with ten adults, and that the LCAC school supplies drive was very successful with 50 backpacks and other supplies being collected.

• Robin Teale, Pastoral Care, briefed the next Community of Hope meeting; she also reported that there will be a blood mobile at the Country Fair and flu shots in November.

• Dana Hutson, Christian Education, briefed that 96 children registered for Sunday school, raising the total for the calendar year to 129. This represents an increase of 28 kids. Dana also indicated that there are several new families getting involved (some from St. Margaret’s) and two new adults have joined the ranks of the teaching staff.

• Susanne Leon and Susan Pehrsson, Service and Fellowship, indicated that the newcomers’ reception was a hit and that preparations were underway for the Christmas Mart.