The Vestry met in special session on November 8, 2007, to review and discuss the Pohick Church 2006 survey. The special session was called to allow sufficient time to focus on the parishioner answers and plan for the future. A schedule for presenting and discussing the results with the congregation will be included in the Sunday bulletins.

The regular Vestry meeting was held on November 14. Father Binder welcomed Jane Albertson to the Vestry as youth representative and member. He announced the commissioning of acolytes on November 19, gave thanks to Rusty Booth for his service as acolyte master, and welcomed Jim From, who is assuming the position. The Christmas and New Year’s services were discussed. Father Binder addressed his discussion with Bishop Jones.

Reverend Piver said she was continuing work on bereavement planning, and has been selected to serve on a Diocesan committee.

Peter Kind, Senior Warden, introduced a Vestry Gram asking that a program be developed for single parents. Several alternatives of Diocesan and previous Pohick programs were discussed. Reverend Piver will follow-up. The current candidates for election to Vestry during the annual meeting on December 3 include Robin Teale, John Springer, Neal Sunderland, Dave Lehner, Tom Mayberry, Jane Albertson and Dick Heintze. Canvassing for additional candidates continues.

Reed Heddleston, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer’s reports for September and October. Plate and pledge are in the low end of the historical range on operations with a projected shortfall at the end of the year of $8,000. Fair proceeds were only $1,300 below historic figures - a very good performance in view of the weather.

The Worship Commission, Father Binder and Ken Evans, reported a good All Saints service and plan next year to include a service remembering past members of Pohick.

Planning and Policy, Peter Kind and Wayne Biggs, reported that a delay has been encountered in the architects work on the master plan, but they commenced work again this week, and their report is due shortly.

Mission and Outreach, Doug Smith, reported by email that the Thanksgiving basket collection was this Sunday, gift collection for LCAC would begin soon, and the Homeless Christmas Party will be held December 11.

Christian Education, Neil Hogg and Jane Albertson, reported that Christmas pageant rehearsals have begun for the pageant on December 10. The teacher’s meeting was successful and the kids are preparing for a visit to the Fairfax. Jane reported that the EYC is participating in buying animals for third world self help projects.

Stewardship, Jane Thurston and Edwardene Pitcock, reported that 125 pledges have been received, slightly lower than the 144 last year at this time and 135 the year before. Church attendance is slightly down in the second half.

Property, Ken Wrona and Mike Wooten, reported that the Sexton found a fourth bidder who can repair the leaking roof valley for $485, a considerable savings over previous estimates, and a contract has been let. They will be asked to provide an estimate for adding a gutter in that area as well. A tree between the cemetery and the Rectory is dead and split. It will be removed by a Pohick work party on Saturday. The Fall cleanup accomplished a great deal with a very low turnout. The street light by Colchester parking has been repaired.

Resources, Reed Heddleston and Greg Wise, led a detailed discussion of the remainder of the proposed personnel policy. A clean copy will be prepared for final discussion.