A Summary of Vestry Actions taken at the June 10, 2021, Meeting: 
TREASURER’R REPORT
We continue to be in good financial shape: at the end of May there was $170,000 in unrestricted cash in our money market and checking accounts, not included was $102,000 to pay Fabio for the restoration of the East exterior wall of the church. We will be reimbursed from the CPC grant. We expect to apply for an additional grant for other anticipated tower work. A $33,000 reimbursement check is expected from CPC at the end of June/beginning of July.  Our long-term investments are over $1K. 

Investments and Diocesan Changes in assessments – normally assessment standards are based on the size of a church and the liquidity they have; some churches include long-term endowments.  Our liquidity is reasonable, and we are fortunate to have what we have. Martin McKerrow noted that the Diocese used a formula in the past that was driven by ordinary expenses they call operating expenses.  Now that the formula is based on income, we will resubmit prior reports with revised numbers. The Finance Committee is evaluating our budgeting and reporting for this year to make sure we follow the new rules. We also need to establish a capital account to set aside funds for restoration work.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
Peter Barnes noted trends continue with $412,000 pledged, 160 pledges to date with projections of reaching $420,000 since some folks have yet to pledge. The committee is beginning to look for a theme for the 2022 campaign and Patsy is thinking about a tag line.  She is also focused on getting sounds bites from the community and local endorsements from people whom we have helped, to include in the fall brochure. 

REGATHERING UPDATE
Lucy Leske noted we have had two successful indoor services and will continue morning prayer at 8 AM outside, and 9:30 inside – both communion – and the 9:30 will continue to include Zoom.  There was discussion about when the choir might come back, and Max noted that roughly 4 choir members will rotate in & out, but still no singing in the pews. The Bishop has said people can sing if they wear a mask, but at present we will just allow choir members to sing.  

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE 
Peter Barnes spoke on new website.  Joe will continue hosting Music Mondays, where the public is now invited to attend in person. Max & Olly will continue with weekly Weds. evening Zoom services.  Libby noted that the first time a new website was mentioned was just one year ago.  Peter B. reminded everyone that the new website would be kept up to date with new photos and how wonderful it will truly be to have this new website. Online security matters are being enhanced.

MISSION COMMITTEE 
35 cards were distributed for Laundry Love, which will continue throughout the summer. Staff members of Fairwinds continue to receive gift cards. The Prayer Shawl ministry will resume; the Weds. meal numbers have fallen off with 40 people last week and two new chefs now helping. The Food Panty program with the new blue bags has been well received. The School Snacks remain stable and summer camps will be assisted if need be.  The annual needle point rug is completed, and tickets will be sold in front of Murray’s Toggery beginning in July.  The Un-Fair Fair lobster dinner will happen again on July 15, and proceeds from the rug and lobster-fest will be given to the Mission Committee. 

CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE UPDATE
Bob Felch stated that the committee is charged with determining what/where the church will be in 5 to 10 years. The physical plant needs work and to be maintained and updated. They will meet monthly and are gathering data on costs associated with needed work – there has been a great deal of deferred maintenance – the tower will remain its own entity. Needs will continue to be assessed as they arise. 

RECTOR’S UPDATE
Max began by thanking the regathering committee, “people seem to feel safe being inside and while people seem to be coming back slowly, it is great to be preaching to people again.”  Windows will remain open and Gardner Hall will be addressed to make it safer with better air flow and circulation.  There is a wedding scheduled for the end of June, and one in the fall.

WARDEN’S REPORT
Libby and Bob had a productive exit interview with Jonathon, who was grateful to have been here – he learned so much about parish work, both spiritual and logistical.   

Kirk gave an update on the ACK Networks work in progress: Matt turned in an estimate which included the internet for the church and parish house going wireless including removal of the old wires and a building-to-building bridge to connect church & parish house.   The parish house needs new computers; three desktops and one laptop; all records will be stored in the cloud.  

Respectfully submitted, Peter J. Greenhalgh, Clerk