A Summary of Vestry Actions taken at the November 11, 2021, Meeting: 

TREASURER’S REPORT
“We are in good shape.” The Finance Committee met and are working on the 2022 budget. We had a very strong October and expenses fell below what had been budgeted for the first time this year. He further explained that we’d not we’d not budgeted with sufficient detail last year and thus will do a better job for 2022. We are renewing our line of credit at Cape Cod 5.
 
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                                                                           We’ve received 94 pledges and are at 60% of our goal, with the hope will we will receive 200 pledges. It was noted that John Olson and Stacey Stuart have joined the Committee and Susan Coffin is helping on an advisory basis.  

CAMPUS COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                                                                                Much of the planned work for 2021 has been completed, although the Parish House stairs and side wall repair have yet to be started. At the Fire Marshall’s request and with guidance from the Diocese of archive management, 80 boxes have been removed from the Parish House attic. Things we physically need to save that cannot be scanned to the cloud will be stored in fireproof boxes all. We know the importance of keeping historic documents. 

COMMUNICATONS COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                                                                 Work is commencing on the winter issue of Tidings; Andrew Cromartie will be the featured parishioner with his gift of keeping everyone connected via the weekly zoom of Sunday services. 

MISSION COMMITTEE UPDATE
Weds. meals continue, currently we’re distributing 55 meals. Laundry Love cards have been sent; Fairwinds cards continue to go out; food bags have been delivered to the Food Pantry; the school snack program is strong. Paula Henderson is a new member on this committee.  

RECTOR’S UPDATE
Max was on vacation, so no report was given.

WARDEN’S REPORT
During the recent Nor’easter we had some minor leak issues in the church, so a very detailed plan for the restoration and repair plan for the Narthex and the tower will be done. Bid specifications are being prepared and will be sent out soon.