A Summary of Vestry Actions taken at the January 13, 2022, Meeting: 

TREASURER’S REPORT                                                                                                                                                   Martin McKerrow discussed 2021 results, calling it a success and “Aa breakeven year.” 86% of our income comes from Stewardship, pledges are 73% of that total. Our outreach/mission programs are thriving. Warden Bob Felch noted that the model for church mission outreach is 10% and St. Paul’s is at 9%, a very good thing. Bookkeeper Becky Mack is a pleasure and does a terrific job. 
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                                                                           We have received 150 pledges to date, totaling $435,000. We’ve also received 25 new pledges. Goal is $475,000 from 200 parishioners.  The follow-up process is ongoing. “The job continues and doesn’t end with the new year.” 
CAMPUS COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                                                                                Three storm doors have been ordered for the Jelleme cottage, there is a fire department inspection next week; and the committee is will be meeting with electrician Kevin Dineen about improving the parking lot lighting.  There was a question as to whether lines would be painted in the parking lot, and it was noted that the current lines showing the right of way do need to be repainted; handicap spots also have legal dimensions for those locations.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                                                                 Our newsletter Tidings has been mailed. The committee is moving forward on the next issue and interesting photos are always welcomed.   

MISSION COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                                                                                               The Food Pantry received 16 bags from St. Paul’s in Dec.; St. Paul’s volunteers areis also helping with deliveries from the Food Pantry.  Gift cards were given to Fairwinds staff and to their clients in Dec. 25 Twenty-five more cards will go out in February.  10 Ten Laundry Love gift cards will be given to FairwindsaA Safe Place.  Dorothy Baker is working on the new “Get Ready, Set, Read” program, where Community School students will receive tote bags with books and a volunteer will read to one child for 15 minutes of one-on-one time. It is slated to begin when Covid numbers subside. Weds. meals suppers up are up to 50 per week, more drivers are needed.  Warden Libby Tracey will be speaking at Rotary about the meal program in a few weeks. 37 Thirty-seven Laundry Love cards continue to be mailed out monthly and Holgate’s Laundry has told us they are used regularly. “Quite often when they leave, they say “’we miss seeing Frank Robinson’,”  who,” who was instrumental in starting this outreach program. No news on Cuba, things are still on hold due to Covid.   

ANNUAL MEETING PLAN/ WARDENS’ UPDATE 
The agenda for the Annual Meeting, and the Annual Report were discussed and reviewed; it will be emailed to all parishioners before the meeting. “It provides a strong overview of all we do.”  

The archiving of files is almost completed from the EIGHTY-FOUR boxes that were in the Parish house attic.  A tower/narthex report is expected by the end of the month, which will be included in a plan to send out for bids.  Treasurer Martin McKerrow was thanked for his on-going many hours of good work.  It was noted Father Max’s appointment one year ago as president of the Interfaith Council (IFC) has turned the committee IFC around and they are all working well together.
RECTOR’S UPDATE                                                                                                                                                        Father Max thanked the Vestry for all their leadership. St. Paul’s has moved forward quite well, and he thanked the outgoing Vestry members. He also thanked Frank Robinson for all his work keeping us on track, and Curtis Barnes too. He stated what a wonderful partner-in-ministry Olly is to him. He touched on our mission programs and how well we’re doing, both in givingsharing our treasure, time, and talent. 

The Christmas concert was a great success, success and the party afterwards was wonderful. He had a 45-minute meeting with Jay Craven and about the breakfast, lunch, and dinners that will be prepared and held in Gardner Hall for his 48 students will beginbeginning on Jan. 20th. prepared by people they have hired. They will follow all Covid 19 protocols and we can still use the space, if need be, but the Bishop has stated that we are still unable to host any social events, and some churches have gone back to only zoom services.