GETHSEMANE CATHEDRAL Chapter Meeting Minutes February 8, 2007

Submitted by Leisha Woltjer (substitute clerk for the night)

We begin with Evening Prayer in the Chapel led by Father Mike Johnson

 

I)                   Call To Order

  1. Call to Order/Present:  Bishop Michael Smith, Father Mike Johnson, Pete Budzielek, Bruce Carlson, Mike Hall, Mark Harvey, Harry Hawken, Barry Hegg, Clotine Frear, Brita Leach, Holly Schweigert, Nancy Thorndal, Lori Walters and Leisha Woltjer.  ABSENT:  Dave Anderson and Carrie Simonson
  2. Adoption of Agenda:  With the addition of approving the minutes from the December 14 meeting, the agenda passed. 
  3. Approval of Minutes from December 14, 2006 and January 11, 2007:  Motion made by Harry Hawken, seconded by Barry Hegg.  Motion carried. 
  4. Welcoming of New Members and Mini-orientation:  Bishop Michael welcomed our new Chapter members.  He explained the rolls of a Chapter according to the National and Diocesan Canons and the Gethsemane Cathedral By-laws.
    1. Discussion:  Lori Walters suggested a Chapter retreat.  This retreat would be a day-long retreat at a location other than Gethsemane and would cover such topics as community building, the vision of Gethsemane and the strategic plan.  A date will be picked at the next meeting.  Both Lori Walters and Mark Harvey suggested having an orientation on how to read the financial statements. 

 

II)                Administration (Report of Officers)

  1. Senior Warden Report:  Mike Hall reported that he has been working the Dick Anderson on re-working the lease with the Diocese.  The ball is in Dick’s court right now and he is drawing up the changes for the lease.  Mike also reported that in order to save money on paper products, he suggested going to motion sensor paper towel dispensers from Dakotah Paper.  Mike offered to continue to work on this project with the new Junior Warden to get it finished. 
  2. Treasurers Report:  No Treasurer available for a report.  The financial statements were in the packets for the Chapter members’ to review. 
  3. Junior Warden Report:  Barry Hegg reported that has his term as Junior Warden ends, he is willing to stay involved with the HVAC system.  His concerns:  the shingles in the courtyard areas need to be replaced.  He suggests having it done this year. 

 

III)             Old Business   

  1. Nomination & Election of Officers: 
    1. Senior Warden:  Dave Anderson was nominated for Senior Warden.  Motion made by Mark Harvey, seconded by Barry Hegg.  Motion passed.
    2. Clerk:  Brita Leach was nominated for Clerk.  Motion made by Nancy Thorndal, seconded by Harry Hawken.  Motion carried. 
    3. Junior Warden:  There were no nominations for Junior Warden.  Barry motioned to postponed electing a Junior Warden until next meeting to give those thinking about it more time.  Motion passed. 
    4. Treasurer:  There were no nominations for Treasurer.  Harry Hawken mentioned the Treasurer needs to have a strong financial background.  The election of a new treasurer was tabled until next meeting.  In the meantime, Bishop Michael will ask Jim Simonson, Brett Shewey, Chris Golding & John Simonson if they would be willing to serve. 
  2. Nursery Committee Update:  Nancy Thorndal gave a report.
  3. Report of the Search Committee:  Mark Harvey reported there are 5 candidates who are under consideration.  Telephone interviews will be taking place during the next 3 weeks and hope to be able invite candidates to Gethsemane sometime in April or May.  Mark also mentioned that applications are still be accepted and will be through February 18, 2007.

 

IV)             New Business

  1. Microphone Proposal from Will Robinson:  Included in the packets was a microphone request and proposal from Will Robinson and Julie Garden-Robinson.  Harry Hawken will talk to Will regarding the money requested from the foundation. 
  2. Simplex Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade:  Barry presented the Simplex Fire Alarm panel upgrade.  Money is not in the budget for this, but could be taken out of repairs and minor improvements.  The cost is $2497 not including the electrician.  Barry will obtain bids to a get a total package price to be presented to the Finance Committee.
  3. Approval of Dain Rauscher Account:  Leisha (on behalf of Phil Stafne) asked for approval to open a Dain Rauscher account.  This account is for gifts of stock.  Motion for approval by Nancy Thorndal, seconded by someone (? Sorry I missed this).  Motion carried.
  4. Assignment of Chapter Liaisons:  Time did not allow.

 

V)                Report of the Interim Vicar:  Fr. Mike Johnson reported that he is here Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays and 3 Sundays a month.  He has been doing hospital, home & nursing home visitations.  He said that he is here to meet the spiritual needs of the Cathedral.

 

VI)             Closing Prayer and Adjournment:  Fr. Mike Johnson led prayer.  Motion made to adjourn by ?, seconded by ?.  Motion carried. 

 

VII)          Next meeting is Thursday, March 8th at 5:30 p.m.