Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral

Chapter Meeting

September 20, 2007

 

Members Present: Mark Harvey, Bruce Carlson, Kathy Hawken, Nancy Thorndal, Clotine Frear, Pete Budzielek, Brett Shewey, Brita Leach, Dean Steve Sellers, Barry Hegg, Carrie Simonson, and Leisha Woltjer representing the Cathedral

Absent:  Holly Schweigert, Dave Anderson and Lori Walters

 

We began with Evening Prayer in the Chapel led by Dean Steve Sellers

 

Meeting called to Order: 5:50 pm

Adoption of Agenda: Agenda Passed

Minutes from August 16th Accepted: Kathy Hawken Motion Seconded Clotine Frear Motion carried.  Note:  Dean Sellers will be taking over the acknowledgements of bequests and memorials. Corrections to August 16th minutes:  Spikes are for the rafters, to prevent the birds from roosting.

 

Senior Warden’s Report: No report

Treasurer’s Report: Brett reviewed the reports as given in the members packets.  Gethesemane received a $10,000 memorial from Roy Heyer. Motion to accept treasurer’s report as given:  Brett Shewey Motion seconded: Nancy Thorndal Motion Carried.

Capital Campaign: Finance committee has requested that they would like to move monies that are in Gethsemane’s Savings account to be moved into a 6 month CD to earn more interest and so that it will be available for the building and grounds funds.

 

Motion:  To approve a Capital Campaign for Gethesemane Cathedral, with the details to be worked out at a later date.  Clotine Frear Motion 2nd: Pete Budzielek Discussion: The question arose: How often have we had a capital campaign? The church has not had a Capital Campaign since the rebuilding of the church. Gethsemane Cathedral has been out of debt since 2003.  Motion Carried.

 

Motion: Request that the Capital Campaign monies that are in the savings account at this time, to be moved into a CD for no longer than 8 months.  Clotine Frear Motion 2nd: Barry Hegg Motion Carried.

 

2008 Budget: Brett presented the chapter members with a proposed budget for 2008.  Included in the proposed budget is a worksheet that will be given to the head of each department for their input on their individual budgets.

 

Credit Cards: The Finance Committee recommends that the church begin accepting credit card payments for the upcoming Stewardship Campaign. Research done by various outside sources, has shown an increase of upwards of 20% in individual giving to charities.  Shannon Schweigert may be a contact for more information about this subject.

 

Junior Warden’s Report:  Pete has been soliciting bids for the roof repair and siding issues.  Pete has an appointment with the Insurance Adjuster on September 21 to look at the roof to ascertain whether or not the church is eligible for monies due to past hail and wind damage.

Concerns about the hole in the driveway reappearing.  Barry informed Pete that Master Construction is not aware of the hole re-opening.  Pete will let them know about it.

In perusing the roof and siding, other issues that may need to be addressed in the Capital Campaign are replacing most of the doors and door jams and building a garage to hold the grounds tools.  Right now, they are being stored in 2 small sheds.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Nursery Committee: Nancy Thorndal reported that there was no report. Dean Sellers is holding the “Safeguarding God’s Children” training for nursery people, and any member of the church who may have contact with the children of the church. This training will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007.  Dean Sellers will be holding a couple more trainings throughout the year.

 

Coordinator Report: 

Security:  Leisha reported that because the building is built out of concrete, installing a security system that we had originally looked at will not be feasible.

In regards to Pete’s report, the office outside door is damaged and is hard to close at times.

Acolyte training will be held for 4th graders and older on October 7, 2007.

Dick Anderson will be attending the Chapter meeting in October to bring the chapter up to date on the charges against the church member.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Housing Allowance: Motion to approve the Dean’s housing allowance of $7,000 for the remainder of 2007.  Nancy Thorndal Motion 2nd: Mark Harvey  Motion Carried.

 

Stewardship Campaign: Dean Sellers will include a letter with the Stewardship pledge card, there will be 3 Sundays inn October that someone will give a 2-3 minute talk “Why they personally give to the Church”. The Chapter will work with Dean Sellers on the Stewardship Campaign – instead of appointing a Stewardship Committee.

The last Sunday in October (October 28, 2007) Dean Sellers will bless the pledge cards.

 

Growing Kids Preschool. Their lease is up for renewal.  Leisha presented the lease with the only changes to include a 4.4% increase in their rent to the Cathedral.  This increase represents approximately $9/month.

Motion to accept the lease with the changes ‘to increase their lease payment by $10/month to account for cost of living increases.” Dean Sellers Motion 2nd: Brita Leach Motion Carried.

 

REPORT OF THE DEAN: Dean Sellers reports that they are settling in nicely and greatly appreciate all of the warm welcomes and invitations by members of the congregation.

 

CLOSING PRAYER AND ADJOURNMENT.  Dean Steve Sellers led closing prayer.

Adjourned at 7:05pm

 

Next meeting is Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 5:30pm.

 

 

Submitted by Brita Leach, Clerk of Chapter