Last Year's (2007) Meeting Minutes as presented at this year's (2008) Meeting for approval by the congregaton at the Annual Meeting and Qualifications for Elected Position and Qualifications to vote.

2007 Annual Meeting Minutes

The meeting began at 11:05 a.m. with an opening prayer by The Rev. Kim Baker.

Kim began with a message of gratitude to the vestry and announced the five candidates on the ballots. The voting took place and all five nominees were elected to their perspective positions as follows:

• Senior Warden – John Jones
• Junior Warden – Ron Powers
• Members: Marybelle Beigh, Talena Baideme and Paul Okey.

Linda explained that a more detailed report was presented to the vestry earlier in the month. The overall result for St. Peter’s financial status for the year ending was a remarkable improvement over the previous year. Sam moved to accept Linda’s budget and Riley seconded the motion. Kim requested a raise of hands to show approval and the budget was passed by a vote of 41 – 0. Kim then praised Linda for her incredible effort and diligent work, and asked for a standing ovation in Linda’s honor.

Deacon Report:

Christine King surprised everyone with her announcement that she will be moving to Forestville after Easter. She continued on to say that St. Peter’s Church and family are very dear to her heart and she will miss being here. Kim expressed her sadness by Christine’s news of leaving and thanked her for her devoted service.

Senior Warden’s Report:

As Sam bid farewell to his position as Senior Warden, he gave a heartfelt message of appreciation to everyone for all their efforts and their generous giving throughout the year. It is his hope that all will continue to work together in the “True Spirit of St. Peter’s Family”, that has so far resulted in many accomplishments. He gave special acknowledgement to Linda and the finance committee for their superb work, and also to Deacon Christine for her sincere and endless effort. Lastly, he gave a special tribute to Kim for her stalwart efforts to keep St. Peter’s alive and going even during the most difficult times and also thanks to Jeff, the person behind her, for his support and for sharing Kim with the entire parish!

All Other Reports:

Kim suggested passing all of the other various reports and Sandy Daily made the motion to accept with John Akers seconding it.

Announcements:

John Akers offered to pay the postage to mail the annual report to all parishioners that were not in attendance.

Kim announced that Alex Nixon has agreed to chair the committee for the Bell Tower repair.

Jack Dean expressed his appreciation for Father Kim and stated that, “making Kim the pastor of St. Peter’s is the best move the church has made in it’s 175 year history.”

Adjournment:

Linda Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and Alex Nixon seconded it at 11:30a.m.

Qualifications For Elected Positions

• Convention Delegate or alternate: Communicant in Good Standing
• Vestry: Communicant in Good Standing who has made a Pledge of financial support to the parish.
• Warden: Communicant in Good Standing who has made a Pledge of financial support to the parish and who is Confirmed in the Episcopal Church or has been Received by an Episcopal Bishop.
• Vestry and Warden: accept the commitment to attend regular and special meetings, retreats, and other activities associated with the business affairs and mission and ministry of the parish. They are expected to be leaders in the work and ministry of the parish, and to be regular in attendance at public worship and parish activities, to pray and work for the spread of the Kingdom of God, and to have financial commitment to support the life and ministry of this parish. Wardens serve as the Ecclesiastical authority in the parish in the absence of a/the Rector.

A Communicant in Good Standing is a member “who for the previous year have been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevention¹, and have been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God.” Canon 17.3 , PECUSA) (¹ “for good cause prevented” usually means illness or infirmity)

Qualifications To Vote At Annual Meeting

“Persons eighteen* years of age or more belonging to the parish who have been baptized and are regular attendants at its worship and contributors to its support for at least 12 months shall be qualified voters.” {* Article 3 of the New York State Religious Corporation Law} (Canon 13.1.(2), EDWNY)