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)
Annual Meeting 2008 Reports
The following links will lead you to the individual reports that comprise the material
given out at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church,
Westfield, NY. held on January 27, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.