St. Peter’s By-The-Sea » July 2007

July 2007 - Vestry Notes

A Property Committee has been established to advise the Vestry of needed capital priorities.
Rev. Richard Shippee proposed an enhanced welcoming process, including special welcoming training for Parish members to ensure anyone who walks through our door is properly greeted and made to feel very welcome at St. Peters. This will include follow up contact after the service.
The Self-Study Committee is progressing nicely. Be sure to answer “The Question of the Week”.
The Food Pantry has established summer hours and volunteer staffing. New hours and volunteers will probably need to be re-established for the Fall.
Final construction details for Ruffino Hall are in process for our Sunday School opening on September 9.
The Sr. Warden noted that a drop off in attendance started in the 2005 time frame. The Vestry will be considering future actions to reverse this trend.
A policy on reserving space in Ruffino Hall is being worked on by the Senior Warden for final approval by the Vestry.
Our overall financial condition remains in control with a continued small operating surplus for July. The capital building loans of approximately $40,000 are separate from this operating amount.
The Habit for Humanity home building coalition project has been endorsed by the Vestry. Diane Nobles is the St.Peter’s coordinator and you will be hearing from her on how you can participate in this endeavor.