Anglican Parish Of New Bandon
Vestry Minutes
May 7th, 2012
Call to order at 7:05 PM by Rev. Rick Robinson
Regrets: David Daley, Kim Scott, Peter Knowles
Opening Prayer by Reverend Rick Robinson
Devotion: Read 2 readings Romans 8:34 to the end and 2
Corinthians 11: 23b – 28.
Correspondence: none at present time
April Minutes: Mitzi moved the acceptance of the minutes as
written. Elaine 2nd motion. Motion carried

Business arising from the minutes
  • Choir “Singspiration” is put off until at least September
  • Choir was thinking that if people were requesting a song
    they would give a free will offering towards the purchase
    new gowns.
  • Laura made a motion that Louise price the choir gowns and
    bring the price back to Vestry. Kay 2nd motion. Motion
    carried.

Financial Report
  • Soup: there was a carry-over of funds from 2011 so there is
    total of$122.00 in this account to be spent on soup.
  • The $2400.00 taken out of the accounts last month was the
    insurance that was taken off all in one shot. Louise got an e-
    mail about it and after 4 weeks all is back in place.
  • Question was asked, “Why does Christ Church have to have
    the money in place in advance when the other buildings did
    not have to do this?” It was explained that the money was
    there and there was not rector at that time and we had the
    money to do the projects.
  • Louise has the federal report completed so that our charity
    number will be good for another year. This report needs to
    be completed by the end of June each year.
  • SAMS: has a balance $125.20 Louise explained that lights
    and phone come out of General Offering but it has to show
    in maintenance. This is for Synod to see where the money is.
  • There is a supper line because some suppers are divided
    into different areas wherever necessary.
  • Balance on hand April 30th, 2012 - $22 514.80. $10 000 of
    this balance is from the loan for Christ Church roof. To date
    less than $4000.00 has been received for the roof appeal.
  • Laura moved the acceptance of the financial report. Nancy
    2nd motion. Motion carried
Committee Reports:
Maintenance:
  • Rectory steps and railing on the East door are rotted off.
    The wheelchair ramps needs to be fixed in places and the
    rail is also rotten. This work needs to be completed.
  • Laura moved that we will ask Dwight to complete the job
    and purchase materials if needed and at the same time the
    steps at the back of Christ Church will be replaced. Dale
    2nd motion. Motion carried.
  • St. Alban’s step is also rotten. We also have a parishioner
    in a wheelchair who wants to return to church and we now
    need a wheelchair ramp. It was suggested that we start with
    the steps right away and at least get the stairs in place
    ASAP. It was also suggested that over the next month this be
    looked into and the job get started incorporating the ramp.
    The new design will have to go back to Fredericton.
  • Laura moved that Murray go back to Alfred to have the
    architectural design revamped to incorporate the wheelchair
    ramp. 2nd by Elaine. Motion carried
  • Light on cross will be looked at by Chad Ellis and Neil
    Good Christ Church Roof repairs will start next week.
  • Mowing: Volunteers are needed until the end of June for St.
    Alban’s Cemetery and church , as well as Christ Church and
    hall and rectory. Signup sheet is in the Narthex.

Planning Committee
June 18th- Dessert Tea for the Guild. Tickets are on sale for
$6.00 Greater Chapter Meeting 29th of May here at St. Alban’s
@ 7PM Lobster supper is ready to go we need all the help we
can get Retired teachers supper Tuesday, May 29th.

Social Committee-
nothing to report at this time. We will commence later once
things calm. There may be a bonfire sometime….stay tuned!

Fellowship Committee-
funeral service for Doug Silver reception at Christ Church Hall

Cemetery Committee
Clean up – Sand Hill – May 21st; rain date May 22nd, time to be
announced Christ Church Cemetery- date or time is not booked at
this time
Information was given for reference for the cemetery policy. This
was passed at last month’s meeting.

New Business
  • Summer students- we have 3 positions; preference to
    students going into Post-Secondary Institutions. We have 5
    applications who are interested for these positions.
  • Continuation of Bible Trivia- Is this being used? Rick will
    get a show of hands during church services as to how many
    do complete this.
  • Pictorial- over 60 signed up for settings the first time. If we
    can book 15 solid settings they will come back to take those
    who may not have been able to have them completed the
    first time. Pictures will be here in May and pictorial will be
    here in the fall. There is some work to do on this. Currently
    we are under negotiations as some are not getting pictorials
    because they submitted pictures and did not have pictures
    taken professionally.
  • Vacation Bible School: Leaders Lesa, Nancy H., Nancy R
    and Rick will be doing the school. This will be the 2nd
    week of July 9th to 13th.
  • Parish letterhead: was passed around; was discussed that
    the address of the parish needs to be included in it. The
    design will come back next meeting for approval.
  • Church cleaning supplies: It was brought up that someone
    needs to be responsible for purchasing the supplies
    necessary for the church. It was suggested that a note be put
    on the bottom of the cleaning roster or a list in the basement
    and then they will be purchased. Anyone may purchase
    supplies and submit the receipts to Louise for repayment.
  • Coffee Urns: 2 coffee urns have been purchased and is
    here for a price of approximately $335.24. One urn is being
    donated by Kayla Knowles.
Next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 13th.
Movement to adjourn the meeting was at 8:20 by Murray.
Meeting closed with Grace.
Minutes submitted by Mitzi Whelton