(Approved---Nov. 13, 2007)
District 10 Minutes for September 17, 2007 Meeting
To: Clergy and Lay Representatives of District 10
From: Rev. Charles Arlin, Convener
Here are the minutes of our September 17, 2007 meeting held at St. Clement’s Church, Hawthorne.
Present: The Rev. Stuart Smith, The Rev. Lizabeth Smith, The Rev. Charles Arlin, The Rev. Prince Singh, The Rev. John Hartnett, The Rev. Dr. David Cabush, The Rev. David Wolf, T. Donald Cairns, Joan Van Ry, Kevin Jones, Allie Acaster, Harold DeNiear, Alfred Schmalfus, Steven Hall, Doris Seale, Phyllis Alsdorf, Susan Lister, John Murphy, Alice Palmer, Steve Boston, Emily Rennie, Etrudes Williams,
Guests: Leslie Boston (St. John’s), Roberto Cristy (St. Paul’s)
Absent: The Rev. William Lesesne, Jr., The Rev. S. Elizabeth Searle, The Rev. Barbara Harriman, The Rev. Ronnie T. Stout-Kopp, The Rev. Daniel Kreller, The Rev. Lu-Anne Conner, The Rev. John Donnelly, Jill Van De Voort, Marge Christie, JoAnn Reinauer, Adam Redfield, Noah Redfield, Candace Barnes, Mark Arnowitz, Richard McDowell, Ann Simmons, Harry Denaker, Courtney Taylor, Ellie Linder, Cassie Wentworth, Mollie Galletly, Sarina Taylor, George Mackey, John Vine, Kristin Devos, Kristal Gutekunst, Sharon Slootmaker, Patsy Brooks and Janelle Grant
Apologies: The Rev. E. Michael Allen, Roy Van De Voort, Salim Dallal, Janice Hardy,
The Business Meeting was preceded by a Potluck Supper.
The meeting opened at 7:10 pm with prayer offered by The Rev. Stuart Smith
Charles Arlin introduced new lay representatives: Allie Acaster
The agenda was presented and approved.
The approval of the minutes of the April 23, 2007 meeting was moved and seconded. The motion was approved.
John Murphy reported that the District 10 Admin. Fund had a balance of $524.19. He also explained the importance of using the Meeting Sign-In form and keeping the District Roster up-to-date. He also explained how the agenda, minutes and roster were distributed by posting on the Diocese District News page and by mail for those who don’t have access to the Internet.
Stuart Smith reported on Diocesan Council. The Health Care Committee is working on Clergy Health Care plan changes. The Roles Clarification Task Force is working to define Trustee roles. There will be a meeting to discuss Trustee roles on Nov. 6, 7:30 pm at Denville. Delegates and clergy are invited
Announcements:
Charles Arlin reminded representatives that nominations for elections at Convention are due on Nov. 30.
Lizabeth Smith announced that the CDC Dinner Auction is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2007. Help is needed to organize tables, sell journal ads and auction ideas. She is hoping for two auction items per parish, greater than $20 per item.
Charles Arlin announced that District 10 elections would be held at our Nov. 13 meeting.
Charles Arlin mentioned several events on the Diocese calendar:
Ø District Confirmation Retreat: April 25 & 26
Ø District Confirmation: May 4
Ø Diocese Ad-Ministration Day: Oct. 13, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at St. Elizabeth’s, Ridgewood
John Murphy announced that the Diocese Technical Committee would be providing help to place a brief web page on the Internet for congregations who don’t have a web page. The details will be presented at the Diocese Ad-Ministration Day. He passed out a website survey form.
Kevin Jones announced that Christ Church would be sponsoring a Halloween Dance on Oct. 27 to raise funds to improve services for the L/B/T population.
Program: Presentation and discussion on urban mission
David Wolf, Prince Singh and John Hartnett gave presentations on the mission opportunities in District 10.
- David Wolf---“Mission in Paterson”
- Prince Singh—“Radical Hospitality”
- John Hartnett---“How to connect resources & mission”
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm and followed by an Evensong Service in the Sanctuary.
Future Meeting Dates & Places are listed below:
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Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, 7:30 pm |
Christ Church, Ridgewood |
Please put these dates in your personal & parish calendars.
Prepared by:
John Murphy, Secretary
