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District 10 Minutes for April 23, 2007 Meeting
Posted by John Murphy
Nov 6, 2007, 12:03

(Approved---Sept. 17, 2007)

District 10 Minutes for April 23, 2007 Meeting 

To:  Clergy and Lay Representatives of District 10

From:  Rev. Charles Arlin, Convener

Here are the minutes of our April 23, 2007 meeting held at St. Alban’s Church, Oakland/Franklin Lakes.

Present:  The Rev. Lizabeth Smith, The Rev. Charles Arlin, The Rev. Prince Singh, The Rev. Barbara Harriman, The Rev. David Wolf, Roy Van De Voort, Marge Christie, Kevin Jones, Harold DeNiear, Salim Dallal, Mark Arnowitz, Phyllis Alsdorf, Susan Lister, John Murphy, Janice Hardy, Steve Boston, Emily Rennie, Etrudes Williams, Sharon Slootmaker and Patsy Brooks 

Guests:  Gail Abbott & Alice O’Bisco (St. Clement’s); Erika Murphy (St. Alban’s)

Absent: The Rev. Stuart Smith, The Rev. Susan Butler, The Rev. Ronnie T. Stout-Kopp, The Rev. Daniel Kreller, The Rev. John Hartnett, The Rev. Lu-Anne Conner, The Rev. John Donnelly, The Rev. Edgar Gutierrez-Duarte, Jill Van De Voort, T. Donald Cairns, Betty Kregg, Joan Van Ry, Allie Acaster, JoAnn Reinauer, Adam Redfield, Noah Redfield, Alfred Schmalfus, Candace Barnes,  Richard McDowell, Steven Hall, Doris Seale, Ann Simmons, Harry Denaker, Courtney Taylor, Ellie Linder, Cassie Wentworth, Sarina Taylor, George Mackey, John Vine, Kristin Devos, Kristal Gutekunst and Janelle Grant

Apologies:  The Rev. William Lesesne, Jr., The Rev. S. Elizabeth Searle, The Rev. Dr. David Cabush, Alice Palmer and Mollie Galletly

The meeting opened at 7:30 pm with prayer offered by The Rev. David Wolf

Charles Arlin introduced new lay representatives:  Mark Arnowitz, Sharon Slootmaker and Etrudes Williams

The agenda was presented and approved.

The approval of the minutes of the February 12, 2007 meeting was moved and seconded.  The motion was approved.

John Murphy reported that the District 10 Admin. Fund had a balance of $498.31. 

Steve Boston reported that our Diocesan Council formed two new committees:  Diocesan Structure and Budget & Finance.  The Bishop wants to explore stewardship in the Diocese.  There was also concern about the Diocesan budget cuts affecting “The Voice” and technology.  John Zinn reported positive adjustments to the 2007 budget that was approved by Convention.  As approved in a convention resolution, half of these additional funds will be given to the National Church.  The other half will be used to eliminate the staff reductions that were in the original 2007 budget. 

Prince Singh had no report on the Chaplaincy Program at Ramapo College. 

Emily Rennie reported that the Senior Ministries Evensong and David Hegg Awards will be held on June 17, at Calvary Church, Summit; Reception at 3:00 pm and Service at 4:00 pm.  June 17 is Father’s Day; the day was chosen so Bishop Beckwith could be present.  Churches will be asked for nominations of seniors over 60 years who have been very supportive of church activities.  The nomination deadline is June 1.

Announcements:

David Wolf reminded all about the District Confirmation that will be on June 10, 4:00pm at St. Paul’s.  A letter with all the details will be distributed soon.  They need volunteers for chalice bearers, acolytes, choir, etc. The Confirmation Retreat will be on May 11 & 12.

Prince Singh stated that while the Diocesan Council is reviewing our Proposal on St. Mary’s Ministries we need to work on involving all parishes and expanding our ministries.

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.

Charles Arlin announced that Good Shepherd, Midland Park will be celebrating their 100^th anniversary on May 5, 2007

Marge Christie announced that Christ Church will have an Outreach Dinner on Sept. 15, 2007.

Program:  Parish Ministries

Parish representatives gave a brief description of their parish ministries.  Some of the ministries are:

·        St. Paul’s Food Pantry

·        Meals for St. Paul’s Shelter

·        North Porch

·        United Thank Offering

·        Love Funds, Midland Park and Wyckoff

·        Emmanuel Cancer Fund

·        St. Peter’s Haven, Clifton

·        Ambulance and Fire Departments

·        Center for Food Action

·        Bergen-Ramapo Animal Refuge Center

·        CDC Paterson

·        Mawanda Secondary School

·        Christian Children’s Fund

·        Star of Hope

·        CDC Hackensack

·        United Way of New Orleans

·        GreenFaith

·        Episcopal Relief & Development

·        Real Partners Uganda

·        Seaman’s Institute

·        Hawthorne Food Pantry

·        OXFAM

·        Quilters—Baptismal Quilts

·        Safety Vests for Mexicare bikers

·        Food and Clothing Ministry

·        School Supplies Drive

·        Meals on Wheels

·        Campus Ministry

·        Prison Ministry

·        Parent’s Night Out

·        Crop Walk

·        South India Companionship

·        Women’s Interactive Network

John Murphy mentioned that the Diocesan website has a page (http://www.dioceseofnewark.org/congregationalministries.pdf) that lists the ministries that each parish supports.  Parishes should make sure this information is updated.

Salim Dallal asked if ACTS/VIM funding was available for some of these programs.  It was mentioned that the requirements for ACTS/VIM are listed on the Diocese website.

It was suggested that the next meeting include Evensong and a Potluck Supper.

The Rev. Prince Singh gave the closing prayer.

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Future Meeting Dates & Places are listed below:

Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, 7:30 pm	St. Clement’s Church, Hawthorne
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, 7:30 pm	Christ Church, Ridgewood

Please put these dates in your personal & parish calendars.

Prepared by:

John Murphy, Secretary