Administration at St. John's

2007 Annual Report:
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Vision and Mission
The year long vision process is complete and the Vision Implementation Teams continue to meet to keep the vision alive.  Please click here for articles, updates and more!

Building & Grounds

Building and Grounds Committee
Purpose
To maintain a place of worship all parishioners can be proud of, is found appealing to new members, and provides an effective atmosphere to accomplish all the outreach and internal ministry goals of St. John’s.

 Committee Notes

1                    Current members:  Bill Vlassis, Tom Lynes, Jack Luxton, Ray Ilkka, Keith Birdsall, and Berney Jones. 

2                    As always, thanks to Tom Donaghy for his many contributions to the Building and Grounds, and to Carl Spradlin for his continued involvement with the Church heating system.

3                    The Building and Grounds Committee meets on the second Sunday of each month at 9:00am in the church library.

2007 Accomplishments

1                    Repaired the church roof and had slate replaced

2                    Added heat-tape to the flat roof to prevent Spring leaks

3                    Upgraded the church microphones

4                    Quoted numerous Stain-Glass Window Restorers.  We have a good knowledge of the work and cost required.

5                    Also received numerous area painting quotes that are ready when we are.

6                    Supported Vision Committee objectives:  Moving altar, pews, wiring evaluation, etc. 

7                    Various energy conservation initiatives under leadership of Carl Spradlin.

8                    Supported Church Feasibility study under leadership of Berney Jones.

9                    Consistent support of routine maintenance needs.

2008 Plans

1                    Continue to identify energy conservation projects.

2                    Complete numerous smaller projects listen in the B&G monthly minutes.

3                    Improve lighting in various areas of the Church, Offices, and Parish House

4                    Continue to support Vision Committee initiatives.

Please contact a committee member if you have any suggestions or comments regarding our Building and Grounds Committee.

Faithfully submitted,

Tom Lynes and Bill Vlassis

Committee Co-Chairs

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Convocation

2007 Report Of The Standing Committee:
The Standing Committee met on a monthly basis at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw. At each meeting time was spent in prayer and discussion of stewardship. The Executive Committee, consisting of the Bishop and the officers, met prior to the regular Standing Committee meeting.

2006 Officers

The following Standing Committee officers were elected for 2006-2007:

President: Rev. William J. McClure, Jr

Vice President: Dean Bedford, Jr,

Secretary: Rev. Gail Vince

Treasurer: Robert G. Meikle

Diocesan Financial Affairs

As usual, much of the work of the Standing Committee has been concerned with the financial affairs of the Diocese.  Careful budgeting by the Diocesan Staff, higher than anticipated Congregational Contributions and lower than estimated search and transition expenses resulted in all convention, ordination and transition expenses being covered by operating funds in 2006 without additional funding from the Trustees.  A break even budget was approved for 2007.  With regard to Congregational Contributions, the contributions for the current year have been slightly below budget, but the payments of prior year commitments has resulted in income exceeding what was budgeted for 2007.   A draft of a balanced 2008 Budget will be presented to the 2007 Diocesan Convention for their information and discussion prior to its approval by the Standing Committee.  On 16 February 2007 Yeo & Yeo, P.C. completed their audit of the 2006 accounts of the Diocese and submitted their report to the Standing Committee. 

Reorganized Finance Committee
Upon the recommendations of the Treasurer, the diocesan Finance Committee was reorganized to open up greater possibilities for convocation representation and to better insure the functionality of the group.
 

Investment Policies
The Trustees recommended a change in investment advisory teams near the end of 2006 and a switch was made to Merrill Lynch.  Investment returns have greatly improved and the Standing Committee has been working more closely with the Trustees to develop the best investment policies for strong stewardship.

Nomination and Election Process Survey

A survey was crafted to gather feedback.  A report was generated from the results that will hopefully prove helpful for future processes.

Clergy

Thus far in 2007 the Standing Committee has interviewed three candidates for the ministry prior to ordination and one prospective Mutual Ministry Support Team.

Camp Chickagami

Since there were no nominees to the Camp Chickagami Board put forth at the 2006 convention, four vacancies were filled by appointment.  Rick Braidwood, The Rev. Judy Downey, Gerry Finner, and Bob Southworth were appointed to three-year terms.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Standing Committee by Rev. William J. McClure, Jr., President