The five members of the Vestry newly elected to three year terms at the congregational meeting January 31– Emily Davis, Don George, Bradford Hardin, Darren Hekhuis, and Linda Sibert – joined continuing members Anna Alt-White, Hal Bean, Elliot Branch, Mary Martha Churchman, Denise Cormaney, Eric Goldman, and Melanie Lilliston at Roslyn, the Diocesan conference center in Richmond for a weekend retreat February 12-13.  Don and Darren were appointed during 2015 to serve until the next election to replace departing vestry members Nathan Harpine (whose term would have ended in 2015) and Burr Ault who had one more year.  They have now been elected to three year terms, so barring other resignations there will only be three vacancies at the next election in 2017  (Alt-White, Bean, and Lilliston). 

The primary business of the retreat is to coalesce as a group and form the basis for working well together throughout the coming year, through prayer, discussion, and fellowship. 

The Vestry elected Anna Alt-White as Senior Warden, Denise Cormaney as Junior Warden, and Elliot Branch as Treasurer.  Liaison responsibilities were realigned and designated as follows (Note that Vestry members coordinate with committee chairs and ministry leaders to bring issues before the Vestry as necessary): 

Body Builders and Communication  -  Mary Martha Churchmanrefug

Fellowship, small groups, Shrinemont, etc. – the informal common life of the congregation

Accessibility and Inclusion – Don George

                Activities to ensure that St. Georges is welcoming and accessible to all and is perceived that way

Social Justice – Linda Sibert

                VOICE, refugee issue, racial reconciliation etc.  – a new liaison area

Outreach – Denise Cormaney

                HOST, Food Pantry, Samaritan Ministry, Angel tree, etc. 

Building and Grounds – Hal Bean

                B&G committee, maintenance

Children and Youth – Darren Hekhuis

                EYC, Church School, parents/youth choirs, etc.

Financial Management – Bradford Hardin

                Budget, Finance Committee, Alternative Revenues Committee, Audit

Pastoral Care – Emily Davis

                Intercessors, Compassionate Care, Meatloaf ministry

Worship – Eric Goldman

Altar Guild, Acolytes, worship committee, organ committee, choirs, interim worship during construction

Renovation – Anna Alt-White, Senior Warden

                Renovation committee, capital campaign, construction

San Jose – Wardens and Clergy will coordinate with wardens and clergy of San Jose

In the only item of official business, other than electing officers, the Vestry approved inclusion of the underfloor ductwork in the baseline budget for Renovation, based on receipt of over $80,000 in additional pledges since the Congregational Meeting.