Annual Meeting Agenda 9:30 10:15 a.m., January 11, 2015 St. Mark s Episcopal Church Port Royal, South Carolina. Call to Order and Opening Prayer

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1 Annual Meeting Agenda 9:30 10:15 a.m., January 11, 2015 St. Mark s Episcopal Church Port Royal, South Carolina Call to Order and Opening Prayer Administration: Minutes of Last Annual Meeting (2014) Treasurer s report for 2014 Proposed amendment to by-laws Report from the Vestry Budget for 2015 Elections: Treasurer Vestry Members Convention Delegates and Alternates Vicar s Reflections Closing Prayer Handouts prior to meeting: Copy of 2014 Minutes and Proposed By-laws Change 2014 Treasurer s report 2015 Budget Nominations Handout after meeting: Ministry reports

2 ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2014 Bob Pinkerton opened the meeting with a prayer and then gave review of important dates for St. Marks in Bishop vonrosenberg conducted a Confirmation Service on February 3, St. Mark s became an official Mission Church in the Diocese of the Episcopal Church in South Carolina on February 9, 2013 and we celebrated our 10 th anniversary on October 26, Each Vestry member then gave a report on his/her Vestry Commission: Bonnie Connolly, Education: Bonnie thanked Barbara Gallop for recruiting teachers and hiring a nursery attendant. The Education Commission is planning to expand the youth program. The clergy has conducted a First Communion Service and Patricia and Jim Turk are holding confirmation classes in preparation for the Bishop s visit on February 9, Roger Smith is conducting adult confirmation classes and adult education classes will begin again this month. Bonnie Connolly, Parish Life: Mike and Maggie Seymour organized the foyer groups and worked with Ken Kraft to coordinate Trunk or Treat for the community along with the Port Royal Methodist Church and the AMVETS. There was a farewell dinner held for Taylor Dinsmore, a Blessing of the Animals service, an Epiphany oyster roast and a reception after the Bishop s visit last February. A calendar of events is posted in The Center. There are plans to do a pictorial directory in Ken Kraft, Pastoral Care: This commission s work has been extended with the help of 14 volunteers who stand ready to help those among us who are in need of transportation, food service, phone calls, etc. Bonnie Connolly gave a very heartfelt thank you to those who participate in this important inreach service as they helped her manage during the time she was recuperating from a broken ankle. Alison Davidow, Service and Outreach: Alison distributed copies of the all-purpose booklet which she put together. The booklet gives a wonderful overview of everything going on at St. Mark s and is particularly valuable for newcomers. It will continue to be updated. Included in our international outreach is the 5 th Sunday collection which is sent to Episcopal Relief and Development and our Dominican Republic program which consists of sending shoes and other supplies, mission trips and raising money for scholarships for children. In our local community St. Mark s supports HELP of Beaufort, CODA, Thumbs Up and other non-profits that minister to those in need. There are plans to participate with Bayview Buddies and to start a Shawl Ministry. Woody Rutter, Stewardship: We have received $137,000 in pledges from 68 families. Nearly 40% of those who pledged increased their pledges over last year; only 7 pledges decreased, and there have been 20 new pledges this year. The average pledge for the coming year is $2,013, while the average new pledge this year is $2,211. Charles Keith, Worship: Charlie thanked those who have made the Acolyte program possible, the Altar Guild, and the music ensemble group. To aid in the search for a Vicar he has asked the congregation to answer 4 questions that will provide the Bishop with a profile of St. Mark s. The Bishop will then be able to help us find suitable candidates. Charlie also reported that the Diocesan Convention will be held on February at All Saints, Hilton Head.

3 Paul Wiske, Treasurer: Paul presented a 2013 Annual Treasurer s Report which included preliminary year-end financial statements and a preliminary 2014 budget. The membership accepted it and the Vestry will approve the final report at their monthly meeting. Ken Kraft, By-laws Changes: Ken proposed changes in St. Mark s by-laws which are necessary as we transition from a Chapel to a Church. A motion to accept the changes was made, seconded, and passed by a unanimous vote. Alison Davidow, Nominating Committee: The committee proposed the following for election to the Vestry: Paul Brewer, Teege Culp, Linda Jones, Alan Poe, Woody Rutter. She then asked for nominations from the floor. There were none and the nominations were closed. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Vestry nominees and it passed. Buster Davis, Anne Marie Irwin and Scott Shaffer, alternate, were nominated as delegates to the Diocesan Convention. There were no nominations from the floor and the 3 were elected to a one-year term. Those leaving the Vestry, (Bob Pinkerton, Susie Kearney, Mike Frederick) were recognized for their service. Roger Smith gave a closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned Respectfully submitted, Cindy Baysden, Clerk PROPOSED CHANGE IN BYLAWS ARTICLE III: MEETINGS OF THE CORPORATION Section 1: There shall be an annual meeting of the members of the Congregation of the Church on or about the second fourth Sunday in January each year or on some other day as may be appointed by the Vestry. Special meetings of the Congregation may be called when the Vicar or Vestry deem it necessary or advisable.

4 NOMINATIONS FOR ST. MARK S LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN 2015 Nominees for three-year term on Vestry: Bob Pinkerton: Bob was born in Michigan; at the age of one, he was baptized at St. James Episcopal on Grosse Ile. He grew up in Southern California and was confirmed at St. James by-the-sea in La Jolla; he later attended Trinity Church Boston while at college in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He and his wife Barbara were members of Presbyterian congregations in their wanderings through the upper Midwest and finally Beaufort; but they returned to TEC in 2004, joining St. Mark's - Port Royal where he has been Treasurer since 2005 except for 2013 when he was Senior Warden. He is also a Trustee of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina and a member of the Board of the Episcopal Forum in South Carolina. Patty Crower: Patty s parents were active in the Presbyterian Church; she was baptized in 1943 in the Presbyterian Church in Alabama. As an undergraduate at Carolina, Patty participated in the worship and active fellowship of the Episcopal college group, becoming confirmed in November During 40 plus years in Michigan, Patty and her family were active in both Episcopal and Roman Catholic parishes in Midland, Michigan. They also served in the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Michigan and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw. Jim and Patty found St Mark s Chapel in 2004 when they moved to the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Along the way, they have been blessed with rubbing shoulders with the company of saints in several denominations and have maintained a healthy spirit of evangelism. Beth Campbell: Beth was baptized near Decherd, TN and confirmed at St. David's in Pikeville, KY. She grew up in Denver attending St. John's Cathedral, Denver. She received a BS in Nursing from the University of Florida in 1976 and is a Registered Nurse. While in Florida, Beth was a member of St. Mary s in Stuart, FL, where she was: a member of the Vestry from and (Senior Warden, , ); in the choir; the Discovery Weekend- Director; Faith Alive Weekend- General Chair; Capital Campaign Team; and a Women In Discipleship-Leader/Facilitator. Beth was active in the Cursillo movement from in the Diocese of Southeast Florida. In 2008, she married Chris Campbell and moved to Sheldon. Beth is currently a volunteer at the Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. Beth s son and daughter (plus son-in-law and 2 grandsons!) live in Florida. For a two-year term on the Vestry: Kathleen Sister Padgett: Sister was born in Aiken; her family moved to Walterboro, Sister s current home, when she was 3 years old. Having been baptized in the Methodist Church, Sister attended Bethel Methodist in Walterboro until after high school. She started attending St Jude's Episcopal Church at 21 and was confirmed in McPhersonville in At St Jude's, she served as director of Christian education, directing Bible schools and teaching Sunday School, and served several terms on the Vestry, serving as twice. Sister sang in the choir for 30 years, was a lay reader, served on a discernment committee at the parish level, was a delegate to diocesan convention numerous times, and was the parish secretary for 15 years. She began attending St Marks in November For delegates to convention of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina: Buster Davis: Buster was confirmed at St. Helena s Episcopal Church in 1976 and served two terms on the Vestry. Some of his leadership experience includes: Founder, Beaufort Charities Golf Tournament; 1st co-chair Beaufort Memorial Hospital Ball; Chairman Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation;

5 Commodore, Beaufort County Water Festival; President, Beaufort County Bar Association; Assistant Attorney General, State of SC. Buster has been a delegate to two conventions and has recently been appointed by Bishop vonrosenberg as Church Attorney for the Diocese. Buster is humbly thankful for the trust placed in him by St. Mark s and the Episcopal Church in South Carolina. Sally Mayse: Sally is a cradle Episcopalian, baptized on Thanksgiving, 1944, in the Church of the Transfiguration, Baltimore, and confirmed in 1957 in the Diocese of Washington, DC. Sally lived in Chevy Chase until her family moved to Bluemont, VA, where she joined Grace Church, Berryville, VA. Immediately after college graduation, Sally went to Alaska and led Bible schools in five Indian villages on the Tanana, Koyukuk and Yukon rivers of the interior. Over the years, Sally has served in the church as teacher, youth leader, camp counselor, choir member, Lay Eucharist Minister and Vestry member. Now that Sally has found her church home and family at St. Mark's, she hopes to continue always to seek and serve Christ in all people, strive for justice and peace and respect the dignity of every human being. Alternates : Scott Shaffer: Scott was baptized and confirmed at Church of the Holy Cross, Tryon, NC. He came to St. Mark s from St. Helena s in Beaufort where he was a member for years and served 3 terms on the Vestry. He was also a delegate to 2 Diocesan Conventions. He was a founding member of St. Mark s and served 9 ½ years as the first Warden. He was also a delegate to the first Convention of the Episcopal Church in SC. Scott is now on the Standing Committee for the diocese and a board member of the Episcopal Forum. Anne Errington: Born in upstate New York, Anne attended Sunday School at the local Presbyterian Church. Just before her 62-two years-and-counting marriage to Roger, Anne was confirmed by Episcopal Bishop Malcolm Peabody. Anne has been active wherever she s lived, being the first female lector in her church in the 1970 s as well as the first female Senior Warden in her church in the Berkshires. She and Roger were founding members of St. Mark s, where she has been active in the every capacity from Vestry to lector to singing in the Ensemble. Audit Committee: St. Mark s Vestry is pleased to announce the appointment of the following members of St. Mark s to serve as its audit committee, reviewing the financial practices and accounts of the church: Jerry Sonnabend: A life long Lutheran (baptized at St John's Lutheran in Good Thunder MN in 1937 and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran in 1950), until arriving in Beaufort in 2000, Jerry decided to go to the same church as Shannon and her family. Four years ago, he and Mary Frances joined St Mark s. In his many travels he served on the board, been Vice President, did lots of ushering and a little stewardship work. St Mark's was a solid rock for Jerry over the last few years, especially the past two. Donna Altman: Donna Altman, obviously from a Marine Corps family, was baptized in the Catholic Church in Beaufort and was confirmed in the Catholic Church in Quantico, VA. Donna and her husband Don have been attending St Marks for 4 years. Donna, by profession, is a financial expert who is in great demand as an auditor and advisor. Donna and Don are faithful attendees, most recently at the 8:30 services, where they are enthusiastic greeters.