St. George’s Anglican Church Georgetown, ON

Annual Report to Vestry

Reports and Financials of the year 2010 Held on February 6, 2011

Annual Report to Vestry February 6, 2011 AGENDA 1) Opening Prayer 2) Appointment of Vestry Clerk 3) Signing of Declaration 4) Business Arising and Adoption of the Minutes of the Vestries held during 2010 5) Report of the Executive 6) Report of the Rector 7) Report of the Assistant Priest 8) Report of the Wardens 9) Reports from Parish Organizations and Acceptances 10) Elections and Appointments 11) Appointment of Rector’s Warden 12) Election of People’s Warden 13) Appointment of Deputy Rector’s Warden 14) Election of Deputy People’s Warden 15) Delegates to Synod 2010-2011 16) Alternate Delegates to Synod 2010-2011 17) Election of Youth Delegate to Synod for 2011 18) Election of Delegates to Youth Synod for 2011 19) Election and Appointment of Members of Parish Council 20) Adoption of 2010 Audited Financial Report 21) Appointment of Auditor of the 2011 Financials 22) Adoption of 2011 Diocesan Mission and Ministry 23) Presentation and Adoption of 2011 Budget 24) Motions and New Business 25) Annual motion to authorize Corporation to enter into agreements with non-parish groups regarding the use of

Church property 26) Motion for Adjournment 27) Closing Prayer

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The Opening of Vestry Opening Prayer Almighty and Ever-living God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take council in this vestry for the renewal and mission of Your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first Your Honour and Glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

Appointment of Vestry Clerk

Signing of Declaration The Declaration will be circulated around the meeting. Please read the declaration before signing it. Your signature is required to be a voting member of this vestry.

Business Arising from and the Adoption of 2010 Vestry minutes A motion will be required to accept the minutes of the 2010 Vestry Meetings

Minutes of Annual Vestry Meeting – February 7, 2010, 11:00 am 1. Opening Prayer Almighty and Ever-living God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take council in this vestry for the renewal and mission of Your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first Your Honour and Glory. Guide us to perceive what is right and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 2. Appointment of Vestry Clerk: Helen Tazzman 3. Signing of Declaration 4) Business Arising and Adoption of the Minutes of the Vestry held during 2009 Motion to Accept: Henriette Thompson, Seconder: Cheri Kelly 5) Report of the Executive: Motion to accept Wardens’ Report: Pat Durant, Seconder: Caren Walker 6) Reports from Parish Organizations and Acceptances: Motion to Accept: Bridget Rosser, Seconder: Wendy Lovely The Rev’d. Canon Rob Park noted that everything that happens at St. George’s does so with the help of volunteers. Thank you. 7) Elections and Appointments and Motion: Rob thanked the wardens for their impact on the church and their work of liaison with other parishes.

Appointment of Rector’s Warden:

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The term of Rector’s Warden is one year. Ian Oldaker, having completed his term as Rector’s Warden has agreed to be reappointed for 2010. Election of People’s Warden: The term of People’s Warden is one year. Paul Skuriat, having completed his term as People’s Warden has agreed to allow his name to stand for the election of People’s Warden for 2010. The two candidates were Paul Skuriat and Helen Vandermey has also allowed her name to stand for election. Nominations from the floor were invited. Rea Gibson moved that nominations be closed. Carried Result of Vote: Paul Skuriat was elected. Appointment of Deputy Rector’s Warden: The term of Deputy Rector’s Warden is one year. Our thanks to Jim Jakes for his service prior to his move to Tillsonburg. Mark Kohler was appointed as acting Deputy Warden (2009). Mark has agreed to be appointed as the Deputy Rector’s Warden for 2010. Election of Deputy People’s Warden: The term of Deputy People’s Warden is one year. Helen Vandermey has completed her term. The two candidates were Helen Vandermey and Steve Graham. Result of Vote: Helen Vandermey was elected. Election of Delegates to Synods for a two year term (2010-2011): Peter Henderson and Helen Tazzman by acclamation Rob thanked retiring last year’s delegates, Cathy Hunt and Peter Henderson for representing us at Synod. Election of Alternate Delegates to Synod for a two year term (2010-2011) Jan Costain and Cathy Rankin by acclamation. Election of Youth Delegate to Synod for 2010 – (one year term) No one stood for election to this position. Election of Delegates to Youth Synod (one year term) Lorynn McLean and Alan Brubacher by acclamation. Election and Appointment of Members of Parish Council for 2010: Alan Brubacher, Erin Bryan, Jan Costain, Pat Durant, Karen Gibson, Peter Henderson, Cheri Kelly, Mark Kohler, Kyle Jones, Jan Lehman, Lorynn McLean, Ian Oldaker, Cathy Rankin, Judy Showers, Paul Skuriat, Helen Tazzman, Helen Vandermey *BIRT: that the Corporation have authority to enter into agreements with non parish groups who want to rent our facilities. Motion: Rea Gibson, Seconder: Charles Clifford Carried. 8) Adoption of 2009 Audited Financial Report: Steve Graham, Seconder Bill Hyde 9) Appointment of Reviewer of the 2010 Financials: Rea Gibson All ballots from elections will be destroyed. 10) Motion to approve Diocesan Mission and Ministry : Jan Lehman, Seconder: Charles Clifford 11) Presentation and Adoption of 2010 Budget Steve Graham, our Envelope Secretary outlined our financial situation. There were several reasons for the short fall. Among them was the fact that the fundraiser did not occur. Money from catering was not designated; some of these funds went to the purchase of the dishwasher. The Diocesan Assessment was raised. Capital expenses used money in the bank. New audio- visual equipment was designated by donors. At present, St. George’s has The Paul Trust in a Mutual Fund. There is an Operating Account and a Line of Credit with CIBC. Janet Armstrong is our new treasurer. -3-

Bank reconciliation was done regularly throughout the year. Money spent included: • PWRDF: $3000 • Audio/Visual: $10,000 • Carillon $8000 in designated donations • Dishwasher and counter tops $9000 • Diocese Assessment, based on income over three years with reductions for salaries and capital expenses, $51000, divided into monthly payments. Question from the floor: “Are we in the red?” Answer: There is money in the bank, particularly in allocated funds. In the case of operating funds, we are less than $10000 short. Vestry had a choice of three budgets to vote on. Option #1 • Cutting 9:30 am nursery • Cutting 32% on worship features such as visiting musicians • Cutting newspaper ads. Community news could be used for special events. Ads would be placed only for Christmas and Easter. • Cutting printing weekly bulletins • Cutting cleaners and paid church school coordinator. Option #2 • Increase givings. Option 3 • No longer have an assistant priest Comments:  The objection expressed was that the Rev’d Nancy Rowe has been bringing in people to the church.  We need a stewardship program.  A parishioner suggested the elimination of the organ supply, visiting musicians and maintenance.  Reductions in paid staff are liable to increase the problem of volunteer burnout.  Nursery staff has been paid as no one volunteered for the job.  The budget included $5000 from a fundraiser.  Consolidation is a possibility in the future.  Consensus building is being done through the process named, “STEAM.” Motion to reaffirm our commitment to Steam: BIRT: As a parish committed to growth in serving our community by offering a strong Anglican presence and serving better the diversity of the varying ages of our growing community, we are prepared to offer leadership to continue to encourage our Anglican churches in this path of joining together. One obvious way in this leadership is to acknowledge at Vestry 2010 that we as a parish are prepared to look at other options for our facilities. Motion: Jan Lehman, Seconder: Rea Gibson Demographics change affected East London amalgamation. Opportunities in Georgetown are greater as the town is growing. The problem is that there is a certain security in smaller churches, but we can do less that needs to be done. Anglicans together can make our presence known. We need to talk to other Anglicans in the area from other Anglican churches. We need to offer programs, have kids cared for Cutting such things as guest musicians means going into survival mode. We need diverse services to offer options to people who are looking for their kind of worship. If our church had only one service, we would lose people.

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Preauthorized giving was advocated. If everyone increased givings by $12 per month, a small amount that would not be missed, church expenses would be covered. The result of the vote on the three Options for financing the church: Option # 2 passed. 12) New Business Nancy spoke of the Diocesan initiative, “Steam”: Serving Together Enriching Anglican Ministry. This program has involved wardens and clergy of Anglican churches in the area meeting regularly. It has resulted in joint Vacation Bible School, “Why Church?” and Ash Wednesday services. The only concern is that efforts may stall at this point. We have to think as Anglicans in Georgetown. Parishioners talking to people can contribute to its ultimate success. The time line cannot be forced. If one other parish were to join in, the momentum would bring in other parishes. Cheri Kelly asked if the diocese were encouraging people to amalgamate. The answer was that the missioner from the diocese is encouraging people to work together. Caren Walker suggested that we spread the word that we would take our stained glass windows with us. Another parishioner observed that we will hold together since we are the church, not the building. Helen Vandermey asked that we all support the Ash Wednesday services as an expression of support for STEAM. 13) Move to Adjourn: Sue Graham. Carried 14) Closing Prayer

Business Arising from and the Adoption of 2010 Special Vestry minutes

Minutes of Special Vestry Meeting – October 24, 2010, 10:45 am Opening prayer – The Rev’d Canon Rob Park This meeting is required to appoint a new auditor. Rea Gibson, appointed at Vestry in February, has died. Les Walsh has agreed to this appointment. Moved by Paul Skuriat, seconded by Ian Oldaker that Les Walsh be appointed as auditor for 2010. Carried. Closing Prayer – The Rev’d Canon Rob Park

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The Reports Report of the Rector 2010 was a year of blessings at St. George’s. We were blessed that we were able continue the to support the ministry of The Rev’d Nancy Rowe and her important work with young families and the newly baptized, through the “First Steps” program and Messy Church. Nancy has enabled many other aspects of ministry and Christian Learning this year and I continue to be honoured to ministry alongside her. Ron Greidanus, Sue Graham, and Stephanie MacLean, all continued to work hard and to continue adapting to the changing needs of our community. Your Warden’s, Ian Oldaker, Paul Skuriat, Helen Vandermey, and Mark Kohler, and our treasurer Janet Armstrong have provided great leadership for St. George’s and look forward to the possibility of working with them again in 2011. There are so many volunteers who help provide leadership that contribute to the blessings we have enjoyed in the last year. It has been said many times, but it always true, that without all the volunteer help and leadership we are given, St. George’s could not do what we do. In past year we have been successful in raising the money we needed to eliminate the shortfall we began with and to meet our goals for the current year. I am encouraged by the generosity and support shown by so many people. I feel that the ministry and work that we do together as a church has been confirmed by your backing. I want to assure you it is the goal of our parish leadership that we will continue to work hard at both proclaiming the gospel in our community and strengthening the faithful. 2010 was not without its losses and sorrows at St. George’s. We grieved along with and held up in prayer the families of Hilda Penrice, Bob Rolph, Byron Crouse, Glen Abray, and Rea Gibson. We said goodbye to a number of folks who have moved away, like the Whalen family, the Wyant’s, and the Wilkinson’s. Each of us, as a member of the body of Christ plays a special role in the work of Christ’s Church, and when we move to the next stage of our life or to our place in the Kingdom, and then those left behind, feel their loss, even as we move forward. The conversation that your wardens and I founded in STEAM provided all our local Anglican congregations with an important opportunity to talk together. It allowed all of us to gain perspective on the bigger picture on proclaiming to the Gospel in growing Halton Hills. With the formation of the “Cluster Ministry” formed among the three smallest parishes in STEAM, St. Paul’s, St. Stephen’s, and St. John’s, our larger conversation has lost… ahem… steam. I am still hopeful that the future will see us work together in larger, important and meaningful ways, than just joint activities and special worship services. I am looking forward to our ministry together in 2011. It may seem a bit odd, but an important part of our ministry together in 2011, will mean that I will be away for eight weeks. A Sabbatical is an important time for clergy to gain new skills and perspective on ministry and while I am on sabbatical from February 14 to April 11, I will be growing in faith and knowledge, and my goal is to return a better blessing to our mission and ministry together. The next year will also see us look more carefully at how we improve and grow our ministry in Georgetown and all of Halton Hills. Everything we try doesn’t always work, but for the sake of Gospel, we are determined to find more and more ways to make a difference in the lives of those around us and to exemplify Christ in our words, actions, and presence in our world. Peace, The Rev’d Canon Robert W.A. Park

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Report of the Assistant Priest Yogi Berra once advised, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” I think we can identify with this uncertainty and sense of confusion in our rapidly changing world. We struggle to be ‘Anglican’ in a way that is both meaningful and spiritually nurturing to us as well as to the ‘unattached’ seekers who come through our doors. It takes courage to stand at the fork in the road, desperately looking for signposts that just don’t seem to be there, and not just turn around and embrace the status quo. God grant us courage. God has blessed us at St. George’s. We have many dedicated, hard working, talented and caring people who are part of St. George’s. We have a Rector who is both a visionary and practical (not a common combination!). We have a Parish Administrator who holds all the myriad threads that make up St. George’s and manages to weave them together into a cohesive whole. We have committed Wardens who work very hard on our behalf. The number of people involved in ministry teams, fund raising ventures, outreach programs, maintenance committees stretches across the St. George’s spectrum and is fabulous. We are blessed. This past year has been a busy but incredibly rewarding year for me at St. George’s. I have been involved in several new initiatives this year, A Spirited Study, a St. George’s table at the Georgetown Farmer’s Market, Advent TGIF and an outing to the Milton Live Nativity. I encourage you to read about the first three in the reports section. First Steps, Messy Church and Vacation Bible School continue as part of St. George’s ministries (reports follow). I would like to share some of the exciting happenings concerning Messy Church. Messy Church is an established part of St. George’s, having begun in 2007. Messy Church was developed as part of the Fresh Expressions ministries in Britain. We at St. George’s were the first to explore this new way of ‘being’ Church in Canada and as such have been a resource for other churches looking to add Messy Church. This past year I have been involved with Sue Kalbfleish from our Diocese in providing Messy Church workshops in and outside our Diocese. I will be attending an International Consultation on Messy Church in Britain in February as a Canadian representative. Embracing this innovative way of being Church speaks highly of St. George’s willingness to hold both tradition and change in balance. I represent St. George’s as an On-call Chaplain at the Georgetown Hospital. This involves being on-call for a week during the evenings and night during the week and 24/7 on the weekends about every 7 weeks. It also involves providing a service in the Continuing Care Unit every 6 weeks. This year I introduced the group to that wonderful Anglican tradition of Lessons and Carols! Finally, this past year has seen the end of my ministry at St. Paul’s, Norval. I thank everyone for the kindness and support that I was shown during that time of transition. Vestry marks the beginning of a new year in our St. George’s story. It is like beginning a new school year, surrounded by friends, excited by new possibilities, new fresh note books with unwritten pages, the future waiting..... Respectfully submitted, The Rev’d Nancy Rowe

Report of the Wardens We thank all parishioners for helping us finish the year on a very positive note. The year presented challenges for all of us trying to balance the needs of our calling and mission, while keeping our heads above water financially. Fortunately our financial goals were met with a special fundraiser at the end of the year, which was most successful. Our rector, the Rev. Canon Rob Park, and our assistant priest, the Rev. Nancy Rowe, have continued to lead us in ministry in three varied services on Sunday mornings, and one service on Thursday mornings. The 11:15 contemporary worship service has established itself as a varied and contemporary option from the other two, more conventional services. St. George's continues to be very blessed to have two such talented and devoted ministers in our midst, for their leadership and to share their enthusiasm and talents. Our church again offered Vacation Bible School last summer in conjunction with the other Anglican churches in our area; it was very well received and attended. Messy Church, under the guidance of Rev. Nancy Rowe, grew and drew in several new families. Nancy's contact with new families through Messy Church and the First Steps program continues, -7-

and she is to be congratulated on her efforts in, first, starting these programs, and now, continuing to build them to serve the needs of the un-churched in our community. Her work in the greater Anglican Church, spreading the word and giving presentations about Messy Church, is an inspiration to us all. The carillon is now used for daily clock chimes (Westminster chime) at noon and 6 pm, and it plays a selection of hymns or carols, depending on the season, and sounds bell peals before Sunday services, for weddings, etc. It was used to play the Last Post during the Remembrance Day service to great effect, being easily heard inside the church. It was noticed that local students, attending OPEN DOOR, fell silent. The initiative known as STEAM (Serving Together Enhancing and Expanding Anglican Ministry) continued during the year but with increasing indications that the other local Anglican churches wished to opt out of a cooperative program involving what might have been large changes within each church. The smaller churches perhaps felt that St. George’s would take over, and their individualism would be lost. Early in the fall the three smaller churches formed a cluster in which they share the ministry of one full-time and one half-time minister. This essentially means that the initiative has lost steam, and our church is no longer actively involved with the other four area churches. None-the-less we plan to share, and are sharing, some programs such as Vacation Bible School and Adult Education. Financially 2010 was a challenge for our parish, although we continued with a full program of worship services, attendant nursery care and church school. We have continued to try and keep overall expenses under tight control and we are very lucky to have had no major, unplanned expenses during the year. We were assisted to some extent by a warmer winter and lower natural gas prices! However, some dead and dying trees were becoming a safety hazard and had to be felled. To help lower our deficit, we held some successful fundraisers during the year. One was a gourmet dinner, graciously catered by Yvonne Oldaker, with champagne and wine donated. Ron Greidanus, our music director kindly provided great music throughout the evening that included several visiting singers all of whom donated their time. This proved to be a real crowd pleaser. Other events were a very successful bazaar and a garage and bake sale. Many people within our parish put in a lot of time and effort, and helped us to end the year on a positive note. However, in October we were projecting a deficit of $31,000 for year-end. St. George’s parishioners responded very well to the subsequent challenge to slay the deficit dragon! We wish especially to thank Paul and Janet Armstrong who offered a challenge by providing $15,500 as a dollar-for-dollar matching donation. The parishioners’ special donations totaled $21,800 by year-end, and we ended the year on a positive note. It is our hope that we will be able to continue on a path of financial stability and sustainability in 2011. St. George's is a very special place for spiritual growth and we look forward to continuing on this faith journey together. Many thanks and God's blessing to you all.

Respectfully Submitted, Ian Oldaker, Rector’s Warden Mark Kohler, Rector’s Deputy Warden

Paul Skuriat, People’s Warden Helen Vandermey, People’s Deputy Warden

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Reports from Parish Organizations Music Ministry As Music Director at St. George's Anglican Church, I am glad once again to reflect happily on the year 2010. A year never goes by without some hurdles to jump over or hills to climb, but it’s through our life experiences that make us who we are, and through those experiences allow us to better communicate and work together with those around us. In a broad stroke I can comment or reflect back as to how things happened chronologically through the year ie. the choir sang at Christmas, the choir sang at Easter, the choir sang every Sunday, a good time was had by all blah blah blah.......but that would be boring. And so now this year I would like to reflect on things that stand out. In reverse order lets step back too Christmas night, four individual Christmas services were offered, family, contemporary, traditional and prayer book. Anglicans can never be characterized for not having enough variety. In those services we pulled put all the stops with Contemporary and Adult Choirs singing their hearts out and soloists strutting their stuff. I am always asked, "Ron, how do you manage 4 Christmas services on one night and one Christmas morning?"As most of you know, I of love Christmas sooooo much that this is simply an extension of a passion, so honestly, it’s really not work! Nine Lessons and Carols had a new twist this year, thanks to my good friend Bruce Ott, he always comes up with great ideas. This beautiful, serene, calm service and did what it said it was supposed to do, the congregation sang many familiar Christmas carols and the choir presented 2 lovely anthems. I don't mind using this approach for the next couple of years; it’s easier on the choir and allows them to prepare music for Sunday morning services during Advent with less stress. For the fund raiser in November, hungry guests were entertained by 'who would have thought?'Ron and jazz combo offering the great jazz standards in Georgetown's most exclusive fine dining restaurant, a one-time- affair that maybe should be hosted more often; I think we have something going here team! In addition to the work each Sunday, the weekly practices, the anthems, service music and psalms sung on Sundays and certainly special festival days, I really want to thank everyone for offering and giving there all. It takes tremendous focus, dedication, and discipline to accomplish what we do; I know personally that this cannot happen with just one person. Thank you ALL for a great year! Respectfully submitted, Ronald Greidanus

Altar Guild Another year has passed and the members of the Altar Guild continue their duties preparing the Church for worship. Many thanks to all our members who work so attentively to prepare the Lord’s Table: Barbara Abray Shelly Dubreuil

Bertha Blair Mary-Lou Duguay

Lena Burns Pat Durant -9-

Karen Gibson Mary Hitchcock Eva Middleton Jenny Tuffin

Sue Graham Joan Hyde Elaine Peterson Pam Walsh

Dilys Heaps Janet McFarlane Helen Shannon

As well, I would like to thank the flower arrangers, Merle Lawrence, Cathy Rankin, Dorothy Johnston, Pat Durant, Audrey Houston, Yvonne Oldaker and newcomer Jan Cochrane. Also, many thanks to Sue Graham for taking on the position of facilitator for the “flower people” as well as her ongoing care of the linens which always look so pristine due to her careful attention. Thanks to Helen Tazzman as purchaser of flowers and Jonquil Hockley, our treasurer, who meticulously keeps our books in order. “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Aristotle Respectfully submitted, Janet Armstrong, President

Financial Resume of St. George’s Altar Guild for the Period Jan. 1st 2010 to December 31st 2010 Cash on hand – January 1st 2010

$1,885.28

Revenue Received Donations Flowers Wedding Fees Dry cleaning

$2,510.00 $ 50.00 $ 17.50 $2,577.50

Total - Donations Expenditures Flowers Palms Baptismal Candles Water Cruet Printers – cards for flowers Altar Linens Cheque books Metal Polish Altar Cloth Dry Cleaning Rector’s Discretionary Fund St. George’s General Fund

$1,594.42 $ 21.53 $ 126.53 $ 101.70 $ $ $ $ $

50.85

248.62 34.76 16.39 17.85 $ 500.00 $ 500.00

Total - Expenditures

$3,212.65

Cash on hand – December 31st 2010

$1,250.13

Prepared by Jonquil Hockley, Altar Guild Treasurer Audited by Grant Johnston

Messy Church Messy Church is an established worship ‘service’ at St. George’s. It is designed to fit into the busy lifestyles of our young families, although all are welcome. The second Wednesday of each month (excluding the summer) the doors open at 5:00 but people arrive when they are able. There is a welcoming snack and then various craft tables that focus on the theme for that month’s Messy Church. Discussion at the craft tables is encouraged around the theme, but this is not a rigid component and conversation flows where it will. Gathering for worship follows, with the Storytelling component - 10 -

presented in various ways, that often involves the children. While the craft and worship is happening, we are filled with the wonderful aroma of supper being prepared in the kitchen, by the Kitchen Team. We gather together to share a meal. Besides the Kitchen Team, there is a Craft Team who research, prepare and ‘test’ the crafts and a Table Leader Team who assist people at the craft tables to make the craft and to gently encourage the conversation at the table that ties into the theme. There were months this year where there were more than 40 participants at Messy Church. The big news this year for Messy Church is, not only does Messy Church meet the costs of providing Messy Church each month, but this year has been able to contribute funds for the on-going ministry at St. George’s. Special thanks to Janet Armstrong, Sue Graham, Norma Canavan, Lee Costley and Nancy Mustard. Respectfully submitted, The Rev’d Nancy Rowe

First Steps Program This is St. George’s post-Baptismal program, developed to keep us connected with the families that have come to us seeking Baptism for their children. The sponsors and parents for the child make vows during Baptism, and so do we the worshipping community at St. George’s. We vow to ‘do all in our power to support these persons in their life in Christ.’ First Steps is part of St. George’s response to honour that vow. A mailing is sent out each month including a letter with information about happenings that month at St. George’s as well as inviting them to Messy Church and Sunday worship. There is a faith formation component for the parents tied into the theme of that month’s Messy Church. A bulletin from last week’s service is included as well as a ‘Splash’ page. ‘Splash’, developed by the Lutheran Church, is a fabulous program, for children 1-36 months, with a monthly, age specific page that includes parenting tips, humour and suggestion for nurturing the faith of the child and family. When ‘Splash’ ends the child continues to get the letter until age 4, when the child graduates to Church School. The families are called each month and a yearly visit is made if the family is in this area. It is great to be able to connect with a call and visit to these families that struggle with the demands of work and family and find it difficult to attend Church at this point in their lives. Eleven Baptisms happened this year and there are currently 34 families involved in First Steps.

Respectfully submitted, The Rev’d Nancy Rowe

Vacation Bible School Our second year of VBS was again very successful. All 35 spaces were filled and we increased our volunteers to 18 this year. Children from 4 to 11 participated in a dynamic and fun filled program. This year we added the ‘Wee Group’ comprised of the babies of those who were volunteering. They had their own “Wee’ program during the day with their own group leader. A representative from the Gideon’s came and gave each child a New Testament and Psalms Bible. VBS was a joint St. George’s, St. Alban’s, St. Paul’s venture again this year with myself as the overall co-coordinator and well as the Site coordinator for St. George’s. Having experience from 2009’s VBS, we were more efficient and were able to focus on the things that worked. We are called to take the Good News to the world and VBS is a wonderful way to do just that, with the added benefit of bringing the little children to Jesus. I would ask you to consider this ministry in your plans for 1 week in July this year. Whatever you can offer of your time, talent or treasure, VBS will gratefully accept. Respectfully submitted, The Rev’d Nancy Rowe - 11 -

Advent TGIF This was a new venture this year. On the Fridays during Advent, we met at Ares Restaurant for a tasty breakfast, followed by an animated discussion on the themes of Advent (hope, peace, joy, love). We lit the candles of an Advent wreath to mark our space as holy and explored our faith and our experience of God in our lives. For some, to talk about our faith in such a public space seemed ‘un-Anglican’, but for many patrons in that restaurant, the bits and pieces of conversation overheard may have been the only time during the Christmas season that Christ touched their lives. The staff of Ares were wonderfully supportive and thanked us for ‘blessing’ their restaurant with our presence. We are indeed in times of change for our beloved Church and this requires us to move outside our comfort zones to a world that is truly indifferent to the spiritual gifts that we have to offer. Respectfully submitted, The Rev’d Nancy Rowe

A Spirited Study This is another new venture at St. George’s, again taking St. George’s outside our walls, into the world. Once a month we meet at The Shepherd’s Crook for a lively discussion on a variety of topics. There are familiar faces and some that are not as familiar. Over a beer/glass of wine/cup of coffee people discuss their faith journey and what it means to be a follower of Christ in our world. Questions, areas of challenge, faith issues are explored in an open and free space. Long time seekers and those who are new, explore together, comrades on this wonderful spiritual journey that we are on. The third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 for an hour or so we are at the Shepherd’s Crook. Respectfully submitted, The Rev’d Nancy Rowe

Georgetown Farmer’s Market This year, as a means of increasing the visibility of St. George’s, volunteers were at a table at the Georgetown Farmer’s Market. A new portable sign identified our space as St. George’s and people were greeted as they shopped at the market. Biscuits were handed out to the dogs, followed by general conversation with the owners, Freezies were handed out to the children, ‘Splash’ pages were handed out to the parents of young children, children were signed up for Vacation Bible School. It was very informal, but gave us an opportunity to make people aware of who (and where) we are and to give a friendly face to St George’s. Meeting people where they are, not expecting them to find us, is part of the new reality of Church in the 21st century. Respectfully submitted, The Rev’d Nancy Rowe

Volunteer Management and Screening Programme 2010 has been an active year for volunteers at St. George’s. Some highlights include: • Another very successful fundraiser for the ALS Walk in June. • Ongoing recruitment of helpers for the monthly service at the Bennett Centre. • A review of the Coordinator of Chalice Bearers position. These all happened without too many hitches due to the support of everyone in helping to keep the programme running smoothly. - 12 -

In February 2011, the Diocese conducts its 4 yearly Reporting Process on the Volunteer Management and Screening Programme. I am confident we are up-to-date with their expectations. Reviewing job descriptions and providing “how to” notes and orientation support are important examples of how the Volunteer Programme maintains continuity and operates effectively Thank you to everyone who assists in this process.. My thanks also to everyone who did something at St. George’s in 2010. There will as usual be many more opportunities for 2011. Respectfully submitted, Bridget Rosser, Volunteer Management Coordinator

Pastoral Care Ministry The Pastoral Care team has continued visiting parishioners in their homes, hospitals or continuing care facilities. Our team members are: Bertha Blair, Dilys Heaps, Wendy Lovely, Hildred McGucken and Jenny Tuffin. We have a new team member, Barbara Abray – and welcome. The Rev’d Canon Rob Park and I continue to visit and give home communion on a regular basis for six to eight people at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We still have some loyal folks who visit the Bennett Centre twice a month. Many thanks. Thank you to our team and the Rev’d Canon Rob Park and the Rev’d Nancy Rowe for their continuing support. Respectfully submitted, Wendy Lovely

9:30 am Readers - Convenor’s Report The Convenor of 9:30 readers types up a list of the scripture readings for the first lesson at the 9:30 am service at the beginning of each month and also obtains readers to read each week. Each reader receives a copy of the required reading and a bible (if needed) before the Sunday on which they read. More readers are required at 9:30 and I will be pleased to add them to the list. Respectfully submitted, Gordon J. Hunt

Church School The focus of Church School this year is the Parables of Jesus. Each Sunday we read the specified Parables from the Bible, and then have a detailed discussion as to how each of the children interpreted the story. Generally, we read out of the Spark Bible, and then we try to find a story out of the Spark Children’s Bible that corresponds with the Parables we learned about so the younger classmates can have a better understanding of the readings. Most of the time we do not have much time for the craft or activity planned as our discussions sometimes become quite detailed. We do have a few younger members of the Church School but due to the small numbers, we hold the class as a multi-aged class. When the older kids have expressed their thoughts on the readings, I like them to try to re-word their findings so the younger children in the class can understand the older ones’ points of view. (The younger classmates are usually pretty shy, but we encourage them to speak up - they’ve got some pretty good role models for being loud in the group!) Crafts and activities reflect the lesson. But a lot of the time the children just want to blow off some steam after the discussion. So if there is time, the children are allowed to pick a game (or two) to play before Church is out. This year, we didn’t need to purchase any materials due to the over-stocked craft cabinets in the Thompson Room. We also didn’t purchase any curriculum. The Parables from the Bible were basically broken down into categories and divided over the course of the Church School year. Next year, the Curriculum will be based on the Women of the Bible. During 2011, we will be holding some fundraisers for Algeni (the child we sponsor through World Vision) and trying to do some outreach projects to help our neighbours in the community. As well as the Parable lessons, I have really tried to have the children focus on teamwork, helping others, and accepting others for who they are (what’s on the inside that counts). The children in the class seem to be - 13 -

responding well to the way the class is presented. And generally, if the children seem to be disinterested in the exact lesson, I am always flexible to try to capture their attention in alternative ways so they will enjoy the lessons and want to return the next week to learn more about our faith and grow as a Church Community. Respectfully submitted by, Stephanie McLean

Property Committee The Property Committee continues to advise the Management Committee regarding the upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds at St. George’s. The Property Committee oversees and manages major capital works projects and contractor activities, as well as performing ongoing repair and maintenance tasks. Major activities this past year included the removal of dead trees from the property, fence repairs between the church and high school properties, replacement of the window above the kitchen sink, and the addition of a programmable thermostat to regulate the temperature in the church. The dead trees were felled and stumps removed during the month of October. A workday was held to clean up after the tree removal, rake leaves on the property, and repair the floodlights at the front of the church. All items were completed successfully. In coordination with the high school, the fence that borders the school driveway and the church parking lot was also repaired to stop the soil erosion that was occurring, and redirect the water runoff from the school parking lot. The window above the kitchen sink was broken twice during the year. The initial repair involved replacement of the outer pane of glass with a plexi-glass piece, however, when the inner pane of glass was broken later in the year a decision was made to replace the entire frame with a newer dual pane sliding window. The air conditioning unit on the roof of the church hall was repaired in order to restore cooling to the hall during the summer. A 7-day programmable thermostat was installed in the sanctuary of the church to allow additional energy savings from temperature setbacks during unoccupied periods, especially at night. Ongoing maintenance of the church building and facilities included minor repairs to the men’s and women’s washrooms fixing leaking toilets, drainage issues and sink supports. Lighting repairs were also completed which included replacing burnt out bulbs and the ballasts from a number of the older fluorescent light fixtures. The main bolt for the bell in the bell tower was tightened to stop the rocking of the bell as it swings. This repair was quite tricky as it required the bell's weight to be supported while the bolt was adjusted. This was all done within the tight confines of the bell tower. The fire alarm system was tested throughout the year and passed the fire department inspection that occurred in June. A new fire extinguisher was purchased for the kitchen, along with 2 new smoke detectors and an emergency light battery to keep us current with the Ontario fire code. The Property Committee is currently looking into an entranceway improvement project and an upgrade to the sign on the front lawn on the church as two capital works projects for early in 2011. With only a few members and many projects to complete, we are looking for volunteers to join us to help with the Property Committee activities. Please consider joining the committee or assisting on planned workdays in support of your church. Respectfully submitted, Mark Kohler, Deputy Rector's Warden, on behalf of the Property Committee

St. George’s Catering Group We are now well on our way to four years of catering lunches both at St. George’s and the Jones Funeral Home. This year we catered nineteen funeral lunches ranging in numbers from thirty to one hundred and fifty people and occasionally doing two lunches in one day. As well we catered a wedding shower at St. George’s. - 14 -

Thank you to the many who have helped by making sandwiches, donating ingredients or have been on hand to serve and/or tidy up. Many hands make light work. Special thanks to our bakers who help to keep the stock of sweets in the freezer topped up so we are well supplied when called upon. We have become more proficient at our baking bees, preferring the new oven, but often doing battle with the old gas ovens in the Church kitchen. If you have occasion to be at the Church during one of these sessions the aromas emanating from the kitchen are heavenly. As the catering monies continue to accumulate, we hopefully look forward to providing the financing to do the much needed renovations of the washrooms downstairs. Respectfully submitted, Janet Armstrong & Sue Graham

St. George’s Stitching Group A new year brings new beginnings. In January 2010 afternoon stitching began in addition to the evenings. Now there is stitching each week. We continue to meet the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month and now on the first and third Tuesday afternoons. Let me say that we are not just ‘stitchers’ but knitters, quilters, embroiderers and also mentors. So, if you wish to tackle a new project or one that you are stuck on, know that there is a group just waiting to help you meet your goal. I personally, have been the beneficiary of much knowledge which has been passed on. Please drop in for some inspiration and a cup of tea. Respectfully submitted, Sue Graham

Bazaar As a parish of wonderful people, our Bazaar was once again a big success. Thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped, we couldn't have done it without everyone's help. Special Thank you to Paul and Janet Armstrong for their generous donation of the I-touch, and the ladies who made the crochet Nativity Set. The time they put into making it was greatly appreciated. Also Thank you to everyone who donated other items for the raffle, penny table, white elephant and of course our bake table and cookie trays and any other tables. Our cookie trays again were a big hit. We sold 86 and were sold out by 11:30am. Our new shelves that we made by Len Lovely make it easy to find the trays on bazaar day. Once again people helping out in all areas made the bazaar the success it was. We would like to take the time to thank the table covenors for the time they gave the day of the bazaar and all the hard work that was put into behind the scenes prior to the bazaar. Pam Walsh, Lena Burns (Penny table with a twist), Jean Lorriman, Joan Hyde (White Elephant), Bev Turpin, Jean Lehman(Sewing table), Karen Gibson (Country Kitchen), Margaret Felce (Used Books), Shelley Dubreuil (Christmas Table), Dora Delaat (Cookie Trays), Wendy Lovely (Bake Table), Cathy Hunt (Church Calendars), Jenny Tuffin (Baby Corner), Norma Canavan (Lunch Counter), Judy Showers (Set-Up, Take down), Heather Glenn (Your Choice Raffle), Paul Skuriat (I-touch Raffle). Also to our counters Steve Graham, Les Walsh and Mary Skuriat. We couldn't have had such a successful day if we didn't have the amazing help from Sue Graham who always willing to lend a hand in some way. Thank you so much Sue. We will look forward to seeing you all at this year's Bazaar. If you are able to help in any way, please contact us. Thank you all again for being such wonderful parishioners. Respectfully submitted Marilyn Pope & Linda Reaume - 15 -

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PARISH STATISTICS Number of Church Families Number of Members on Parish Rolls Number of Baptized Persons Eligible to Vote at Vestry Number of Identifiable Givers Baptisms Confirmation Marriages Funerals

Average Sunday Attendance 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Messy Church Thursday

10:00 a.m.

2006 327 880 330 208 18 1 4 19

2007 321 882 321 217 6 4 5 14

2008 276 788 293 198 22 6 3 13

2009 278 785 290 213 19 0 4 17

2010 266 763 278 194 12 0 4 15

2006 152 16 90 39 -24

2007 136 16 80 31 22 28

2008 132 11 62 53 12 28

2009 123 12 55 55 21 28

2010 124 11 54 46 34 27

Memorial Fund Report 2010 St. George's Anglican Church Memorial Fund - 2010 Income Statement

Decrease Opening Balance - January 1, 2010 Donations Interest Expense - Capital - Worship (note 1) Closing Balance - December 31, 2010

Notes: 1

Increase

Balance $30,961.90

$ 975.00 $3.16 $3,540.86 $28,399.20

New liturgical vestments for the Church (white)

Balance Sheet Assets Memorial Funds Nursery Funds Property Funds Organ Funds Total Assets

$11,944.34 $1,288.17 $8,345.75 $6,820.94 $28,399.20

Liabilities $Equity Retained Earnings - Previous Year Current Earnings Total Liabilities & Equity Respectfully Submitted Steve Graham

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$30,961.90 $(2,562.70) $28,399.20

Envelope Secretary Report for 2010

Amount Range ($ per year) $0 - $200 $201 - $400 $401 - $600 $601 - $800 $801 - $1,000 $1,001 - $1,500 $1,501 - $2,000 $2,001 - $3,000 $3000 + Special Gift

Number of Contributors 49 21 19 12 13 27 13 13 26 1

Change from last year (9) 4 (9) (3) (2) (5) (2) 1 5 1

Total

194

(20)

Respectfully submitted, Steve Graham, Envelope Secretary

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$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Amount Received 3,424.25 5,936.50 9,962.00 8,277.13 11,800.28 34,095.50 22,747.00 31,910.77 140,492.76 50,000.00

$ 318,646.19

Change from last year $ (2,115.00) $ 641.50 $ (4,650.00) $ (1,872.87) $ (2,094.72) $ (6,712.25) $ (3,373.25) $ 662.54 $ 43,423.37 $ 50,000.00 $

23,909.32

St. George's Anglican Church Comparative Income Statement Actual 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010

Actual 01/01/2009 to 12/31/2009

2011 Budget

REVENUE Revenue Envelopes Regular Envelopes - Pre-Authorized Deposits

Envelopes Easter Envelopes Thanksgiving Envelopes Christmas Envelopes Initial Offering Total Envelopes Open Collection Church School Donations - Nursery Capital Projects Donations - Planned Giving Residential Schools Donations - Sundry (Weddings,etc.) Donations - Music Organ Total Donations Rentals - Open Door Rentals - Hall Total Rentals Special Events - Bazaar Special Events - Messy Church Special Events - VBS Special Events - Miscellaneous *CLOSED* Special Events - Fundraiser Special Events - Adult Education Total - Special Events Other Income - Book Rack Other Income - Catering Other Income - G.S.T. Refund Other Income - P.S.T. Refund Other Income - Georgian Total Other Income Interest - Paul Trust Fund Interest - Endowment Fund Total Interest Revenue Miscellaneous Income Total Other Revenue Capital Income Capital Donations Total Capital Revenue Total Revenue TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSE

133,676.00 101,744.80 3,038.08 2,490.00 7,333.00 262.50

125,000.00 110,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 10,000.00 200.00

93,578.18 106,526.64 2,565.00 1,300.00 15,975.00 316.00 248,544.38 3,017.22

220,260.82 4,347.81

32.89

63.88

4,000.00 50.00

750.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

500.00 33,084.65 0.00 0.00

400.00

250.00 0.00

1,935.00 425.00

1,000.00

1,000.00 0.00 19,825.00

35,944.65 0.00 12,297.70

19,825.00 7,839.15 0.00 1,537.97 2,742.83 0.00 2,870.75 283.50

7,000.00 12,297.70 5,000.00 1,000.00

8,132.62 0.00 0.00 752.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,274.20

20.00 13,712.59 1,602.31 0.00 0.00

1,500.00 10,000.00 8,885.55

573.50 17,955.13 2,089.78 611.00 0.00 15,334.90

0.00 0.00

1,000.00 1,400.00 21,229.41

0.00 0.00 0.00 2,026.57 305,055.16

58,101.50

0.00 1,749.67 304,779.49

0.00 58,101.50 58,101.50

0.00 0.00

363,156.66

304,779.49

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282,550.00

Expenses Rector Salary Housing Allowance Assistant Priest - Salary Assistant Priest -Housing Allowance Clergy Supply Organist Salary Organist Supply Cleaning Staff Salary Secretary Salary Church School Coordinator Salary Total Salary C.P.P. E.I. Medical/ Dental Benefits LTD & AD&D Clergy Pension Term Insurance Estate Benefit Continuing Education WSIB Total Benefits Gas - Church Hydro/Water - Church Telephone Total Utilities Property - Sundry Expenses Maintenance - Church Maintenance Church - Fire Safety Contract - Caretaker Maintenance - Grounds Cleaning Supplies Elevating Device - Service Contract Elevating Device - License Equipment Service - Organ/Piano Property Insurance Capital Improvements Total Property Children's Christian Ed. Program Vacation Bible School Adult Christian Education Programs Youth Christian Education Programs :::CLOSED::: Messy Church Nursery Help Stewardship Program Book Rack Altar Guild Choir & Music Supplies :::CLOSED::: Visiting Musicians

53,119.83 23,690.04 15,396.74

54,794.13 23,690.00 16,095.07

54,486.00 24,377.00 19,472.00

6,765.00 0.00 15,023.04 225.00 9,089.76 14,901.00 4,800.00

6,765.00 0.00 14,974.04 0.00 9,163.25 14,400.46 4,872.00

10,442.00

143,010.41 4,264.83 2,643.04 4,657.43 2,387.88 12,087.12 654.12 129.27 726.75 960.04

15,459.00 500.00 9,353.00 15,333.00 4,939.00 144,753.95 5,613.00 2,723.00 4,579.00 2,832.00 14,779.00 621.00 120.00 675.00 1,184.00

4,216.97 2,624.10 4,467.24 0.00 10,727.43 639.60 129.36 1,071.94 949.53 28,510.48

5,602.38 6,356.55 2,143.14

24,826.17 8,000.00 7,000.00 2,100.00

11,712.70 6,422.93 2,079.37 14,102.07

20,215.00

94.77 3,865.18 1,651.65 0.00 6,687.01 0.00

0.00 8,518.50 1,021.68 0.00 5,002.23 1,007.59

850.00 100.00 845.00 8,187.97 0.00

499.00 100.00 0.00 8,090.71 0.00 22,281.58

9,500.00 1,000.00 4,000.00 500.00 200.00 100.00 500.00 8,200.00 24,239.71

628.56 1,328.12

930.99 371.78

800.00 350.00

523.98

516.91

500.00

0.00 0.00 992.17 798.00 109.08 0.00 500.60 346.91 0.00 125.00

40.64 0.00 731.63 1,186.00 0.00 229.38 849.00 59.73 28.53 475.00

100.00

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1,000.00 700.00 500.00 800.00 500.00 400.00

Synod Fees :::DO NOT USE::: Supplies Total Worship Bazaar Expenses Events Total - Social Office Supplies Postage Petty Cash Office Equipment - Photo Copier Software Purchase Internet Connection Advertising Synod Fees Sundry Expenses Total Administration Bank Service Charges Operating Acct. Interest Charges Total Bank Expense Diocesan Assessment Childrens Fund Anglican Foundation Rectors Discretionary Fund Pastoral Care Open Door STEAM Total Outreach P.W.R.D.F. P.W.R.D.F. - Contra Account Niagara Anglican Niagara Anglican - Contra Account Total - Mission Exp. Total Operating Expenses Capital Expenses Capital Improvements Designated Funds Total Capital Improvements Total Expenses TOTAL EXPENSE NET INCOME

0.00 489.85

550.00 977.70 5,842.27

324.90 2,330.35

400.00 6,947.29 300.00

190.10 275.00 2,655.25

1,061.31 225.39 0.00 785.37 45.20 689.65 2,514.71 915.00 53.78

465.10 1,200.00 300.00

1,757.80 392.24 0.00 587.60 271.19 569.39 1,657.54 0.00 439.84 6,290.41

655.87 5.42

600.00 300.00 550.00 400.00 600.00 500.00 5,675.60 750.00

809.53 23.89 661.29

52,135.14 480.00 100.00 -1,286.00 25.47 10,020.00 394.65

833.42 52,125.00 480.00 100.00 500.00 200.00

51,657.72 440.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 61,869.26

-3,946.00 3,946.00 0.00

52,097.72 -2,572.88 2,572.88 0.00

0.00

0.00 0.00 285,223.02

0.00 0.00

0.00 280,053.96

30,403.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

30,403.00 30,403.00

285,223.02

310,456.96

77,933.64

-5,677.47

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293,542.00

St. George's Anglican Church Balance Sheet As at 12/31/2010

ASSET Current Assets General Account - Operating Funds Rector's Discretionary Funds Church Improvement Fund - Capital Church Improvement Fund - Sign Church Improvement Fund - Catering Church Improvement Fund - A/V

7,777.89 1,286.00 34,500.00 5,000.00 22,844.42 2,425.95

Church Improvement Fund - Park Lot

14,800.00

Church Improvement Fund - Property

484.05

Church Improvement Fund - Organ

225.00

Hall - Security Deposit

0.00

Cash Funds

89,343.31

Total Cash

89,343.31

Accrued Assets Accrued Assets

2,885.76

Total Accrued Assets

2,885.76

Total Accrued Assets

2,885.76

Acounts Receivable A/R Memorial - Nursery

1,288.17

A/R Memorial - Property

8,345.75

A/R Memorial - Organ

6,820.94

A/R - Other

0.00

Total Accounts Receivable

16,454.86

Total Accounts Receivable

16,454.86

Investments Paul Trust Fund

57,813.73

Catering Deposit Fund *CLOSED*

0.00

Endowment Funds

0.00

Total Current Assets TOTAL ASSET

57,813.73 166,497.66

LIABILITY Current Liabilities Rector's Discretionary Fund

0.00

Other Capital Items

0.00

Nursery Designated Funds

0.00

Provision - Future Capital Expenses

0.00

Provision - Parking Lot

0.00

Provision - Audio-Visual

0.00

Provision - Organ/Piano

0.00

Other Capital Items

0.00

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Accrued Liabilities GST Paid on Purchases

0.00 0.00

GST Owing (Refund)

0.00

Total Current liabilities

0.00

Long Term liabilities Rectory Loan- CIBC Hall - Security Deposit

0.00 0.00

Total - Security Deposits

0.00

Total Long Term liabilities

0.00

TOTAL LIABILITY

0.00

EQUITY Retained Earnings Retained Earnings - Previous Year

88,564.02

Current Earnings

77,933.64

Total Retained Earnings

166,497.66

TOTAL EQUITY

166,497.66

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

166,497.66

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Appointments and Elections Appointment of Rector’s Warden The term of a Rector’s Warden is one year. Ian Oldaker, having completed his term as Rector’s Warden has agreed to be reappointed as the Rector’s Warden for 2011.

Election of People’s Warden The term of People’s Warden is one year. Paul Skuriat having completed his term as People’s Warden has agreed to allow his name to stand for the election of the People’s Warden for 2011. Nominations from the floor will be invited. An election will be held.

Appointment of Deputy Rector’s Warden The term of a Deputy Rector’s Warden is one year. Mark Kohler having completed his term as Deputy Rector’s Warden to be reappointed as the Deputy Rector’s Warden for 2011.

Election of Deputy People’s Warden The term of Deputy People’s Warden is one year. Helen Vandermey having completed her term as Deputy People’s Warden has agreed to allow her name to stand for the election of the Deputy People’s Warden for 2011. Nominations from the floor will be invited. An election will be held.

Election of Delegate to Synod Delegates to Synod are elected to a two-year term. According to Diocesan Canons, the election of delegates is held on even numbered years. Two delegates to Synod and two alternate delegates represent St. George’s. Peter Henderson continues as Lay Delegate to Synod (2010-11) Helen Tazzman continues as Lay Delegate to Synod (2010-11) Jan Costain continues as Alternate Lay Delegate to Synod (2010-11) Cathy Rankin continues as Alternate Lay Delegate to Synod (2010-11)

Election of Youth Delegate to Synod Youth Delegate to Synod is elected for a one-year term. This delegate is between the ages of 16 and 25 years old as of the date of election. Nominations will be invited from the floor. If there are any other nominations, an election will be held.

Election of Delegates to Youth Synod Delegates to Youth Synod, held in May, are to be elected by vestry to a one-year term. Each parish may have as many as three delegates between the ages of 13 and 21 years of age. Lorynn McLean has allowed her name to stand. Nominations will be invited from the floor. Since we are able to send up to three representatives, an election will only be necessary if more than three people are nominated.

Election and Appointment of Members of Parish Council Members of St. George’s Parish Council hold their office for one year. Parish Council is a small group of people chosen to represent the congregation, as an advisory board to the Wardens and Rector. Standing members of Parish Council - 25 -

are the Treasurer and all Synod and Youth Synod Delegates (including our alternates). Ex-Officio at Parish Council are representatives from Parish Committees. Parish Council is made up of an equal number of appointed and elected members of the congregation. Kyle Jones, Pat Durant, Karen Gibson, Judy Showers, Erin Bryan, Jan Lehman, Alice Strachan have allowed their names to stand. Nominations are invited from the floor.

Appointment of Auditor for 2011

Financial Reports Adoption of the Financial Statements 2010 A motion of adoption with a seconder is required to adopt the Financial Statements 2010.

Adoption of the 2011 Diocesan Mission & Ministry The amount of a parish’s Diocesan Mission & Ministry (formerly called the Diocesan Assessment) is the congregation’s share of the Church’s work outside the parish including missionary, educational and social services work. The total amount required is apportioned to the congregation on the basis of the average total income (less permissible deductions) of the congregation for the previous three years in accordance with the Canon on the Diocesan Budget. Our amount for 2011 is $. A motion of adoption with a seconder is required to adopt this assessment.

Presentation and Adoption of 2011 Budget A motion of adoption with a seconder is required to adopt the 2011 Budget.

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Motions and New Business Annual Motion to authorize Corporation to enter into agreements with non-parish groups regarding the use of Church property The Anglican Church of Canada Act (1979) is the Provincial statute that defines the powers of incumbents, wardens, synods, and bishops in property matters. The Act states that church properties may not be leased or encumbered without the consent of the vestry, the synod, and the bishop. In order to comply with the Anglican Church of Canada Act and new canon 4.7, vestries need to pass this motion authorizing the incumbent and wardens to enter into agreements with non-parish groups regarding the use of church property. BE IT RESOLVED That the Vestry of St. George’s Church authorized the Incumbent and Churchwardens to consider and, if they deem it advisable, to approve leases, licenses, or space agreements of less than three years inclusive of all renewals. That this authorization shall only extend to agreements that include the following provisions: the agreement may be terminated by St. George’s Church upon thirty days notice the lessee or licensee agrees to abide by the Diocese of Niagara’s sexual abuse policy the lessee or licensee will provide proof of liability insurance. the lessee of licensee agrees to hold harmless St. George’s Church, the Synod of the Diocese of Niagara, the Bishop of Niagara, and the Anglican Church of Canada And that, if there is any conflict between this resolution and any authorization or approval resulting from it and the Canons of the diocese of Niagara, it is understood that the Canons shall prevail.

MOVED by The Rev’d Canon Rob Park and seconded by the Rev’d Nancy that: "The vestry of St. George’s Anglican Church, Georgetown urges the Government of Ontario to immediately introduce a $100 per month Healthy Food Supplement for all adults on social assistance as a first step towards fulfilling the promise of a transformative Social Assistance Review.”

New Business The floor will be open for any new business.

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The Closing of Vestry Motion to Close A motion to close the 2011 Vestry meeting of St. George’s will be made and a vote called.

Closing Prayer Almighty God, whose loving hand has given us all that we possess: Grant us grace that we may honour you with our substance, and, remembering the account which we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

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Vestry Notes

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