Summary of Oct. 11, 2011 meeting

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Rhode Island

Summary of Meeting of Oct. 11, 2011

The Hon. Scott Avedisian, President, called the meeting to order at 4:40 pm. Other members in attendance were Ms. Caryl Frink, Ms. Frances Gammell-Roach, the Rev. Pamela Mott, the Rev. Jennifer Pedrick,, Mr. WIlliam Plumb, the Rev. Anita Schell-Lambert and the Rev. Stephanie Shoemaker. The Rt. Rev. Geralyn Wolf and the Very Rev. Harry Krauss were present for part of the meeting.

1. The meeting was opened with prayer by Bp. Wolf.

2. Dean Krauss presented an initial report from the feasibility study prepared by Shawmut Design and Construction concerning the Cathedral. One result of the discussion will be an invitation to the Cathedral Chapter or selected representatives to meet with the Standing Committee in November.

3. The Bishop’s Time

a. There is much uncertainty about the 2013 financial picture for the diocese. Income is still decreasing. On the positive side is 98/99% payment of apportionment by congregations.

b. ECC had an increase in the numb er of 2011 summer campers. The Rev. Susan Carpenter is doing an excellent job in this very important ministry.

4. The minutes of the Sept. 13, 2011 meeting were approved.

5. Consent was given to the election of John McKee Sloan as Bishop Diocesan of the Diocese of Alabama.

6. There was an update on the work of the Search and Nomination and Transition Committees.

7. It was voted to hold a one day Diocesan Convention on Saturday, December 1, 2012.

8. The Rev. Stephanie Shoemaker closed the meeting with prayer.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 4:30 pm in the Higgins Room of Diocesan House.

Respectfully Submitted,

Caryl Frink, Secretary