Minutes of the Session

(Subject to approval at the next meeting)

July 15, 2008

The stated meeting of the Session of Riverside Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in Knox Parlor.  The elders present were: Kay Callaghan, Bob Howard, Fred Robinson, Dan Spellman, Ann Stone, Wendy Gordon, Mason Gibson, Jim Mustin, Cliff Schmitt, Mike Reed, Penny Bernard, Dan Coon, Robert Ward and constituted a quorum.  Howard Roberts and Sherrell Fischer were granted an excused absence.

The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Moderator, Rev. Dan Robinson followed by a devotional and prayer by Ann Stone.

Grace Rudy was welcomed as representative from the PW Coordinating Team.  Bob Early was in attendance as a member of staff. They were granted the privilege of speaking to issues but no right to vote.  A MOTION was passed to set adjournment by 9 pm.

CLERK’S REPORT:

The minutes of the stated meeting of June 10 were approved as presented.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

Fellowship – Jim Mustin – Commission busy as usual -- just some of the activities reported on: Riverside directory, Burleigh’s Texas Brisket Bar-b-q, children’s summer Sunday School, VBS, Vinesong Concert, and Breakfast Buffet planned for Saturday, July 26.

Worship & Sacrament – Ann Stone – Communion was observed on July 6 with 116 served at the 8:30 service and 111 served at the 11 o’clock service.  A committee has been formed to gain more information from other churches on the times of their contemporary worship services and Sunday School.  Information gathered will be discussed at the officer’s retreat on August 9, 2008.  A MOTION was made to approve vacation for Rev. Robinson July 17-27.  s/p Bob Early will be on call during his absence.

Personnel – Mike Reed – No report.

OMEC – Mason Gibson – Vinesong was a success – they would like to come back when they are in the area again.  The offering taken at the concert amounted to $742.77.  In addition to that, the commission voted to donate an additional $500.  Mission giving recently: $300 to the Cocoa Beach Ministerial Association, $1,000 to Teen Missions and $500 to Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless.

Property – Dan Coon – Report received as information.

Stewardship & Finance – Dan Spellman – Report received as information.

Care & Support – Cliff Schmitt – A meeting will be held on July 26 regarding Operation Shoebox.  The June blood drive resulted in 10 units plus one ALYX donation collected.

Education – Fred Robinson – Kathy Coon, the director of the VBS, was honored with a plaque of appreciation.  One hundred children participated.  Caroline Burns has requested a commission service as she leaves on her mission trip.

REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF DEACONS – Received as information.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. BCC lab school is leaving our facility after 40 years.  The fire marshall reported that the room used for the 5 year olds does not meet the fire codes.  The cost to Riverside to bring the rooms up to code would be approximately $30,000 to $50,000.  The only way the lab school could continue in our facility is if each child had a parent attending.  The school is looking for another site.

  2. Penny would like to see the pictures on the memorial page of the directory updated.  Will send changes to Darlene Pals.

  3. Mike Reed suggested that the speed bumps in the parking lots be modified.  The Property Commission will look into this.

  4. The Carillon has been installed.  Thanks to Bob Howard for his hard work.

CLOSING BUSINESS:

  1. The next stated meeting – August 19, 2008

  2. Devotion and opening prayer – Robert Ward

  3. Opening and closing for August – Mike Reed and Jim Mustin


The meeting was adjourned with a corporate praying of the Lord’s Prayer.

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Ann Stone, Acting Clerk of Session

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