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SESSION MEETING

OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
October 20, 2008

“OUR PURPOSE IS TO EQUIP OURSELVES AND OTHERS TO BE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST AS WE SEEK GOD’S WILL FOR OUR CHURCH AND BEYOND.”

Meeting opened with devotions and prayer by Pastor Sudi at 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Molly Corey, Marian Smith, John Caloritis, Pat Hutchison, Carol Quinn, Marilyn Spilberg, Richard Malloy, and Sudi Layraman, Moderator.

EXCUSED: DuWayne Paulick, Pat Everett, Harry Pittman and Kristen Kimble,

Motion to approve the minutes of Sept 15,2008 meeting was made, seconded and carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Letter received concerning our Per Capita Tax, given to Treasurer.
Letter from Linda Badger Becker, they have an opening for one person to go to New Orleans, Nov 17-23 at a discounted rate of $445. Please let Linda know ASAP.

CLERK’S REPORT: Baptism of Simon James Ryhal, son of Edward and Julia Ryhal, was held during the worship service yesterday (October 19^th). He was born June 7, 2008 in Rochester, N.Y.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Report

YTD

Total Income $11,913 $111,494
Total Expense $ 14,259 $111,821

Giving Progress

Pledged through Oct 19,08 $109,846
Received against above $106,814

BEHIND $ 3,032

Per Capita requirement for 2008 $ 6,645
Per Capita received through Oct 19TH $ 2,539

Peacemaking 2008 $295.

MODERATOR’S REPORT: Pastor Sudi had hospital visitations to 3 people, visitations to 8, counseling to 2 and pastoral care to 3. Communion to shut-ins: Ginny Hartman, Art & June Donner, Judy Pagel, and Jane Schenk. Pastor Sudi led the Sunday Night Live, we had guest dancers from Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Fairport, the Choir and Bell Choir under leadership of Susan Orr from Laurelton Presbyterian Church, Rochester, this was very well attended.

Art Donner passed away Saturday October 18^th, funeral services will be held at Ogden Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, 10/22/08 at 1:00 PM, reception to follow in the fellowship hall.

Motion was made to approve Pastor Sudi’s vacation 11/28-12/11, seconded and carried.

Session and Deacon Retreat will be held November 22, 2008, 9-3 in the Oak Room, pot luck lunch will be held at noon.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - John C. During the October 2008 Christian Education meeting we discussed the need to coordinate calendars more effectively among the committed and through the church office to ensure children have the maximum opportunity to schedule and participate in as many church events as possible. We are also looking forward to a presbytery-wide youth retreat to be held in Painted Post, NY on!!/7-11/9.

COMMUNICATIONS – Harry Pittman -No report

DISCIPLESHIP – Molly I continued to collect sheets for a directory of resources available. The aging series is listed in several places: bulletin, Oracle and Suburban News. I will investigate getting new members on the discipleship team and am looking at the Fireproof My Marriage Series for young couples in the church.

FELLOWSHIP- Carol – We tried to organize a Family Fun Night but had to cancel because only 9 people responded. The announcement was in the bulletin two weeks in Sept and two weeks in Oct. Our next event is the Christmas Party on December 21^st. In the New Year we are going to prepare a survey and ask all OPC members to complete so we can get a better idea of what everyone is interested in. Our next meeting is November 3^rd.

FINANCE – Dick-Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve establishment of the Capital Expense Reserve Fund as documented below. The Capital Expense Reserve Fund is a responsibility of the OPC Finance Committee. The purpose of the fund is to identify money to be managed outside of the annual budget, to identify areas of need within OPC through the Trustees, to allocate funds where appropriate and to recommend to Session allocation of funds where applicable. Currently the Treasurer holds some funds aside for working capital for the future year. Currently the Trustees have a work list of projects with no avenue for acquiring the necessary funding. In addition OPC dues not have a formal way to manage money from one year to the next. We also do not have a fund for emergencies and large projects. The capital Expense Reserve Fund will provide those capabilities. Starting capital for this account will be coming from the capital improvement fund and current funds in CDs. Future capital will come from unused funds of the annual budget, which will include a line item for capital improvements.

The Finance Committee will work with the Treasurer and Trustees to identify the future year fund needs of the Treasurer, the short term and longer term needs of the Trustees, and the current funds available. The Finance committee will then allocate funds to the Treasurer, set aside a specific amount of funds for the Trustee projects, (similar to the old capital improvement account for Trustee projects), and hold the rest for possible future need on significant projects. The fund will be reviewed periodically and where money needs to be spent outside of the Treasurer needs and Trustee annual projects, the Finance Committee will seek Session approval.

MEMBERSHIP – Pat H.

MISSION – Kristin No action items

NOMINATING - Marian Presented the slate of officers for the coming term: Session: Pat Everett- Second Term, Sandy Frieday, John Goehle, John Calorites- Second Term, Chelsea Metherall-Youth Member. Deacons: Stephanie Cassidy, Jennifer Savino, Joyce Wheeler-Second Term. Trustees: Wayne Bulan, Cheryl Palmer-Second Term. Nominating Committee: Ann Metz-New Member, Ron Tucker-New Member, Betty Hogue, Mary Saurini, Bob Wallace. A motion was made, seconded and carried that this slate of officeres be presented to the congregation at a Special Congregational Meeting to be held Nov 2, 2008. Pat Hutchinson will take minutes as the Clerk will be out of town.

PERSONNEL – DuWayne No action items

STEWARDSHIP – Molly I set up mini talks at the beginning of the Sunday worship services. Differsnt members from OPC will share their view of Stewardship and why they are committed to giving thanks for God’s Blessings. I spoke; John Caloritis, Jeff Hahn, Pat Everett and Donna Metherell are the other speakers. I created a board for the stewardship drive and will record the % of pledges received.

WORSHIP AND MUSIC – Pat E.

PRESBYTERY – Written report from Bob Wallace No report this month

ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday Night Live, was held last night 10/19. A motion was made, seconded and carried to donate $100. to the dancers from Risen Christ Church, and $80. to Nora Hampton for her work on the musical help with Oct and Nov SNL.

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: New session members will be given assignments at the January meeting.

NEXT MEETING: Will be at the Session & Deacon Retreat November 22.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Was made at 9:12 PM. Seconded and carried.

Our meeting closed with prayer led by Marian Smith

Moderator:
Respectfully submitted

Marilyn M. Spilberg, Clerk