Central East Mission Area Council Minutes February 7, 2012
Here are highlights of the meeting and actions approved:
1 - Authorized an Honorarium in the amount of $150 for Margaret Folger of Trinity Church, New Philadelphia who has been selected ECW Outstanding Woman of the Diocese of Ohio. As part of the ECW Triennial Year, Margaret will be honored at the ECW Triennial session this July in Indianapolis.
2 - The four proposed goals for 2012 (attached) were approved.
3 - Approved requesting funds for an intern for this year with emphasis on youth activities.
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4 - Per a request from Diocesan Council, each Mission Area is asked to determine how many potential confirmands would be available for a Central East combined Confirmation Service. Date and Placed to be determined. Of course, some parishes may take advantage of the bishop's visit to their parish this year to hold Confirmation. CeMac would like a count by the next meeting, March 13. Thanks for any and all input.
5 - CeMac re-elected all its officers: Brian Sisak - New Life, chair; The Rev. Dr. Barbara Bond - St. Paul's, vice chair; Joe Rusznak - Trinity-New Philadelphia, secretary, and William Miller - New Life, treasurer.
6 - Addressing the 2012 Goal concerning Food Ministries, several parishes reminded all that MONEY contributions are more effective that product and foodstuff contributions. The money will purchase more foodstuff from the major area foodbank.
7 - Two major collaborative events were approved:
First - A CeMac picnic on Sunday, June 24 at Tusc. Park in New Philadelphia. The project grew from St. Timothy"s - Massillon asking Trinity - New Philadelphia to join for a picnic. At present, the plan is to have worship service with choirs participating followed by picnic foods. More details later. The site is family friendly with plenty to do for youngsters and all invited guests. Thanks to Rev, Hank Harris for getting this event going.
Second - An Even Song Choir Fest at St. Paul's - Canton at 4 pm Sunday October21, 2012 with a reception following. The several music pros in the parishes will work out the music details, so all choirs can participate.
8 - Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 13, 7 pm at Trinity Church - Alliance.
9 - Meeting began at 7:05 and concluded at 8:13 pm. A great meeting!!!
