Chapter Meeting Minutes
May 10th, 2005
Members Present-Robert Black, The Very Rev. Ralph Blackman (Dean), John Clarke, Marianne Culver, Tom Eley (ex-officio), Pamela Lightcap, Philip Mantle, Ann Meuse, Cecilia Mowatt, Ronald Mui, The Rev. Jerry Ness and Elsa Vaintzettel (ex-officio).
Absent-Marcus Hall (excused), Fran Holiday (excused), Sharon Johnson (excused), Christopher Plotner (excused), Peter Siwek (excused).
Also Present-Bruce Barber, Lyle Roebuck.
At 5:55 p.m. The Dean called the meeting to order and led with an opening prayer. Thanks were expressed for a delightful meal, provided by Marianne Culver.
Without correction, on motion made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the meeting held April 12th were approved.
Elsa Vaintzettel gave the Treasurer’s report, including a review of the balance sheet and the profit/loss report through the end of April. All missions are currently under budget except Cathedral Resources, due to unbudgeted redevelopment costs. Pledge income is under budget year-to-date; however the amount of money pledged to the cathedral is up, now at $322,883. There was a brief discussion on how (and who) might track delinquent pledge payments and make contacts later in the year. On motion made, seconded and carried, the Treasurer’s report was received by Chapter.
The 2004 Parochial Report was reviewed by chapter. The Dean, Treasurer and Secretary signed it. On motion made, seconded and carried the 2004 Parochial Report was received by Chapter. The report will now be filed with the National Church as well as the Diocese of Chicago.
On motion made, seconded and carried the following resolution was approved: That an initial sum of $50,000 is identified in the Endowment Funds to cover Cathedral development expense. Funds used will be considered an interest free loan from the Endowment to be repaid from proceeds of the Development. Additional funds and repayments are to be approved by Chapter.
Further, that the Internal Project Manager joined by either the Dean or a Warden be authorized to commit up to $1,000 for any single expenditure. Expenditures of from $1,000.01 to $5,000 require the additional prior Approval of the Development Steering Committee. Expenditures of more than $5,000 require prior Chapter approval. All disbursements will be reported to Chapter and will be made by existing Cathedral disbursement processes and controls.
Wardens’ Report. Ann Meuse and Marianne Culver reported on an identified need to form a task force for the purpose of hiring a new clergy or lay staff for the Cathedral. The clergy and office staff are spread thin. A third clergy member would be able to increase pastoral care while allowing the Dean to continue to function, in part, as a supervisory business manager. Hiring a business manager, on the other hand, would shore-up a deficit of human resource and managerial skills (thus allowing the existing two-person clergy team to focus more on pastoral matters). A task force will be formed and options will be studied and the Wardens, who meet regularly with the Dean, will report back. Marianne Culver introduced a discussion based on Brooks Davis’ appeal at the April meeting regarding the Chicago Humanities Festival. The dialogue centered on how the purpose of the structure governance grid might more effectually be put into action. Two main questions: 1. Should there be another parish meeting this summer to garner volunteerism? or 2. Should the Chapter connects and Ministry Heads meet first to lay the groundwork? Ann or Marianne will send a letter to Brook Davis giving him guidance on how to connect with Community Cathedral, and suggesting how he can promote and find volunteers.
Dean’s Report. A brief update on the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration. We are expecting one hundred twenty-five for the dinner at the Omni. Chapter members should act as greeters and facilitate good hospitality. The Dean read the menu for the Saturday night anniversary dinner.
On the matter of redevelopment, there will be some new drawings coming soon from 4240 Architects. The Dean gave a recapitulation of the successful April 17th parish meeting. The 2005 Summer in the City brochure was distributed to interested Chapter members.
Following a prayer offered by the Dean, on motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
L.T. Roebuck for Pamela Lightcap, Chapter Secretary
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