Present
Jessica Abell, Robert D. Black (Junior Warden), Marianne Culver (Senior Warden), Marcus Hall, Frances E. Horn, Richard H. Kelley, Philip Mantle, Ronald Mui, Christopher Plotner and Elsa Vaintzettel.

Absent
The Rev. Debra K. Bullock (excused), Tom Eley (excused), The Rev. Frances M. Holliday, Sharon Johnson, The Rev. Sunny Lopez (Deacon), The Rev. Jackie Lynn (Deacon), The Rev. Judi Mason (Deacon), Cecelia Mowatt (excused) and The Rt. Rev. William Persell (Bishop)

Also Present
Bruce J. Barber, II (Director of Cathedral Music), Tom Patterson (Acting Business Manager) and The Rev. Peter C. Siwek (Vicar).

Formation

• The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Marianne Culver.  The Rev. Siwek offered a prayer and blessing over the meal provided by Elsa Vaintzettel.
• A few moments were taken to share personal updates and prayer requests. 

Information

• Tom Patterson presented a brief overview of the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes (CEEP), which included distribution of a brochure outlining offerings available at their 22^nd Annual Conference, to be held 1-3 March 2007 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
• Bruce Barber submitted a listing of proposed names for the incoming Rush Hour Concerts Board of Directors.  Barber asked that Chapter receive the names, and authorize him to work with Bishop Persell in finalizing the list for Chapter’s approval in December 2006.
  
  On motion made by Philip Mantle, seconded by Chris Plotner, and carried, Chapter authorized Bruce Barber to represent Chapter in discussions with Bishop Persell to formulate Rush Hour Concerts’ 2007 Board of Directors, which will require Chapter’s final approval in December 2006.
  
• Robert Black reported that Bill Cosper has agreed to lead the Communications Ministry for the Cathedral.  Black also advised that the Tithing Committee should be revisited; names are being accepted to join this Ministry as well as taking the role of chair.  Finally, Black indicated that the Stewardship Committee must be re-formed and that this Committee should be working 12 months a year – not just during an Annual Campaign.  Those individuals with suggestions of either names or ideas for these tasks should contact Robert Black.
• Patterson reported that materials for the Stewardship Champaign have been mailed to the Cathedral’s broad mailing list.  If a pledge is not renewed for the upcoming year, a call will be made to follow-up.  All members of Chapter are encouraged to increase their pledge over last year, but at a minimum must submit a pledge.  Patterson also advised that St. James is working out the details to allow automatic deductions in payment of your pledge.
• The Wardens noted that Tom Patterson was doing a wonderful job of working on the Stewardship Champaign – frequently incorporating new ideas and bringing added value to the process.
• Discussion was held on a proposed Calling Event, where members of Chapter would gather at the Cathedral, spending an evening calling members of the community regarding the renewal of their pledges.  19 December, 6:30-8:30 p.m. was tentatively scheduled.
• George Culver, chair of the investment committee, presented an updated Redevelopment Expense/Revenue Analysis reflecting activity through 31 October.
• Bruce Barber updated Chapter on the status of the report on the Organ.  The formalized report has been received from John-Paul Buzard and Keith Williams.  It is currently being reviewed by the Executive Committee. 

Discussion

• Marianne Culver led a discussion about the clarity of an approved motion from the October meeting regarding the Redevelopment Project.
• Chris Plotner reported that the Provost Search Committee has received two additional candidates for consideration.  Currently the Committee is completing telephone interviews, and will soon be selecting candidates for visits in their parishes by  Committee members.  Plotner submitted a budget for expenses relating to the Provost Search.
  
  On motion made by Robert Black, seconded by Jessica Abell and carried, funding for the Provost Search budget as submitted, up to $20,005 was authorized (Inclusive of the previously authorized consulting fee of $3,200).
  
• The Rev. Siwek presented a written request from Tyrone Fowlkes for financial assistance in covering expenses associated with his discernment process. 

Decision

• Black discussed the needs for filling Chapter’s vacancies in 2007.  He would like Chapter’s permission to complete this task.
  
  On motion made by Philip Mantle, seconded by Jessica Abell and carried, Robert Black, Warden of Chapter, was authorized to work with the Bishop to nominate individuals to stand for election to Chapter in 2007.
  
• Copies of the Minutes for 10 October 2006 meeting were distributed. After discussion, the following text was revised as shown below:
  
  Original text: On motion made by Cecelia Mowatt, seconded by Philip Mantle and carried, Chapter gave their support for redevelopment of the Undercroft, Narthex and Guild Hall, based on finalized closing with LR Development and the allocation of proceeds.
  
  Revised text: On motion made by Cecelia Mowatt, seconded by Philip Mantle and carried, Chapter gave their support for redevelopment of the Undercroft, Narthex and Guild Hall subject to review and final Chapter approval of the allocation of Redevelopment proceeds and other sources of funding.
  
  On motion made by Jessica Abell, seconded by Chris Plotner and carried, the minutes for the 10 October 2006 meeting were approved as amended.
   
• Treasurer Vaintzettel presented the Profit & Loss Statement for the period ending 31 October Year-to-date, Income exceeds Expense by $145; expenses are running under projections, and this is reflected across most spending lines. Vaintzettel submitted the current Balance Sheet, Pledge Analysis as of 31 October 2006.  A month-by-month detail of pledge deposits from 1 January 2004 to current was provided as requested during a prior meeting.
  
  On motion made by Marcus Hall, seconded by Marianne Culver and carried, the Treasurer’s Report as presented was received and approved.

Other

• Robert Black will provide the meal for the next Chapter meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Richard H. Kelley
Secretary