2009 Annual Meeting

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of rural Hays held its annual meeting on January 18th, 2009.  The meeting was presided over by Senior Warden Dennis Johnson.  The annual meeting was combined with a light lunch.  Those in a attendance were Father Peter Nissen, Dennis and Denise Johnson, Frances Eichman, Dan and Gwen Johnson, Fred McIntosh, Gretchen Banker, Theresa Geist, Robert and Christianne Luehrs, and Paul and Jacinta Faber.

The meeting opened with an invocation offered by Father Nissen.

The minutes of the 2008 annual meeting were read.  Dan Johnson moved to accept the minutes of the meeting as submitted.  Paul Faber seconded the motion.  The motion was approved.  The treasurer's report for 2008 was read.    The 2009 budget was proposed and discussed.  Frances Eichman moved to accept the the financial statement and proposed budget.  Dan Johnson seconded the motion.  The motion was carried.

In the new business, the first item on the agenda was the appointment of various congregational officers.  Dennis Johnson and Fred McIntosh were reappointed to the posts of senior warden and junior warden respectively.  Gwen Johnson will continue in her role as treasurer.  Jacinta Faber was reappointed clerk.  Dan Johnson and Paul Faber were reappointed to serve on the Bishop's Committiee.  Gretchen Banker was newly appointed as the third member on the Bishop's Committee.

Robert and Christianne Luehrs will serve as delegates to the 2009 diocesan convention to be held on October 15-17, 2009, at the diocesan cathedral in Salina.

Father Nissen announced that there will be a diocesan workshop on January 30-31, 2009.  The workshop is entitled, "Seeing the Face of God in Each Other."  The conference will focus on welcoming diversity in to the Episcopal Church. 

Father Nissen then challenged the congregation to develop a mission statement. 

Paul Faber moved to commend and thank Senior Warden Dennis Johnson, Junior Warden Fred McIntosh, and Treasurer Gwen Johnson for their exceptional contribution to St. Andrew's Church.  Dan Johnson seconded the motion.  The motion was carried followed by a round of heartfelt applause.

Paul Faber moved that the meeting be adjourned.  Dan Johnson seconded the motion.  The motion was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

Faithfully submitted by Jacinta Faber, clerk.