A Proposal to Establish Standing Working Committees of the Vestry of St. Philip's Church, circa 1970s

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Title: A Proposal to Establish Standing Working Committees of the Vestry of St. Philip's Church, circa 1970s
Description: Typewritten proposal written by the Committee on Committees of the Vestry to create standing working committees for finance, budget, stewardship, property, religious education, housekeeping, church organizations, community relations, and personnel, circa 1970s.
Subject: Buffalo (N.Y.) -- Church history; African Americans -- New York (State) -- Buffalo
Creator: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Source: St. Philip's Episcopal Church records (MS-0269)
Publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date: circa 1970s
Contributor: State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Format: application/pdf
Language: en-US
Type: Text
Identifier: MS-0269_10_2_008
Date Created: 2023-05-15
Extent: 21.6x28.1cm; 3pp
Transcription: A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH STANDING WORKING COMMITTEESOF THE VESTRY OF ST. PHILIP'S CHURCHOBJECTIVES: 1) To provide a strong, efficient organizationalstructure to promote the general welfare ofthe parish.2) To promote delegation of authority and responsibilityto individual vestry members.3) To encourage active committee work in the interimof meetings to facilitate the business beforethe vestry.4) To establish defined lines of communication betweenrector, vestry and congregation in all mattersof the parish.PROPOSED COMMITTEES: A. FINANCE WILLARD A. MORSEB. BUDGET DR. B. F. BULLOCK, JRC. STEWARDSHIP LAUGHTON D. THOMASD. PROPERTY ALEX COLESE. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION JOSEPHINE HUNTERF. HOUSEKEEPING FREDERICK McALPING. CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS ROBERT D. EDWARDSH. COMMUNITY RELATIONS MARJORIE RUDDI. PERSONNEL WILLIAM GODFREY, JR.COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS:A. FINANCECHAIRMAN, Chureh treasurer (elected by the vestry:one (1) vestry member (chairmanof budget committee), three (3)non vestry members.1. Conduct detailed accounting of weekly income,enlisting the help of as many parishionersas necessary.2. Post in suitable church location weeklystatistical report of collections andattendance.3. Maintain check book and bank statements.4. Submit complete monthly treasury reportto vestry of income and expenses withrecommendations on priority disbursements.BUDGETCHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; two (2) non Vestry.1. The chairman is also a member of tha FinanceCommittee.A PROPOSAL, CONTINUEDCOMMITTEE FUNCTIONS, CONTINUEDB. BUDGET (CONT'D)CHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; two (2) non Vestry.2. Prepare and submit to Vestry the annual fiscalbudget.3. Evaluate budgetary adherance.4. Submit quarterly report to Vestry with recommendations.C. STEWARDSHIPCHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; six (6) non Vestry1. Plan and conduct Every Member Canvass to secureannual pledges.2. Devise and implement means of promoting realisticmonetary pledging.3. Promote good welfare of the congregation inmatters of communication, visitation and transportation.D. PROPERTYCHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; four (4) non Vestry.1. Oversee maintenance of building and grounds.2. Prepare and maintain property inventory.3. Supervise work of Sexton and make recommendationsfor hiring and/or firing.4. Submit monthly report to Vestry with recommendations.E. RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONCHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; four (4) non Vestry.1. Assist Rector and Superintendent in support endeavorsof Church School.2. Devise and promote religious programs for aboveprimary level.3. Promote congregational interest in adult studyof Bible and/or Liturgy.4. Implement or assist in Rector's programs ofReligious Education.A PROPOSAL, CONTINUEDCOMMITTEE FUNCTIONS, CONTINUEDF. HOUSEKEEPINGCHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; four (4) non Vestry1. Supervise maintenance of kitchen and kitchenequipment.2. Provide for interior decoration including maintenanceof curtains and drapes.3. Decide on requests for use of Church facilities.4. Submit monthly report to Vestry with recommendations.G. CHURCH ORGANIZATIONSCHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; one (1) representative from eachorganization.1. Act as a liaison between organizations and Vestry.2. Promote membership in church organizations.3. Encourage and assist in activities of organizations.4. Correlate activity calendar with Rector.5. Sponsor special events.H. COMMUNITY RELATIONSCHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; four (4) non Vestry.1. Devise, encourage and promote church involvementin community affairs and activities.2. Submit monthly report to Vestry.I. PERSONNELCHAIRMAN, VESTRYMAN; four (4) non Vestry.1. Recruit employees: organist, sexton and secretary.2. Make recommendations to Vestry relating to:salary, fringe benefits, complaints, etc.3. Submit monthly report to Vestry.Respectfully submittedCommittee on Committees of the VestryR. Edwards, Chairman
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