Attendance:
Bob MacAllister, Bill Carr, Cindy Nickerson, Syd Bare, Jan Llewelyn, Gail
Munro, Carl Meade, Kathy Sullivan, Linda Baker, Sara Baker, Rev. Terry, Bruce
Sandberg
Jan opened meeting, and thanked everyone for their hard
work in her absence.
Barbara King is still recovering and hopes to return
soon.
Rev. Terry reminded Deacons that guest preachers for
two weeks following Easter will be Rev. Philip Mitchell, and Rev. Carl Schultz.
Rev. Terry reviewed operation of the new handicap accessible
front door; the right side of the double doors needs to be unlocked and
greeters should be encouraged to assist people with walkers as they enter.
We discussed other responsibilities that need to be
followed too: check pew pencils, Ritual of Friendship pads, and envelopes, and
check balcony for these too. Also, the alter candle oil reservoirs need
checking, at least monthly.
Minutes:
approved as presented.
Treasurer Report: Carl reported committee’s cash balance is 56.61. Our supplies are
still sufficient for several months.
Old Business: Jan spoke on pagers regards nursery security. Any quantity may be
purchased. Expected cost is approx. $100 each. Reusable ID wrists are being
looked into to identify children and their parents. A temporary alternative to
the pagers could be use of the short range radios the sexton uses.
In discussion about tiny-tot coverage Bruce reminded
us that two CORI checked people should be present in each classroom or
tiny-tots room with children present.
Jan reported that 6 of 8 people asked to be volunteers
in case of a medical emergency responded positively. Syd, Bill, and Jan will be
on sub-committee to organize an emergency medical response team.
As a group the volunteers have suggested we have
specific additional items at hand that are not present in the first aid boxes
placed around the facility. Jan investigated concerns regards an EMR team and
found they wouldn’t face liability as volunteers. A Massachusetts Good
Samaritan law protects volunteers that use reasonable and prudent judgment to
give emergency assistance.
Rev. Terry and Bruce returned to the
Church Committee meeting at this point.
New Business: We discussed various topics; Holy Week schedule, weekly communication
with Christian Education director, name tags, ringing the bell.
Jan asked new members for feedback. They have done
terrific job, and learned quickly.
April Deacon of the Day assignments:
Maundy Thursday: Jan Llewelyn
Good Friday: Carl Meade, Ushers: Syd Bare, Linda Baker
Easter: Jan Llewelyn, Ushers: Syd Bare, Bill Carr
April 19: Kathy Sullivan
April 25: Bob MacAllister
May 6: Dave Wilbur, Greeters: Syd Bare, Dave
Llewelyn.
Ushers: Carl Meade, Cindy
Nickerson, Sara Baker, Gail Munroe
May 10: Bill Carr
May 17 will be “In Celebration of Women” Sunday.
May 31 will be Organ dedication Sunday. Featured
musician will be Lou Columbo.
Jan will bring the shoe box project to the mission
committee, and we’ll need participation from the diaconate committee as well.
Linda closed the meeting with a reading. Kathy will
close the May meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Wilbur