Three Year Term --- Yikes

[VickySGV]

I had a talk with my Rector today after phone calls from the two top officers on our parish governing board telling me I have been nominated for a THREE year term on the board, which we call the Vestry. This will be my first time on the Vestry in the 22 years I have been a member of the church and it was one of the items we talked about. In the past I had made people think there was something not just right or genuine with me, but in the past two years since I have been OUT people have seen a change in me that makes me someone they want to be a lay leader in the Parish. Who would have figured that out before?? There were some other reasons I was not nominated before as well, and they did involve the fact I was not involved in some things. Things that to me had even then been an "old boys" network I could not crack the code to join. The board in 6 lay people and the Rector, and three of the others will be termed out next year, and two more the following year, leaving me until 2017 when my term will be up!! I have the business experience needed, and I have experience leading groups of people, and skills in Change Management (which we are going to need). I have no opposition to the job, and the people who could make a nuisance of themselves have not presented another nominee.

[Carolyn Marie]

Congrats, Vicky! That is a big honor and an indication of the esteem they hold you in. You deserve it very much. I wish you all the best.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest LizMarie]

Congrats, Vicky!

[JenniferB]

Congrats Vicky! I can see this means a lot to you. I pray that you will know the way to help other's gain spiritual growth.

Jenny

[Charlize]

Well done Vicki. Your being honest with yourself and the world was a miracle. I am experiencing that as well and have recently been amazed that i am not only accepted but respected for being honest and open without the fear that once ruled my life. I know how much your faith and church mean to you and i'm sure that will only grow with this commitment.

Hugs,

Charlie

[gennee]

Congratulations, Vicky.

[Guest Stacie Cheyenne]

Congradulations Vicki,. You so very much Deserve it

[Guest]

Congratulations Vicky.

I'm sure you will do everyone proud.

Huggs,

Joann

[VickySGV]

It took our re-convened Annual Meeting less than 10 minutes from start to finish to open with prayer, have the new Vestry Nominees announced, a motion to elect the slate which was me and one other person by acclamation, a second, no discussion, call the question, and motion to elect by acclamation carried. Dismissing prayer given, and then the first service folks could go have refreshments in the patio. I snuck in a mini cinnamon roll before I went in for the second service!! Oh yes also a group picture of the 2014 Vestry taken for the newsletter. First meeting will be Thursday night at 1900hrs. (7pm).

[Guest Laura Beth]

Congratulations Vicky, on the position within the church body.