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STEWARDSHIP
REPORT
After a downturn
in 2008 (perhaps a foreshadowing of the recession),
2009 is showing promise. The number of pledges remained
the same despite the loss of 6 pledging units (3 due
to moves). Overall pledge income increased 5% to over
$123,000. 50% increased their pledges over 2008, while
only 20% decreased their pledges. Annual pledges provide
almost one third of our annual parish budget, and your
generosity this year has helped secure a balanced budget
for 2009.
PROPERTY
REPORT
St. John’s
continues to allocate sufficient resources to address
emergencies in its buildings. We are especially grateful
to Father Prator for his attention to all our buildings
and our beautiful gardens. Thanks are due also to Pat
Thompson, Nelson and Harold for their diligence.
There have been a number of plumbing issues but all
were addressed in a timely manner.
The red doors on the Waverly Place side were rebuilt
and painted along with rotting wooden portions of the
roof bulkhead over Wade House.
Thanks to an anonymous parishioner several small repairs
were made around the bathrooms, and the foyer and woodwork
were painted. (Missing tiles in the foyer will be replaced
shortly as matching ones needed to be located.)
Leases have been re-negotiated to generate a bit more
income. Many thanks to Pat for doing all of that paper
work.
Because of the affect of the economic downturn, we have
had to put all projects on hold and take the position
of only responding to emergencies. We are, however,
working on a fund-raising project specifically for building
maintenance.
The projects on hold are:
The Rectory and Wade House need window replacements/repair
and pointing and masonry work.
The toilets
throughout the plant should be replaced with low-water
units to save on water bills.
The Parish Hall kitchen needs an update and new flooring.
The Parish Hall floor needs refinishing.
The Parish Hall needs repainting.
The Choir Loft needs repainting.
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