Kent Deanery Council
Minutes of Meeting
16 September 2008

Secretary: The Reverend Alan Knight
Following a short presentation on Lambeth by Bishop Robert and a time for worship and meditation a meeting of the Deanery of Kent was convened at St. Paul’s, Chatham – 16 September 2008 – 7:00 PM
Jane Cartier, Deanery Council Chair, offered a “did you know session” and outlined the duties of the members of the Diocesan Council.
Minutes:
Following an examination for errors and omissions and the difficulties connected with their distribution by e-mail the minutes were passed unanimously. Moved: Harvey German. Seconded: Dennis Cartier.
Financial:
In the absence of the treasurer the financial report was presented for information purposes only by Regional Dean Paul Millward.
New Business:
Requests for Regional Funding to be received by 15 October 2008 as well as subsequent reports for use of funding.
Vacation Bible School Report sponsored by Christ Church, Chatham – read
Stan Pepper of St. Paul’s, Chatham – barbeque & day camp for 6 to 12 children
Dennis Cartier spoke concerning the state of Grace Church, Rondeau Bay
The Diocesan budget would be presented at the November deanery by Canon Paul Rathbone
Layreaders’ workshop – Stephen Demitroff
Archdeacon Richard Salt – openings and new positions for clergy in Kent – The Rev’d paul Woolley has accepted St. John’s, Walpole Island. St. Stephen’s, Mitchell’s Bay was designated a Chapel of Ease effective Wednesday, 8 October 2008.
Episcopal Election Update 25 October by Paul Millward. Relevant information can be found on the diocesan website.
Diocesan Council Report by Shirley Cudmore & Simone McGuigan
“Amazing Grace” hymn to be sung in Anglican Churches on 23 November and donations towards Council of the North
Stephen Demitroff reported on outreach programme to Huron’s companion diocese South Africa
George Allen – question concerning details on Residential School payback
Announcements
Agenda – Sue Malpus – Diocesan Youth co-ordinator will be at Christ Church, Chatham 1-4 PM
“Pizza & Praise” 4:30-6:00 PM. Deanery Executive meeting in morning 9:30-11:30 AM.
25 Oct0ber – Ron Bolohan – Advent Church Transfiguration/ Octoberfest in Ridgetown
Holy Trinity, Chatham – car rally – BBQ & Silent Auction – Sat. 20 October
Trinity, Blenheim – Beef Supper – 17 September