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Rectors Rob & Ellen Willngham 629-6700

Wardens: Pat Gasston 539-5519 Dereck Atha 539-5530

 

Warden’s Report	This newsletter will be brief; however, it is not a reflection of the very busy month we have had to date. Beginning the month with the Annual General Meeting, followed by some road and building maintenance and more news on the Colombian Family, the month so far has kept everyone on their collective toes. The following members were elected or appointed to this year’s Council. Congratulations! Chairperson Rob or Ellen Willingham Treasurer Sue Atha Assistant Treasurer Jack Lewis Secretary Bart Whittke Rectors’ Warden Pat Gasston People’s Warden Dereck Atha Delegates to Synod Lorna Kirby & Mary Simmons Envelope Secretary Naidae Betker Buildings & Maintenance Manager Denis Simmons Building & Maintenance Ass’t Managers Hank Betker & John Larson Women’s Auxiliary Representative June Yates Church House Bookings Janet Guy Members at Large Don Kirby, Marion Worall, John Larsen Delegates to Mayne Community Ass’n Don Kirby & Denis Simmons For a complete AGM package, please see Bart for a copy. As you have noticed on your drive up to the Church, we have a much-improved roadway. We have the Victoria office of JJM Maintenance, Ross Kennedy, Superintendent, and our own Mayne Island JJM office, Richard Brown & JJM Salt Spring Island, Dale Johnson to thank for placing, grading & rolling 28 tonnes of gravel. We had budgeted $5000 to do this work based on hiring an off-island construction company, but through the kindness and the community spirit of JJM it has cost us $1000 plus taxes. We will be completing the top of the driveway soon for an additional $300 plus taxes.
Columbian Family	We are very fortunate and blessed that a Mayne Islander has made available his home to rent for the Colombian Family. It is a two-bedroom home for the mother and her son, located close to the Village. We wish to thank the many people who are donating to the Colombian Family Fund. The Island community and off-island friends are really showing their support for this family. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please indicate your donation to the attention of the Colombian Family, and may be mailed to the address below. The committee will be asking for assistance in preparing for their arrival. If you would like to assist, please contact Dereck or Pat. Included is a newsletter, “Three Braid Cord” from the Refugee Committee, Anglican Dioceses of British Columbia. We ask you to pray especially for our Colombian family and for the refugee programme.
Treasurer’s Report	For the fifth consecutive year, the General Operating Fund has ended with a surplus of funds. Donations increased by $4,000 over the previous year and net proceeds from the Church Country Fair increased by $1,900. The operating expenses were approximately $170 less than last year which resulted in a year end report showing Excess of Receipts over Disbursements of $7,400. Thank-you to the congregation and residents of Mayne Island for such a successful year. Capital improvements included in this year’s approved budget are: Replace Stove: Church House Budgeted $250 Painting: Church (north side) Budgeted $700 Painting: Church House & Shed Budgeted $700 New Roof: Church House Budgeted $2,650 Driveway: Gravel & Repairs Budgeted $5,000 Note: The costs for painting & the new roof are for materials only. John Larsen said he is volunteering his time to re-roof Church House. Volunteers are greatly appreciated anytime throughout the year.
General	Please take a few minutes to notice all the work around the large rocks behind the Memorial Garden. Looks great! Now, we wait for the Spring blooms to arrive. Did you know? Cloverdale Paints offers 30% off their retail marked paints if you present your BCAA membership card. We are currently using their paint products for the painting project inside Church House. Yes, it is coming sooner than you think: The annual Church Fair is July 10 and the first Church Fair committee meeting will be March 1, Monday 10 am, Church House. Everyone is welcome to attend. This year’s theme is Colombian. You will be proud to know that our Church will be one of the Churches pictured in next year’s Canadian Church Calendar. Peter Bresnen, the artist for St. Peter Publications in Nova Scotia, will be sketching a picture based upon photos that have been sent to him.
Parish Council Members	Rob & Ellen Willingham, Pat Gasston, Dereck Atha, Sue Atha, Bart Wittke, Jack Lewis, Naidae Betker, Denis Simmons, Hank Betker, Lorna Kirby, Mary Simmons, Janet Guy, June Yates, Don Kirby, Marion Worrall, John Larsen.

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