September 2026 Vestry Minutes
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Vestry Meeting
Minutes
September 15, 2026
Call Meeting to Order: Shirley Wildman
Opening Prayer: Carolyn
Vestry Members Present: Sam Strickler, Carolyn Gentzler, Frank DeCroo, Doug Morrison, Shirley Wildman & Diana Knight.
Others Present:
Absent: Sarah Healy
Approve Current Agenda (Amendments/Changes, etc.) Doug made a motion to approve the current agenda with additions. Carolyn seconded and the motion carried
Approve Minutes: Carolyn made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections from the meeting on August 17, 2026. Diana seconded and the motion carried.
Treasurer's Report- Sarah Healy
Doug made a motion that Sarah discontinue the monthly transfer of $7,000 from the Priest Fund to checking. Carolyn seconded and the motion carried.
Doug made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report from August 17, 2026. Diana seconded and the motion carried.
Frank made a motion to accept the current treasurer’s report (September 15, 2026). Carolyn seconded and the motion carried.
Shirley and Sarah have a meeting with David Clark on October 5, 2026 to discuss going forward with Clay Trust.
Old Business:
1. Lawn Out Front: Haslem has sprayed the grass once and will spray again before winter. They will be back in the spring to see what it needs.
2. Schedule Going Forward and Upcoming Events: We are waiting on an updated clergy list from the diocese. Morning Prayer will work when we don’t have a supply priest. The Trunk or Treat will start at 5:00pm and we will have pizza for those handing out candy. We will open it up to the community if anyone would like to join us in handing out candy.
3. Checking Accounts. The minutes are ready to be taken to the bank. Sam will let everyone know when the paperwork at the bank is finished so they can go sign.
4. Preconvention/Convention: The zoom was well attended for preconvention. Delegates are looking forward to convention at the end of the month.
New Business:
1. Greek Orthodox Wedding/7-27-2027: Sam was contacted by Kristina Laird Rogers about having her daughter’s wedding here at St. Albans. Per the agreement we have with The Greek Orthodox Church we will host weddings and funerals for them. Sam will be here to help them out and make sure everything goes smooth. The reception will be held somewhere else.
2. Chris Anderson/EM/Acolyte/Lector: Doug made the motion for the Vestry to sign off on Chris’s Worship Training. This document will be sent to the Bishop. Sam seconded and the motion carried.
3. Stairs for Furnace Room/Andy Lowe: Doug spoke with Andy and when he was here last week he measured and will get a bid to us on putting stairs and a hand rail into the furnace room. The stairs that were purchased and don’t fit will be moved upstairs and used for changing hangings and for putting up and removing decorations for Christmas.
4. Clay Cundall: The paper work has been started and Lara Gilbert will be here sometime in October to meet with Clay and his discernment committee.
5. Newsletter: After some discussion Shirley will do the opening letter for the October newsletter then the Vestry members will take turns. November-Frank, December-Carolyn, January-Doug.
6. Annual Meeting: We are tentatively looking at January 10, 2027 for the Annual Meeting.
Reports:
Sr. Warden's Report-Shirley Wildman: Shirley Wildman reported that the celebration on September 8th went well and was well attended. She let the Vestry know that Thermopolis would like us to come over and see some of their ministry’s work. We will plan on going over October 29th.
Jr. Warden's Report-Samantha Strickler: Samantha Strickler let everyone know the office will be closed October 2nd for Convection in Sheridan. Doug and Sam looked into some spots in the back of the church where the furnace vents are located. There appears to be some wear between the brick. Sam will contact Sam Torrez for a bid on having it repaired. Timers will be taken off the flower beds this week.
Born Again-Shirley Wildman: At the last meeting $500 was given to each of the 3 elementary schools, $500 was given to Linda to take to Kiteto, $100 will go to the Human Society in memory of Ron Gladson, $500 will go to Blessings in a Backpack and $1,000 to Chief Washakie FFA for their upcoming trip to National FFA. The bag sale will be this week then they will be closed next week for changeover.
ECW Report- Shirley Wildman: Shirley reported that at the last meeting $1,000 will be given to The Cathedral Home in memory of Donnie Hampton, $500 will go to state ECW & $500 will go to Linda to take to Kiteto. We did not ask for an offering at the party on the 8th. We still received $137 which will go to the Hospital Cancer Fund in memory of Ruth Bower as that is where out St. Patrick’s Day donations always go. October 17th St. Albans will be hosting a State ECW Retreat. You will need to register if you plan on attending. More information will be available in the October newsletter.
Congregational Care Team-Doug Morrison: Our next meeting will be October 5th at 9:00am. There will be a letter included in the October newsletter letting people know we are here for anything they may need and how to contact us.
Vestry Reports: The Food Bank will be October 7th. The gravel that is to be placed on the isle at St. Christoper with the help of the grant they received from the foundation will be done before this winter. Frank will be starting on the organization of the garage this week.
Next Vestry Meeting: October 12, 2026 at 10:00am.
Closing Prayer: Carolyn Prayer at Next Meeting: Diana
Adjournment: Shirley Wildman
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