THE GREEK ORTHODOX CCOMMUNITY OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC.

a/k/a Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church

4705 W. Gulf-to-Lake Hwy, Lecanto, Florida 34461

MINUTES

A regular meeting of the Parish Council was held on July 13th, 2008.

MEMBER ATTENDANCE:

Parish Priest and Officers / Present / Absent / Council Members / Present / Absent
Nichols, Nicholas Fr., Priest / X / Kanaris, George / X
Lovelace, Richard.; President / X / Mavros, George / X
Dalmanieras, Alex; Vice-President / X / Moumouris, Steve / X
Aucoin, Garfield, Secretary / X / Ponticos, Nancy / X
Marcuri, Drosos, Treasurer / X / Ponticos, Stephan / X
Patides, Bill / X
Vassiliou, Dimitri / X

GUESTS PRESENT:

None

CALL TO ORDER:

The Parish Council meeting was called to order at 12:00 pm by Richard Lovelace.

Scriptural Reading / Reflections:

·  Fr. Nichols offered an opening reflection based on an Epistle from St. Paul to the Corinthians.

SUMMARY OF MEETING

A. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes:

·  The minutes of the previous meeting were approved unanimously on a motion by George Mavros second by S. Ponticos.

B. President’s report:

· Richard reported that the temporary office trailer set up by the contractor was burglarized over the July 4th weekend. Their telephone, FAX machine, laptop computer, printer, and digital camera were stolen. There is a police report on file.

·  Steve Moumouris tendered his resignation from the parish council. Bill Patides turned his key to the building in the council.

C. Vice President’s report:

· None

D. Secretary’s report:

· None

E. Treasurer’s report:

·  George Mavros brought us up to date on the various account/fund balances. See attached.

F. Committee and Ministry reports:

1. Ministries:

a. Parish Life by N. Ponticos

Report: No report, however, we discussed the letter to the Men's Club. A copy is attached and Garfield will generate a mailing.

Motions from Committee: none.

b. Youth by B. Patides

Report: none

Motions from Committee:

c. Religious by. D. Vassiliou

Report: None

Motions from Committee: None

d. Stewardship: by G. Aucoin

Report: None

Motions from Committee: None

e. Outreach and Welcome: by R. Marcuri

Report: None

Motions from Committee: None

f. Budget and Planning: by G. Mavros

Report: A discussion was held to determine the need to increase the line of credit.

Motions from Committee: A motion was made by G. Mavros and second by S. Ponticos to authorize the president and the treasurer to execute all the necessary paperwork the increase the line of credit account by $200,000.00. The motion was passed unanimously

g. Facilities: by R. Lovelace

Report:

1.  Phone System Upgrade - Richard received quotes from Mc Call and Com-World. It was moved by G. Mavros and 2nd by G. Aucoin to accept the low bid and the motion passed unanimously.

2.  Septic System Drain Field R & R - Richard received a quote from A-Able septic to R&R our drain field for $9134.00. He was asked to obtain 2 more quotes and was authorized to accept the low bid. A-Able's quote is attached.

Motions from Committee: See 1 & 2

h. Building and Finance: by S. Ponticos

Report: Steve reported that the dome for the new church should be in place by September this year.

Steve was asked to have the contractor provide a rough walkway from the "turn around" to the new church for easier access. We scheduled an Agiasmos service to bless the new church.

Motions from Committee: See Budget and Planning

i. Education and Cultural Life by G. Aucoin

Report: None

Motions from Committee:

2. Committees:

·  Food Service by G. Kanaris

Report: None

Motions from Committee: None

·  Banquet Services by G. Kanaris

Report: General discussion with the resolution to start the preparations for the Fall Festival.

Motions from Committee: None

G. Report from Priest requiring Parish Council action: by Fr. Nichols

·  None

I. New Business:

1. We made a date to clean out the shed and reorganize the contents. Richard, Russ, George K., George M., and Garfield volunteered and carried out a good cleanup.

2. Some ceiling tiles were replaced in the conference room. The tiles were donated by Richard and George M.

J. Correspondence:

We received a letter from the Archdiocese detailing the Clergy Compensation Schedule for 2009

K. Good of the Council:

Fr. Nichols and George M. discussed the need to get people to attend church.

L. Next Meeting Date and Time:

8/10/08 - 11:50 AM

M. Closing Prayer and Adjournment:

Fr. Nichols offered a closing prayer and the meeting was adjourned 1:15 PM

SUPPLEMENTARY ENTRY

On 8/3/08 after Liturgy, a majority of council members present at the time decided to postpone the August meeting until September 14, 2008 due to the scheduling conflicts of most of the members of the parish council.

Respectfully Submitted

Garfield Aucoin

Secretary

Approved by the Board

Mr. Richard Lovelace Rev. Fr. Nicholas Nichols

President Parish Priest (Substitute)