Moderator Lorraine Wilkins called the meeting to order and pastor Bob offered a
blessing.
The roll was called and there were twenty-eight persons present.
Moderator Wilkins began the review of written reports one by one and encouraged
attendees to comment or question.
Reports of Church Clerk, Pastor, Prudential Committee, Diaconate, C.E. Board, Youth
Fellowship, Mary Martha Fellowship and Mary Martha Treasurer's Report were covered
and at this point Glenna Taxter questioned where in the report it showed the monies
being set aside for the renovation of the kitchen and the new dishwasher. The monies are
being set aside in an Easisaver Certificate of Deposit ($3,297.73 to date).
The Missions Committee report was next and Martha Thompson wondered where the
proceeds from "the Haunted Orchard" were being reported. $322 was put in a fund for
new seat cushions and $322 was given to the Missions Committee.
The moderator called for a motion to accept these reports. Anna Ennis made the motion
that the reports be accepted. Russ Taxter seconded the motion and with no further
discussion the motion passed.
The Collector's Report, Fellowship Fund, Memorial and Window Account Report,
Benevolence were looked at and the motion was made by Russ Taxter to accept these
reports and Jim Comar seconded the motion and the ayes have it.
The next report up for discussion was the Proposed Budget for 2011. All sections were
covered except the Parsonage expense and Pastor's Salary Package. A question was
asked about the insurance money the church received to repair the damage done by the
soot from the furnace. It was an in and out item.$10,374.26 received from insurance
company, line item 4.105and paid out ,line item 5.602.
Jeff Linebeck made the motion to accept this portion of the budget, Martha Gale
seconded the motion and it was so voted.
At this point in the service the Pastor and his wife left the meeting as the pastor's salary
and Parsonage expense were reviewed.
We still have money left from the money withdrawn from the State Convention
investments but it did not show in the report as the money was transferred before this
year. Lisa Hess, treasurer, fielded this question.
Jeff Linebeck inquired if we still had salary support from ABCNTINH. The answer is
no, it was a three year program and the time has expired. It is being kept as a line item.
Another increase this year in the pastoral package is in M&M Retirement Fund. Pastor
Bob had found a grant a few years ago but it has run out and so the church pays fully for
retirement again.($3800)
Jim Comar shared that the Parsonage budget is based on what the expenses were in the
last year and that discussion with the Pastoral Relations Committee helped determine the
Pastor's Salary. It was noted that Bob again will not receive a raise, with his permission
and the only increase for him will be in the Retirement Fund.
At this point the moderator called for a motion. Russ Taxter made the motion that we
accept these portions of the budget as proposed, Anna Ennis seconded the motion
and the vote was in the affirmative.

Pastor Bob and Martha returned and there was an ovation. Jim Comar stepped forward
to say thank you for their dedicated service to the church.
The Nominating Committee report was next. Sharon MacFarlane hoped it would work
out for Kelsey Towslee to remain on the C.E. Committee even though she is going on the
Diaconate Committee as well. A vacancy in C.E. had been shown in the report. Also at
this time it was announced that Lois Squires was withdrawing her nomination from the
Missions Committee but Glenna Taxter and Barbara West had expressed a willingness to
serve on Missions.
Jeff Linebeck moved that we accept the Nominating Committee's Report and
including the nominations from the floor, Rosemary Hall seconded the motion and it
was carried.
In old business the By-Laws Committee which did not meet last year as planned, will
meet this year and bring proposed changes to the next annual meeting. Lorraine Wilkins,
Martha Thompson, Jim or Amy Comar will serve with Pastor Bob Carpenter, ex-officio.
In New Business the floor work will begin this spring and Andy Wojtach will be the
contractor. Andy will bring floor samples, the Prudential Committee will select a
sampling and then involve other church members in the [mal choice. They hope to have
this completed by Easter.
The Garland Stove needs some work, Lorraine Wilkins has discussed the suddenly high
bills with Haskins. Another party who looked at it feels that some pipes need to be
replaced and Lisa Hess will work with him on this and they make a recommendation to
MMF about how to proceed.
There is the possibility of a special dinner in August to help celebrate the town's 250th
anniversary.
Martha Thompson praised all the people named and unnamed, who contribute time and
their talents to keep our church looking nice and in service to each other and the
community.
The motion to adjourn was made by Russ Taxter and seconded by Lisa Hess. All
were in favor and we adjourned at about 1:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Martha Thompson