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Minutes
January 20, 2005

Attendees: Fr. Dean Paleologos, Petros Athanasiou, Gus Giannakis, Demostenes Kaloudelis, William Kiritsy, John Lenis, George Maniatis, John Rallis, Luckie Raptis, Dean Stamoulis, Athas Tsongalis, Dr. Dimitrios Angelis, George Regan

Not Present: Aris Felis, Sideris Angelou, Dr. Demetrios Galanis

Meeting opened began at 7:00 PM
Fr. Dean led with opening prayer

Acceptance of Parish Council Meeting 1/2/2005 minutes:
George Maniatis motion
John Rallis Second
Motion passed

Acceptance of Parish Council Meeting 12/16/2004:
Changes proposed and passed with unanimous vote for 12/16/2004 minutes. All changes were made and minutes finalized for final recording by Secretary Athas Tsongalis.

President Report - Bill Kiritsy directed the following changes:
1. Pangari Schedule is finalized and Sacraments will be included with each team schedule.
· Page 13 has office “duties and ethics” of conduct.
o Tone and volume while greeting a parishioner – soft spoken and welcoming. Private concerns outside are to be taken outside.
· Change the atmosphere and attitude to be respectful of the Liturgy

2. Changes to phone lists made and emails.
3. New Parish By-Laws have been reformed and first time since 19xx.
· Page 21 – 29
o By-law changes
o Budget
o Org Chart

Father Dean:
Leaving for vacation a week from Sunday 1/23/2005
· Any changes made from stewardship
o Utilize “suggested” contribution (instead of dues)
· Keep Fr. Dean informed – Open Door Policy and his Eminence is very proud of everyone at the Cathedral and the effort being put forth.
· Future additional full-time priest to be brought in. Approximately spring/summer. Goal to be driven towards families and children. Open to all and availability.

Building Committee Report:
George Maniatis:
Finalized scheduled:
· January 28th, 2005 – BEERYRIO Architect – Interiors – Site tour with Engineers
o Exterior Tour
o Interior Tour
· January 29th, 2005 – review of building survey submissions and input to building committee with architects @ 10:00 – 11:30 AM
· Proactive and aggressive schedule will need an “all hands on deck” approach.
· Provided schedule as well

Treasury Report:
· Dean Stamoulis provided an overview of report for the month of December and year end numbers.
· Specific breakdown of fund allocations and general account ledger reporting.

Special Events:
Open discussion regarding fund raisers and other events:
· Holy Trinity Nursing Home
· Raffles
· Dances
· Advertisements
· Others

House Committee Report
Luckie Raptis
· Presented overall work completed to the Cathedral and the excellent accomplishments.
· Many thanks to all for the hard work done in 2004.
· Motion to get a couple of vending machines for beverages
o Gus Giannakis motioned
o George Maniatis second
Motions passed

Motion to close the meeting:
George Maniatis motion
George Regan second
Motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 PM

 

 


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