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Triphon Kollitides reported that the AHEPA had donated $1,000 to the Cassis Educational Building renovation.
A motion to adjourn at 11:04PM was made by Michael Gurlides, seconded by John Hajisava. Motion carried. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Paul Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of Thursday, October 18, 2012 The meeting was called to order by President Jim Georgakis at 8:07PM. Father Panagiotis led us in the opening prayer. The previous meeting minutes from September 13, 2012 were distributed by George Vorkas. Motion to approve was made by Dino Zografos, seconded by John Hajisava. Motion carried. President Georgakis reminded everyone of the upcoming General Assembly meeting on November 4th. President Georgakis congratulated Father Luke on his been appointed to the Archdiocesan Council. Correspondence: President Jim Georgakis read the following correspondence. + Letter from the Archdiocese advising our Stewardship allocation for 2013. + Letter from the Mary Brennan Inn thanking us for our $1500 donation. + Letter from the Nassau-Suffolk Clergy Fellowship for membership fees for Father Luke and Father Panagiotis at $125 each. Motion made by Lou Patrickakos to approve payment, seconded by Andy Andron. Motion carried. + Letter from Sacred Heart thanking us for the use of the parking field on September 21. Stewardship Report: President Georgakis presented the following report as of September 30, 2012: Year 2012 2011 2010 Increase (decrease)
Number of Pledges 823 886 897 (63)
Amount Pledged Average Pledge $404,556 $491.56 $424,097 $478.66 $413,894 $461.42 ($19,541) $12.90
George Marinos spoke on behalf of the Stewardship Committee, and he gave a report on the efforts to increase Stewardship. George discussed the following regarding the Stewardship Committees analyses and actions: + Sacraments have increased this year. + Revising the Stewardship Form + November 18 is Stewardship Sunday + Refreshing the Ministries tri-fold pamphlet + Analyzing the gap between last year and this year + Discussed reaching out to parishioners regarding Stewardship and who should make the contact; at this time it was decided that it should be the Clergy. Clergy Report: There was no Clergy report for this meeting.
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Youth Report: Father Panagiotis reported on the following items regarding our Youth. GOYA + Asked that the Parish cover the fees for four GOYA basketball teams at $950 each. We actually had a $100 credit per team from last year so the amended amount is now $850 each x four times, totaling $3400. Michael Gurlides made a motion to approve. Seconded by Fran Lutfy, motion carried. + Update on the Summer Basketball Program which is sponsored by the American Hellenic Education Association via George Michelis. We are requesting a check to the organization in the amount of $7000 for the expenses associated with the program which is normal procedure as in past years. After reviewing, the Association will then give a donation back to the Cathedral. + October 10th, the GOYA Executive Committee met with Bishop Andonios + November 10, there will be a Parathosi Workshop for our youth at St. Nicholas , Flushing. + January 5, 2013, will be the Brooklyn Net game outing. Father urged all to come and support our Youth. JOY + October 26, will be the Annual Costume Party. + November 2, is the Annual Coat Drive + November 9, is a retreat whereas All Saints Monastery is coming to talk to the youth + December 16, is movie night BOY SCOUTS + Fishing Trip on October 20 + October 25, Father will be working with the Scouts on their religious badges BIDDY Basket Ball + Practices on Saturday mornings YAL + Meets the last Thursday of every month + November 8, there will be a get together at “Your Mother’s House” + In December, there will be a Bowlathon for charity + In January, there will be a volleyball fundraiser + YAL has been active in reaching out to the local colleges Treasurer’s Report: Tony Vaccari presented the following report as of September 30, 2012: Current Liquid Assets Less: Decorations Fund Less: Renaissance Fund Liabilities Net Available Funds
Revenue Expenses Surplus (Deficit) Less Proj Ren & Dec Funds (net) Net Operating Surplus (Deficit)
$344,230 ($96,922) ($21,732) $225,576 $0 $225,576 Month of Sept Year to Date Month of Sept Year to Date 2012 9/30/12 2011 9/30/11 $124,309 $1,197,461 $92,489 $1,147,854 ($95,575) ($1,105,843) ($88,995) ($1,074,549) $28,734 $91,618 $3,494 $73,305 ($3,200) $4,563 ($6,755) $50,835 $25,534 $96,181 ($3,261) $124,140