DIOCESE OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA SECRETARIAT
MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD MARCH 20, 2010
AT SAINT MARKS

ATTENDING: Vasco Coombs, Deacon Bob Sullivan, Dede Lewis, Brenda McGintis, Sherry Fleming, Stephen Henry, Bob Anderson, Rev. Jenny Lou Reid, Bill Hurd, Barbara MacKenzie and Ellen Newton

ABSENT: Rev. Orlando Addison, Deacon Ken Simms, Val Belben and Steve Vinik

GUESTS: Pam Anderson and Nick Wells

Vasco Coombs called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM with the Cursillo prayer. Deacon Bob Sullivan, Diocesan Spiritual Director, gave the opening prayer. A quorum was established. \

Vasco Coombs presented Pam Anderson and Nick Wells to be commissioned as Cursillo Rectors for the Womens Cursillo #104 and Men's Cursillo #87, respectively. Deacon Bob Sullivan led the installation.

ITEMS APPROVED VIA EMAIL: Minutes of the meeting for January 16, 2010 were approved via email and then posted on the website. Brenda moved to accept the minutes and Sherry seconded the motion. The motion was approved.

LAY DIRECTORS REPORT: Vasco Coombs reported that all the Men's Rollistas were selected for the Jamaican Cursillo. Travel plans were discussed.

The dates for 2011 Cursillo weekends were set with the Duncan Center; June 16-19, July 14-17 and September 15-18. The dates for 2012 would be in April and May.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Bill Hurd went over the Profit & Loss Report and the Balance Sheet. There was discussion of what is needed to show on future P&L reports as this is a work in progress. Bob Anderson made a motion to accept the reports and Barbara McKenzie seconded the motion. The motion was approved.

There was discussion on the criteria for scholarships. A suggestion was made to put an article in the Net discussing churches/Cursillestas supporting team members as well as candidates financially and spiritually.

BISHOP'S REPRESENTATIVE: The Policy and Procedures are in process. A draft copy had been sent out to the members of the Secretariat.

On March 26, 2010 the ECLW is holding a conference in Canterbury Center in Orlando.

SPANISH CURSILLO: Rev. Orlando Addison was unable to attend, but spoke with Vasco informing him that he obtained the Spanish Cursillo Material from Manny Mesa. The problem was that these documents are not on the computer, and was somewhat concerned if the Secretariat has funds to pay someone to transfer the documents to the computer. There followed some discussion about getting individuals to assist with this ministry.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR REPORT: Deacon Bob Sullivan reported that he continues to work on clergy for the weekends. Three have been selected and the head clergy for the women's weekend is Rev. Cynthia Gill and the head clergy for the men's weekend is Rev. Steven Thomas.

PASTORAL PLAN: Deacon Bob Sullivan stated that the Pastoral Pan was a work in progress at this time.

FOURTH DAY: Brenda McGintis reported that on May 28, 2010 the First Annual Fundraiser Dance will be held at Holy Family, in Miami.

St. Faith Episcopal Church, Miami, is holding an Ultreya possibly the first weekend in June. Tom Johnson will be honored at that Ultreya. He started the Cursillo movement in this diocese and was rector of Men's Cursillo #1.

There is an Ultreya planned for May 22, 1010 at St Andrew's Episcopal Church , Lake Worth, with lunch 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 pm and the Ultreya starting at 2pm.

WEEKEND COMMITTEE REPORT: Barbara McKenzie discussed having a group of emergency Rectors and a Secretariat Liaison for the weekends in case someone is not able to make the weekend. Use of the parish reps and people from the Secretariat were suggested as a good source.

ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION: Sherry is looking for ideas and thoughts concerning the Cursillo Booth that would be set up at the next Diocesan Convention.

NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be May 15, 2010 at Holy Family, Miami, at 10:00 a.m.

Bill Hurd made a motion to adjourn and Barbara McKenzie seconded. Deacon Bob Sullivan closed the meeting with a prayer. The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 PM

Respectfully submitted, Ellen Newton, Secretary

Link to the Minutes of January 2010 meeting

Link to the Minutes of November 2009 meeting

Link to the Minutes of September 2009 meeting