Trustees

The Episcopal Church in Minnesota Trustees oversee the financial assets, including real estate, investments, loan funds, and planned giving. They were incorporated in 1885.
(* indicates second term)

President

The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior brian.p@episcopalmn.org

Terms expire in 2011

Harry Haynsworth hhaynsworth@briggs.com
David Neal dneal@tealwood.com
Tom Homa thoman@css.edu

Terms expire in 2012

Rich Simons mnsimons@comcast.net
Paul Stephenson pauls818@aol.com
James Sanigular jamessanigular@hotmail.com

Terms expire in 2013

Kay Kramer kaykramer5@gmail.com
David Olson david.olson.mn@gmail.com
Newell Searle newfetterly@comcast.net

Meeting Summaries

Executive Summary of September 10, 2011 meeting

The Trustees:

  • Met with Susan Vick from the Church Investment Group
  • Approved a resolution regarding the sale of the former St. John’s, Hutchinson property
  • Approved a resolution on behalf of St. Bartholomew’s, Bemidji
  • Approved the 2012 budget subject to revision to include funds from 2011 that are held on reserve for mission properties
  • Approved the 2010 audited financial statements
  • Approved hiring an outside consulting firm to do an assessment on 1730 Clifton Place for the purpose of reducing operating expenses

Executive Summary of June 4, 2011 meeting

The Trustees:

  • Reviewed and discussed the Trustees 2011 Goals and status of Cass Lake Episcopal Camp
  • Approved a resolution regarding the distribution of a portion of the Holy Cross, Dundas sale proceeds.
  • Reviewed a draft of the new PIF brochure

Executive Summary of March 12, 2011, meeting

The Trustees:

  • Unanimously approved the Consent Agenda which included the extension of the contract for deed with Household of Faith
  • Reviewed and discussed the Trustees 2011 Goals and the promotional materials and fee structure for the Pooled Investment Fund
  • Approved the 2011 Disbursement Approval Authority list
  • Reviewed the year-to-date financial reports

Executive Summary of January 11, 2011, meeting

The Trustees:

  • Heard reports from Bishop Prior, Diocesan Council, and the Investment and Real Estate Committees
  • Elected new officers for 2011
  • Confirmed 2011 committee chairs and membership
  • Confirmed meeting dates for the remainder of 2011
  • Reviewed and discussed the Real Estate Committee Spreadsheet that has been prepared by Rich Simons
  • Approved the 2011 Budget with the understanding that it is subject to future adjustment
  • Authorized the Real Estate/Loan Committee to review proposal for new outside signage for 1730 Clifton Place and proceed as it determines advisable
  • Formally approved the sale of the White Earth Guild Hall for the record
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