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2019 Annual Report

1. There was no change to the offering line. He intends to do more analysis of this in 2019.
We have been maintaining our level of offerings even though we have lost many long-term givers
through death and moving as they age.
2. Rental income is half Montessori and half other tenants.
3. Regarding the Growth Fund it is reasonable to assume that it will be sustainable to the mid 2020’s
without any further infusions of cash.
4. In our Report to Presbytery we reported 190 members in 2018.

Following Russ’s report there was a vigorous discussion regarding concerns about the compensation line with
respect to hiring new programing staff given the level of givings and the numbers in the congregation. The
concern being that we are dependent on rentals to pay these new staff. Assurances were given that while it is
difficult to measure the success of programming ministries and the need that they be given time to flourish,
anyone not performing up to our standards and job descriptions would be terminated according to Ontario’s
employment laws. There is a need to invest in the future and use the Growth Fund and other rental income for
longer term payback. We need faith to grow numerically or otherwise. All hires will be positioned for success.
We need strengthening in these three areas, Children and Families (quarter time contract), Youth and Young
Adults (half time salary) and Community Engagement and Activation (full time salaried). The plan is that they
will all communicate, educate and increase participation.

On a motion by Mark Boucher, seconded by Scott Worthington, the allocation for Presbyterian Sharing was
approved. Carried. The Chair explained the Presbytery system and advised that Trinity is well known across the
country for paying its share to Presbytery.

On a motion from Mark Boucher, seconded by John Clarke, the 2019 Budget was approved. Carried.

Introduction of the Fund-raising Campaign: Randal Phillips, elder, introduced the Trinity Tune-up 2019
Campaign. Going forward we want to position Trinity not only to be sustained but also to grow. To do this we

plan to invest significantly to enhance our music ministry. We will also be adding new resources to focus on
children and families, youth and young adults and community engagement. To support our plan, we need to
make some important one-time investments in musical instruments, equipment and the exterior of your
building. We would like to ask for the Trinity family’s help to make these investments by contributing to a special
Trinity Tune-up campaign. A few generous members have already donated $30,000 to our goal of $75,000!
More information will be sent out to the congregation shortly. This will be our 2019 Anniversary Campaign and
will end in May.

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