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She reported that the result of the vote at Sunday’s service to choose a local NGO for our cash collection was 1. YCAP for the Homeless and 2. Juliette’s House. The money will be given quarterly. Beth Dell moved that all cash collected at our services be donated to a charity of our choice starting in January; Susan Marrant seconded. The motion passed with Bev Halverson abstaining.
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An article in the News Register about the 7th Day Adventist Church on 21st and Birch might be a possible meeting place for us. Susan and Beth will investigate.
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It may be necessary to divide the children for RE due to the increased numbers. Bev Halverson will check with Senior Center to see if we could use another room if this becomes necessary.
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Kris consulted Jeff Geissler from UUCS regarding how they select and train their facilitators/celebrants. The Worship Team will work on creating a training session for celebrants and inviting recommended members who have the interest and ability to be a facilitator. UUCS has a a Celebrant Handbook that Jeff said we are free to use as best fits.
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The Finance Committee will meet to start working on the 2009-10 budget. Nancy Nelson will be asked to join Bev Halverson and Susan Marrant to work on preparing a first draft after January 1st.
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Kris will ask Ken Moore if he will be willing to chair our Canvassing Team for 2009. Jeff Geissler from UUCS can provide us with assistance as needed.
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Considerable discussion was held about moving to meeting every week starting July 1, 2009. The feeling of the group was that the need for membership support and energy to do this outweigh a decision by the Board at this time. Hiring a consulting minister to preach twice a month, with guest speakers for the other two weeks was also discussed as something possible to pursue. It was suggested that we hold a winter retreat in February. At that time we can discuss the pros and cons with the membership and emphasize the need for their pledge of support both financially and their time and efforts. Leah Bloom moved that a Winter Retreat be held in February for discussion of Fellowship business. Bev Halverson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Kris agreed to look into the cost for a consulting minister and guest speakers.
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The need to have a defined process for membership was discussed. What should the requirements be, how to organize an orientation, what pledge of financial and service is required. Bernie will discuss this with Membership Committee members.
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Kris confirmed that our status as an Emerging Congregation has been established.
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Bev Halverson reported that we took in $1595.00 in October and our ending balance is $8621.58. She has sent in our application to serve wine at the holiday party to the Senior Center . There is a time limit for serving wine – two hours.
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Bev reported that our insurance covers any claims over and above an individual’s insurance if someone is driving on behalf of the Fellowship.
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The next Board Meeting will be held on December 17th at Bev Halverson’s house from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
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The Christmas party will be held on December 21st at the Senior Center . There will be a Service from 4:30 to 5:00 to be followed by a potluck supper and games.
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The question of buying hymnals was resolved when Bev Halverson moved that we buy 30 hymnals using monies from our current budget. Susan Marrant seconded. Members who wish to purchase and dedicate hymnals will be offered that opportunity. Passed unanimously.
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Susan Marrant moved that a new member introduction service be held quarterly. Beth Dell seconded. Passed unanimously.
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The UU 101 gathering at Bernie McGinnis’s house on November 16th was a great success. There were eleven in attendance.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.