UUFM BUSINESS MEETING - SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Kris Gabrielsen opened the meeting at 11:50 after it was determined that a quorum of the membership was present. 18 persons were present.

Bev Halverson explained the budget and the additional fees to the Senior Center for use of a separate room for toddlers - $40.00/ month. We are also required to pay payroll taxes for child care workers and the pianist of $4.14/ month. Our cash on hand is $9,915.89, Reserve fund has $4,000.70 and the Building fund $1,661.89

Kris Gabrielsen thanked Brian DeMarco and Bev Halverson for their work on revising the bylaws. Those present were asked if they had any comments or suggestions about the revisions. Tricia Crawford questioned the use of the work “disruptive” in Section 4.4 “Termination of Membership”. Brian DeMarco explained the need for this use and Kris elaborated on the fact that a Policies and Procedures manual is being worked on which will spell out the process for this and other policies.

Lynn Hughes moved “to accept the Bylaws as is.” Susan Marrant seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed. A copy of the bylaws will be sent to the Secretary of State – Corporations Division.

Our membership list is being reviewed to ensure it is current. Membership stands at 44. However there are several members who have not attended services for some time and they may be removed after they are called to determine their interest. The hope is to increase our membership to 50 by the end of our fiscal year. Ken Moore asked why it is important for people to become members. If we have a group of committed persons is it necessary for all to be members? Without a minimum of signed up members we cannot join the national UUA. Bernie McGinnis and Kris Gabrielsen explained that full membership in UUA can help with finding a minister, help with long term planning and estate planning and that there are grants available when a congregation has full membership. The PNW District has been very supportive of us and encouraged our Emerging Congregation status. However, we should aim for full membership in the next year or two.

Kris Gabrielsen raised the question of getting help schlepping the RE materials for every service. The Gabrielsens need someone else to take on this job. The question of storage was discussed and Ken Moore suggested asking if the Senior Center would allow us to build a cupboard, to be placed in one of the classrooms, for us to store all our various supplies. Bev Halverson will look into this with Senior Center staff.

Susan Marrant, Beth Dell and Dawn Williamson have volunteered to organize our Christmas party to be held on December 20^th. Patriciafaye Marshall will organize our Solstice Service.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela H. Bergen, Secretary