UUFM Board Meeting November 9, 2011

Present: Phil Newman (Chair), Alene Jacobs, Barbara Valentine, Ken Moore , Lynn Hughes, Barb Roush, Marcia Blevins.

Meeting called to order by 6:30pm at Geraldi’s.

Phil tendered his resignation as Board Chair. After discussion, the Board accepted his resignation but Phil will finish his term as member of Board. According to By-Laws, we accepted Ken as the new Chair.

Minutes: Board reviewed minutes from last meeting. Action: Lynn moved and Marcia seconded to approve the October 4, 2011 board meeting minutes. Unanimously approved.

Committee Reports

Finance:

Barb presented the Treasurer’s Report - UUFM’s bank balance is $14,395.18. Available cash $6146.62, which is much less than last time because Barb has now created a new line in Dedicated Funds for the $5600 surplus from last year. Action: Lynn moved and Marcia seconded to approve the Financial Report. Unanimously approved.

Ken crafted a written response to the Audit, submitted August 7, 2011. A copy will be sent to Bev, Susan, and Bernie.

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Worship Committee:

Articulating Our Faith program – Board not quite ready to launch into that yet so will put on hold

Service Census Record Keeping – Ken reminded Greeters to count attendees .

RE Committee:

Kris will take the lead on the Guest At Your Table program, collecting money over the holidays for the UUA Service Committee.

Annual Fellowship Retreat October 16, 2011:

Followup and Action Plan. Went over outcomes and assignments from the Retreat. Board members will read “Vision, Mission, and Covenant: Creating a Future Together” from UUA and discuss plans for renewed direction at the next Board meeting.

Senior Center: Lease good for 6 months.

Circle Suppers – In process.

Other business: Bernie has chairs that need to be stored for future use. Ken agreed to take them.

Next Board Meeting: December 14, 2011 at Geraldi’s – 6:30pm.

Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm.

Submitted by Barbara Valentine

November 11, 2011