UUFM BOARD OF DIRECTORS’

FINAL BOARD MEETING OF FISCAL YEAR

MINUTES

June 8, 2016

Present: Kathleen McKinney (Chair), Vicky Wilbanks, Wendell Kringen, Susie Godsey, Sandy Coates, John Braun, Denise Patton, Mary Gear, Minister,

Representative from Committee on Shared Ministry: Phil Newman,

Search Committee Members Present: Joanne Douglas, Marilyn McGregor

1. Opening

a. Chalice Lighting - by Mary

b. Covenant read - by all

c. Quorum - A quorum was determined

d. The meeting was called to order

e. Agenda was approved .

f. A motion was made by Denise and seconded by Susie to approve the May 11th minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

2. Continuing Business

a. Treasurer’s Report

Denise reminded board members that liaisons to committees should spend any excess monies from their budgets by June 15th, the end of the fiscal year. Liaisons are welcome to call Denise to find out the status of their budgets.

A motion was made by John and seconded by Vicky to approve the Treasurer’s report. The motion carried unanimously.

b. Committee Reports

No committee reports.

3. Mary’s Report

Mary will be with us for three more Sunday services. Her last time to preach will be the beginning of August. She will not preach in July.

Mary will be traveling to General Assembly, in Columbus Ohio as a delegate for our fellowship. She suggested that the board start talking about General Assembly in the fall. The focus will be Social Justice.

Mary will be gone from June 15^th through 27^th. She will be available by email. Craig Morrow is standing by for Mary in the event a need arises for a minister during her absence.

Mary recommended that a minister be hired and working by August 1^st, as she attends school in August, and her last time with us will be August 7^th.

Mary said she would be happy to attend the Retreat if a minister is not in place.

July 5 - 18^th will be Mary’s orientation, so she will not be available.

Mary sees her priorities as:- Worship committee, RE (we need to find a Director, and give teacher training), Board transition, Retreat. These priorities will be done in Mary’s remaining time, as well as attendance to various meetings.

4. Minister Search

The Search Committee reported there are 3 viable applicants, and schedules are being coordinated for interviews in July. Applicants are aware that we are seeking a smooth transition before Mary leaves.

Mary reported she received one more request from a person who wishes to be considered for the minister position, totaling 4 applicants.

5. New business

Announcements

A. DRE resignation - to be carried over to next meeting.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 pm and carried unanimously.

Next Board Meeting - To be determined by new board.

Respectfully submitted by Vicky Wilbanks