UUFM BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday April 19th
Present:
John Braun, Stephen Bjorlin, Marilyn MacGregor, Sandy Coates, Kathleen
McKinney, Denise Patton, Joanne Douglas, Susie Godsey and the Rev. Tracy
Springberry
2. Opening of Meeting @ 7 PM
A.
Chalice lighting
B.
Quorum determination – quorum met.
C.
Agenda approved. Motion to approve – moved by Susie, 2nd Sandy
– All in favor.
D.
Minutes of previous meeting approved.
Date
and place of next meeting – Wednesday May 10th @ John BraunÕs
– 7 PM
There was not a singular
reason why some members may not have been happy. Criticisms were diverse and
seemed to reflect individual desires and views.
Is this because we lack a
common set of goals? John asked if we need to work on a mission statement.
Tracy suggested that we read the book Holy Conversations. It is written for
more traditional American congregations but she thinks we can find parallels.
Should we do a Committee
Fair? A chart of committees and how they interrelate is something that the
Committee on Shared Ministries is working on and that may help people direct
their concerns.
A. A. Renewal
of TracyÕs Contract – The Committee of Past Chairs has been asked to work
on a better procedure for next year, preferably one without the tensions of
doing a survey.
1. 1. Motion
to renew the contract for another year – moved by Susie, 2nd
Marilyn – All in favor.
Susie will look into
opportunities for TAO participation in the interfaith work on immigration issues
being organized by Sally Godard and Unidos.
4.
TreasurerÕs Report – 25 people returned pledges so far for our pledge
drive. We need to better explain that this
budget is aspirational and so requires a higher level of giving.
5.
Planning for Annual Meeting – 5/21
A. Election of Officers
– the question was asked if we can nominate from the floor – the
Bylaws permit nominations from the floor for the at-large Board positions but
not for Board officers.
6.
Planning for 10th Anniversary Celebration – at Judy SpinnerÕs
House
A.
Issues raised included renting a tent in case of poor weather; kidÕs activities
in a nearby park; and entertainment
B.
Making sure the ÒfoundersÓ can attend is important but the focus should be on
all the members who joined
in 2007.
C.
Three dates in June were proposed [later June 17, 4—7 p.m. was decided
upon].
7.
Old Business
A. Committee Reports –
Worship Committee is absent a chairman – it has been decided that they
will rotate the duties with the thought that Madeline may want to return.
Membership Committee –
is looking for someone to put up the signs to notify the public of services.
B. Hearing Assists –
Still waiting for Eric to get these fixed. Can we purchase new? Stephen offered
to talk to Ted about any options that he may be aware of.
8.
New Business
A. Subsidies for GA –
There is potentially $1500 available. The board put in $380 and RE has $280 and
Social Justice $500. But we need to ask these committees if we can have this
money for this purpose.
9.
Meeting adjourned by John Braun at 8:50 PM
Submitted
by Stephen Bjorlin 4/29/17