Dear UUC Members,

This letter is your official notice of the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held in the Sanctuary at 12:30 pm on Sunday, May 18, 2008.

The agenda is enclosed and will include election of officers for the coming fiscal year. The Nominating Committee and Board of Trustees propose the following slate:

President: Susan Hegner

President Elect: Sue Boone

Secretary: Catherine Conover

Treasurer: Dick Rolfes

Board Members, three year term through 2011:

Nancy Warner

Carl Krave

Joe Myers

Board Member, filling term for board member through 2009

Carol Heichel

Alternates to the Board, one year term through 2009:

Sylvia Scott

Gail Rose

Nominating Committee, Two year term through 2010:

Kathy Krohn

Susan Allen

Committee on Ministry, Two year term through 2010:

Elly Kelly Baker

According to the Bylaws, the privilege to vote by proxy shall be granted to any member who is unable to attend any Congregational Meeting. A signed, official proxy form shall be submitted either to the Board Secretary or President. The named proxy shall be either the Board Secretary or a voting member of the petitioner’s choice. Proxy votes shall not be solicited. A proxy is inclosed.

Enclosed also find the budget recommended by the Board, and a balanced budget, as required by the Bylaws. The Stewardship Campaign this year did not produce the pledges needed to support the growth budget the board envisioned. As a result you will note that the recommended budget does not include pay raises for the ministers or staff. Two departments have increases: Office Administrator pension covers twelve months this fiscal year; Building and Grounds includes much needed deferred maintenance.

We look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting.

Sue

Sue Boone

Secretary, Board of Trustees