April 23, 2008 Monthly UUC Board of Directors Meeting

Chair: President: Linda Stoller

Secretary: Sue Boone

Attendees: Linda Stoller, Sue Boone, Charlene Carnes, Pat St Clair, Dotti Doyle, Rev. Millie Rochester, Dick Rolfes, Joann Shrewsbury, Roberta Watson, Bill Snell, Susan Hegner, John Chase, and John Conover.

Absent: Ashlynn DeCosta-Ponnudurai, Rev Abhi Janamanchi, Eliseo Santana.

Call to Order: 7:01 pm by Linda Stoller

Meeting Adjourned: 9:17 pm

Opening Words: Rev. Millie Rochester

The agenda was reviewed and amended. Meeting process was reviewed.

Music Director’s Report - Frank Wells reviewed the guest musicians for the last three months. The Amy Carol Webb concert netted $350, “decreasing the deficit to $500.” Board members question his figures as the budget is about $2000 over spent.

The March 19, 2008 Board minutes were received in the Board packet. Minutes were approved

Treasurer’s Report (distributed). Accepted as printed.

ACTION ITEMS

Acceptance of Revised Personnel Policies (distributed)

The Policies will become effective 6-1-08. The committee will do wordsmithing as necessary. Policies will be added and/or revised as necessary. Susan Hegner moved acceptance, Dick Rolfes seconded, approved.

Approval of Proposed Budget (distributed)

Because the Annual Canvas was not as successful as hoped a $14,848 deficit budget is being recommended by the Board

A Balanced Budget is submitted at per the By Laws. Bobby Watson moved the denominational affairs line item be reduced by 4% ($892.) and the ministers’ salaries be increased proportionally by $892. John Conover seconded, Approved. There were two “no” votes.

Susan Hegner moved acceptance of the budgets, as amended, Joann Shrewsbury seconded, approved.

John Chase moved that the Federal Flood Insurance policy be investigated before the next premium is paid. Seconded, approved.

Approval of Abhi’s Sabatical Leave

Bobby Watson moved we reinstate Abhi’s missed ten days of sabbatical leave, with the general intent that it be used as a block of time, but with details negotiated between Abhi and Susan Hegner. Seconded, approved..

Approval of Amazon Portal Fundraiser

Pat St. Clair moved we institute the Amazon Portal on our web site. Seconded, approved.

Approval of Revised Nominating Committee

President Elect Sue Boone

Treasurer Dick Rolfes

Secretary Catherine Conover

Pat McGiverin in July/Aug 2008

Board Members Nancy Warner - 3 year term

Carl Krave - 3 year term

Joe Myers - 3 year term

Al Weaver - 2 year term

Carol Heichel - 1 year term (to replace Ashlynn Ponnujurai.

Alternates to the Board Sylvia Scott

Gail Rose

Committee on Ministry Elly Kelly Baker

Nominating Committee: 2008/2009

Maralyn Toman

Don Eckberg

Ray Williamson

Kathy Krohn

Susan Allen

The revisions to the slate are highlighted. Board approved the revised slate.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Annual Meeting

Arrangements for the Annual Meeting were discussed. A Town Hall on the budget will be Sunday, May 12, after church.

General Assembly

Members attending General Assembly who would like to be delegates should contact a board member.

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INFORMATION ITEMS

Ministers’ reports - attached

The youth are conducting a fund raising car wash on May 4. They would like 90% of the funds to be used for their own needs, and 10% to go to Pennies for Peace. Pat St Clair moved acceptance, Susan Hegner seconded, approved.

Jenn Davis Estate Update

It appears that all the life insurance proceeds will be use to pay her debts.

Minutes submitted by Board Secretary Sue Boone