Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Attending: Sue Boone, Dotti Doyle, Susan Hegner, Carl Krave, Joann Shrewsbury, Linda Stoller, Nancy Warner, Dick Rolfes, Roberta Watson

Absent: Joe Myers, Catherine Conover, Carol Heichel, Bill Snell, Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Rev. Millie Rochester, Al Weaver

Call to Order: Susan Hegner, Chair, called meeting to order at 7:07 PM

Opening Words: Sue Boone

Review of Agenda: The agenda was reviewed and amended.

Review of Minutes: Minutes for June, 2008, were amended and approved.

Treasurer’s Report: The pledges continue to be below budget. Treasurer’s report was approved.

ACTION ITEMS:

Motion by Bobby Watson to approve a Miracle Sunday in September, and another on November 9, to raise additional funds to meet this year’s budget. Joann Shrewsbury seconded, failed passage (3 for, 3 against, 2 abstained).

Motion to approve a “Miracle Sunday” in the Fall to raise additional funds to meet this year’s budget, and the appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to include one person from the Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee, Stewardship, Publicity, and the Board, to plan and process Miracle Sunday(s). Moved by Sue Boone, Seconded by Bobby Watson, all approved. The Board member appointee will be Joann Shrewsbury

Motion to delay Fair Share payments to the UUA until after Miracle Sunday. Moved by Dick Rolfes, seconded by Sue Boone, approved (5 for, 1 against, 1 abstained).

Motion to hold the delayed Fair Share payments in escrow until Miracle Sunday. Moved by

Carl Krave, seconded by Nancy Warner, approved (5 for, 1 against, 1 abstained).

Motion to approve new committee chairs: Publicity: Ricardo Guise

Music: Susan Golden, co-chair

Moved by Sue Boone, seconded by Carl Krave, all approved.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Ad Hoc Committee on possible future Manse use: Dotti Doyle, co-chair, Carl Krave, co-chair, John Chase, Carl Hansen, Eliseo Santana

Dotti Doyle reported on her very positive General Assembly experience, and encouraged the congregation to participate in the Study Action Issue this year on Ethical Eating.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Sue Boone

Acting Secretary