March 19, 2008 Monthly UUC Board of Directors Meeting

Chair: President: Linda Stoller

Secretary: Sue Boone

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

Absent: John Chase, John Conover, Ashlynn DeCosta-Ponnudurai, Rev Abhi Janamanchi

Call to Order: 7:05 pm by Linda Stoller

Meeting Adjourned: 9:07 pm

Opening Words: Rev. Millie Rochester

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

The February 20, 2008 Board minutes were received in the Board packet. Minutes were approved. March 5, 2008 minutes were received in the Board packet. Minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report (distributed). Dotti Doyle moved acceptance. Seconded, approved

Liaison Reports:

Membership - Board members need to meet visitors at the blue table

Social Justice Committee Pinellas County Commissioners will be voting in April on an expansion of the Human Rights Ordinance to include gays, lesbians and bi-sexuals.

Program Council - Susan Hegner reported she is encouraging committee chairs to be selecting and training successors, and is suggesting two-years terms are the maximum for effective leadership of committees. The Council members will meet April 6, after church, to learn about Community Builders.

Social Justice - Khasi Hills support is slow coming in. “Guest at Your Table” is being received and counted.

ACTION ITEMS

Acceptance of the Nominating Committee’s Report

Maralyn Tolman presented the slate of officers for election May 2008:

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

Alternates to the Board Carol Heichel

Sylvia Scott

Committee on Ministry Elly Kelly Baker

Nominating Committee: 2008/2009

Maralyn Toman

Don Eckberg

Ray Williamson

Kathy Krohn

Susan Allen

Bobbie Watson moved acceptance of the slate for presentation at the annual meeting. Seconded, approved.

Request from the American Red Cross

Upon inspection Bob Hilton of the ARC found our facility unsuitable for a Hurricane Shelter. However, it would be acceptable as an Emergency Shelter. Dick Rolfe moved we allow the ARC to use our facility as an emergency shelter. Seconded, approved. We would be consulted before opening a shelter is opened.

Approving Action on the Estate of Jenn Davis

Presenting the background information, attached, and additional information obtained from a lawyer consultation the Board’s options were discussed. Bobbie Watson moved that Linda request the will be filed in probate in the normal process, with sympathy to the family, but making no commitments. Bill Snell seconded, approved

DISCUSSION ITEMS

District Conference

Board members are encouraged to attend annual District Meeting in Gainesville April 18 - 19.

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

April Board Schedule

April 16 - Budget Work Shop

April 23 - Board Meeting

Stewardship Campaign

23% of the pledges have been received, 34% of the goal has been met - $114,392

E-mail verification

Eliseo reported the e-mails are being sent out this week.

Minutes submitted by Board Secretary Sue Boone