April 16, 2008 Special UUC Board of Directors Meeting

Chair: President: Linda Stoller

Secretary: Sue Boone

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

Absent: Eliseo Santana, Ashlynn DeCosta-Ponnudurai, Roberta Watson.

Visitors: Ed Kraemer, Finance Committee Chair; Ken Suggs, former Treasurer

Call to Order: 7:05 pm by Linda Stoller

Meeting Adjourned: 8:45 pm

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Purpose of Discussion - to Give Directions to the Finance committee if there is a shortfall in the pledges for the 2008-2009 year.

Preliminary Budget was reviewed.

Stewardship Report - Half of the leadership has pledged and their pledges are 21% over their last year’s pledge - $10,000.

Discussion of Different Scenarios:

$20,000 Short

Decrease non-compensation program expenses by $5000

Cancel Flood Insurance

Give less to charities

$40,000 Short

Rent manse, after repairs

Reduce Abhi’s professional expenses by $3000

Reduce payroll increases by 2% (from 4%)

Spread sabbatical reserves over more years

$60,000 Short

One Service

No payroll increases

Fund raiser for UUA Dues

Minutes submitted by Board Secretary Sue Boone