August 15, 2007 Monthly UUC Board of Directors Meeting

Chair: President: Linda Stoller

Secretary: Sue Boone

Attendees: Linda Stoller, Susan Hegner, Sue Boone, Dick Rolfes, Charlene Carnes, Eliseo Santana, Pat St Clair, Bill Snell, Roberta Watson, John Chase, Dotti Doyle.

Absent: John Conover, Ashylnn DeCosta-Ponnudurai, Joann Shresbury

Call to Order: 7:00 pm by Linda Stoller

Meeting Adjourned: 9:11 pm

Opening Words: Rev. Millie Rochester

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

The July 18, 2007, board minutes were received in the board packet. Appropriate corrections were made. Motion made by Dotti Doyle to accept the minutes. Approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report (distributed)

ACTION ITEMS

By-Laws

The Bylaws Committee recommended that the Board approve the revision with the understanding that the committee will do some additional wordsmithing. After discussion and some minor changes Sue Boone moved, Eliseo Santana seconded. By-Laws were approved. Several congregational workshops will be held to allow members to review the By-Laws. A vote will be held later in the year.

UUA Publicity Project

Eliseo Santana moved the Board is ready to support the UUA Media Campaign. Dotti Doyle seconded, Approved

Board Goals

To support the sabbatical year and it’s theme “Renewing our Spirit and Deepening the Commitment” the goals of the Board are to: be involved in the life of the congregation, promote events and programs, support staff and lay leaders in their work, and continue the work of creating a sense of belonging within the UUC community. Pat St Clair moved the acceptance of the goals, Dick Rolfes seconded, approved.

Approval of Chairs

Nancy White to Usher Committee - Pat St Clair moved, Bill Snell seconded, approved.

Bill Norsworthy to Community Builders - Eliseo Santana moved, Dick Rolfes seconded, approved.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Reports: Millie’s Report (distributed)

The summer Religious Education program continues. Planning for the fall program is going well, but there is still a need for teachers. Millie participated in the IARF and UUMN conferences.

Waldorf Lease

The lease has been renewed through June 30, 2008.

Property Chair’s Report attached

Estimates of Future Major Repairs/Upgrades was presented.

Beyond Catering

Beyond Catering will not be using our kitchen.

Farm Workers Ministry

The Farm Workers Ministry may be changing their focus to a Christian organization.

Hurricane Preparedness Committee Update

Motion for adjournment by Susan Hegner.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Sue Boone