February 20, 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, John Chase, Dotti Doyle, John Conover, Rev. Millie Rochester, Dick Rolfes, Ashlynn DeCosta-Ponnudurai, Joann Shrewsbury, Roberta Watson, Bill Snell, Rev Abhi Janamanchi and Susan Hegner.

Absent: no one

Call to Order: 7:02 pm by Linda Stoller

Meeting Adjourned: 9:20 pm

Opening Words: Rev. Abhi Janamanchi

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

The January 16 , 2008, board minutes were received in the board packet. Minutes were corrected and approved. The minutes of the Special Meeting on February 6 were corrected and approved.

Treasurer’s Report (distributed).

Liaison Reports:

Religious Services - summer programming is almost completed

Social Justice Committee - “Peter and the Wolf” raised $860.00. Tampa Gay Pride will be sponsored by the West Central Cluster.

ACTION ITEMS

Abhi’s request for additional funds

Eliseo moved Abhi’s request to increase his Professional Expense Line by $2000 to cover additional sabbatical expenses. Most of the expenses were generated by his return for the Memorial Services. Seconded, Approved.

Belleair Oaks Preschool Request

Sue Boone moved we allow the Belleair Oaks Preschool to use the Social Hall as a temporary emergency evacuation site. Seconded, approved.

Request from American Red Cross

Dick Rolfes moved we allow the American Red Cross to use our facility as an Emergency Shelter. Dottie moved a substitute to the motion on the floor: allow the American Red Cross to inspect our facility and determine suitability as a shelter. Seconded, approved.

Bobbie Watson moved the acceptance of the substitute motion. Seconded, approved.

Endorsement of Nominee

Sue Boone moved that the Board endorse the nomination of the Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman’s for UUA President. Seconded. A candidate for UUA president must have the endorsement of five societies from each district. The endorsement requires no supportive vote by congregation delegates. Approved

Request from the Maitreya Project Relic Tour

Bobbie Watson moved the approval of the request from Frank Tedesco to bring the Maitreya Project Relic Tour to the UUC October 31 - November 2, 2008.. Seconded. This exhibit is touring the United States and would provide immense exposure to UUC. Members will be asked to assist in various support roles. A free-will offering will be shared with UUC . Approved

Ads on the Website

John Conover moved that UUC member advertisements be allowed on a separate page of the UUC web site. The ads would cost about $20.00 per month. Seconded. After much discussion Bobbie Watson moved the motion be sent to the Ways and Means Committee for further study, and brought back, with recommendation, to next month’s meeting. Seconded, approved.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Stewardship Report - Bill Snell

More canvassers are needed.

Reports made from calls made to members

Many folks were called

Communication Report - Eliseo Santana

Eliseo is continuing his study.

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INFORMATION ITEMS

Update on Bookkeeper Position.

Interviews will begin on 2-23-08 .

Ministers’ reports - attached

UUA Regional Media Campaign

The campaign is getting into full swing. Board members are requested to go to the “Blue Table” to talk with visitors.

Minutes submitted by Board Secretary Sue Boone