September 17, 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, Dotti Doyle ,Joann Shresbury, John Conover .

Absent: Ashylnn DeCosta-Ponnudurai, John Chase

Call to Order: 7:02 pm by Linda Stoller

Meeting Adjourned: 9:30 pm

Opening Words: Rev. Millie Rochester

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

The August 15, 2007, board minutes were received in the board packet. Motion made by John Conover to accept the minutes, Pat St. Clair seconded. Approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report (distributed). Susan Hegner moved for approval, Bill Snell approved, approved. Dick Rolfes will attempt to steamline the number of liability accounts.

ACTION ITEMS

Adoption of New Personnel Policies

After much discussion Roberta Watson moved the new Personnel Policies be referred back to committee for further study. Dick Rolfe seconded, approved

Approval of Membership Report

The Membership Committee reported 16 people joined the church in 2007 (through September), 43 members were removed from membership, leaving 311 members. A large number of folks are attending membership classes and will join on October 14. Eliseo Santana moved approval of membership report, Bill Snell seconded, approved.

Approval of Chairs

Linda Stoller nominated the following people:

Helga Reeves as Coordinator of the Covenant Groups - Dick Rolfes moved acceptance, seconded by Susan Hegner, approved.

Scott Milinder as Chair of Publicity Committee. Susan Hegner moved acceptance, Dotti Doyle seconded, approved. Carl Hansen did a fine job as an interim Publicity Chair, laying a good foundation for Scott to begin work.

John Fraser as Tech Team Coordinator. Roberta Watson moved acceptance, Pat St. Clair seconded, approved.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Gift Recognition Policy

Randy Cooper presented several options for recognizing people who make gifts to the church. Board members expressed their thoughts. Randy was appreciative for the input and will develop a policy.

Discussion of Goals and Objective

Tabled

Congregational Meeting

109 Members are needed for a quorum. The meeting will begin at 12:30 pm on Ovtober 21. Appropriate notification will be mailed to all members by Oct 6. Susan Hegner will plan a light lunch for the voting members. Sue Boone will coordinate the calling of all members by Board members.

Break Through Congregation Recognition

Congregations that exemplify the following characteristics are asked to apply for recognition. Linda Stoller will determine what our commitment would be. An option is to apply next year.

Steady growth

Overcame conflict and thrived

Diversity within the congregation

Initiatives to provide ministry to selves and community

Financial stability

Innovative programming

INFORMATION ITEMS

Reports: Millie’s Report (distributed)

Reports: Abhi’s Report (distributed)

Reports: Frank’s Report ((orally)

Motion for adjournment by Eliseo Santana

Minutes submitted by Secretary Sue Boone