UUFEC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, April 12, 2004, 6:30 p.m.
Board Members attending: Lynn Roberts, Don Hawkins, Richard Hoffert, Scotty Zilinsky, Melanie Harper, Rod Debs
Minutes from previous meeting: Minutes were recommended for approval since there is not a voting quorum.
Committee Reports
Treasurer:
Don Hawkins passed out a Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual sheet. There is $21,528 in the checking account and $21,155 in the savings account. We had a solid ending of the previous month and year to date.
Finance:
There was discussion of the finance committee’s recommendation of Annual Meeting organization and design. There is a mailing going out next week regarding the budget, and a notice to members will also go out, which will include the date and agenda of the meeting. Also discussed was the reporting of the concept for canvass this year. It was a positive experience. It was recommended that Daisy give the Canvass report during offertory at service next Sunday.
Religious Education:
Melanie Harper has taken over as the youth advisor. The high school youth will be attending a conference in Athens, GA, April 16-18. The committee is working on a proposed screening process for those who assist with the children’s RE.
Minister’s Report: Rev. Debs will be attending a conference next week. He and Lynn Roberts are working with the growth team to designate a learning team to perform research on our congregation. The caring committee was discussed as well as various members who are in possible need of outreach from other members.
Old Business:
CUUPS: In lieu of a quorum, the board decided to defer the proposal until next month’s meeting.
Committee on Ministry Policies and Procedures: In lieu of a quorum, the board decided to defer the proposal until next month’s meeting.
Nominating Committee: They met on April 5 and drew up guidelines and also came up with potential nominees to take over Cam Caley’s position of Vice President.
Events Coordinating: Richard Hoffert reminded the Board that we are waiting for action to have a 'one stop shop' for planners of events. Lynn will get in touch with Carrie Keith to see if they can meet with the Events Planning Committee for resolution of this.
New Business:
Scotty Zilinsky reports that refreshment scheduling has been taken over by Vicki Kovak.
Submitted by Melanie Harper, 4/14/04
Suggested agenda for May meeting