ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH BOARD MEETING
April 14, 2004
Minutes
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Officers |
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Schneeman,
Pam |
President |
Present |
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Wetzel,
Ed |
Treasurer |
Absent |
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Sibert,
Tom |
V
President |
Present |
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Middleton,
Mike |
Secretary |
Present |
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Board
Members |
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Gosling, Mary |
Exp 2004 |
Present |
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Rempel,
John |
Exp 2005 |
Present |
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Downing,
Karen |
Exp 2004 |
Absent |
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Boland,
Katie |
Exp 2006 |
Absent |
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Neves,
Susan |
Exp 2004 |
Absent |
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Byer,
Greg |
Exp 2006 |
Present |
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Schrementi,
Jim |
Exp 2004 |
Present |
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DeRocker,
Joy |
Exp 2006 |
Present |
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Murphy,
Jane |
Exp 2005 |
Absent |
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Miller,
Babette |
Exp 2006 |
Present |
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Rand,
Leon |
Exp 2005 |
Present |
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Others
Present |
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Clear,
Bruce |
Minister |
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Johnson,
Bruce |
President
elect |
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Craig,
Bonnie |
Office
Adm. |
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Atwater,
Rich |
VP elect |
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Mendonca,
John |
Service
Auction |
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Catellier,
Jim |
Property
Manag. |
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Tom Sibert called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
Minutes of the March 10 Board meeting were approved.
Both reports were presented. Bruce pointed out that UUI and Danville youth will join All Souls youth to sing, opening the Earth Day Festival on April 24 at 11:00.
Jim Catellier presented the Property Management Report. Jim discussed repairs for the low roofs on the north ($8,870 est.) and south ($10,070 est.) side of the sanctuary. The north side has had some leaks. The estimate from Buckner is to remove and replace the old roofs and replace the flashing and gutters with copper flashing and gutters. While Jim has only one estimate he has worked with Buckner and is pleased with their work. Tom wants Jim to be sure the replacement is of high quality, as the original roof. Pam is concerned that the south roof may need to be modified with the potential new construction. Jim will check on the quality of roof proposed and get the north side repaired. Jim will get some new quotes on just patching or resealing the south side. Jim is also looking at strategies to control water flow to minimize problems.
Tom gave an update on the Capital Campaign and Building Project. A committee has been formed and will meet on April 18. The members are Bob Arnold, Scott Bell, Ray Dunkin, Jeremy Efroymson, Karen Friss, Don Killingbeck, John Murphy, Lee Rand, Pam Schneeman, Tom Sibert, Bob Stanis and Debbie White. With uncharacteristic modesty Tom let Pam announce that Tom is taking on the responsibility of chair of this committee.
Tom believes the first step is to crystallize a vision of the project.
The nominating committee is working and has a slate of candidates for the Board. Bruce Johnson is slated for President and Rich Atwater for Vice President. Please see the Bulletin for additional slated positions.
Tom discussed six strategies that combined could resolve the $24,000 funding shortfall.
1 Rental Income: Bonnie is networking to find professional help in determining reasonable rates. Bruce Clear pointed out that renting to “for profit” groups might threaten our tax-exempt status. Pam will look into the legal issues.
2 Fund Raising Events: Pam will talk to Scott Bell to ask him to nominate a fund raising committee. Lee brought up the idea of fund raising programs like the Bill Elliot event.
3 Budget Efficiencies: Individuals spending budget monies should seek efficiencies in discretionary spending where possible.
4 New Pledges: Pam will ask John Murphy about canvassing new members.
5 Fees: Not discussed
6 Potential Dues Reduction: John Mendonca will compile background information relative to paying dues to the Heartland district.
The meeting adjourned at 9:18
Mike Middleton, Secretary to the Board