ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH BOARD MEETING

May 12, 2004

Minutes

 

Board Officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schneeman, Pam

President

Present

 

Wetzel, Ed

Treasurer

Absent

Sibert, Tom

V President

Present

 

Middleton, Mike

Secretary

Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Members

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gosling, Mary

Exp 2004

Present

 

Rempel, John

Exp 2005

Present

Downing, Karen

Exp 2004

Absent

 

Boland, Katie

Exp 2006

Present

Neves, Susan

Exp 2004

Absent

 

Byer, Greg

Exp 2006

Absent

Schrementi, Jim

Exp 2004

Present

 

DeRocker, Joy

Exp 2006

Absent

Murphy, Jane

Exp 2005

Present

 

Miller, Babette

Exp 2006

Present

Rand, Leon

Exp 2005

Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

Craig, Bonnie

Office Adm.

 

 

Johnson, Bruce

President elect

 

Mendonca, John

Service Auction

 

 

Atwater, Rich

VP elect

 

Miller, Sandy

Northeast Coop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pam called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 

 

Northeast Coop

Sandy Miller presented a proposal to have a “Summer Fun Day”.  This program traditionally involves outside activity and water play.  The Coop will pay $180 for the twelve days of the program.  The proposal passed with a unanimous vote.

 

Minutes

Minutes of the April 14 Board meeting were approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Bonnie presented the Treasurers Report.  Cash flow is $ –12,647.31 but doesn’t include about $9,000 in proceeds from the auction and $3,960 of prepaid pledges which brings the cash flow to an approximate balance.  In a follow up e-mail to board officers, Bonnie again summarized the source of our challenge.  We had a $24,000 shortfall in pledges compared to our 2004 budget on top of planning on $20,000 from fundraising this year. 

 

Minister’s Report and Religious Education Report

Both reports were presented.

 

Property Management Report

Jim Catellier submitted the Property Management Report.  Roof work is scheduled for this month.  Jim mentioned the possibility of getting donated chain link fencing for an enclosed play area in the back.  This stimulated some discussion around “need” and “design” of a fence.  Pam will contact Jim with the intent that the RE and Grounds committees get involved.       

 

Staff Health Insurance

Mike and Rich gave a verbal report on a proposed change in staff health insurance.  We may be able to save about $800 a month with equivalent coverage.  The proposed new insurance was discussed and approved based on several questions being answered and acceptance by the staff.  Lee Rand requested a short written report (see addendum). 

 

Services Auction

John Mendonca reported that the services auction was a fun evening that brought in about $9,000.

 

Heartland District Dues

John Mendonca presented a report that looked at the All Souls, Heartland District relationship.  This report may help with decision making about paying the District dues.  John reported that we don’t communicate with the District Executive or get much out of the organization.  The organization does provide help to the smaller congregations.  Tom made a motion that as a one-time savings we not pay the 4th quarter installment of our dues.  The motion was seconded and passed.  A motion was made and passed to inform the congregation about this resolution at the May 16 congregational meeting.  Bonnie will contact the Heartland District and send them an updated mailing list.       

 

Capital Campaign and Building Project

Tom reported that the Capital Campaign Committee is working hard and making progress. 

 

Filling The Funding Gap

New members will receive a letter about pledging

 

Bonnie has not been able to find a realtor that will help us with our rental space.  Karen Rasmussen is looking into current rental rates.       

 

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:36

Mike Middleton, Secretary to the Board