ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH BOARD MEETING

February 13, 2008

 

 

Board Officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Murphy, John

President

Present

 

Bartley, Brian

Secretary

Present

Sibert, Tom

V President

Absent

 

Middleton, Mike

Treasurer

Present

Board Members

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dunkin, Ray

Exp 2008

Present

 

Griffith, Debi

Exp 2009

Present

Hansen, Carol

Exp 2008

Present

 

Most, Richard

Exp 2009

Present

Merriman, Sharon

Exp 2008

Present

 

Basile, Frank

Exp 2010

Absent

Spencer, Gary

Exp 2008

Absent

 

Burns, Linda

Exp 2010

Present

Basson, Rodney

Exp 2009

Absent

 

Fox, Lucia

Exp 2010

Present

Brunner, Bob

Exp 2009

Absent

 

Wendt, Caroline

Exp 2010

Present

Others Present

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear, Bruce

Minister

 

 

Elsa Sands

Membership Committee

 

Clear, Nancy

Director of RE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call to Order

Declaring a quorum present, President John Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

 

Minutes of January 2008 Meeting

            Minutes of the January 2008 Board meeting were approved without objection as corrected.  

 

Minister’s Report (Addendum 1)

            Bruce presented his report.  No further discussion ensued and it was accepted with gratitude by unanimous consent.

 

DRE’s Report  (Addendum 2)

            Nancy presented her report and it was accepted with gratitude by unanimous consent.

 

Membership Report (Addendum 3)

            Elsa Sands presented information regarding our membership numbers and the distinction within the classification system; ie friend = inactive.  She presented a list of 34 members (who have resigned) and friends to be removed from the membership.  The motion was made to accept the list for removal by Ray Dunkin.  The motion was seconded by Carol Hansen and carried by unanimous voice vote.  Elsa then reported that All Souls has 389 members after the removal.

 

Financial Update (Addendum 4)

            Mike Middleton presented the Income and Expense Statement for January 2007 through December 2007 (updated but un-audited).  There was general discussion regarding some expenses and Mike addressed several line items.  Mike stated he would do some investigating on how postings are done for future accounting, but that it would not affect the 2007 totals.  Debi Griffith made a motion to accept the 2007 I & E Statement for the General Fund as presented.  The motion was seconded by Carol Hansen and approved by unanimous voice consent.   

 

Endowment Report (Addendum 5)

            Mike Middleton presented a statement with the Endowment, Memorial and Special Gifts Fund’s income and expenses.  General discussion ensued.  Mike was thanked for his hard work on the fund.  No further action was taken.

 

Capital Campaign Loan Status (Addendum 6)

            Mike Middleton presented a current financial update on the Capital Campaign and how the loan is being paid.  Further details and possible action on the loan will be addressed at the May 2008 Board Meeting.   

 

“Pledge 13” Supplemental Stewardship Campaign/Use of Gift from Hans Poehlmann

            Mike Middleton presented information regarding the “Pledge 13” campaign.  He reported that $17,400 had been pledged and partial receipt of those monies had already taken place.  In addition, a separate donation of $5000 by Hans Poehlmann had been received.  General discussion ensued and Carol Hansen made the motion to accept the donation and add to the “Pledge 13” campaign.  Ray Dunkin seconded this motion.  It was accepted by unanimous voice consent.  Bruce Clear stated he would personally write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Poehlmann.

 

Audio Issues

            Rich Most presented information about the church audio system and the need for further service and assistance on the use of the system.  He requested clarification on who has authority to obtain service when there is no specific service agreement on the audio system.  Rich is to contact Don Killingbeck for clarification regarding budgeted monies for these types of services.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Brian J. Bartley

Secretary to the Board