Minutes

Meeting brought to order at 11:32am.

Canvass Update

Babette Miller presented information about the Canvass Committee. Currently, there are 217,100 in pledges for 2007. The average increase in pledges is 14.5%, which is very similar to last year at this time. Babette encouraged everyone to please send in their pledge cards.

Budget Presentation

Don Killingbeck presented the budget proposal for the 2007 fiscal year. The budget that he presented was voted on and unanimously passed by the Board of Trustees. Major changes in the budget included a 24% increase to staff salaries and a new “sabbatical fund” that was promised to Bruce Clear when he was hired. This is the first time that we are able to provide the sabbatical fund, which was the third priority of the church according to the budget survey that was completed by the congregation.

The 2007 budget was brought to a vote at 11:35am and passed unanimously.

Building Renovation Project Update

Richard Atwater presented an update for the Building Renovation Project. Upcoming schedules for the Renovation Project were discussed. Hopefully, the new building will be open by December 3, 2006 with no barricades, but there will still be work to be done. The new windows for the RE wing will be installed by Christmas. In January, the new audio updates in the sanctuary will be taking place. Richard encouraged everyone to help us in the New Year with things like moving the staff into their new offices and moving furniture from the storage pods to the new building.

Welcoming Congregation Committee Update

Ron Kieper presented information about the Welcoming Congregation Committee. All Souls is currently working to join 550 congregations in the US and Canada in being a Welcoming Congregation Church. This is done with help from the UU Office of Gay/Lesbian/Transgender/Bisexual Concern, which was formed in 1973. All Souls has presented sermons on diversity and has been working to be as educated as possible on GLTB issues. Ron wants the congregation to begin thinking about what we can do after we are officially made a “welcoming” congregation.

Nominating Committee Update

Bruce Johnson gave the slate of members proposed to be the Nominating Committee for 2007. Those nominated were Greg Byer, Lucia Fox, Debi Griffith, John Mendonca, and Fern Page. Approval of these nominees was brought to vote at 11:51am and they were approved unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:51am.

Respectfully Submitted by Chris Gavin