Unitarian Fellowship of Longview

01/10/2006

Board Meeting

 

Board Members Present: Huey Mitchell. Betty Golding, Jessica Noble, Peggy Nader, Tina Rushing, Barbara Cavin, and Frank Herbert.

 

Others Present: Kay Cox. Carol Peaster, Sky Mitchell, jay Noble and Julie Hart.

 

Meeting opened with the lighting of the Chalice by President Mitchell.

 

Minuets of the previous board meeting were read, discussed, corrected and accepted with corrections.

 

Old Business:

 

  1. Remodeling status: Kenmore dishwasher and refrigerator have been selected, as has a stainless sink. The plumber is to start work this Thursday the 12th.

The flooring sample selected has a 10-year guarantee.

 

  1. Membership list to be presented next meeting for review by the board.

 

  1. The survey analysis was presented by Peggy Nader. Huey will provide a copy

on the web site for the congregation. 

 

  1. Committee Responsibilities: (Peggy and Jessica to get a copy to Huey of their committees’ responsibilities.)

 

Community Service Committee Report presented by Frank Herbert

    1. Frank’s list of suggested donations from our fellowship is attached.
    2. He will present a budget for the next year to the next board meeting including any adjustment or changes in next year’s contributions.
    3. Guest at your table fundraiser had 18 members participate with $ 875 donated to UUA and to be matched by UUA.

 

  1. Banner:  Huey would like for us to design a banner just for our fellowship. Jessica said that she would explore banners of other fellowships for ideas.

 

 

Membership Letter:

Sky Mitchell is exploring sending out a membership letter to all attendees. The letter would define “member”, “friend” and visitor status to attendees.

 

Treasure’s Report:  see attached   $36,500.98 available for obligations.

 

Motion:  Jessica moved that the reserve fund and building fund be combined and that we combine the two accounts into one. Motion approved 100%

Tina is to combine the accounts at Chase bank.

 

News Journal fee went up $8.00. Our program information is not always getting into the paper.

 

Budget: Bring proposed budget amounts to the next board meeting in preparation for July budget time.

 

Katrina Fund: Left over Katrina relief funds will be distributed to the national UUA Katrina fund. We are sending $348.00.

 

Income Tax: Discussion of sending statements to members regarding 2005 contributions and possibly pledge cards for the coming budget year. Much discussion, but no action taken.

 

February Programming : Peggy Nader presented a verbal report and is to send Huey a written report to attach to minutes.

 

Nominating Committee: Time to form one. No action taken.

 

NTAUUS Awards Luncheon set for Feb. 25th.

 

 Board Meeting schedule change: to be announced

 

Frank’s Service committee will be able to accept donations in honor or memory of persons.

 

Weekly food:  Sky Mitchell to take over sign up for food duty from Julie.

 

No other business, meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Barbara Cavin, Secretary UUFoL