Meeting called to order 7:08 PM
Present: Dave, Ron, Baird, Kit, Marjorie, Elaine, Kent and Roy
Minutes of Annual Meeting, last Board Meeting and Budget Meeting approved.
Clarification: As of May 6 the General Reserve was approx.$14,000 and the Bdlg Fund was in excess of $11,000.
The two new board members, Kent V. and Ron V., were accorded a warm welcome.
The minister’s report had been previously e-mailed and was acknowledged. She met with Keith Kron to firm up his presence at the “Welcoming Congregation” workshop in October. Other local churches as well as UU churches will be notified and invited. She performed a wedding in Coupeville with Lavender supplied by Sarah Richards. In addition to her fee, the couple donated $100.00 to the UUCWI. The Secretary will send a note of thanks.
The treasurer’s report had the good news that the budgeted deficit of $8,400 would be no more than about $5000.00. Credit was given in large measure to the successful fund-raising projects.
Caring Concerns was encouraged to stay in contact with our Chaplain, Al Grapel, as he goes through the turmoil of separation.
Kit’s contract for next year was signed with ceremony.
President Dave reported that we are a “Fair Share” congregation about which we should be proud. He encourages the committee liaisons to submit a yearly report for the July Newsletter. Dave will identify Committee Chairs and write them a letter of acknowledgement as they are selected and approved by the board. So far we have approved: Worship – Bill G.; Nancy S. – Social Action, Newsletter and Communications; Malcolm F. – Membership; Peggy B. – Capital Campaign; Roy B. – Building.
Leadership needs to be confirmed for Canvass, CRE, Adult Education, Music Committee.
Building. Roy noted that progress was being made on the site plan. The committee is being enlarged as we wrestle with what the building will consist of and look like. What about an Architect, Project Manager, Designer, Contractor? Will there be competitions?
Membership: We have 54 members and six prospects.
Capital Campaign. A Cap Cam Canvass is slated for October. Consultation is coming from PNWD with Janine Larson and the local (free) expert, Jim Kimbrough. Involvement of the members from the North was encouraged. Loans and Grants are being pursued.
Canvass: The Canvass was successful. The goal of $32,200 was exceed by several thousand. The Canvass Comment Cards will be followed up on.
Facilities: A search was made for a facility in which the congregation could meet mornings. The Masonic Temple at Bayview and a double-wide church in Coupeville were considered. The Worship Committee advised against a move. The board decided to stick with Trinity for next year.
The proposed Policy on Contracts was discussed and approved with a minor change suggested by Ron V.
A “Contracts” subcommittee of Roy, Ron and Baird was formed. Hopefully all those who provided paid service to the church will sign such.
Carol B. and Gail A. were designated as UUCWI Archivist and Historian.
It was proposed that a Communications Committee be formed. This was approved with Nancy S. the Chair.
As the board officially ceded leadership to the new board the official time for meeting was set for Monthly Monday Evenings, 7:00-9:00 PM.
It was agreed that each board member would liaison with committees as follows:
Membership & Canvass – Baird
Communication & Social Action – Ron
Building & Cap Cam – Roy
Caring Connections & Music – Kent
CRE – Paula
Worship – Marjorie
Adult Programs – Dave
The selection of a time for the Board Retreat and the Leadership Council was postponed. The retreat may be accomplished during Board meetings this summer. The Leadership Council should convene after the Mission/Vision workshop.
Next Meeting: Trinity, 7:00-9:00 PM, August 9.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15PM
Baird B., Secretary