Board Members Present
Lisa Guide
Kelly Jemison, YRUU Representative
Joanne Masterson, Chair
Jim Potter, Vice Chair
Jane Nelson
Raleigh Romine, Secretary
Board Members Absent
Wendy Burns
Heather Harts'Horn
Hal Holtzclaw
Lauck Walton
Others Present
Donna Bledsoe, Business Administrator
Ron Brandt
Bill Clontz
Rob Dickenson
Al Erickson, Treasurer
John Henrehan
Russ Stumpe
Marge Witting
The BoT met at 7:30 PM on July 11.
The minutes of the June meeting were approved. Joanne proposed that minutes of future meeting be approved electronically to speed posting to the web. The proposal was unanimously accepted.
The Board received reports from Rev. Lou (in absentia) and Donna Bledsoe.
Ron Brandt suggested that the BoT appoint a group to review MVUC Bylaws and Policies. He gave several examples of Bylaws that could be revised. (Bylaws can be changed only by a vote of the congregation, whereas policies can be adopted or changed at any time by the BoT.) Ron said he would be available to serve on such a group if appointed.
The BoT discussed at length methods for dealing with the shortfall in pledges. The Finance Committee reported the current budget is "no-fat": there are no inessential items to trim. The Finance committee offered several options including an additional fund raising drive, a one-time use of Endowment Fund income, and postponing congregational dues to UUA and JPD and the Property Major Maintenance Fund. John Henrehan delivered a presentation arguing against any tapping of the Endowment Fund. The BoT voted to approve the current budget and instructed the Business Administrator to prioritize PMM over UUA payments.
The BoT discussed plans for the Ingathering Picnic and the BoT Retreat. The Retreat is scheduled for September 23 in space offered by Lauck Walton. Lincoln Cobb has offered to facilitate the Retreat.
Joanne reported the Fort Hunt Preschool lease negotiations are continuing.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.