MOUNT VERNON UNITARIAN CHURCH
Board of Trustees Meeting
July 2, 2002, 7:30 p.m.
| Members Present | Also Present |
| Ron Brandt, Chair | Rev. Walter Braman |
| Daria Bergen-Hill | Janice Fitzpatrick |
| Linda Davidson | Forrest Tobey |
| Al Erickson | Joan Wamsley |
| Linda Jemison | Bill Alsmeyer-Johnson |
| Jim McGovern | Tony Barkume |
| Betsy Stephens | Jeanne Gayler |
| Russ Stumpe | Fran McPoland |
| Shawn Whiteman | |
| Members Absent | |
| Jack Hinman |
Call to Order: 7:30 p.m. by Ron Brandt
Opening Words: Linda Davidson
The following motions were passed unanimously:
1. Approval of the release of $5,000 of the funds already raised for construction of the Chalice-Sculpture. (for the Chapel, per request of the Aesthetics Committee)
2. Creation of the Green Sanctuary Program Committee. (Information and committee charter attached)
3. Approval of the Memorial Walks Committee proposal that MVUC provide a nameplate for Walter Braman’s son, Matthew, to be mounted on the south face of the walled garden. The $84 cost will be covered by the Memorial Walks funds.
4. Appointment of Hope (Stallings) Andonovska as the Director of Religious Education, upon the recommendation of the DRE Search Committee. (She will begin work August 12, 2002. Additional information attached)
5. Approval of policies and procedures developed by the Personnel Committee. (attached)
6. Authorization of the Executive Committee to approve rental policies. (The Facilities Use Committee will prepare recommendations to discuss with the Executive Committee.)
The following motion was passed, seven in favor and one opposed:
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Approval of the proposed Letter of Agreement between MVUC and Ft. Hunt Cooperative Preschool. (attached)Directional signs:
There was brief discussion about the text for two 14” x 20” directional signs, which will guide visitors to MVUC until a permanent sign is placed on Ft. Hunt Road. The text proposed in a mock-up by Pat Jackson includes the name of the church, street address, telephone number, website address, and large arrow.
The following amendment to the motion failed to carry, two in favor and six opposed:
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Removal of the telephone number from the proposed text.The following motion was then passed unanimously:
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Approval of the design and text of the directional signs recommended by Pat Jackson.Future Planning:
The Board does not plan to meet in August, barring some unforeseen need.
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. - Board of Trustees meeting, Commons (open to all interested persons)
Friday, Sept. 6, 6:00 p.m. - Fall Ingathering Picnic
Closing Words: Linda Davidson
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
- Linda Davidson, Secretary