Karen Tyson, Chair

Daria Bergen-Hill

Nance Cedar

Hal Holtzclaw

Jane Nelson

Joanne Masterson

Lucy Hentges

Doug MacCleery

Ric Sears

Jack Hinman

Linda Jemison

Donna Bledsoe

Anne Bredeck

Rev. Lou Schwebius

Joan Wamsley

Al Erickson

Karen Tyson and others of the Board welcomed the new Board members (Hal Holtzclaw, Jane Nelson, Joanne Masterson, and Lucy Hentges). Karen offered the proposed slate of new BoT officers (Karen Tyson, Board Chair; Joanne Masterson, Vice-Chair; Doug MacCleery, Secretary; and Ric Sears, Program Council Convener), which was moved, seconded and passed. Jane Nelson was appointed to the position of Correspondence Secretary and Joan Wamsley to the position of Treasurer.

Karen said that the customary approach of holding the Board retreat at the Arlington UU Church would not work this year. She would send out alternative dates and asked Board members to indicate availability.

Karen Tyson brought to the Board’s attention the proposed agreement for consulting services with Larry Wheeler under which he would conduct a financial confirmation study so as to determine the readiness of MVUC for a capital campaign, as provided by a resolution at MVUC’s Annual Meeting on April 25. Unfortunately, the cost of the contract is approximately $8,000, or about twice what had been estimated. The reason for the discrepancy was an honest error in calculating the estimated cost, rather than an expansion in what Larry is being asked to do. After considerable discussion on the reasons for the underestimate and options for dealing with it, the BoT decided to move forward and engage Larry as provided in the agreement, since it is considered extremely important to determine the level of contributions that are likely to be received if a capital campaign were to be initiated. Funds for the contract would be made available from those in the Miscellaneous account in the current year’s budget ($5K) and funds existing in the Long Range Planning account ($3K).

Daria Bergen-Hill briefly reviewed the history of the relationship between MVUC and Ft. Hunt Preschool (FHP) and the move of FHP from being an "instrumentality" of MVUC to being a separate entity fully licensed as a preschool by Fairfax County. She discussed the changes in the agreement currently being presented to the Board, which included, among other things, eliminating the use by FHP of MVUC nursery space next to the offices and an increase in fees paid by FHP amounting to 7 percent annually beginning this year, until fees reach what are considered equivalent to market rates. A motion was offered, seconded and passed that the BoT accept the new agreement.

Reports were received from the minister, RE, the Treasurer, and the Program Council convener.

It was reported that the Coming of Age class wants to give MVUC a "peace pole", inscribed with messages of peace in four languages, to be located in a appropriate place on our Hill. Funds would come from a designated "teach peace" fund and small contributions from families. The Aesthetic and Grounds committees will need to be involved in determining the pole’s location.

Ric Sears mentioned that Program Council will be making a recommendation to the Board next month on changing the times of Sunday services.

Nance Cedar was appointed BoT liaison with the committee on Recognition Sunday.

The status of search efforts for a music director and director of RE were reviewed.

Al Erikson reported that the pledge drive is now within one percent of its goal of $371K and is $68K over last year.

Administrative Staffing

The BoT considered in executive session a report by Donna Bledsoe on Administrative staffing.

Doug MacCleery

Secretary