FIRST UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN CHURCH

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

JUNE 18, 2007

Members Present: Richard Olson-President, John Robinson-Vice President, Brad Lantzer-Secretary, Barb May, Marsha Fitzgerald, Deb Hartman, Sheryl Hemp, Eileen Gavin, Paul Beckel-Minister, Carolyn Bronston-Treasurer.

Richard Olson called the meeting to order at 6:06pm, Marsha Fitzgerald provided opening words.

Barb May moves to approve the agenda, John seconds, passed

John moves to approve the May 21 minutes, Deb Hartman seconds, passed.

Treasurer Report: Carolyn Bronston provided written report showing the Church is in the black by $4,958. Utilities are over budget, but contractor will likely reimburse some expenses for electricity used during construction. 

John Robinson moves to approve the Treasurer’s Report, Sheryl Hemp seconds, passed.

Minister’s Report: Paul reports on a fairly ordinary month. Planning for opening of new building and estimating expenses.  The contractor will clean the Recreation Room and new building and kitchen. Volunteers will need to clean the dining room and other areas, even after contractor is finished, to remove dust and soil.

The Fair Wisconsin group has a new representative to reenergize that movement.

Deb Hartman moves to approve report, Marsha Fitzgerald seconds, passed.

Chalice Lighter Report:  Deb Hartman reports on the $11,000 that was delivered to our Church. This comes with requirements of 6-month reports. The first will include basement renovation.  Our Church will need to have 44 Chalice Lighters on record.

Brad Lantzer volunteers to incorporate the call for participants within the upcoming pledge drive with Greg Zavadoski

Building dedication ceremony:  Sheryl announces that Sept 8 & 9 are the dates for the Art Festival, and will be dates to have an open house at the Church. Dances, or time capsule are being considered. Ribbon cutting is a possibility, maybe with various denominations speaking, and food available.

Richard Olson reports that the mortgage papers have now been signed, with the first payment due in July.

Canvass Report: Brad Lantzer and Greg Zavadoski will continue the canvass/pledge drive this year, with the added request for Chalice Lighter members.  Eileen Gavin volunteers to help with this effort.

Church credit cards were discussed. They could be issued for each staff member, with the possibility of one extra card for volunteers. Concern was expressed that the extra card would open a possibility of abuse.  It was agreed to have 3 cards authorized. Barb May and John Robinson will draft an agreement to sign for each card user.

Publicity:  John Robinson reports that $964 remains in the account for publicity. Ideas were discussed for announcing the opening of our new building, such as posters during the Art Festival, radio and newspaper ads.

The state building inspector will complete the first inspection on July 11^th. Elevator and sprinkler system needs to be completed and tested before that, or the Church would need to pay $800 for a second inspection.

Next meeting scheduled for July 25 at 5:15 pm at the Church. (Also John Robinson’s birthday) 

Meeting adjourned at 7:10pm

Respectfully submitted,

Brad Lantzer, Secretary