The following members were present: Gene Pusateri, Lanore Jones, Lisbet White, Judy DeGenova, Louisa Berger, Tim Raridon, and John Shartle. Lisbet opened the meeting with a shared reading of the poem ‘The Sunflower,’ by Mary Oliver. We checked in and did a second check-in about how we are feeling about serving on the Board of Directors during this year..
Consent Agenda
Minister’s report – none this month
Minutes amendment re: DRE search
Treasurer’s report – income was down in June
Lisbet moved to accept the minutes as amended and the treasurer’s report.. Gene seconded. Motion passed.
Ongoing Business
Sanctuary accessability
Lisbet received a proposal from John Locketti. We are hoping to have a proposal for more “do-able” ideas by the next meeting.
Janitorial Services.
Louisa has an appointment on Friday with potential candidates.
Chalice
Lanore brought the mock up of our new Chalice. Everyone thought it was great.
Partner church
We are currently looking for a local church or organization with which to partner.
8th Principle
Discussion tabled pending follow up meeting
DRE
Louisa met with new DRE Kathleen Hogue. She did the hiring paperwork and gave her a tour of the building. She reported that Kathleen has a lot of good ideas.
Pledge drive
Lanore has made a list of some people who might help with the pledge drive. There will be further discussion next month.
Hybrid Tech Update
Tim and Andy are making progress.More decisions to be made upon Rev. Joseph’s return.
New Business
Personnel Committee
John and Carole will get together to organize the committee and discuss what policies we need.
Bank Changes
Lisbet nominated Gene to be the second signature on church checks. Gene accepted. Louisa seconded the nomination. Motion passed.
Office phone/coverage
Current system is not working well and we haven’t been able to correct it. Lisbet will reach out to Andy ( and Lola) to see if they have ideas for an alternative system.[1]
Building Use
Ohio CAN (Ohio Can Change Addiction Now) has requested to use the church steps for an upcoming outdoor opioid ministry event. UUYO Member Hope Lovrinoff-Moran will be liaison. No one objected.
OHIO CAN also wants to do a multi-session indoor training beginning in the fall with Hope Lovrinoff-Moran in charge. This will involve further exploration of our in-person building use policy..
We need our COVID Advisory Committee to update our policy re: building use as we move toward further opening. Lisbet will reach out to Susie Beiersdorfer to perhaps help on this moving forward.
Upcoming Social Event
Gene has a lot of good ideas for social events. We need to determine if we are able to have up to 75 people at an indoor event. Gene and John will work on details for a beer and wine social to be held at the church (primarily outdoors) on August 7 from 6-8 pm.
Generative Discussion
We had a considerable amount of generative discussion throughout the meeting.
Housekeeping
Thank UU’s
Send thank UU’s to Melissa Smith, Kadey Kimpel, and Bob Seibold.
Roles for August meeting
Facilitator – John Time Keeper – Louisa
Process Observer – Tim Secretary -Judy
Bits from the Board – Lisbet Thank UU’s – Lanore
The next meeting will be August 19 at the church..
Lisbet will reach out to Andy ( and Lola) to see if they have ideas for an alternative system. @lisbetsw@gmail.com
_Assigned to Lisbet Searle-White_