Board of Directors
Special Congregational Meeting
Plan to stay after the service to vote on a resolution proposed by the Board. All members received agenda details.
Board Agenda now online
Regular meetings of RVUUF's Board of Directors are open to all members of the Fellowship. The preliminary agenda for the upcoming meeting (subject to change prior thereto) is posted here. The Board requests that congregant requests for Board consideration be submitted at least one week prior to a meeting, preferably using a form available in the office.
Nominating Comm.: Board Director
The slate of nominees for Board of Directors positions to be elected at the annual meeting May 18th still has one position open. Please let any of us on the nominating committee know if you are interested, or if you would like to suggest a member. Nominations can be made from the floor at the meeting, but have to have the consent of the person being nominated. -Nominating Committee: Margaret Hunkins, Mary Jo Owens, Carola Lacy
Congregational Meeting
This is both (1) the Fellowship’s May semi-annual business meeting and (2) an imbedded special meeting to vote on whether to call the Rev. Julie Forest to settle with us as our Minister. The RVUUF Bylaws stipulate a quorum of 66% of the Members for a special meeting to call a Minister, rather than the 20 percent required for other business meetings. Accordingly, it is extremely important that you participate in this combined meeting on May 18th.
Meeting agenda; proposed Bylaws change; nominees for Board, Nominating and Endowment
Cong. Forum
We have been very busy this year and have not had a forum recently to check in with you all. We would like you to give us some feedback -- questions, comments, complaints, suggestions -- about anything that is going on in the Fellowship. This is part of the Committee on Fellowship Ministry’s mission of taking the pulse of the congregation and an opportunity for all members to give us some input. Sharing is an important ingredient in communities. Please come join us. CFM, the Board, Program Council and Rev. Heather Lynn Hanson
Special Congregational Meeting
In response to a request from RVUUF’s Public Relations (PR) Committee, the Board has scheduled a special meeting of the Congregation, to be held after the Sunday service on March 16th. The purpose of the meeting will be to seek the Congregation’s approval for the PR Committee to submit a proposal for a Chalice Lighters’ grant “to assist our Congregation’s growth.” The Congregation’s approval is needed because, if the proposal succeeds, expenditure of the granted funds is likely to exceed the amount that our Bylaws permit the Board to authorize for extra-budgetary disbursement.
A second topic − related to ministerial search − may be included on the meeting agenda, depending on the outcome of on-going discussions between the Board and the Endowment Trustees. In any case, information regarding agenda items will be mailed at least ten days prior to the meeting.
Bylaws Forum
You have 2 opportunities to give input on our current draft: Sunday (after the service), and Tues, Feb 12 at 7pm. You may get a paper copy of the current draft in the foyer or an electronic copy by e-mailing our Office Administrator (Contact Us). Paper copies will be available at the forums. Your input will be appreciated.
Semi-Annual General Meeting Results
At our business meeting held on December 9th, the Congregation adopted two Board-proposed resolutions regarding our future program, location, facilities, and staff. The vote was overwhelmingly favorable and was taken in the context of strategic planning. As announced and discussed at that meeting, the Board has appointed a Strategic Planning Task Force (SPTF) to develop and recommend specific steps to be taken toward implementing the resolutions, based on the work of its predecessor Long-range Planning Committee. The Board’s charge to the SPTF is posted here.
Semi-Annual Meeting
Congregational Meeting
Semi-Annual General Meeting
Mark your calendar and watch for mailing (agenda; other documents below). We’ll hear from our Ministerial Search Committee and Endowment Trustees. And, it’ll be time to vote on RVUUF’s 2008 Budget; Endowment Trust amendment; Covenant of Right Relations; and Long-range Goals, Objectives, & Growth Scenario. Regarding the growth scenario, the Board will ask us all to come to grips with two questions:
- Do we grow in place here in Ashland?
- Do we actively extend the UU presence elsewhere in the Rogue Valley?
Be prepared to offer your thoughts and cast a definitive vote.
