Board Minutes: January 2025

Board Attendees: Chase Den Beste, Marty Beech, Annette Pearce, Kim Ross, Sally
Andersen, Alden Hutchison
Invited Attendees: Rev. E.N. Hill & Greg De Angelo & Alessandra Nysether-Santos

The meeting began with opening remarks from the board president, then a closed session was announced.

There was a motion to approve the minutes and financial reports, which passed unanimously.

Shared updates: Updates were provided on Religious Education (RE). The minister shared updates on key events from January. Liaisons provided updates. The recent GLOW meeting was reviewed.

The board unanimously approved the appointment of a new Collecting Treasurer, Dale Crawford, following the finance committee’s recommendation. The draft asking budget for UUCT 2025-26 was also approved after some clarification. The asking budget can be revised based on staffing needs.

There was discussion about the Endowment Use Proposal for the 2025 Congregational Meetings.

A motion to use RE or Youth Group funds to replace a broken TV in Room 3 (estimated cost: $450) passed unanimously.

The search for a new Music Director is moving forward with a formal process.

There was a discussion about the upcoming Congregational Certification.

The meeting adjourned into closed session.