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I. Attendence

PRESENT: Roye, Trish, Donna H., Cheryl, Ginny, Dennis, Tami ABSENT: Donna S., Murphy RESIGNED: Daniel

Roye opened the Board meeting at

There was a quorum at the meeting.

Dennis gave an opening prayer.

We started by going around the circle with a check-in to see how everybody is doing, personally and/or with the church. Donna Hodge moved we accept the minutes from April. Carried.

II. Finance

  • Reported income which was up $2000
  • Expenses were up because of severance package for Steve and because of bathroom repairs
  • We need to average $36 a person to break even. Averaging about $13 a person right now.
  • There was some confusion on the wording of the agreement about how expenses and income would be distributed and paid for.
  • Attendance was over 400 for April.
  • Roye suggested we have a Board member talk to the congregation about higher levels of giving.
  • There is a By-Law change needed
  • We could have one or more thermometers each Sunday.
  • Let's have Tami give a talk about PRO or giving in general. Tami and Donna H are going to work together on it.
  • The Board promised to be more transparent, giving out information on revenue falling short of expenses is part of that promise.
    Roye would like to have a class on ways of giving to the church, useful for tax purposes.

III. MINISTER REPORT

Roye spoke to her contributions on the board and feels that it is a bad idea to lose our presidents at this point which was suggested in the Letter of Intent and says that she feels that her and Murphy can and should work together during this important time. VOTE was taken that board will remain as is for 6 months which takes us to September. All agreed except one abstained. Letter of Intent gone over quickly to make sure all were in agreement over wording and adjustments. Roye read letter that will go to congregation regarding our congregational merger beginning April 3, 2022. Any notices to the new congregation will be approved by a majority of the board. The two boards are now combined, and Dennis will be speaking at Unity Spiritual Center of Growth. Bylaws discussed and board agrees they can be combined easily and quickly.

IV. TREASURER

New fiscal year will be January I to December 3 1 A sales tax number will be pursued. WI -9s will be filled out for all church employees E-Trade funds will be removed from the current account and put in an account with the new name.

V. BOARD TRAINING

Question asked if board will all be doing board training. This will be on zoom and the date will be on Monday, April 4th and Wednesday 6th at 3pm.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Tithing decisions tabled. Volunteers needed in many areas and especially help for Jerilyn on computer issues and help with kids as their program is in transition. Soaring is starting soon and needs a few more children. Automatic membership is assumed for those merging into Unity Center of Spiritual Growth. Adjourned 8:20pm Next meeting Sunday April 24th   

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