Attending:  Chris Sirotiak, Gary Cook, Jim Dalgleish, Janice Zerfas , Tom Hackley, Dick Berndt, Kate Fuller, Amy Eklund

Kate presented the results of question to the congregation of what they are looking for in the future and a memory they have of BUUF.  See attached list.

Tom moved, Dick seconded,  and minutes of the 7/15/08 meeting were accepted as submitted.

PFLAG wants to meet second and fourth Sunday here.  Tom moved that we grant PFLAG’s request to meet here on the second and fourth Sunday and the motion was seconded by Janice.  Motion was passed.  They will not be charged because we were an original sponsor of PFLAG and the expenses will be minimal since we will already be heating the building for Sunday service.  On the second Sunday the board will plan to meet in one  of the classroom areas so there is no conflict of space usage.

Treasurer’s report—Dick.  We need to get some estimates on groundskeeping now that Ken has passed on.  We may owe some money to Ken’s estate yet for mowing that was completed prior to his death.  Expenses/income on track thus far.   We will continue to subscribe to the payroll module to Quickbooks to keep us up to date.  Currently the budget line is prorated on the report.  A total budget number will be added in a fourth column in future reports.    Two checks have been received….one for Ken and one for Luther for a memorial pledge.  Dick will contact the persons who sent checks for memorial contributions in memory of Ken and Luther without instructions regarding their intended recipient.  Dick will contact them to confirm their intentions about who the money was actually to go to.  Building rent….should it be raised? Utility costs are the big question.  Dick will check on when the contract is due to be renewed.  Dick will check with Gretchen to make sure that Tom’s correct email address is in the group mailing address because he has not been getting his emails.  Amy moved and Chris accepted the Treasurer’s report as submitted.  Motion was passed.

DRE/Childcare—Janice reported that the ad has gone out to several places.  Sharon, Gloria and Janice are working on the curriculum and still searching for a UU based curriculum.  Things are still in the very early stages of the development.  Need a replacement for Harvey and Trisha.  They will be putting a schedule together over labor day weekend.  Gloria/Sharon for the younger ones, Janice is checking on a partner for the teen group .  Coverage is still needed for the inbetween age group.  Michael will do childcare every other week and there are a number of other possibilities that she will check with.  Chris moved to accept DRE report, seconded by Dick.

Gary has a new phone number.

Programs—Gary does not have a list yet for the fall/spring.  We have not heard back from Bob on the final date but Beth is checking on that.  Harvey is out of town and had a death in the family.  We have things scheduled through the next board meeting.  Tom talked with the president of the league of women’s voters and asked if she would do a presentation before the election and she is agreeable but we need to know when the dates open are.  Tom will send out the calendar from last meeting so we can begin looking at dates for activities.

Church rentals—wedding reception, substantial deposit and full cleaning.  Gary will contact Marilyn regarding whether we can rent to private individuals without creating difficulties with our tax status, and Dick will check with the insurance company.  Jim will check with Dave Sarra regarding the contact information.  Bridge to China usage—Jim will talk with Dave regarding this.  He will confirm their needs, how many days, how many rooms, and then we will adjust our contract accordingly.

Next board meeting—second Sunday, Sept 14, 2008.  Motion for adjuournment, Tom, seconded by Dick and passed.