Present: Tom Hackley, Jim Dalgleish, Harvey Johnson, Gary Cook , Chris Sirotiak, Janice Zerfas, Dick Berndt, Amy Eklund

RE committee report was presented by Janice. Tom moved that the board authorize the committee to hire David Sarra as RE director and take the necessary steps to initiate the contract. The motion was seconded by Janice. Passed. Sue Betz will do the popcorn theology for the teens and we will be purchasing the curriculum for that at a cost of $90. Others may be interested in participating as well.

The idea of having a Minister’s discretionary fund was discussed. There used to be a board discretionary fund on the budget. The consensus was the group liked the idea of a BUUF emergency fund: Special contributions will be solicited to be held for distribution at the discretion of the minister with approval of the president and the treasurer will write the check. Gary will draft a resolution to bring before the board next week.

Harvey presented the Sunday service committee report: His concerns are twofold. First, he is getting very little help from anyone else in all the duties of running the Sunday services and lining up speakers. Second, there is very little money left in the budget for other speakers which have to fill the remaining 8 Sundays and is seeking guidance from the board. Speakers in October can be paid out of the COSA funds. Dec. Sunday, 28^th we will not meet. A motion to approve this was made by Chris, Dick seconded. Passed. Chris will do the May 3 service. Jim will do a service in the spring. Harvey will write a request for people to either volunteer to do a Sunday service or kick additional money into the budget for hiring other speakers.

Dave’s proposal for grant for the summer vacation non-Bible school will be pushed into March because it can’t possibly get in by the deadline. It will be fleshed out during the next month. Tom stated that the energy grant he and Dave put together was not approved by the state.

It was mentioned that Charles Long and Trisha Johnson are anxious to get going on some COSA activities. Gary will be in touch with them and will intervene if there are any barriers to progress there.

Having a committee fair was suggested by Chris. Sharon was on the committee list for help with the auction so Chris will check with her and see if they can get some planning going. Harvey will make some kind of chart for Sunday duties to see if we can get some more participation going.

Treasurer’s report—Dick did not have the updated quickbooks file. We are overbudget on mileage but not on anything else at this point. He is still working on getting the memorial checks placed for Luther and Ken. DAY and Spiritual Frontiers will continue using the building for the current rental rate. Tom will make announcements regarding contributions for the WVPE advertising contributions. Dick will get the last ministerial and RE contracts up on the website along with a committee list on drive hq. He will make a donation to buy pockets to replace the ring binder. Dave will have a proposition next month for the mileage issue. Amy moved to accept the treasurer’s report, Jim seconded. Accepted report.

The board was pleased with Emily’s green kitchen proposal . Tom’s calendar has the Bob Milne concert and there are suggestions for Feb circle dinners, March cabaret, April stewardship dinner, Nov auction, Dec holiday event.

Communion was shared with Gary’s peach butter on asiago bread for the true believers.

Jim moved to adjourn, Dick seconded. Passed