The Board spent the last two months of the 2020/2021 church year getting ready for the Annual Congregational Meeting, acting on four policy proposals from the Finance Committee, and looking ahead to opening the new building. In preparation for the Annual Meeting on June 12, the Board: Approved the slate of nominees for elected offices … Continue reading Board Update for May and June
The BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on April 15 via Zoom. After lighting the chalice and watching a video on joy as a reflection, Board members continued their discussion of Widening the Circle of Concern, a report by the UUA Commission on Institutional Change. This month’s focus was on … Continue reading Board Update for April
At its regular monthly meeting on March 18, the BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees took the following business actions: Amended the motion adopted in February to provide funding for members of under-represented groups to attend this year’s UUA General Assembly. The amendment added eligibility for funding to three part-time staff members who do not … Continue reading Board Update for March
The BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees held two meetings in February. At a Special Meeting held on February 7, the Board authorized a $2,500 increase in Rev. Lydia’s Sabbatical budget to correct a calculation error in the previously approved budget. The Board held its regular monthly meeting on February 18. After lighting the chalice … Continue reading Update from the Board
The Board held its regular monthly meeting on January 21, 2021. After lighting the chalice and listening to a reflection, Board members continued their discussion of Widening the Circle of Concern, a report by the UUA Commission on Institutional Change. This month’s focus was on living our values in the world. The Board then approved … Continue reading Board Update for January
The Board held two meetings this month, its regular meeting on December 17, and a special meeting on December 29. At these meetings, the Board: Continued its discussion of Widening the Circle of Concern, a report by the UUA Commission on Institutional Change. This month’s focus was on hospitality for and relationships with BIPOC members … Continue reading December Update from the Board
At its regular meeting on November 19, the BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees took the following actions: Appointed Molly Fortuna and Jan Cheney to the Leadership Development Committee. Molly’s term will end in June 2022, and Jan’s term will end in June 2023. The two appointees will fill vacancies created by the resignations of … Continue reading November Update from the Board
At its regular meeting on October 15, the BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees adopted four goals for the year: They are to: Ensure that our organizational infrastructure supports our program goals Monitor our Fellowship’s financial strength and stability Examine how we can be more fully inclusive, and Develop a Congregational Health Dashboard. In addition, … Continue reading Board Update for October
At its regular monthly meeting on September 17, the BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees continued its discussion of Widening the Circle of Concern, a report by the UUA Commission on Institutional Change. Board members focused on the section of the report about the theology underpinning UU social justice work. The Board then appointed former Treasurer … Continue reading Update from the Board – September 2020
The Board held its regular monthly meeting on August 20 as well as a special meeting on August 23. At the August 20 meeting, Board members continued their discussion of Widening the Circle of Concern, a report by the UUA Commission on Institutional Change. The Board also took the following business actions. Approved the July … Continue reading August Update from the Board
