Wy’east UUC Board Meeting Minutes Monday, May 5, 2025

Wy’east UUC Board Meeting Minutes

Monday, May 5, 2025

Finalized May 10, 2025

Present:     Kathy, Diane A., Marcy, Larry, Debra, Leslie

Absent: none    

Meeting Minutes:

1. Meeting Minutes-review and approval
   • moved and approved
2. Small Group Events: 
   • Diane A. may be planning 1st Thursday Portland Museum of Art 
   • Book Discussion (3rd Thursday) was good.  Next book is “Solito.” 
3. RE:
   • Debra has made a grab-and-go lesson plan for younger kids, and it is in a certain file cabinet that Matt knows and will be shown to others as needed.
   • Debra will continue to make these to provide RE for the younger aged children.
4. Eastside Jewish Commons–Leslie will be touring the facility soon to check it out and Larry and Diane A. are interested in going as well. Website is www.ejc.pdx.org . 
5. Vision Consensus Committee Update - Discussed new venue discussion to support congregation and RE, and we need dedicated volunteers for RE, finding a DRE, and making sure families come (outreach).
6.  Treasurer’s Report- We have money in the bank, and despite the projected deficit for this year, it doesn’t seem to materialize much. 
   • The Treasurer’s Budget Meeting yesterday covered all other aspects of the budget that Larry has been working on.
   • Larry emphasized that circumstances can change in the year for a member and that they should not feel bad if they cannot make their whole pledge within the year. However, he will gently remind anyone where they are at on their pledge for the year, and will get that out after the Annual Meeting.
7. Next SJC Focus Vote – “We are Stronger Together” focusing to prioritize people and communities who have been historically marginalized or excluded.
   • Concern: Would we welcome to hear about someone from the other side of the political spectrum?
     • We would welcome anyone since this is a UU principle, but the more priority on historically marginalized or excluded.
   • Moved and approved the SJC focus, with one abstention.
8. Upcoming Board Vacancies and Nominating Committee -Willow, Andy, and Linda B. are going to be on the ballot and Larry  will be on to be re-elected. This should fulfill the board for 25-26.
9. Canvas Committee -pledges are a little down from last year, but one came in on Sunday, so it is getting closer to the goal.
10. Annual Report
    • Marcy will be working on report, and memo to congregation that the annual meeting is coming up, and bios of all nominees for the board and nominating committtee and email to Gigi who will get it out to the congregation.
    • Debra can print ballots and any other handouts if needed, and also be assistance with anything.
    • Ask Candace if she is comfortable running the polls and create ballots…Marcy will do this.
11. Minister’s Report: none at this time
12. Social Justice Committee Report–voted on the focus for the year
13. Membership Report - none at this time, but reported for the whole year, which will be in the annual report.

Next meeting is Wednesday, June 4, 2024 at 7pm via Zoom

Respectfully submitted by Marcy Sullwold