UNITY OF SOUTH SOUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETING Minutes for April 7, 2022 Opening Prayer – The monthly meeting of the Unity of South Sound (USS) Board started at 6:30 PM (online via Zoom) with an opening prayer by Nancy Jackson. Board of Trustee (BOT) members: Michele Zwosta, David Sandall-Hill, Steve Ryan, Nancy Jackson, Jennifer Lambert, Wendy Valentine and Rev. Denese Schellink were in attendance. We have a quorum. Check In – Board members checked in with one another. MONTHLY REPORTS – calling out exceptions/concerns only ● Approval of agenda ● Approval of Secretary’s Report / Board Minutes – Nancy submitted the March 3rd, minutes by email, and they were approved by email. ● Counting Tithes & Check Signing – David will be in charge of organizing the sign ups. March sign ups: ○ 04/10: David - Jennifer ○ 04/17: Michele - Wendy ○ 04/24: Nancy - Steve ○ 05/01: David - Michele ● Tithe Report –See attached: Submitted the March tithe report by Email. Distribution of funds will be brought back for further discussion. Approval: one abstained, the remaining members approved. ● Treasurer’s Report – see attached. The Treasurer's Report Approval: one abstained, the remaining members approved. Steve Ryan will prepare the Treasurer's Report 1 week in advance of the Board Meeting. ● Ministers Report - see attached ● Social Media Report – see attached. UPDATES ON OLD BUSINESS ● Update on Minister Visit: Meghan Smith Brooks: Her visit was April 1- 3, 2022. Workshop was held on April 2nd. Evaluation - feedback forms were passed out to the congregation and Michele set up forms online, these were to be turned in by April 4th for Board of Trustees evaluation. Forms and feedback were discussed by the Board of Trustees at the Mtg. April 7th. The evaluations and feedback were positive. Steve Ryan made a motion to propose a contract to Meghan Smith Brooks, David Sandall-Hill seconded. Unanimous Vote by Board of Trustees. Motion was made by David Sandall-Hill to accept the contract as discussed by the Board of trustees and Jennifer Lambert Seconded. Contract will be submitted to Meghan Smith Brooks by the contract committee, Michele Zwosta, David Sandall-Hill, Steve Ryan. Unanimous Vote by Board of Trustees. ● Easter Celebration - April 17th. David Sandall-Hill, and Jennifer Lambert informed the Board of preparations needed for Sunday Service. The flowers totaling approx. $400.00 is being donated by a generous member. ● New Member Class: Two new congregants (Chris Beal- Mallory Corey) have completed classes, held by Rev. Denese Schellink . Steve Ryan made a motion that we recognise them as new members this Sunday at the Church service, David Sandall-Hill seconded. Unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees. NEW BUSINESS ● Tacoma Pride - Will be held July 9th. David Sandall-Hill will be unable to attend and asked that a 8 x10 photograph of him and Joey Sandall-Hill be placed on the booth's table welcoming people to come join our Services. Board approved. ● Paint Tacoma - Bring back May Mtg. ● Tacoma Porchfest - Will be August 6th from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Unity of South Sound has been invited to be a participant. Heidi will check with landlords to see if we can use the parking lot. Will be brought back to the Board. ● Updated Minister job description including goals - Bring back May Mtg. ● Fundraiser Committee formation (include Prosperity Plus) - Bring back May Mtg. ● Action Items: Rev. Dense to get full name of two new members to Nancy Unity of South Sound: Upcoming events 04/09 - NVC class 1-3 pm 04/10 - New Member Welcome and Community Gathering 04/17 - Easter Sunday May - Prosperity Classes start (7 week series starts 1st week of May) 05/21 - Board Leadership Class 10 - 1pm 07/09 - Tacoma Pride Festival Closing Praye r – Denese Schellink closed the meeting with a prayer and the meeting ended at 8:52 pm. Next Month’s Board Meeting is May 5th 2022 at 6:30 pm Respectfully submitted by Nancy Jackson, Secretary DATE: 04/08/2022