UNITY OF SOUTH SOUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETING Minutes for May 5, 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 April 7th, minutes by email, and they were approved by email. ● Counting Tithes & Check Signing – David will be in charge of organizing the sign ups. May sign ups: ○ MAY 8: STEVE & JENNIFER ○ MAY 15: MICHELE & DAVID ○ MAY 22: NANCY & STEVE ○ MAY 29: WENDY & JENNIFER ○ ● Tithe Report –See attached: Submitted the April tithe report by Email. A policy change was requested to increase our tithe to Unity Worldwide Ministries, Unity Worldwide Headquarters, Northwest Unity Region and a rotating Unity regional church from 25% to 66%. The Tithe Team is recommending that we double the existing 25 % tithe to 50%. No action will be taken at this time for this policy change. It will be discussed further with Rev. Meghan in our July meeting, after which it can be finalized with her input: 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 for the May 15th Community Mtg. Rev. Meghan Brooks moving expenses - Steve Ryan will take lead and Jennifer Lambert and Michele Zwosta will assist in planning a fundraiser, will bring forward to the congregation at May 15th Community Mtg. ● Ministers Report - see attached ● Social Media Report – see attached. It was decided to hold off on hiring a new PR person until discussed with Rev. Meghan Brooks. UPDATES ON OLD BUSINESS ● Minister Contract: Rev. Meghan Smith Brooks: Contract was accepted by Rev. Meghan Brooks and there were no further questions from the Board. ● Prosperity Plus - has started the first week of May with two classes available. NEW BUSINESS ● Graduating Class Celebration - May 22nd - Steve Ryan made a motion Wendy Valentine seconded, Board unanimously approved getting gifts for two graduates. Steve Ryan will represent the Board with a Lei. ● Youth Fundraiser. - May 29th bring donations to church to be taken for the “Recycle with Value Village” fundraiser. ● Volunteer Committees - Wendy will contact current volunteer coordinator, Diane Nieman, and get Committees together for special events we have coming up. ● Gratitude Celebration - for Rev. Denese June 12th, discussion by the Board on Contract and celebration details. Steve Ryan made a motion to move forward with Board recommendations and Jennifer Lambert Seconded. All Board members approved. ● Welcoming Celebration - Rev. Meghan Brooks June 26th, Wendy will contact and discuss with the Volunteer Coordinator. ● Tacoma Pride - WendyValentine made a motion and NancyJackson Seconded to give $450.00 to the Pridefest for registration and materials. All Board members approved. ● Paint Tacoma - Bring back June 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. The Porchfest orgainizer obtained permission from landlords to use the parking lot. Jennifer Lambert will be lead on setting up the subcommittee and contact the person from Tacoma Porchfest. ● Updated Minister job description including goals - Steve Ryan, David Sandal-Hill, Michele Zwosta will put together job description - goals and bring them back to the Board for approval . ● Fundraiser Committee formation - Bring to the congregation at Community Gathering May 15th that we need a lead person. ● Action Items: Wendy to contact Volunteer Committee Coordinator to get Committees activated and discuss Rev. Meghans welcoming celebration. Michele to get Porchfest contact person to Jennifer Lambert. Steve will prepare the Treasurer's Report for the May 15th Community Mtg. also discuss fundraising for Rev. Meghans moving expenses. Unity of South Sound: Upcoming events May 2022 – Prosperity classes start (7-week series starts 1st week of May) · 05/12/2022 – Quantum Living 6 week course begins · 05/21/2022 – Board Leadership Class (10a-1p) · 06/22/2022 – Rev. Meghan starts · 07/09/2022 – Tacoma Pride Festival · 08/06/2022 – Tacoma Porchfest (?) · Fall 2022 - Fundraiser · Closing Praye r – Michele Zwosta closed the meeting with a prayer and the meeting ended at 8:18 pm. Next Month’s Board Meeting is June 2nd 2022 at 6:30 pm Respectfully submitted by Nancy Jackson, Secretary DATE: 05/11/2022