Sunday, September 22, 2019

Executive Committee Special Meeting - September 22, 2019

APPROVED
Special Executive Committee Meeting
September 22, 2019


Minutes

The special meeting was called to order by President Jackie Phelps following our morning service at approximately 1:00 pm at La Carreta Restaurant. Committee members in attendance:
  • Jackie Phelps
  • Scott Ferguson
  • Mary Guirard
  • Mike Waldon
Others in attendance included Diane Kirksey.

President, Jackie Phelps, appointed members to fill vacant officer positions for the remainder of the Fellowship year. Newly appointed officers are:
  • Vice President - Mary Guirard
  • Treasurer - Bruce Snow
  • Secretary - Mike Waldon
These officers will replace previous officers having signature authority for the Fellowship's Home Bank account. Mary Guirard suggested the Fellowship support a Boycott of Nestle corporate products. Scott Ferguson moved to bring the boycott of Nestle as a motion to the full congregation at the next congregational meeting. The motion was seconded and passed.

Jackie Phelps discussed the move to the new building. She will prepare a list of items we need to obtain or buy, and share the list with the congregation prior to purchasing. She is starting an Amazon account for the Fellowship. Mike Waldon volunteered to receive Fellowship orders at his house.

Dianne Kirksey told the committee she is collecting a list of UU churches that teach Compassionate Communication. 

Dianne Kirksey inquired how she can use our building for her project and have a sign which might be temporary.    

Topics for future discussion
  1. How might we help the Alexandria Fellowship?
  2. Pursuing Green Sanctuary recognition in the future

The meeting was adjourned.    

ACTION ITEMS:
  1. bring the boycott of Nestle as a motion to the full congregation - Mary Guirard
  2. prepare and share a list of items we need to obtain or buy for the new building - Jackie Phelps
  3. Coordinate with Dianne concerning her use of the building - Dianne Kirksey & Jackie Phelps

Minutes compiled by: Mike Waldon, Secretary.
Approved by vote of the Executive Committee on October 1, 2019.