[printprofilepic]“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” — Henry David Thoreau
Last month I wrote about “End Statements” (a condensed version of the goals identified at our January workshop) and the formation of a strategic plan to guide us through the next five years. Thinking about this prompted me to return to the Long Range Plan (LRP) that was adopted by our congregation in January 2007. It is a very comprehensive document that is still pertinent, but is in need of an update. There are a number of goals cited in that document that have been accomplished (remodeling the kitchen, hiring a music director, hiring additional RE staff, and more), but there are some items identified in that document that have not been accomplished. Our new end statements, which have been adopted by the board and will be placed on the web site, will help us refocus and redefine our priorities regarding any unfulfilled goals from the LRP and spotlight newly identified goals. In order to do that I believe we need a standing Long Range Planning Committee to create that strategic plan and continually evaluate and revise the plan as needed. This committee will communicate with the congregation and the various committees and people responsible for carrying out our stated goals. The information generated will also be helpful as our new building plan continues to take shape. If you have an interest and/or experience with long range planning and would like to contribute your expertise, please contact me.
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Currently, the Nominating Committee is hard at work looking for people who would like to serve our congregation. There are a few vacant board and elected committee positions available. If you haven’t already, please contact a Nominating Committee member (George or Mary Hrbek, David Bouquin, and Theresa Cull) and talk to them about the positions that are waiting to be filled and whether you are ready for a church leadership role.
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The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held April 25. We will vote on the FY 2011 budget, the slate of officers for next year, and any proposed changes to the constitution or other business that needs to be addressed. Once the agenda is set a call to meeting letter will go out. If you haven’t already done so, please send in your pledge form so that we can accurately direct our resources as we plan to put foundation under our vision and mission
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Join thousands of Unitarian Universalists from across the United States for the 2010 General Assembly in Minneapolis, June 23-27. Pre-registration is available through June 11. Early registration goes through April 30. After that date, there is a fee increase. Please contact Mike McNaughton or Reverend John if you are interested in serving as a delegate.
Rebecca Howard
2009-2010 Church President
