Leadership – Page 19 – All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Shreveport, Louisiana

Building and Grounds Work Day — 14 July 2012

On Saturday (14 July 2012), we will have a Building and Grounds Work Day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Join us to paint the Pre-K/K-1 room (Room 1), which also serves as our bridal dressing room and the weekly home of our Saturday meditation group (who will be moving for one day only).

Bring gloves, and your willingness to join with your All Souls friends in building community while we beautify our space! If painting is not for you, there are always other tasks to be found, and snacks for the crew are also much appreciated.

Building and Grounds Work Day

Please join us this Saturday (9 June 2012) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our building and grounds work day

There are many ways to serve the church and to build community with other church members and friends as you serve.

One way is to come to a building and grounds work day.

Beyond the basic lawn service, all the work of our grounds is done by members and friends.

We have chores for all skill levels — even “0” skill level — inside and outside. And we always have a lot of fun. Sometimes,we have so much fun that we forget we are working!

Email Patrick Early to find out the plan for this session.

If you can’t stay and work, but want to show appreciation in the form of breakfast, snacks, or lunch for the workers, please let Patrick know that too.

Exploratory Committee Appointed

The All Souls Board has appointed a 10-member committee to explore all options for the geographical future of our congregation.

On the heels of the recent erosion repair and the capital campaign that financed it, we have some time now to begin a thoughtful conversation on the issues of staying in our current location and preserving and adapting it to suit our mission or moving to another space that may serve us more effectively.

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Building and Grounds Work Day — Saturday, 12 May 2012

Please join us on Saturday (12 May 2012) for our monthly Building and Grounds Work Day.

While some will be working on a project to make the new flume inaccessible to misadventure, there will be other tasks both inside and outside for all ages and abilities.

Come join us in working together on maintaining our church home. It is a great way to get to know people better and bond with your church community!

Announcement of Congregational Meeting (27 May 2012)

From: Virginia Villarreal (All Souls Board Secretary)
To: All Members, Inactive Members and Friends:

In accordance with the bylaws of our church and as secretary of the Board, I hereby announce that All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, 27 May 2012, at 12:30 PM in the sanctuary.

Agenda

Read and approve Minutes of last Congregational Meeting
Elect four Board Members for 2012- 2013
Inform the congregation on the steps taken by the Board to study our options regarding the future of the building.

Though all are welcome to attend, our bylaws stipulate that only members who have been active members for 30 days or longer may vote. We must have a quorum. Childcare will be provided.

Capital Fund Drive Success!

With a goal of $30,000 and only 6 weeks to attain that goal, we outdid ourselves by donating a total of $58,865 for repairs and construction required for the immediate erosion problems. It was because of the generosity and dedication of our members and friends that we were able to achieve such a result.

Work has been completed for the immediate repairs and plans are underway to begin the topography and erosion reports necessary to determine a plan of action for erosion control throughout the church property.

The money raised that will not be used for this project (approximately $28,000) will be set aside in the savings account and will be used sparingly and with full disclosure to the congregation.

[Submitted by Laurie Lyons — All Souls Treasurer]

UUA Nominating Committee Seeking Candidates for Elected Volunteer Positions

Your help is needed! The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for elected volunteer positions in the UUA.

Are there people in your congregation or in other congregations — ready to serve in the following volunteer roles:

UUA Board Trustee
Financial Advisor
Presidential Search Committee
Commission on Appraisal
GA Planning Committee
Nominating Committee
Commission on Social Witness member
Board of Review

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2012 Nominating Committee Deadline — Sunday, 15 April 2012

The Nominating Committee has been meeting to develop a slate of nominees for the 2012-2013 Board of Trustees. Open positions are for Vice President and Member-at-Large.

These positions require time and commitment but would be very rewarding in terms of personal growth and a greater sense of ownership in your church. The committee is asking all members to give thoughtful consideration to these positions for yourselves or for someone you recommend.

The committee needs the names of potential candidates by this Sunday, 15 April 2012, to complete their work.

If you wish to offer your own name or someone else’s for consideration, please contact any member of the Nominating Committee or the church office.

Ron Thurston — Nominating Committee Chair (Home — 318-300-9509)
Claudia Harris
Joshua Lawrence
Jonathan Gibson
Carol Graywing