Virtual Annual Meeting Highlights

Our virtual annual meeting was held on Sunday, November 8, at 12:15pm.  Shannon Sonoras, board president, opened the meeting.  Fifty-two members were checked in and a quorum (33) was met and announced by Board Secretary Marsha McDonald.  President-Elect Beth Sperry read our UUFoM Covenant.  Sara Clavez was introduced as parliamentarian.  

Rev. Eric Severson shared with us his minister report, which you can find in our 2020 Annual Report.  Next, Christina VanPoucker shared the report from the Committee on Ministry.  

Shannon Sonoras expressed thoughts from her President’s Report which you can read in full in our 2020 Annual Report.  Vicki Rothhaar, treasurer, then conveyed information from her treasurer’s report. Sara Clavez, stewardship chair, followed up with the good news that we are only a little more than $700 away from meeting our pledge goal.  Well done!

Shannon thanked former Buildings & Ground Chair Luis Mulford for his service and dedication to the fellowship.  Jim Falender shared a report from the Endowment Committee. 

Donna King introduced the incoming slate of officers for a vote: 

  • Sasha King – President-Elect
  • Shannon Sonoras – Secretary
  • Tim Wagner – Treasurer
  • Marsha McDonald – Member-At-Large
  • Jon VanRegenmorter – Nominating Committee
  • Doug Barth – Nominating Committee

We used the Poll feature offered by Zoom for our voting.  Voting Guidelines were explained by Office Administrator Wendy Altmeier, and a sample poll was introduced.  

51 people voted in favor of the slate of officers, with 1 opposed and 1 abstention. 

Vicki Rothhaar delivered the 2021 Proposed Budget.  The budget was unanimously approved. You can view the 2021 Budget here.

Chris Nakamura shared this year’s recipients of the Unsung Hero Award, which will be shared by members of the Worship and Pastoral Care teams.  

There were no questions or comments from the members.  The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 1:30pm.  

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