DRAFT AGENDA FOR USCL 9th Annual Members Meeting 3/10/2024 CLICK HERE FOR PDF OF AGENDA
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In Person at 2395 Washington Road, Lansing, MI 48911 Zoom: Meeting ID: 177 417 886 Passcode: 601744
12:00 Call Meeting to Order by Board President President Chrissie Shearer
Opening Prayer Rev. Sharon Ketchum
Mission, Vision, and Core Values All Affirm Together
- We awaken to our Oneness with God, each other and all creation.
- We see a world powerfully transformed through the shared spiritual awakening of all humanity.
- We value our collective Spiritual Awakening, Freedom, Integrity, Joyfulness, Inclusivity, Stewardship and Prayer.
Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion
Explanation of Voting Methods President Chrissie Shearer
In person members raise hands for all voting. If joining virtually. Raise hand next to face.
Any member can request that we take a roll call vote on any item.
Scrutineers for counting of Zoom Hand Votes: Greg Dening and Jessica Shelton.
Scrutineers for in person votes: ask for two volunteers
Establish quorum – number of members signed into meeting Greg Dening
Approval of 2023 Annual Members Meeting Minutes President Chrissie Shearer
Minutes posted on website – they will not be read aloud
https://www.unitylansing.org/2023-03-05-draft-minutes-reports-annual-me…
Financial Report Treasurer Jane Cloos
Presentation 2023 Financials, P&L, Balance Sheet, Actuals/Budget
Presentation of 2024 Budget
Motion to approve 2024 Budget President Chrissie Shearer
Membership vote to approve 2024 Budget
Blessing the Ministry’s gifts and assets Rev. Sharon Ketchum
*Election of Board of Trustees Members
Vice President Jeff Benoit will take over meeting as the President is one of the nominees
Board Rep of Nominating Team presents the slate of nominees Maggie Bishop
Slate of Board Nominees 2024: Both are running for their 2nd term
(alphabetically): Jill Cloos, Chrissie Shearer
Each nominee is invited to introduce themselves and say a few words V.P. Jeff Benoit
Vote to approve the slate presented by the Nominating Team V.P. Jeff Benoit
Chair of meeting reverts to Chrissie Shearer
*Election of Congregational Representative and Alternate to Nominating Team Chrissie Shearer
Vote for Congregational Rep and Alternate Representative to nominating team:
Asking that volunteers to be part of the nomination team submit interest prior to meeting
President’s Report President Chrissie Shearer
Highlights of 2023 Renewal of Rev. Sharon's contract for 3 years, Summary of accomplishments in 2023, Creation of the Rental Venue Team, Projects "Wish List" Completely Funded, Successful 1st Circulation Day ,Increase in Membership, Recognition of Team Membership, Project Funding, Time/Talent/Funding, 90th Anniversary of Unity in Lansing - A special celebration event is being planned for by the Social Team
Old Business
There is no old business from the 2023 annual members meeting
New Business President Chrissie Shearer
Reports – handout with discussion by exception
- Renovation Project Update Report Jerry Podany
- Venue Rental Team update Report Jeff Benoit
- Safety Plans Introduction Donette Pinkerton
Any new business from the floor?
Closing Prayer Rev. Sharon Ketchum
Motion to Adjourn –
Everyone is invited to a Chili Potluck in the Great Hall
