Notes from the July 9, 2024 BOT meeting:

• $6410 , which is 10% of the budget, was placed in reserve, as required by our bylaws.
• The Birch school will hold recruiting events each Tuesday in August.
• Sunday services ministry will not have Zoom services in July but will have 2 in August.
• Welcome ministry announced an inaugural Men’s breakfast to be held on Sat. July 20 at the Alexis Diner.
• Bernadette has agreed to teach RE during the next school year.
• Wiring for sound in the Quiet Room was approved.
• Board approved having DNK service our HVAC and air conditioning systems.

Notes from the August 13, 2024 BOT meeting:

• Markly and Nan were approved as signers on our bank account.
• The Birch School has concerns about signage which are being addressed.
• Another brunch will be held for new families on August 7 (Date changed to Sept 7)
• Religious education classes will resume on Sept. 8.
• As a social action project, the board approved participating in Postcards to Swing States to encourage voting.
• Ads will be placed in the Highlands Current in hopes of attracting visitors.
• The need for a large screen mounted behind the pulpit was discussed and will be investigated.
• Elizabeth Mehling has agreed to create a video which can be posted on social media of members and friends talking about why they come to UUCRT.

-Sue Ann Peck