Board Highlights July

July 12, 2007

by Patty Carlisle

Summer minister, David Miller reported a quieter month. General Assembly (GA) was the main event – interesting and exciting. He also worked with RE to facilitate program evolution this year, and met with the Social Justice Committee to discuss “Weaving the Tapestry of Inclusiveness.”

Building and Grounds reported that because the yurts are facilities that children will be occupying, the County required that a Structural Engineer come out to draw up new plans showing their presence on the property. His services will cost $1,000.00, in addition to $600 for belated permits to cover the installation of the yurts.

Cabaret Night promotion is a current focus of the Outreach Committee. They would like to submit notices/articles to North County Times and would like an upfront article on Cabaret since it is our biggest event of the year. This promotion will not only sell tickets but also promote Chalice.

The Social Justice Committee is working to formalize a speaker series and continues to plan the upcoming year-long workshop series centering on “Weaving the Tapestry of Inclusiveness.”

RE Committee goals for 2007-08 include continuing to build on the progress made in enrollment, creating a nursery area separate from the toddler area, and putting together a Toddler program. They also wish to continue building a cadre of excellent leaders/teachers by a) increasing support and building on training for teachers with additional Leader meetings during the year and b) fostering leader-to-leader and leader-to-student connections. In addition,
they want to develop a high school teen program and regular activities for families.

San Diego will be the site of 2008’s District Assembly. The District is looking for local UU churches willing to step into planning and implementation of this event which will offer workshops and guest speakers. Anyone interested in participating on the planning committee should contact a Board member.

A copy of the complete minutes has been posted in the front hall and is available online in our members section.