· Cindy Coleman reported for the RE Board that we have 65 kids in RE programs. She also stated that RE really feels the loss of its RE Coordinator, having no point person for the program.

· Cindy expressed concerns regarding RE’s ability to purchase supplies. Supplies are currently being donated by volunteers instead of being bought by the church. Board members clarified existing policy: purchasing authority rests with program boards, provided that purchases stay within the adopted budget lines.

· Cindy also expressed the RE Board’s frustration with the low level of parent volunteering

· Cindy said the purchased curriculum for younger students has been valuable and has provided many ideas for structured Sunday programs. The RE Board is interested in purchasing additional curricula for other grade levels and beefing up the 7^{th – 12th grade curriculum.}

· The RE Board would like to hire an RE Coordinator to be in place by August 1. This person would be in charge of coordinating the program - not executing it, but helping solicit parent and congregational volunteers to get the RE program working effectively.

· RE would like to hold a “kick-off” party to present RE vision and recruit volunteers.

· The Board encouraged the RE Board to move forward in doing what needs to be

done, i.e., pursue hiring an RE Coordinator, purchase needed supplies, purchase additional curriculum material, and set up a “kick-off” party. In addition, Roger Gilles will become Board liaison to the RE Board.

D. April Income Statement and Balance Sheet were discussed. (See attached financial statements.)

E. Dennis noted that summer envelopes are available and that pledge statements would be distributed after May 31.

 

F. Report from the Minister, the Rev. Dr. Brent Smith – None, due to Rev. Smith’s illness.

G. Report from President, Mike Arents

· The All-Church picnic is scheduled for June 5 at Wilcox Park.

· The All-Branches picnic last Sunday was the best ever, with good participation.

· The Stewardship Committee is hard at work and preparing a 2006 Canvass letter to congregants which Roger read to Board members.

· A thank you letter has been received from the UUA Service Committee in appreciation of our plate donation to tsunami relief. Mike will get it into the Weekly Expression.

· The congregation raised $922 toward the $1,000 needed for our public TV efforts.

· Dennis, Dan, and Jackie will need to train their Executive Committee replacements as soon as possible.

H. Report from Vice-President of Programs, Dan Schneider

· Volunteer Sunday will be held June 5, during the worship service. Mary Blackwell is buying small gifts for volunteers.

· Home Repair Services volunteer day went well with both 9th graders and members of the congregation working throughout the city. Those volunteering would like All Souls to offer more work projects and fewer potlucks.

I. Report from Site Committee –David Maxam, Chair

· The Site Committee is moving ahead with renting church facilities from Ahavas Israel, and John Belaski will meet with Rick Stevens on June 25 to discuss the details of the rental agreement .

· Mike will email all Board members the “Pros and Cons” of renting at Ahavas Israel document and set of questions created at the EC/Site Committee meeting. He will also update the congregation on our “new home” situation on June 5 during the worship service.

Personnel Committee. The Board discussed the need for a Personnel Committee to interview potential RE Coordinator candidates.

The June Board of Trustees potluck/picnic will be held at Dan Schneider’s home, and Dan will make sure John has a solid chair.

Reports from Action-Item Recorder and Process Observer – Ursula Williams and Roger Gilles reported on action items and group process.