Board Meeting Minutes - 10/19/03

The Spindletop Unitarian Church Board of Directors met October 19, 2003 at 9:00am.

The following members were present:

Jo Woody

Ria Lhis

Kathy Allen

Karen Corwin

Tom Harlan

Corky Cullins

Tom Capo (ex-officio)

After calling the meeting to order, the following reports were received by the board:

The minister's report was presented by Tom Capo. Topics discussed include a monthly activity summary, the minister's schedule, the minister's to-do list, a new member update, and a recognition list for church workers donating time and labor for recent restoration work.

The treasurer's report was next presented by Karen Corwin.

A copy of the assistant treasurer's report was also presented by Karen Corwin.

The following committee reports were then received by the board:

Ria Lhis presented the social concerns committee report. Topics discussed related to upcoming T.A.N. benefit.

The ministerial relations committee did not meet last month, so no report was forthcoming from Jo Woody, however issues relating to committee membership were discussed.

Tom Harlan presented a brief grounds committee report. Status quo maintained.

Corky Cullins presentede the building committee report. Ongoing floor maintenance discussed.

Having disposed of committee reports, the following old business was discussed:

The radio ad on Ed Dix's radio show was discussed. Will continue so long as donations cover costs.

The mechanical condition of the church copy machine was again reviewed. No significant change.

The mechanical condition of the air conditioning system was reviewed.

The upcoming craft/booksale was discussed.

The possibility of obtaining Chalice Lighter program grants was discussed.

The possibility of attendance at upcoming leadership conference in San Antonio was discused.

The proposed church rental contract and rental rates was discussed. $50/hr. for 3 hrs. or less - $10/hr. for each additional hour. For events charging admission, fee shall be 1/2 of gate collection or regular hourly rate, whichever is greater.

Issues relating to newsletter and order of service publication in Sharon Colbert's absence were discussed.

Having disposed of old business, and no new business presenting, the meeting was then adjourned.