Notice of the Annual Congregational Meeting
The 154th Annual Congregational Meeting of First Unitarian Church of Omaha will take place in person and online via Zoom on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 10:30am in place of the regular Sunday service.
Eligible voting members* of the church will adopt an operating budget for the 2023-2024 church year; elect a President-elect, members of the Board of Trustees, Trustees of the Trust Fund, Right Relations Committee members and Nominating Committee members; hear select reports from church leaders and celebrate our annual awards winners.
We encourage your participation whether you attend online or in person. If you need assistance with Zoom, please email zoomhelp@firstuuomaha.org.
*Individuals are eligible to vote who have been members of the church for at least three months and have made a financial contribution in their name to the church between April 15, 2022 and April 15, 2023.
Sincerely,
Board of Trustees First Unitarian Church of Omaha
(Letter sent to all church members on 4/20/2023)
While the meeting can be viewed on YouTube, members are only able to vote online if they join via Zoom -- so that is the method for voting members to use.
Zoom Annual Meeting Link
May 21, 2023 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/95823735379
YouTube page for livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg3uthKVVYfWS55zpRTv8LA
(Then click on the livestream for that day's date--use YouTube to view the meeting; use Zoom if you plan to vote during the meeting.)
Below is the Zoom meeting information:
Topic: Annual Meeting
Time: May 21, 2023 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Religious Education this Sunday: Children will go directly to their classrooms this week. There will be no Story for All Ages because of the meeting.
PROPOSED LEADERSHIP SLATE FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING
President Elect:
Open—nominations will be taken from the floor
Board of Trustees: Three Slots
Douglas Lee-Regier, one year
Tricia Piatt, three years
Vanessa Timberlake, three years
Right Relations:
Terri Lynn Brewer
Jean Wagner
Nominating Committee:
Walt Jesteadt
David Richardson
Capital Trust:
John Wagner
To learn more about these leadership positions, visit this webpage: www.firstuuomaha.org/nominating
Slate presented by the Nominating Committee:
Katrina Schmidt (2023), Committee Chair, Sara Switzer (2023),
Terri Lynn Brewer (2024), Diana Byrd (2024), Ed Kelly (2025), Linda Parker (2025), Catherine Plumlee, Board Representative
AGENDA
The One Hundred Fifty-Fourth Annual Meeting
First Unitarian Church of Omaha
May 21, 2023
1. Call to Order and Confirmation of Covenant of Right Relations: Harold Cruz-Sanchez, President
2. Confirmation of Quorum: Bruce Godfrey, Secretary
3. Zoom Meeting Housekeeping: Catherine Plumlee
4. Appointment of Parliamentarian (G. David Richardson): Harold Cruz-Sanchez
5. Approval of Minutes of 153nd Annual meeting (May 15, 2022)
6. Approval of Minutes of Mid-Year meeting (January 8, 2023)
7. Ordaining Melissa Gibson -Membership Coordinator- as wedding officiant
8. Annual Reports Take questions from the floor regarding any and all annual reports as printed in the meeting book, including those of the Minister, President, Ministry Team Council, Director of Religious Education, Trustees of the Capital Trust Fund, and all team and committee reports.
9. Presentation & Adoption of Proposed 2023-2024 Budget: Walt Jesteadt, Treasurer
10. Elections
President Elect: Open—nominations will be taken from the floor
Board of Trustee: Douglas Lee-Regier (one year), Tricia Piatt (three years), Vanessa Timberlake (three years)
Right Relations: Terri Lynn Brewer, Jean Wagner
Nominating Committee: Walt Jesteadt, David Richardson
Capital Trust: John Wagner
11. Recognition of Completion of Terms: Harold Cruz-Sanchez
12. Volunteer Recognition: The Nominating Committee
Unitarian Universalist of the Year presented by Linda Parker
Youth of the Year presented by Sara Switzer
Young Adult of the Year presented by Terri Lynn Brewer
Heritage Award presented by Diana Byrd
Religious Education presented by Christina Strong
Keeping the Faith presented by Terri Lynn Brewer
Social Justice presented by Diana Byrd
Unsung Unitarian Universalist presented by Elaine Wells
13. Adjourn: Mark Loscutoff