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March 23, 2005
HUUC Just Might Need You...
Currently we need to fill several positions in the congregation's leadership.
For instance we have 2 officers and 2 board members whose terms are coming up.
We need a permanent Worship Committee chair & are looking for someone to serve as a Volunteer Coordinator.
Also we want to appoint a new Finance Chair.
As ever there will be more openings after these are filled.
Our current Board of Trustees has a variety of members. Some have been with HUUC since 1987. Others just joined in November of 2003. 5 of the members have joined since I did in late 2001. So, no matter if you are a long time HUUC er or still feel new to the place, there is a role for you.
As I write we are in the midst of our annual pledge drive. Early indications are positive. Many have been able to be generous and increase their pledges. If you haven't returned yours yet please do so. This will make things more efficient for all.
It's not just your money we need. That's right we also need your time! I'm greedy I admit it. Those positions listed above aren't filled by magic or hypothetical people or someone else. They need to be filled by you.
In making this ask I want to be gentle, but not too much so. I know people lead busy lives, have families, and other obligations besides HUUC.
Nana often says that the UUA is us, in that we are the congregations that make it up and fund it.
Well, I say, we are HUUC. If we don't write the pledge checks, or fill leadership positions then it is not going to happen.
Recently the current hard working board approved a new Vision and Mission Statement for HUUC. The vision portion says, HUUC is a "dynamic liberal, religious community." Are we not liberal enough? Do you seek more dynamism? Then perhaps the worship committee is for you!
It then reads,HUUC "nourishes spiritual freedom, integrity..." It's hard to do that without funds. Perhaps there's a new finance chair out there?
The mission statement begins by saying "We welcome all..." That we do and we also welcome all to the Board of Trustees including the officer positions. This ask is a chance for you to help us welcome all by serving on the board.
"Our services and Programs" are mentioned. You can influence these by serving on the Worship Committee.
Let me add my personal philosophy. HUUC is a lot like the environment. What does this mean? Well, the environment is not out there. It is not a place we visit. It is in fact part of us all.
HUUC is the same. You are a part of our quest to become a "dynamic, liberal religious community". When HUUC needs something be it time, money, your skills, your strong back, your keen mind etc. part of you
should feel compelled to answer HUUC's needs. Because we are HUUC and we need to work together, not sit on the sidelines together.
As our mission statement reads: We invite you to come walk with us.
Ike Stephenson, Presdient of the Board of Trustees.
If you are interested in these positions contact myself, Anne English Rappaport of the Nominating Committee or Nana.
Posted by harboruu at March 23, 2005 11:02 AM