Nominations for 2011 Elections & UU of the Year

President-Elect / President - 1 member is elected to serve a 2 year term as President-Elect / President.

This is a respected position in our congregation.  Although it requires considerable commitment of time and energy, the rewards are incalculable.  Members appreciate your leadership, you will learn many new skills, and your appreciation of our church and congregation will deepen.   You will also have the opportunity to formally represent the congregation at General Assembly and Prairie Star District events.

During the first year of this 2-year term, the president-elect serves on the Board of Trustees, the Board Executive Committee, and prepares to serve as the president in his/her second year. The time commitment is more than the 10-14 hours a month expected of a Board member, but variable depending on issues before the congregation. 

The presidential position compliments and works in cooperation with the minister. Aside from the necessary communication and managerial skills, the president needs the broad perspective to lead the Board as it focuses on the long-term vision and mission of our Congregation. 

The Board of Trustees - 2 members will be elected to serve 3 years terms as a Board Member.

Our Board of Trustees and our Ministry Team work in partnership to serve the mission of the Church.  Board members will be focusing primarily on the long-term vision, mission, and well being of our Congregation, not on administrative detail.  This change in Board focus is a key element of the new governance structure.  The day-to-day management of the Church will be the responsibility of the Ministry Team. The Board provides the Ministry Team with the goals that it needs to guide its work and also monitors and evaluates its performance.

Board members should honor and respect confidentiality, work cooperatively, put the interests of the church’s mission ahead of personal interests or the interests of any constituency, and be willing and able to regularly engage in formal and informal conversations with Congregation members and participate in church activities.

A normal month will require approximately 10–14 hours of active work to prepare for and attend regular monthly board meetings (currently held on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m.).  Additionally, Board members have required training for the position (normally ½ weekend day early in each church year) and attend the Board’s annual planning retreat (normally 1 ½ weekend days).  From time to time Board members also serve on ad hoc Board Committees exploring special topics.

Trustees of the Capital Trust - 1 member will be elected to serve a 3-year term as a Trustee.

The Capital Trust was established to hold and invest certain funds of the Church.  You will monitor investments and make investment decisions within the guidelines established by the trust.  The Trustees provide reports to the Board of Trustees and the Congregation.

The Nominating Committee - 2 members will be elected to serve 3-year terms on the committee.
     
Members of this Committee become knowledgeable about people in our congregation and the church’s goals to effectively recruit officers, and to support nominations for district and congregational awards.  Nominating Committee members may interview members of the congregation, prepare written summaries of candidates or award winners, participate in leadership-growth activities and in decision making processes in-person and electronically.  

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Updated Febr 24, 2011 wfr