As UUFCM, we will be tabling at the Pop-up Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 1, from 2:00-5:00pm and at the community Juneteenth celebration at Island Park on Wednesday, June 19, from 4:00-8:00pm. We’ll have some printed materials to hand out and, as well, have an opportunity to share about our Fellowship. If you would like to help with either of these opportunities for as little or as much time as you’d like, contact Norma Bailey (baile1nj@cmich.edu) for further information.
This is your official notice of the Annual Meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Michigan (UUFCM), which will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, right after the worship service. This meeting, while open to all members and friends, is the time when the members of the Fellowship will vote on the business of the Fellowship.
During the meeting, we will entertain motions regarding the slate of nominees for next year’s Board of Trustees, the proposed 2024-2025 Budget, and a proposal for revising the Bylaws. After the meeting, electronic ballots will be sent to all members and will be due a few days later. Members and friends are welcome at the business meeting, but only members will vote. Inasmuch as no names were submitted through the alternative nominating process for board member nominations, there will no nominations from the floor. There is one proposed change to the Bylaws, which is to add the Caring Team to the list of standing teams. Please download and review the document below before the meeting, including the agenda for the annual meeting. At the meeting, you will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have.Please come prepared to participate in this most important democratic process of our Fellowship. Since we are a self-governing body, and each member’s vote is important, we will be voting via email, and the specific process will be explained to you at the meeting. Mark your calendars! UUFCM will be holding its annual meeting on Sunday, May 19. This important gathering provides an opportunity for our community to come together, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to the future. At the annual meeting, we will be discussing key topics and decisions that will shape the direction of our fellowship in the coming year. We are pleased to present the slate of nominees for the UUFCM Board of Trustees. Each nominee brings valuable skills, experience, and dedication to our fellowship. We encourage all members to review the information to learn more about the candidates. Your participation in the annual meeting is vital to the continued success and growth of our fellowship. We value your input and encourage you to join us as we come together to shape the future of UUFCM. 2024 Annual Report UPDATED! Agenda, Slate of Nominees, Proposed Budget, and Bylaw Changes
The May special plate collection is for the Listening Ear Crisis Center which supports people through financial hardships, mental health crises, housing crises and other challenging situations. You can make your online donation to the Social Justice Fund or, if you prefer to write a check, please write it to UUFCM with Listening Ear Crisis Center on the memo line.
If you are interested in witnessing and participating in the workings of Unitarian Universalism, our Fellowship needs two delegates to attend the virtual meetings of General Assembly. These sessions will be broadcast in the UUFCM sanctuary for anyone who is interested on the following dates--anyone can attend; only delegates can vote. Thursday, June 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm; 4:00pm - 6:00pm Friday, June 21, 2:30pm - 6:00pm Saturday, June 22, 2:30pm - 6:00pm Sunday, June 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm If you are interested in being an attendee, but not a delegate, we have some donated leadership funds that can support attendance. Please contact a member of the Board of Trustees if you are interested in attending or being a UUFCM delegate. |
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