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The Board Members of Emerson UU Chapel

The Board Officers

--President--Camille Herman

--President-Elect--Jim Lyonfields

--Vice President--Nancy Russell

--Vice President Elect--Marilyn Ortinau

--Secretary--Rebecca Langrall

--Treasurer--Melissa Grizzle

--Treasurer-elect--open position

--At-large Members-- Rev. Krista Taves, Charles Lewis, and Larry Foresman.

One board member is "on duty" each Sunday of the year. Interested in what a board member does other than on Sunday morning? Consult our bylaws (see immediately below).

New Vision/Mission Statements to guide our work

2009-2010 Board Goals

1. Document and implement effective financial systems.

Measure: Written and implemented systems.

2. Develop and implement a written strategic plan.

Measure: Written plan with action steps

3. Strongly support all avenues of congregational commitment

-- Visitor to member transition

-- Full integration into membership

--- Participation in social events, covenant group, fun group

--- Financial support

--- Participation in a committee, board or other service or leadership role

Measure: increased participation in groups, increase in # of pledging units, strong leaders

4. Develop and support a strong stewardship program that involves the entire congregation's commitment to:

--- Time

--- Talent

--- Treasure

--- Facility Care

Measure: Full committees and chairmanships, a broad range of programs, a balanced budget and a clean and welcoming chapel facility.

The FY10 Budget. Want to know how our association dues are calculated? See UUA contributions and district, which does not post currently on their website. Our current Bylaws   and Proxy Form for any congregational meeting (can't attend a meeting? Keep your voice! Print this form, contact another voting member of Emerson to vote your proxy for you.) Our Articles of Incorporation are on file with the Secretary of State. For a numerical history, click here. The State of Missouri has several laws which deal with non-profit corporations. Emerson UU Chapel, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, and is incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri. Additionally, we are governed as a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable (religious) organization under the regulations of the IRS. UUA Audit Recommendations