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Unity North Atlanta Church
Unity North Atlanta Church
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CHURCH
Sunday, March 14, 2010
1:30 p.m.
Lunch will be offered on a love offering basis
Child care provided
Your attendance is very important!
Presentations:
Annual Reports from the Board of Trustees,
Director of Operations (Interim Staff Leader),
Associate Minister and Minister of Sacred Service
Auditor’s Review of 2009 Financial Records • Plan to change Fiscal Year
Proposal for Amendments to By-Laws . . . and other information about your
Spiritual community and our exciting future!
Members will vote for:
Three (3) Board of Trustee Members
Nominating Team Representative & Alternate
(This team selects qualified candidates for nomination to the Board of Trustees.)
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!
Only members may vote.
Bios and pictures of Board of Trustee nominees, 2009 Annual Meeting Minutes and proposed amendments to the by-laws (along with the current by-laws) are posted on the Unity North website. Anyone without access to the internet may be request a printed version by calling the church office 678-819-9100. Please read the following information before the Annual Meeting.
See you there!
UNITY NORTH ATLANTA CHURCH
ANNUAL MEETING
March 14, 2010
AGENDA
I. Opening Prayer Rev. Richard Burdick
II. Welcome & Approval Edward Grove, Vice-President
III. Approval of Minutes from last Annual Meeting February 24, 2009
IV. Reports
A. Board of Trustee’s Report Edward Grove
B. Director of Operations Report
(Interim Staff Leader) Rev. Gregg Carlson
C. Associate Minister’s Report Rev. Richard Burdick
D. Auditor’s Review of 2009 Financial Records
2009 Budget Plan & Fiscal Year Change Rev. Gregg Carlson
E. Minister of Sacred Service Report Rev. Annette Mize
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Election of New Board of Trustees Members
1 – Report of Nominating Committee Kay Springston, Chair
Nominations: Mike Russell – incumbent, Don Carlson, Linda Wendt, Bart Starr, John Hyatt
(nominees are granted 5 minutes each to address the meeting)
2 – Election of Trustees by Ballot (members only)Ed Grove
B. Elect Nominating Team Member
& Alternate for the 2011 Election Edward Grove
- By-Laws Committee Report of proposed amendments to the by-laws Ted Worrell
1 – Vote on proposed amendments (members only) Edward Grove
VII. Adjourn and closing prayer Rev. Gregg Carlson
Handouts:
- Agenda
- Minutes from February 24, 2009 Meeting
- Auditor’s Review of 2009 Financial Records
- Written Reports
- Proposed amendments to the UNAC By-Laws
- Nominations to Board of Trustees Profiles
- Election Ballots
There will be a Membership Meeting in the fall to address continued work on by-laws and the auditors review of the mini-fiscal year January – June 2010
Minutes
2009 Unity North Congregational Meeting
February 22, 2009
Minutes taken by: Cathy Spiegel
The meeting was called to order approximately 1:35 p.m. by Steve Bentley, President.
A quorum was determined to be present of voting-eligible members. It was noted that the meeting was being audio recorded for archival purposes.
Rev. Nancy Worth opened the meeting with prayer.
Motion to waive the reading of previous year’s Congregational Meeting Minutes was made by Cass Brewer and seconded by Sylvia Hopper. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
REPORTS:
President’s Report – Steve Bentley
- Trustee Changes
- Fall Board Retreat:
- Update Strategic Action Plan and set priorities
- Budget and financial masterminding
- Board vision, policy development, responsibilities and Trustee duties
- Clarify church vision
- Gain clarity regarding Board function and govern of itself
- Elevator Installation
- YFM Construction
- Bylaws – continued re-working and discussion
- Planned Giving Committee – “Legacy Gift” to Unity North
- Minister and Staff workweek reductions – Huge thank you to all staff for their dedication to work through 20% deduction
Jim Sanford raised issue of bylaws from last meeting and Steve said it would be covered in old business.
Sr. Minister’s Report – Rev. Nancy Worth
- Listing of Responsibilities
- Provide prosperity consciousness for all activities of church and guide spiritual direction of UNA
- Key Visionary Leader
- Impeccable Sunday celebration service
- Works with the Board of Trustees to implement Strategic Goals created by congregation, as well as achieving financial goals
- Dedicated to Impeccable Sunday Service
- Continue to bring seminars, workshops, classes, and events – Thank you Debbie Schrodt (in charge of special events).
Assistant Minister’s Report – Rev. Bill Worth
- Responsibilities were concentrated in five areas:
- Leadership of Small-Group Ministry
- Teaching Unity Classes
- Beginning The Quest, an adult Sunday class
- Heading New Beginnings on Sundays
- Sunday Celebration Service participation
- Special Note – Later this year, Rev. Bill will officially retire as Associate Minister
Director of Operations – Rev. Gregg Carlson
- Human Resources – Thank you to our outstanding staff
- Finances – Outlined our challenges and successes
- Facilities – Elevator completion, along with Teen Center
- Youth & Children’s Ministry – We have terrific staff and volunteers leading this ministry. Also outlined the highlights of this ministry – including Rev. Richard Burdick agreeing to come on board as our Youth Minister
- Sacred Service – Rev. Annette Mize
- Strategic Plan
- Highlights:
- Various Outreach Programs
- Prayer, Healing, and Service programs
- Silent Auction and Dinner Dance
- Volunteer Appreciation Program
Cash flow question clarification from the floor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Board Member Election: Three new Board Members were elected onto the Board. They are: Matt Duffy, Justine Smith, and Donna Stott.
Old Business:
Jim Sanford asked for completion of the Bylaws.
Sylvia is willing to serve on a Bylaw Committee
Barbara Sanford –Serves on Bylaw Committee and was “left in the dark” from previous attempts to get clarification on how to proceed. Can committee present something to vote on without Board approval?
Gregg explains that the Board has been changing members and has been in a state of flux for some time. He asks for some additional time for this newly formed Board to have a chance to work on it.
Harry Kone stated that the Bylaws are fairly well as they currently are.
Barb Wilke mentioned that we need to reconcile ways to change the Bylaws.
Discussion ensued regarding having the Bylaw Committee take a proposal to the Board and present the proposed changes/revisions to a Special Meeting.
Diana Diamond(?) made a motion that by the next meeting to have the Bylaws ready for a vote – Jim Sanford seconds the motion – vote - ayes carried.
ADJOURN:
Rev. Nancy closed the Annual Meeting with prayer.
(See attached sign-in form)
UNITY NORTH ATLANTA CHURCH
– 2009 Annual Meeting – February 22, 2009 –
Member Sign-In
? YES, I AM A MEMBER OF UNITY NORTH ATLANTA.
I JOINED UNITY NORTH IN THE YEAR _______
NAME: ___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________
CITY: ________________________ STATE: _____________ ZIP:____________
TEL.: (H)_________________(W)_________________(Cell)________________
E-MAIL: __________________________________________________________
I BECAME A MEMBER: ____/____/____ DATE OF BIRTH: ____/____/____
(year optional)
OCCUPATION: ____________________________________________________
TALENTS/HOBBIES: _______________________________________________
SPOUSE/PARTNER NAME: __________________________________________
My children are Junior Members (under 18) of Unity North Atlanta:
NAME: ______________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ____/____/____
NAME: ______________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ____/____/____
NAME: ______________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ____/____/____
NAME: ______________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ____/____/____
I commit to supporting Unity North in my participation in prayer, Sacred Service, Sunday attendance, and financial contributions during 2009 (to the best of my ability). I am a rich expression of an Opulent Universe. I am abundantly blessed. Thank you God!
__________________________________________________ ________________________
Signature Date
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATES
2010
Mike Russell-Board Member- Incumbent
Mike has been a member of Unity North/Roswell Unity since 1986. He and his wife Jan were married at Roswell Unity in 1987. He has been a business owner for over 30 years. He is the President/owner of Prestige Helicopters, Inc since 1997. He has been a certified helicopter flight instructor for over 10 years and a commercial helicopter pilot since 1995. He has served/ran sound at Unity North for five years and helped in the children’s church. He has studied Metaphysics and the teachings of Unity for over 25 years. He is the step-father of his son Andy. He has served on the board at Unity North for the past two years.
Don Carlson
Don Lee Carlson: Don has been attending Unity North for 11 years and has been a member since 2000. He is very visible as a long-time usher and prayer chaplain (9 years). He has also been a Children’s Church leader and a Kidsmas volunteer. He recently retired from a career in industrial sales. He has previous leadership experience as a city councilman, homeowners association board and on the boards of two other churches. How he would view his role as a board member: “Stay visible and staying open to suggestions; don’t discount the opinion of the congregants.”
Bart Starr
Bart Starr: Has been a member of Unity North since 1996. He was previously a member of the Unity North Board of Trustees from 2003-2004 when he stepped down due to travel commitments in his work. He has held local leadership positions with the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and nationally on the board of the Institute of Business Designers and the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill (NAMI). Prior to his absence due to travel, Bart was involved in a number of service areas at Unity North, including leading the re-write of the by-laws and heading up the first parking lot expansion and heading the usher team for 5 years. How he sees his role back on the board: “I would love to see some of the past members returning to unity and mix in with the new members. This would allow the sharing of the older thoughts and build on the new membership ideas to grow our church.”
John Hyatt
John Hyatt has been a member of Unity for almost three years. He has recently been serving as a Prayer Chaplain, and also has served as a Newcomer/Ambassador and a CLC facilitator. John has lived and worked in the Marietta area for over 5 years. He works for SA Technologies as a military analyst. John served 15 years active in the US Army as an infantry officer and is currently serving in the Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. He has five children and one grandchild. John is also currently in the process of earning a certification as a Life Coach. He has worked in the past as a personal trainer, a private investigator, and a licensed stock broker with Merrill Lynch and Suntrust Bank.
Linda Wendt
Linda Wendt: Linda has been coming to Unity North for more than 15 years and has been a member since 1995. Her most recent areas of service include leadership in the Singles Ministry, Hospitality, Kidsmas, and volunteering at Events. She is passionate about the church and its teachings. She has been an active leader in the community having served as a board member (and President in one organization) in several organizations. She has been an active leader in the United Way campaign through her workplace. How she would view her role as a board member: “I would like to see an active congregation where the congregants, the church staff and the board all operate together to help create our new vision.”
UNAC BY LAWS INTRO LETTER
Dear Unity North Atlanta Member,
The By Laws Committee has been working on revising the current By Laws to be presented for adoption at the Annual Congregational Meeting. The Committee has determined a several stage approach to the By Law revisions. Initially, shorter-range adjustments, those being presented here, with a longer-range plan that will recognize and continue during the evolving identification process of who Unity North is going to become. These By Laws will also be part of the informational package to be submitted to the Association as a part of our Senior Minister search.
The changes being proposed by the Committee will help to align our governing documents with the current operational structure of Board and Staff. Further these changes will correct some minor items, such as organizational titles, wordings and typos.
Reading the changes: Proposed changes and wordings are highlighted in red or blue. The more significant changes have explanations below their paragraphs, inside the gray shaded boxes. Generally minor changes are shown with what is being changed as a strike through with the new addition following.
Thank you for your interest in Unity North Atlanta,
By Law Committee, Unity North Atlanta
Chair: Ted Worrell
Members: Kim Guhman, Steve Bentley, Dick Howard and Charlotte Cornett
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LINK TO PROPOSED
BY LAW REVISIONS
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