Unitarian Universalist congregations are self-governed with each establishing their own governing structure, hiring their own ministers and owning their own individual assets. This governance is based upon UUCA’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. and is enforced by the Board of Trustees and Senior Minister.

• UUCA Governance Policies and Groups (sub groups in this label)

UUCA Policies

The Board Policy Manual contains the policies the Board has established to direct and supervise the church. These policies provide guidance on oversight responsibilities, expectations for staff, and steps for how the congregation can fulfill the mission statement: Come for Community, Find Inspiration, and Live with Purpose.

Link here for all policies, committees, handbooks, procedure books, etc.

Task Forces

Task forces are created to address specific issues within the Congregation, including a post pandemic Campus Reopening Task Force, social justice team, etc.

Link here for all pdfs on task forces (the charge documents)

Communication

Communication between the Board and the congregation is critical for the implementation of effective policies, progress within the church, and a strong community. The Board’s works to…

• Uncover the congregation’s values and experiences
• Engage with all not just those who have the means and desire to approach the Board
• Provide opportunities to communicate on a consistent basis

Link here for copies of congregation and Board interactions (whole list on old website)

• Important Documents
  • Campus reopen taskforce reports and overview pdf 
  •  Congregational covenant PDF
  • Link to minutes
  • Financial statements
  • Internal audits
  • Bylaws

• Board of trustees (general overview) –> 

UUCA Board of Trustees

Linda Battaglini, Vice-Chair 2022-24	Amy Cocuzza 2021-23	Gail Curran 2021-23
Christine Hauser 2021-23	Chris Johnson 2021-23	Burke Kappler, Chair 2022-24
Barbara Buzzell 2022-24	Ashley Greve 2022-24	Elizabeth VanderPutten 2022-24

• The Board meetings are 7 pm-9:30pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

• The first fifteen minutes are open to outside attendees’ comments and then proceed with the agenda.  Attendees are welcome to stay for the remainder of the meeting, unless the Board moves into an executive session.

• Stay up to date with the Board Bulletin (link to board bulletin) and Board minutes (link)

• Contact: uuca-board-members-2022-23@googlegroups.com

At this time, the meetings are entirely virtual.

Zoom link:

https://uucava-org.zoom.us/j/82474250408?pwd=STk1WUJlMDVmaE0zVnlnQlF6RUdiQT09

• Nominating Committee (overview, members, links to all positions on this page instead of having multiple big pages)

Meet UUCA’s Nominating Committee

Pat Bodnar 2022-24	Topher Dunne 2022-24
Andy Leighton 2022-24	Mary Pike 2022-24

The Nominating Committee (NomCom)…

• Composes a slate of nominees for the Board, UUCA’s Officers, and the Nominating Committee
• Recommends the Delegates to UUA’s General Assembly
• Interviews and recommends candidates for ad hoc committees such as the Ministerial Search Committee.
• Works to create a culture that empowers all to engage in volunteer leadership positions

Contact: nomcom@uucava.org

Leadership Positions

• Board secretary
  • Treasurer and Asst Treasurer
  • GA delegate
  • NomCom
  • Board member

(Link to the drive folder with all the position description pdfs for each of these)

Images:

Links:

• To all important documents, audits, reports, handbooks, etc. —> all manuals and policies
• Position descriptions
• Board bulletin
• Board minutes
• Zoom link
• Drive with all the current communication links
• Task force reports and description pdfs