Juneau Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

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Committee Roles & Responsibilities for the 2009-2010 Church Year

Start by doing what is necessary
then what is possible
and suddenly you are doing the impossible
- St Francis of Assisi

A strong Fellowship that will meet the needs of its members and active friends, as well as new members, is dependent on the volunteers on its committees. Each committee will have a chairperson or co-chairs as well as a board liaison. Both members and non-members are free to join the committee of their choice. It’s a great way to support the Fellowship and use your special talents. You can also make new friends in the process!

The committees include:

1. Building and Grounds - This committee ensures that our responsibilities related to the building and grounds are carried out. It will work with the Social Action committee to achieve green sanctuary status if we purchase our own building. The Building and Grounds Committee is concerned with the care, aesthetics and maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the Fellowship. They also are involved with issues of accessibility for inclusion of people with disabilities and assuring the ongoing physical condition of the space to enhance the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere.
     The four major functions of the committee are broken down into subcommittees: Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, Grounds Upkeep, and Housekeeping.
     Chairperson: Dave D.     email: daved@juuf.org
     Board Liaison: Rob S.     email: robs@juuf.org

Remodel Task Force – This task force is responsible for all issues related to the remodel of the Church.
    Chairperson: Ben V.            email: benv@juuf.org
    Board Liaison: Karragh A.    email: karragha@juuf.org

2. Finance and Stewardship - This committee prepares the budget and also proposes and oversees stewardship strategies to ensure sufficient revenue to finance the budget. The Finance and Stewardship Committee ensures that the fellowship is financially sustainable.
Chairperson: TBD
Board Liaison: Mary G. email: maryg@juuf.org

3. Membership and Community Outreach - The Membership and Community Outreach Committee promotes JUUF’s viability by attracting people who are committed to the Unitarian Universalist principles, welcomes and orients visitors, and develops programs that sustain the spiritual lives of our members. The membership and community outreach committee is composed of a main membership committee and the Social Functions, Cares and Concerns, Communication, and Technology subcommittees.
     Co-Chairperson: Ruth F.     email: ruthf@juuf.org
     Co-Chairperson: Bev H.   email: bevh@juuf.org
     Board Liaison: Sherri W.    email: sherriw@juuf.org

4. Religious Education for children, youth, and adults - This committee plans and administers all aspects of religious education for the church year. It is responsible for nurturing the spiritual growth of children, youth, and adults within the fellowship community and beyond. This year, in addition to the children’s religious education committee, there will be two independent task forces investigating religious education programs for youth and adults and providing recommendations for the development of youth and adult religious education programs.
     Co-Chairperson: Vita S.     email: vitas@juuf.org
     Co-Chairperson: Jetta W.   email: jettaw@juuf.org
     Board Liaison: Anjela J.       email: anjelaj@juuf.org

5. Services - This committee plans services for the year and provides the leadership for lay lead services.
      Chairperson: Pat M.       email: patm@juuf.org
      Board Liaison: Rob S.    email: robs@juuf.org

6. Social Action - The Social Action Committee serves as the social conscience of the Fellowship. This committee is responsible for identifying and creating activities through which we can act on the basis of our principles in the larger community to change the world for the better.
    Chairperson: TBD
    Board Liaison: Sushma C.    email: sushmac@juuf.org