UUC Committees 2010-2011

WHO are the Chairs

Administrative

- Assists the Ministers in their administrative roles, interviews and hires staff, reviews and updates staff job descriptions.

Archives (UUC History)

- Keeps UUC history, organizes and stores copies of all UUC records.

Art Committee

- Produces several visual art shows in the Octagon each year. Includes show opening receptions and one members' art show each year. Learn more

Auction

- Organizes the UUC Annual Auction, the largest fundraiser of the year supporting the UUC general budget.

Bridge daytime

- Organizes Monday morning bridge games at UUC. Learn more

Bridge evening

- Organizes Tuesday evening bridge games at UUC. Learn more

Book Sale

- Organizes the UUC Book Sale, the second largest fundraiser of the year supporting the UUC general budget.

Cares and Concerns

- Keeps in touch with home bound members and provides assistance and support to members and families as needs arise. Assists ministers in providing pastoral care and support. Learn more

Committee Management
(Pending Board Approval)

- description pending

Committee on Ministry

- A five member committee that meets each month with the Minister. Do you have a comment or a question relating to the minister or ministry? If so, please contact one of the members of the Congregational Committee on Ministry: Jenn Bouchie 470-9422, Sue Boone 531-5236, Jackie Brown 772-6764, Pat McGiverin 771-1529 or Lucille Odeneal 743-1304. Learn more

Community Builders

- description pending

Covenant Groups

- Designed to foster connection and caring among their members, to provide an avenue for personal growth and spiritual development, and to strengthen the fabric of our religious community. Participation is open to all who are part of the UUC community. Learn more

Denominational Affairs

- Provides liaison to UUA, Florida District, West Central Cluster of UU Congregations, The Pines Retreat Center, The Mountain in North Carolina and other denominational groups. Informs the congregation about issues and opportunities of note.

Finance

- Oversees the congregation's finances. Prepares the annual budget each spring. Learn more

Flowers

- Arranges for flowers to be in the sanctuary for Sunday Services.

Hospitality

- Arranges for members to prepare and serve coffee and refreshments during the social hour after Sunday Services

Leadership Development

- Provides a training program for those interested in expanding their responsibilities within the congregation and the wider UU movement.

Library

- The Anastasia Maxwell Library, located in the Social Hall, is open to UUC members and friends on weekdays and on Sundays after services. Learn more

Long Range Planning

- Prepares and monitors the UUC Long Range Plan. Researches issues that may have long-term implications for UUC. Assists in developing goals and reports to the congregation on progress toward meeting them.

Membership

- Arranges for visitors to be greeted and welcomed on Sunday Mornings. Assists individuals in making the commitment to join the congregation through education, communication and personal contact. Assists members in becoming active in community life. Learn more

Men’s Group

- Provides opportunities for men to socialize and support each other through life's ups and downs. The men serve an all-church Pancake Breakfast twice a year, have a weekend retreat each year at "UU in the Pines" near Brooksville, and meet monthly for BEER (Brothers Engaging in Esoteric Repartee).

Music

- Supports the congregation's Adult Cholale and Children's Choir and advises the Music Director. Learn more

Nominating

- Reports to the congregation annually, its list of nominees to fill open positions on the Board of Trustees (including its President, Treasurer, Secretary, three Trustees and two Alternates), the Chair of the Committee on Ministry, and the next Chair of Nominating Committee.

Octagram Editor

- Produces the monthly newsletter, the Octagram.

Office Committee

- Works with the Business Administrator to train and support volunteers who manage the UUC Office. Learn more

Open Issues

- Arranges for speakers to speak on topics of general interest, on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am, in the Patio Room of the UUC Social Hall. Learn more

Personnel

- Recommends policies and administers salaries and benefits for the congregation's employees.

Planned Giving

- Educates the congregation on ways to financially support our mission and encourages gifts for this purpose. Provides information on favorable tax treatment of such gifts, legal requirements, insurance, wills and trusts. Learn more

Property

- Maintains and repairs the congregation's buildings, equipment and grounds. We depend on volunteers to do much of the work. Much of our facilities is available for renting. Learn more

Publicity

- Assists the Business Administrator in developing ads for the newspaper regarding Sunday programs. Develops press releases on major events and activities. Works to keep the congregation in the public's attention. Use this Form to send your publicity requests to the Publicity Committee and other media outlets.

R.E. Adult

- Conducts a range of educational programs for adults throughout the year. Learn more

R.E. Children

- Develops curriculum and programs, recruits teachers and others to offer an outstanding liberal religious experience for the congregation's children and their parents. Assists the Religious Education Program Coordinator 's activities. Learn more

Sunday Services

- Works closely with the Minister to assure that the Sunday morning services provide a meaningful worship experience. Also arranges for speakers during the summer and for Sundays when the Minister is not leading the service. Learn more

Social Activities

- Plans and organizes many activities throughout the year, including "Open Houses," "Circle Suppers," "Pot Luck Dinners," parties, seasonal celebrations, etc. A chair for the Social Activities Committee is still to be selected.

Social Justice:
  Economic
  Green Team
  Human Rights


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Special Events Coordinator                 

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Stewardship

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Tech team

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Usher Coordinator

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Ways and Means

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Webmaster

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Weekly Bulletin

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