Unity Ministers of the Mid Atlantic States
Meeting Minutes - May 2, 2006 - Charlotte, North Carolina
The meeting was called to order by President Chad O'Shea with prayer.
Present: Mary Anne Finch, Teny Rule-Fisher & Charles Fisher, Susan Scott-Downs, Anna Andes, Sydney Magill-Lyndquist, Deborah Olive,
Beth & Charlie Curtis, Doug & Penny Werth, Joel
& Maryanne Blackford, Phil Smedsted, Sheryl Finch,
Ed & Erin Kosak, Steve & Mary Bolen,
Cher & Bill Holton, Lisa Thorpe, Allison Mann,
Chad O'Shea, Kathleen McKevitt, Catherine &
Terrence Padgett, Neusom Holmes, Lora Beth Gilbreath,
Julie McKay-Wilkinson, Shirley White
Minutes of the Last Meeting: Gratitude to Maryanne Blackford for taking those minutes, which were approved as written.
Treasurer's Report: We have a positive cash flow of $97,150.48; Steve Bolen made the motion to accept the reports and it was seconded by Lora Beth Gilbreath. All approved. See attached report.
Joel Blackford asked that Kennesaw GA be changed on our lists from Marietta.
NEW BUSINESS:
REPORT OF KANUGA RETREAT: Catherine Padgett will send the master copy of the agenda for Kanuga to everyone asking for it. Her e-mail address is
revcpadgett@triad.rr.com.
Changes made to the schedule of events were offered by all present, and incorporated in the master by
Sheryl Finch.
Discussion concerning a love offering on Wednesday night after the keynote ensued. All approved.
The Wednesday night meditation was moved from Doug Werth to Sydney Magill-Lyndquist. The Tuesday night vespers was moved from Ed Kosak to Kathleen McKevitt.
President Chad encouraged everyone to remember to be present at Kanuga for heart check by 3:00 on
Monday. This includes ministers, spouses, spiritual leaders, who all arrive a
day before participants.
Even though this is free for all covered by UMMAS, everyone must register.
CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM:
Lora Beth Gilbreath made a request for $300.00 from UMMAS to her church
(Knoxville) to defray expenses, and $3,300.00 (total $3,600.00) to the general pool for other churches wishing to take part in the Chaplaincy program on October 12-14. It was moved by Joel and seconded by Steve (Bolen) and passed unanimously.
Discussion: scholarships ($300 each) to go to Kennesaw (Maryann Blackford), Chattanooga
(2- Doug Werth), Greensboro (Catherine Padgett), Chapel Hill/Unity Spiritual
Center (2- Terrance Padgett), Blairsville/Blue Ridge (Kathleen Mckevitt),
Raleigh (Deborah Olive), Augusta (Sheryl Finch), Triangle Church (Neusom
Holmes), Charlotte (Phil Smedsted)
There will be a check issued to Lei Lani Burt when all people are enrolled.
Lora Beth and Allison will coordinate this. All approved this activity.
Catherine told the group that she will be away during the time of Kanuga and Sheryl will be helping to replace her, along with others.
It was noted that Gary Simmons will be doing Integral Leadership and Growth on September
29, 30.
NEW BUSINESS:
Insurance: Terrence brought up the issue and his discoveries concerning health insurance saying that while there are some good rates, our enrollment numbers are not high enough to give us a
break (meaning people within UMMAS).
Scholarships: For the record, Allison Mann mentioned that scholarships from UMMAS for Licensed Unity Teachers are $500.00 a year, and for Field Licensing $500.00, and are by request to the
UMMAS Board.
Support for Mark Malachi: There was discussion by Catherine, Steve Bolen and others about Mark Malachi's present health status and his needs.
Catherine suggested we sell his CDs at Kanuga, and it was concluded that a confidential grant be given to Mark Malachi. (see
By-laws relative to confidential grants.)
BOARD TRAINING: The Training will take place at Chad's church in
Fletcher (near Asheville) NC. Rooms are available at the Fairfield Inn. Rev. Carole O'Connell will be the keynote speaker. There was discussion about how to get special needs to be integrated into Carole's platform so that they are addressed.
Kathleen suggested that comments for Carole be sent to Chad who would compile them and then talk with Carole, with a cutoff date of May 15th for information to Carole.
Chad asked that people be at the church by 7:00 pm on Friday. Saturday lunch is
arranged at the church (provided by UMMAS.)
WHERE TO HOLD THE SE REGIONAL MEETING IN 2007: Open discussion ensued with suggestions for Lake Lanier.
DATES FOR KANUGA CONFIRMED: final approved dates for Kanuga will be August 29th through September 1st. The next Board meeting will be at Kanuga.
The meeting was closed with prayer.
Respectfully submitted:
Rev. Kathleen McKevitt,
Secretary, UMMAS
With thanks to Unity of Charlotte, Rev. Julie McKay-Wilkinson, and her wonderful church and church family members who made us all
excellently comfortable, well-fed, and well-blessed.
