UM Center, West Sacramento
Present: Karen Paulsen, Adrienne Fong, Brenda Vaca, Mary Liebke, Jennie Bellard, Pam Fine (morning), Steve Hanusa, James Cramer, John Chamberlin, Alan Jones, Carole Bergman, Floyd Quenzer, Eileen Reisinger, Joel Verner, Sandra Verner, Art Okuno, Margo Tenold, Katherine Parker, Doug Sibley, Linda Wiberg (afternoon)
Opening
Joel called meeting to order at 10:05, John offered devotional thoughts and prayer, followed by introductions and "Happy 86th Birthday" song for Art.
Discussion of Task Forces and Role of Advocates
Suggestion: Next meeting, include a discussion on positions and assignments
Margo moved (Pam 2nd) to create the following Task Forces: (1) Legislations Task Force, (2) Social Action Task Force, (3) Networking Task Force, (4) Research Task Force, (5) ACS Follow-up Task Force, (6) Grants Task Force. Approved with 1 abstention.
The following individuals were supported to serve on each task force:
- Legislations Task Force: Alan Jones (chair), Susan Griffin, Doug Sibley
- Social Action Task Force: Mary Liebke, Brenda Vaca, Steve Hanus. Request that Jannis Chilsom and Doug Monroe also serve.
- Networking Task Force: Katherine Parker, Karen Paulson. Request that Mona Sargent and all district liaisons also serve.
- Research Task Force: Joel Verner (chair), Sandra Verner, James Cramer
- ACS Follow-up Task Force: Margo Tenold (chair), Pam Fine, Doug Sibley
- Grants Task Force: Sandra Verner (chair), Adrienne Fong, John Chamberlain
Doug moved (Alan 2nd) that by October 15th, each committee should email Joel with a "mission statement" and define a working agenda for their task force.
Website Update
Katherine presented the BCS webpages on the Conference website (http://www.cnumc.org/). Any member of the committee that would like a page as part of the BCS section of the Conference website should contact Katherine to get the appropriate log-in information to create this page. Anyone can post upcoming events to the Conference calendar at http://www.cnumc.org/event_add.asp.
Steve moved (Doug 2nd) that the Cal-Nev BCS Blog "Take Action" at http://calnevbcs.blogspot.com/ be made public. Approved.
All board members have received an invitation to become a member of the blog. Only members of the blog can post updates and action items to the blog (general public can see the blog and make comments). Individuals needing assistance in establishing membership to the blog or posting to the blog should contact Katherine.
A listserve for the BCS was created by Brenda. Everyone at the meeting was sent an email invitation to join. You must follow through and accept this invitation to join the group. Anyone can join by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/calnevbcs and subscribing to the group. Send an email to calnevbcs@googlegroups.com to reach everyone on the list.
Pam moved (Steve, Doug 2nd) that the board designate $400 for mailings and communications on the Global AIDS Fund. Approved.
Pam moved (Sandra 2nd) that the Tax Code Fairness study referred to CBCS by ACS be referred to the ACS Follow-up Task Force. Approved.
Suggestion: Libbie Sholes and the UM Foundation be used as resources for the Tax Code Fairness.
12:20 Adjourn for lunch
12:50 Called to order after lunch
Update: Steve presented an Alcohol & Additions Advocacy report. Encouraged everyone to participate in a Faith Partners training event on October 25 in Nevada.
Suggestion: Linda has been requested to give a definitive statement on the 2008 Budget for the BCS at the next meeting.
Peace with Justice Grants
Adrienne presented a report of the Peace with Justice Offerings taken thus far in 2007 and PwJ grants already distributed. Adrienne presented the review by Grants Task Force (Sandra, Adrienne & John) of grants submitted for this cycle and the Task Force recommendation for amount allocated to each applicant.
Carol moved (James 2nd) to approve the Peace with Justice Grant Awards as recommended by the Grants Task Force. Approved with 1 opposition.
Update: Ecumenical Advocacy Days will be March 7-10, 2008 and March 13-16, 2009
Update: Doug Sibley gave an update on the actions taken in response to Item 36 of the 2006 ACS on Tibet.
Ecumenical Grants
Floyd moved (James 2nd) to grant $1500 to Earth Justice Ministries. Approved.
Sandra moved (Eileen 2nd) to grant $1500 to Loaves and Fishes to maintain voucher program of Mary House. Approved
Update: John gave a report of the impact of the $2000 Ecumenical Grant to East Timore given earlier this year.
Budget
Katherine moved (Steve 2nd) to allocate $500 to the Networking Task Force for resourcing the District Liaisons. Approved
Alan moved (Doug 2nd) that the board empowers the Executive Committee to distribute the remaining 2007 budget. Approved
Update: The Conference Reconciling Network will hold a workshop January 25 & 26 at Campbell UMC.
Suggestion: Include a discussion of the 2008 budget at the January Meeting.
Suggestion: At the January meeting include a discussion of how we want to address issues (recommendations versus social action at the capital).
Suggestion: Joel email a list of suggestions for focus areas for the CBCS this coming year to the board and we continue the dialogue at the next meeting.
Adrienne moved (Alan 2nd) that the board endorses the Iraq Moratorium http://www.iraqmoratorium.org/. Approved
Margo closed with prayer. Meeting adjourned at 3:50.
Submitted: Katherine Parker, Secretary
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