– Leslie Morton
I have two more meetings to lead as the President of WUUC’s Board. Will I be glad to be done? Yes and no. Yes, because I feel ready to move on to new areas to focus on at WUUC and no, because I have gained so much during the last three years with my Board experience. I’ve gained deeper connections with the people I’ve had the honor to serve with. I’ve grown in my ability to engage in sometimes difficult conversations while deeply caring for and respecting those I’ve disagreed with. I’ve gained insight into what it takes to keep this church running, why I’m involved in the church and it’s leadership, what this community means to other leaders in our community and how each of us bring our unique interests/skills/time/treasures to make WUUC the community that it is. I’ve also had fun!
In the coming days/weeks some of you will be getting calls asking you to consider being on the Board and I strongly urge you to consider this opportunity. “I don’t have the time”. “I’m not good at that kind of thing”. “I’m sure somebody else will do it”. I understand all of your concerns/fears because I’ve probably thought all of them especially when I considered being Board President. What made me decide to take on the Board lead was that I realized that all I had to do was to do the best I could with the skills and flaws I have; nothing more/nothing less. The Board meets generally once a month (typically the third Wednesday of each month, this year we have met from 6-8 but that can easily change depending on peoples needs/conflicts). On occasion we have met a second time for a developmental meeting or if something comes up; this month we will be having a second meeting for a discussion on the budget for next year). We have several roles: President (next year it will be Jan Radoslovich), Vice President, Treasurer (next year it will be Kermit Sprang), Secretary (take minutes and send out notices to the congregation) and the rest are members at large that participate in all meetings/discussions without additional duties. Rev Dan attends all Board meetings and I’ve found this a wonderful way to get to know him and his thoughts/hopes for our congregation.
If you get the call asking you to be on the Board, I ask you to please listen to the ask, ask any/all questions that you can think of, think of your unique gifts and how they can add to our community and then take some time to really consider it. YOU are worthy and wanted.
Thank you,
Leslie Morton
WUUC Board President