This report has been prepared by Elizabeth Amanecer, and is her last report as acting chairperson. She is resigning from the committee as of April 30, 2001. She will be available on a consulting basis to help the new members of the committee in the fall. Assistance is needed in many areas. Invitations will be designed and mailed to UU ministers in the region and to local clergy and to special friends.
Creative planning is needed for a reception and refreshments.
Customarily the congregation exchanges gifts with the minister they have called. Further details will be forthcoming in future newsletters . The Annual congregational business meeting will be on Sunday, May 6, 2001. This will be a very important meeting and we must have a quorum to conduct business. The major portion of the meeting will concern several long overdue changes to our by-laws.