Inland Northwest Unitarian Universalist Community Annual Meeting

June 13, 2021

The meeting was called to order by moderator Mary Lou Johnson at 3:45 pm. There were 53 members present out of 80 registered members or 66% of the INUUC membership was in attendance.

• Zoom voting procedures and rules to conduct this meeting were outlined.
  • Quorum of 30% of members,
  • 2/3 of those present to adopt bylaws,
  • Majority vote required on other decisions, and
  • We follow Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

Bonnie Glanz moved to adopt these rules as presented. The motion was seconded and voted on. With 36 in favor, O opposed, the motion carried.

• The proposed covenant was presented by Bob Stilger and Joan Perkins. It is as follows:

“We, the members of INUUC, acknowledge this Covenant to be our sacred promise of good relations. ​In this diverse community, we choose to be accountable— to be present & listen— to embrace imperfection & curiosity— and to create a shelter of joy & compassion.”​

Joan Perkins moved to adopt the covenant as presented for the next year. The motion was seconded.

Marilyn Carpenter moved to amend the motion by adding the word “kindness” after “compassion”. The motion was seconded and voted on. With 8 in favor, 23 opposed, the motion failed.

The main motion to adopt the covenant as presented for the next year was voted on. With 44 in favor, O opposed, the motion carried.

• The proposed bylaws were presented by Marion Hammer and Stephanie Samson

Marion Hammer moved to approve the bylaws as presented. The motion was seconded.

Marie Bjork moved to amend Article 5, Section 3 (a), to replace the first sentence, which reads:

“The term of office for all Trustees of the Governing Circle will be two years, with the maximum consecutive length of service on the Governing Circle no longer than two successive two-year terms.” with: “The term of office for all Trustees of the Governing Circle will be two years, beginning the first day of the fiscal year following election. The maximum consecutive length of service on the Governing Circle is two successive two-year terms.”

The motion was seconded and voted on. With 44 in favor, 2 opposed and 1 abstention, the motion carried.

Erin Fitzgerald moved to amend Article 5, Section 3(b) ” Officers will be elected annually by the Congregation and may be either incoming or continuing Trustees” with: “Officers will be selected annually by the Trustees and may be either incoming or continuing Trustees.”

The motion was seconded and voted on. With 41 in favor, 2 opposed and 1 abstention, the motion carried.

Warren Carpenter moved to amend Article 5, Section 4 “Executive sessions may deal with issues such as personnel discussions and removal from membership.” with: “Executive sessions will only deal with personnel discussions and removal from membership.”

The question was called by Sheila Rawls to cut off debate. The motion was seconded and voted on. With 40 in favor, 1 opposed, the motion carried.

Warren Carpenter’s motion was seconded and voted on. With 5 in favor, 37 opposed and 1 abstention, the motion failed.

The main motion to approve the Bylaws as presented and as amended was voted on. With 40 in favor, 1 opposed, the motion carried.

Marion Hammer moved to allow the Governance Circle to fix any typos in the bylaws. The motion was seconded. With 40 in favor, O opposed, the motion carried.

• Erin Fitzgerald presented the slate of candidates for trustee and moved to accept the slate.
• Sara Bauer (Two Year Term) ​
• Claire Cerling-Matlen (One Year Term) ​
• Rick Eichstaedt (Two Year Term) ​
• Libby Fitzgerald (Two Year Term)​
• Jane Harper (One Year Term) ​
• Elizabeth Love Sheehan (Two Year Term)​
• Linda Moulder (One Year Term)​

The motion was seconded and voted on. With 40 in favor and 1 opposed, the motion carried.

• Erin Fitzgerald presented the slate of candidates for the Leadership Development Circle and moved to accept the slate.
• Kathryn Alexander (One-year term)​
• Erin Fitzgerald (One-year term)​
• Anna Marie Martin (One-year term)

The motion was seconded and voted on. With 39 in favor and 2 opposed, the motion carried.

Rachelle Strawther took over as moderator for the next item of business.

• Mary Lou Johnson moved that INUUC apply for membership in the Spokane Alliance with annual dues for 2021-22 of $1050.

The motion was seconded and voted on. With 35 in favor and 4 opposed, the motion carried.

• Marie Bjork presented the FY 2021-2022 budget and moved that it be adopted as presented.

The motion was seconded and voted on. With 37 in favor and 0 opposed, the motion carried.

• Rachelle Strawther gave an update on Soul Weaving services. They will continue to be primarily on Zoom with the possibility of in person gatherings midweek. There may be opportunities for a live service and/or adult education on occasion.

Erin Popelka extinguished the chalice.

Mary Lou Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:30.