2011 12-1 congregational leaders regionalization webinar
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A presentation on regionalization for leaders in UU congregations in Prairie Star District of the Unitarian Universalist AssociationTRANSCRIPT
Congregational Leaders WebinarsDecember 1 and 7, 2011
AgendaOpening WordsHow We Got Here
Report on Staff ReorganizationReport on Regional Governance Activities
Proposal & Rationale Issues
Questions & AnswersFeedbackNext StepsClosing Words
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Staff ReorganizationDownward pressure on our financial resources led us to
consider different ways of serving congregationsOpportunity provided by technology, resulting in new
ways to do the workCongregations of the future will need different things The old District Exec/Program Coordinator staffing
structure was based on an older Minister/DRE paid staff model which is no longer relevant
Results: changing the way we work; unified admin structure which will include some regional employees
Regionalization MilestonesSpring 2011 – MidAmerica Districts Adopt UUA ENDSGA 2011 – Trustees No Longer Elected by DistrictsOctober 2011 – Regional Officers’ Meeting
Vision for a thriving, future-oriented, religious organization to serve UUs in the Midwest
November 2011—District Board ActionsCovenants Replace Co-EmploymentProposal for Regional Governance
Why Change?Common VisionCommon CultureEffectivenessEfficiencyNew Organization for a New Era
How Will We Get There?Steering Committee
3 Presidents – Rev. Brian Covell, Amy Taylor, Kathy Burek3 Vice Presidents – Nancy Armstrong, Kathy Silver, Dave
Martin3 Treasurers – Warren Thom, Rae Jane Araujo, Bill Elwood
Workshop at 2012 Annual ConferenceProposal for Comment Fall 2012Frequent, Two-Way Communication Throughout
End ResultSteering Committee will create a proposal for a new
organizationBylaws & Election StructureBudgetAccountability System
Staff to Board Board to member congregations
Communications SystemStaff and Volunteer Relations
Delegates at each district’s 2013 annual meeting will vote
Camp UnistarEnterprise Management Group (EMG) Report
Identify options for camp ownership and managementReport to Board April 2012Workshop at Annual Meeting 2012
EMG is a PSD Board SubcommitteeBoard representativesUnistar Management Committee representatives
Delegates will decide at 2013 PSD Annual Meeting
Questions?I’ll be recording questions and answersI’ll send you a copy, so you can make corrections
Keep the GoodWhat about the PSD do you feel is of value, that we
should not lose as we consider a regional entity?What opportunities do you see from a regional entity?I’ll record your thoughts and send to you for correctionsSteering Committee will use to guide our work
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More CommunicationsDistrict leaders Webinar held in NovemberCongregational Leaders Webinars in DecemberMeet with Unistar Management Committee in DecemberWilling to meet with whomever would like to know morePlanning documents will be available on the PSD website
as they are completed
Your Role as Congregational LeadersShare regionalization information Discuss the issues in your congregationEnsure that your delegates to PSD Annual Business
Meetings in 2012 and 2013 are: InformedRepresent your congregation’s perspective
Stay in touch, let us hear from you
Thank You!Thank you for taking the time this eveningPlease share with the other members of your boards and
congregations