Board of Trustees

Jan Bird

Board President

Jenn Pollitt Hill

Vice   President

Staff Warren

Finance Officer

 

Carrie Kotcho

Secretary of the Board

Nicole Bruno

Trustee At-Large

Laticia Hicks

Trustee At-Large

Mike Wanhatalo

Trustee At-Large

Kari Alperovitz-Bichell

Nominating Committee Chair

Rev. John Crestwell, Jr.

Minister

Rev. Anastassia Zinke

Minister

This congregation—that’s all of us—hopes you find this a place where your gifts and values come to life and your spirit grows.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis UUCA)   is a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Association (UUA)—an association of liberal congregations but not a governing body. Our church governs itself. We invite you to become a member and add your voice.

The Board of Trustees is made up of eight members plus the called ministers; they serve in trust for the congregation. Staying in close touch with the congregation, the Board articulates the church’s vision through its Governing Policies and, referring to those policies, monitors the work of the Executive Team. The Board speaks only through its written policies decided by discussion and consensus or voting.  For a more detailed explanation of governance, see the tab “How We Govern.”

Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis

Board of Trustees Covenant 

As members of the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, we covenant the following:

  • To interact with honesty, authenticity, and compassion;
  • To work cooperatively toward our goals while appreciating each other’s unique gifts;
  • To assume positive intentions of one another;
  • To practice using language that is clear, positive, and future-oriented;
  • To release individual ownership of our ideas;
  • To speak with one voice regarding Board decisions;
  • To conduct our relationships to reflect the vision of the beloved community;
  • To work in the best interests of the congregation; and
  • To be accountable for our words and actions.

Officers

of the Board

President:  Jan Bird

Vice President:  Jenn Pollitt Hill

Secretary:  Carrie Kotcho

Finance Officer:  Staff Warren

Nom. Com. Rep: Kari Alperovitz-                                                                                    Bichell

Trustee At Large:  Nicole Bruno

Trustee At Large:   Laticia Hicks

Trustee At Large:  Mike Wanhatalo

Minister:   Rev. John Crestwell

Minister:   Rev. Anastassia Zinke

    Congregational Meeting ​Approved Minutes and Relevant Documents

    UUCA has two all-church meetings per year. At the April Congregational Meeting, UUCA elects the officers of the Church.  At the December meeting, the next year’s budget is approved. Business cannot be conducted without a quorum, so attendance is strongly encouraged.

    Congregational Meetings are open to any member.  Click below to read approved minutes from Congregational meetings. 

    Congregational Meeting Minutes and Documents 2023

    May 21, 2023

    December 3, 2023

    Congregational Meeting Minutes and Documents 2022

    April 3, 2022

     

     

    Congregational Meeting Minutes  and Documents 2021

    April 11, 2021

    June 20, 2021 – Special Meeting

    December 5, 2021

     

    Congregational Meeting Minutes  and Documents 2020

    May 17, 2020

    December 6, 2020

    • Share the Plate chart– Click HERE
    • Share the Plate poll – Click HERE
    • Congregational Meeting Agenda – Click HERE
    • Finance slide show – Click HERE
    • BBC 8th Principle Accountability Checklist – Click HERE
    • BBC 8th Principle slide show – Click HERE
    • Approved Budget – Click HERE
    • BEEC2 Presentation – Click HERE

    Congregational Meeting Minutes  and Documents 2019

    • Bylaws  – Click HERE
    • BEEC-2 Information – Click HERE
    • Congregational Meeting Agenda – Click HERE
    • Hot Topics – Click HERE
    • Transition Plan – Click HERE
    • 8th Principle Form – Click HERE
    • Articles of Amendment – Click HERE
    • Right Relations Team Information – Click HERE

    December 8, 2019

    Congregational Meeting Minutes  and Documents 2018

    April 8, 2018 
    December 2, 2018

    • 2019 Budget Proposal Summary for the 2019 proposed budget.
    • CLICK HERE for the Building Expansion Exploratory Committee doc.
    • CLICK HERE for an update on BBC and the 8th Principle practice series.
    • CLICK HERE for a report from the Sanctuary Committee.
    • CLICK HERE for a report from Anne Arundel Connecting Together (ACT)

    Board of Trustees Meetings Approved Minutes

    Meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to any member who wishes to observe the deliberations of the Board.  If the Board enters into Executive Session to discuss personnel or confidential matters, members will be asked to leave for that portion of the Board meeting.  Click below to read approved minutes from Board meetings. 

     Minutes, Approved.Board Minutes 2023

    January 2023 – Minutes, Approved

    February 2023 – Minutes, Approved

    March 2023 – Minutes, Approved

    April 2023 – Minutes, Approved.

    May 2023 – Minutes, Approved.

    May 2023, Part II – Minutes, Approved.

    June 2023 – No Board Meeting

    July 2023 – No Board Meeting

    August 2023 – Minutes, Approved.

    September 2023 – Minutes, Approved.

    October 2023 – Minutes, Approved.

    November 2023 – Minutes, Approved.

    December 2023 – No Board Meeting

     

    Board Minutes 2022

     January 2022 – Minutes, Approved

    February 2022 – Minutes, Approved

    March 2022 – Minutes, Approved

    April 2022 – Minutes, Approved

    May 2022 – Minutes, Approved

    June 2022 – Minutes, Approved

    July 2022 – No Board Meeting

    Aug 2022 – No Board Meeting

    September 2022 – Minutes, Approved

    October 2022 – Minutes, Approved

    November 2022 – Minutes

    December 2022 – Minutes, Approved

     

    Board Minutes 2021

     January 2021 – Minutes, Approved

    January 31, 2021 – Minutes, Approved

    February 2021 – Minutes, Approved

    March 2021 – Minutes – Approved

    April 2021 – Minutes – Approved

    May 2021 – Minutes – Approved

    June 2021 – Minutes, Approved

    July 2021 – No Board Meeting

    August 2021 – Minutes, Approved

    September 2021 – Minutes, Approved

    October 2021 – Minutes, Approved

    November 2021 – Minutes, Approved

    December 2021 – Minutes, Approved

     

     

    Board Minutes 2020

     January 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    February 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    March 11, 2020 – Minutes – Special Meeting, Approved

    March 24, 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    April 7, 2020 – Minutes – Special Meeting, Approved

    April 28, 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    May 3, 2020 – Minutes – Special Meeting, Approved

    May 11, 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    May 26, 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    June 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    July 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    August 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    September 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    October 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    November 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    December 2020 – Minutes, Approved

    Board Minutes 2019

    January 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    February 11, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    February 25, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    March 5, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    March 11, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    March 18, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    March 25, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    April 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    May 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    June 11, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    June 25, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    July 2019  – Minutes, Approved

    August 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    September 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    October 1, 2019 – Minutes (Special Meeting), Approved 10/01/19

    October 22, 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    November 2019 – Minutes, Approved

    December  2019 – Minutes, Approved

    Board Minutes 2018

    January 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    February 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    March 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    April 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    May 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    June 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    July 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    August 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    September 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    October 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    November 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    December 10, 2018 – Minutes, Approved

    December 2, 2018 – Congregational Meeting Minutes, Approved