Greetings from John Hoffmann, your new Board President for the next year (July-June 2011).!

 

I suspect many of you know me (and my wife Pinkie) but for those who don't here's some info:  I have been attending this Congregation for 20 years.  During that time, I've served on several committees, including Membership, Social Action, Committee on Ministry, and the Search Committee.  My claim to fame is that I was the winning pitcher on our UUCGT co-ed softball team that took first place in the YMCA league a few years ago (what fun!).  Pinkie and I have been very active with the Wednesday Night Suppers, Dining Out Group, Stewardship campaigns, and the fundraising event, Dinners at Home.

 

As Board President, I am very optimistic about the future of our Congregation.  The new Board (Maura Brennan, Judy Halsted, Sue Pyne, Emily Mitchell, Charlotte Shea, Max Old Bear, Price Watts) is very willing and ready to provide leadership and guidance to the Congregation.  We have already started preliminary discussions regarding staff issues, Sunday services and pastoral care concerns, possible UUA consultant help with interim ministry, and of course, financial issues.  Hopefully all of us will be willing to help where possible, be respectful of each other and enjoy the opportunities that lie ahead during this transition time.

 

In future Flash issues other Board members will share their thoughts and observations.  On Sundays, I can usually be found either at the Welcome Table or having coffee after the Service in the Social Hall.  Come say "Hello."