At our April 2008 meeting, the Board approved giving funds in the collection plate on Scholarship Sunday (May 4, 2008) not earmarked for a specific purpose--such as payment of a pledge--to help fund future scholarships. Giving away undesignated funds to a deserving cause has proved very popular in other churches and is something the board wants to explore doing more often.          

In other actions at its April meeting, the Board approved a slate of Karen Alanis, Marie Mahoney and Ruth Tregay Siegel for board.  The candidates will be at the May 11, 2008, 10 a.m. forum, when the 2015 Plan will also be discussed.

The Board also approved creation of a TUC 2015 Steering Committee to guide implementation of the plan.  It will be five members, and will be chaired by Mena Boulanger.

In addition, the Board approved installation of a new phone system at a cost of $4,900.  Service for the current system, which is breaking down, hasn't been consistently available.  The new system has features which will make for a better interaction with callers when no one is in the office, and will also improve office efficiency.

The Board set Monday, June 2, 2008, at 7 p.m. in the E.T. Buehrer Concourse for the council of committee chairs to set dates for important events next year to aid planning and marketing; Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library for the board retreat and Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2008, for the 300 North Mayfield "Back-to-School" block party.