From BOT President: July 24, 2020

Hello from UCE’s New Board President, Jessica Tomell-Presto!

July marks the beginning of a new fiscal year at UCE. For the Board of Trustees, this new fiscal year means that we are seeing a changing over of members. Although she is moving out of her role as Board President, we are grateful that Martha Holman will be remaining on the Board for one more year. I would like to thank Martha for her incredible skill in leading us, often through difficult situations, and for the countless number of hours that she dedicated to UCE as Board President.

I would also like to thank our two out-going Board members, Heike Eghardt and Jane Bannor, for their dedication to the Board and for sharing their time, talents, passion, and insights. For many of us, the work of the Board is often in addition to the many other things that we are doing for UCE—social justice work, hospitality, other committee work. Not to mention that this is in addition to all the other things that we do in the outside world and for our jobs, families, and friends. The Board is extremely lucky to have had the presence of Jane and Heike who navigate all these responsibilities so well.

I would like to welcome two in-coming Board members: Tom Ticknor and Laura Lothschutz. I am looking forward to working with both. Jim Clark, who has served on the Board for the last three years, has graciously agreed to continue on the Board. Joe Romeo, who is in his second year of three with the Board, will be stepping into the role of Vice President.

I am beginning my journey as Board President and look forward to working even more closely with all our Board members as well as the staff and ministers at UCE. As always, if you have any need to contact the Board, you can always do so at the following email address: BOT@ucevanston.org. Remember that every member is always welcome at any of our (now virtual) Board meetings. Please contact us if you are interested in attending. As a new feature this year, the Agenda for Board of Trustees meetings will be available on the UCE website. The minutes for monthly Board meetings will continue to be posted there as well. Welcome to the new year!