The best way to feel part of an organization is to get involved and help it grow.

The Nominating Committee is currently seeking new leaders to fill some important positions at UUCY for the 2026-2027 church year. We are looking for some fresh new leaders and it might be you!

Open Positions:
Vice Chair: 3-year position – moves into Board Chair position 2 nd year and past chair 3 rd year.
Supports the Board chair’s efforts – agenda planning, communications, projects. Serves as Board Chair in the chair’s absence. Attends monthly Board meetings (Zoom). Serves as liaison to Nominating Committee. A WONDERFUL WAY TO GROW YOUR SKILLS AND PUT YOUR MARK ON THE DIRECTION OF OUR CONGREGATION.

Building & Grounds Committee Chair: We already have a strong and experienced
committee. Former chair will provide ample training. The chair calls and leads the monthly
meetings and maintains minutes. Follows a well-established list of duties concerning
inspections. Responds to alarms when necessary. Plans and communicates for the Fall and
Spring congregational clean up events. PERHAPS TWO OF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE AS CO-
CHAIRS!
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Finance Committee Chair: No financial or math experience needed - this committee
meets quarterly and has some well-seasoned members already – many of them are past
treasurers of UUCY. The chair primarily calls the meetings and takes the minutes. The committee reviews and endorses the treasurer’s budget reports and discusses any line-item
deviations.

Worship Committee Chair: There is currently a very strong group of committee members.
Working with the minister, the committee maintains a schedule for worship associates and
ushers. Arranges for guest speakers for when our minister is not in the pulpit and
communicates info to office administrator for Beacon. Oversees communications between guest speakers with music director, tech team and RE. Prepares the meeting agendas, attends
monthly meetings and coordinates the tasks of the committee. PERHAPS TWO OF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE AS CO-CHAIRS!

IF YOU want to help lead YOU-YOU-CY contact anyone on the Nominating Committee:
Peggy Baker – [email protected]
Sherry Lookofsky – [email protected]
Sandy Rushton – [email protected]
Diane Kearney – [email protected]

There is so much that goes into providing what UUCY offers everyone of us – worship and spiritual growth and religious education, our beautifully maintained campus, important social justice work and a supportive community. Who gets all this work done? Besides our amazing paid staff (Rev Christin and Sarah) it is all done by VOLUNTEERS in the name of shared ministry. So, a huge THANK YOU to every volunteer who contributes their time and talent to UUCY in so many ways.

The Nominating Committee is beginning its annual charge to fill open Board and Standing Committee chair positions. The Committee will present a slate of candidates for election at the May Congregational Meeting. See below the open positions the Committee is seeking to fill.

If you can contribute your time, talent and passion to UUCY to fill any of these positions, or if you know a member who you think possesses such, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to feel deeply rooted into the UUCY community. Volunteering is a way of expressing your belief in UUCY. If everyone contributes something, all the work is lighter. Please seriously consider saying yes when asked to serve – and be part of the fabulous many who make UUCY the vibrant church community it is.

OPEN POSITIONS:
Board Vice Chair (serves on Board 3 yrs as vice chair, chair and past chair)
Board Director (serves on Board for 3 yrs as an advisor and contributes to accomplishing Board
goals)
Building & Grounds Chair (2 yr term, oversees the team who maintains church buildings and
grounds)
Finance Chair (2 yr term, guides long term financial strategy)
Nominating Committee Member (2 yr term, annually prepares slate for open Board and Standing Committee Chair positions)
Stewardship Chair (2 yr term, runs annual pledge campaign & maintains pledge records)
Worship Chair (2 yr term, works with minister on Sunday services- worship associates, ushers,
tech, finds guest speakers when minister is out of pulpit)

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
[email protected]
Peggy Baker, Diane Kearney, Sherry Lookofsky, Sandy Rushton