The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the 2022-2023 slate of candidates for the Board of Trustees and other positions. We will vote for the Board of Trustees and other leadership positions at the annual congregational meeting on Sunday, June 5.

*We are grateful to the Nominating Committee for the slate of officers they are bringing to the Annual Meeting to be elected. Church by-law XII.1.2 does also provide that a person may be nominated “By Petition. Ten or more members may nominate members for any congregationally-elected position by petition to the Nominating Committee at least seven days prior to an election.” If someone is interested, they must submit a petition to Nominating@uucharlottesville.org by May 28, 2022. 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VICE PRESIDENT (2YR Term)
Bev Ryan has been a member of UUCville for 23 years.  She has been a member of the RE Committee, Personnel Committee, Co-chair of Yard Sale/UUBazaar, Greeters, Covenant Group Steering Committee, and Interim Minister Team. Bev is volunteering for the position of Vice President of the Board to do her part in the leadership of this congregation through working with other board members, the ministers, the staff, and the congregation.

SECRETARY (2YR Term)
Hayley Owens is currently serving as an At-Large board member and will move to the Secretary position.

BOARD AT LARGE (3YR Term)
Renee Brett has been attending UUCville for 22 years and an official member for seven years.  Most recently she’s been involved in sending church invites through the Breeze system. She has been involved in Religious Education for many years including OWL and ASP advisor.  Renee enjoys participating in choir, Food Bank, CareNet and various other ad hoc committees.  She is volunteering for the Board of Trustees to utilize her leadership skills by working with others in our church and doing her part in supporting our congregation.

BOARD AT LARGE (2YR Term)
Chris Little has been a member of UUCville, along with his wife Tori and three young children, since the spring of 2019. He has served on the Interim Committee with Rev. Linda, helped with our spring 2021 pledge drive, and most recently the search committee for our Developmental Minister. Chris has also served on multiple non-profit boards, including Big Brothers Big Sisters (Richmond), Comfort Zone Camp, and The Richmond Forum, and is currently on the boards of Hospice of the Piedmont and Virginia Institute of Autism. In 1997, he founded a purpose-driven tech consultancy to elevate humanity in business, and led that firm for 20 years, currently on its board and in a day-to-day role focused on community service. Chris shares that he is interested in a UUCville Board position “because I believe my experience and perspectives may be helpful to the board, because I’ll enjoy the community connection, and I’ll learn a lot about UUCville and UU in general”.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE (2-year term) – (Choose 3)

Kelsey Cowger is currently finishing her term as an At-Large board member and has accepted a nomination for the nominating committee.

Cathy Lawder has been a member of UUCC since 2008.  She is currently Co-chair of the Refugee Welcome Committee and Coordinator of the mentors working with our sponsored Afghan family.  Cathy has facilitated and participated in several covenant groups, helped with meals at the Haven, auctions/yard sales, and other activities.  Cathy looks forward to serving with others on the Nominating Committee to learn more about leadership opportunities and church governance.

Dave Shutt joined our wonderful congregation in 2007.  In addition to volunteering for many activities and events like Soup Sundays, grounds upkeep, yard sales, sound crew, and more, he served for 4 years with the Committee on the Ministry and is currently helping with the Membership Committee and the Facilities Rental Team.   He is a long-time member of UU-Guys.   Dave would like to serve the congregation and learn from the members of the Nominating Committee and all congregants.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (3-year term) – (Choose 3)

Carol Gardner is currently finishing her term on the Personnel Committee and has accepted a renomination for a second term.

Lorie Craddock has been a member of UUC for 20+ years.  She has been a member of the Board of Trustees serving as secretary and president.   Lorie has also been on several task forces and committees including Building and Grounds, Religious Education, Membership and Hospitality, worship weaver and has given at least a couple of sermons and several whiteboard presentations.  Her greatest achievement at UUC has been retiring our long-serving coffee percolator and purchasing a new one.  She looks forward to serving on the Personnel Committee for the opportunity to work with the other committee members, our wonderful staff and our new minister.

Janice Walker has been a member of UU Cville for 23 years. She chaired Pastoral Visitors for four years, was active in UUppity Women, was on Membership Committee for three years (organizing several New Member Recognition Ceremonies) and has helped with the Auction and Yard sale fundraising activities almost every year. Janice has been a member of three different Covenant Groups and wants to serve on the Personnel Committee because she loves our community and enjoys serving where she can.

Your Nominating Committee
Elaine Chapman, Chair
Marcia Brecker
Ann Salamini
Jude Bias
Danny Gray
Breck Gastinger (Board member representative)