URANTIA BOOK SOCIETY OF OKLAHOMA

ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 29, 2009

Members present: Beth Challis, Michael Challis, Jeralie Scanlan, Karen Allen, Tom Allen, Cabot Eudaley, Jill Eudaley, Charlene Morrow, Veldon Morrow, Barbara Hester, Jerry Pando, Bibi Morales and Rachel Mor

The meeting was called to order at 2:40 p.m. at the home of Beth Challis, President.

The meeting was opened with a prayer by Michael Challis.

Minutes from last Annual Meeting, 02/23/08, were read and accepted as read.

Beth reported that we have a small but committed group of readers.  It is great to have people to read the Urantia Book with.

There was good attendance at Jesus’ Birthday celebration.  The event was held at the Skirvin Hotel and Buck Weimer was the speaker.  David Glass, Texas, entertained us with several selections on the piano.  Urantia Books were given to Jeremy Allen, Levon Eudaley and Monique Mogilka.  They had all turned 14 years of age the past year.

Veldon reported there were several events that were well attended.  Our Easter program was held on March 23, 2008.  On October 3^rd our Society hosted a Fall Forum at Unity Church and Tamara Wood was our speaker.  This was followed with a cookout at Charlene and Veldon’s home.  Our Christmas party was held at the home of Bebe and Jerry.  Fellow reader, Pato Banton was in town for a couple of performances and our Society hosted a potluck dinner for him on February 26. 

Cabot reported that he purchased several Urantia Books and had also sold several books.

Historian’s report:

Barbara prepared a book, loose leaf binder, of 2008 history and photos.  She included information from the IC08 conference in California July 2^nd to July 6^th.  She also asked for any photos taken by other members from events throughout the past year.

Karen submitted her report and after discussion, it was moved and seconded to accept the report as submitted.

Tom reported that we had one new member, Jessica Hester.

Harry was absent.

Old Business:

A Bookmark Committee was set up at our 2007 annual meeting and Rachel brought the new bookmarks to our meeting.  We all thought they were really nice.  Rachel also had all the bookmarks on a disc and we will be able to change the quotes, page numbers and pictures and print new bookmarks when we want to.

After much discussion of the budget submitted by Karen, it was accepted unanimously.

Cabot started a new study group on Wednesday nights at Unity Church.  He printed several pamphlets to hand out to new readers.

A new committee was formed to maintain our Society website (OKUB.org).  Michael is chairman and Tom and Cabot are on the committee.  The new study group will be added to our website.  Michael will assist Barbara in getting the history on the website.

We received a survey of membership from the Fellowship and it will be returned to them by our society president.

We plan to participate in several book fairs this year.  There is a book fair in May and a Spirit Fair coming up soon.  Karen will give the date of the Book Fair at Baptist Hospital. 

There is a Spanish Festival in south Oklahoma City and we will try to participate in it with Bibi’s assistance.  There is also a Peace Festival in November and Barbara will give us info on it.

There is a TDA meeting just prior to the Summer Study Session and we voted to pay for the transportation costs of our TDA delegate and alternate.  We elected Beth Challis as our delegate and Barbara Hester as the alternate.

An Asset Committee was set up.  Beth is the chairman and the other members of the committee will be the Treasurer and Finance Chairman.

There is a Speaker Forum set up by the Fellowship to assist societies with speakers and we decided to request their aid.

Our Coordinating Board meetings are held at least quarterly.

Our next Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 28, 2010.

The following Officers were elected.

Cabot Eudaley, President                   Barbara Hester, Vice President

            Jill Eudaley, Secretary                        Tom Allen, Treasurer

            Karen Allen, Librarian                        Gerald ‘Jerry’ Pando, Historian

            Veldon Morrow, Finance Chairman   Bibi Morales, Social Chairman

            Jeralie Scanlan, Membership Chairman

Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

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