Metro NY Disctrict Delegate

Every year our congregation elects delegates to represent us at one regional and one national UU meeting. These annual gatherings are a chance to share ideas, learns hands-on-skills, meet other UU s, and develop a greater connection to our other terrific delegates and to our broader faith community.   Each congregation in the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) is allocated one delegate per 50 members.  Clergy are also given delegate status.  Delegates vote on religious and business issues. The nominating process is needs-blind.

Delegates must be voting members of the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn (please note that to maintain your voting membership, a pledge/membership form or a waiver for the current fiscal year must be on file).

Annual Meeting of the Unitarian Universalist District of Metro New York

May 2-3, 2014 Location in greater NY region TBD

The nominating committee is seeking a mix, including those who are relatively new to First U and would like to develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Attend the Annual Meeting of the UU District of Metro New York.
  • Attend workshops to benefit one’s UU development and the congregation’s development.
  • Vote one’s conscience at the business portion annual meeting.
  • Report to the congregation and Board of Trustees on delegate experiences and learning of value to the congregation.  Reports may be in writing through a report or an newsletter article and/or by in-person presentation.

Benefits

  • Spend time with and deepen your connection to other First U delegates and First U clergy.
  • Meet and share ideas with congregants from other Metro District congregations.
  • Attend inspiring worship services.
  • Learn what is happening in the regional and national UU world.
  • Attend interesting and useful workshops.
  • Learn about other UU and kindred organizations.
  • Have the opportunity to purchase UU books, clothing, jewelry, mugs, etc.

Cost – Approximate

Registration – $100

Hotel (shared room) – $100

Transportation – $25 – public transportation

Dinner and Breakfast – $40 (Saturday lunch is included.)

It is possible to commute from Brooklyn.  Often carpools can be arranged to reduce costs.

Some years the congregation is able to budget or fundraise stipends to reduce costs, at least for delegates who would not be able to attend without financial aid.