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Our Committees
Almost all the work and major decisions of the Church come out of the discussions and interaction in our Committees. Involvement in one or more Committee is a normal sign of active membership in our community life. Our Committees are listed below in alphabetical order.

Arts The Arts Committee arranges for the display of art in the church, creates a yearly Arts Journal and Arts Festival, and promotes other artistic events See the Arts Committee page.
Co-Chairs: Larry Schwabacher & Patricia Murphy.

Buildings and Grounds The Building and Grounds Committee monitors, maintains and restores all Church property to ensure safety, cleanliness and legality.
Chair: John Adrian.

Bylaws The Bylaws Committee is working on updating and revising the Church Bylaws. Any changes will be submmitted to the Congregation for approval.
Chair: Richard Currie.

Canvass The Canvass Committee plans and organizes the annual drive for pledges to support the Church budget.
Chair: Tom Seluga.

Caring Team Our congregation now has a Caring Team. If you or your family are experiencing an extended illness, hospitalization, family death, birth, adoption, move or other transition, please let us know so that we can send a card, make a visit, help with transportation, child care, meals or other miscellaneous needs.
Chair: Ann Kalil.
Please contact Ann at 718- 556-0438, or akalil@si.rr.com, or Rev. Karlson, at 718- 442-1012, (home) or 347-466-0864, with any caring concerns. The Caring Team is part of the caring ministry of this congregation.

Communications The Communications Committee ensures a healthy flow of communication between the Congregation, the Board, the Minister, and the surrounding community. We coordinate the newsletter, the bulletin board, press and publicity, and the web site.
Chair: Ruth Benson.

Denominational Affairs The Denominational Affairs Committee keeps the church informed of the activitites of the UU Area Council, the UU Metropolitan District and the international UU Association.

Finance The Finance Committee, working with the Treasurere, reviews and cooordinates the business operations of the Church to ensure fiscal integrity, effective personnel utilization and intercommittee cooperation.
Chair: Susanne O'Callahan.

Flower The Flower Committee provides flower arrangements for the Sunday services, with special flowers at Christmas, Easter and at memorials on request.
Chair: Marilyn Brook.

Growth & Long Term Planning The Growth and Long Term Planning Committee addresses the long term issues and growth of the Church.

Hospitality The Hospitality Committee arranges for availability of refreshments after the Sunday service.
Chair: Randy Leason.

Jolly Holly Fair The Jolly Holly Fair Committee plans and holds the yearly seasonal Fair, a major fundraising event. See the Jolly Holly Fair page.
Chair: Christine Johnson.

Library The Library Committee maintains and enhances the quality of the Church library.
Chair: Randy Leason.

Membership The Membership Committee welcomes visitors to our church and its programs. See the Membership page.
Co-Chairs: Susan Flynn & Sarah Dolinar.

Memorial Garden The Memorial Garden Committee administers the Memorial Garden. See the Memorial Garden page.
Co-Chairs: Carol Lodato & Joan Pipkins

Ministerial Relations Committee The MRC was appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as a liason between the congregation and the minister. Members are Linda Santlofer, Claudette Duff, and Jill Hueckel, chair. Rev. Karlson serves as a member ex-officio.
It is our purpose to listen to the concerns of the congregation as they relate to the church and minister, as well as the concerns of the minister, and to provide feedback. Our main goal is to strengthen the means of communication in order to support the mission of the church. We believe this will enrich our community and help sustain our cherished home. Members are available during coffee hour (look for the name tags with blue doves coming soon) or may contacted at the following numbers:
Jill Hueckel 718-448-1431 hueckel@si.rr.com
Linda Santlofer 718-447-5736 lsantlofer@aol.com
Claudette Duff 917-699-1259 directo@integrityseniors.com
Susan Karlson 347-466-0864 pskarl3@gmail.com
Chair: Jill Hueckel.
Members: Linda Santlofer, Claudette Duff

Nominating The Nominating Committee nominates Executives and Board members for election by Congregation. Members are elected at the Annual Meeting.
Co-Chairs: Ann Kalil & Judy Davison.

Religious Exploration The Religious Exploration Committee provides Lifespan Religious Exploration program for all ages of members from children to adults. See Religious Exploration pages.
Chair: Simone Andrews (2009-10)

Social Concerns The Social Concerns Committee identifies local, regional, national and international issues which impinge on our well-being, and initiates programs, church services and community action to raise consciousness of and stimulate action on these issues. See the Social Concerns pages.
Chair: Mary Cambell.

Summer Forum The Summer Forum Committee plans and runs the yearly Summer Sunday Service Program from June through August.
Chair: open for 2010.

Welcoming Congregation The Welcoming Congregation Commitee ensures that the congregation remains open and inclusive to all people regardless of sexual orientation. We hold educational and social activities to promote that welcoming attitude.
No Chair at present.

Worship Arts The Worship Arts Committee designs and oversees the the format of the Sunday service in a way that ensures that the service meets the needs of the congregation. We work closely with the Minister and the Directors of Music.
Chair: Christine Johnson.
Members: Michael Anderson, Sarah Dolinar, Steve Nutt, Linda Santlofer, Kathy Santo.

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Arts	The Arts Committee arranges for the display of art in the church, creates a yearly Arts Journal and Arts Festival, and promotes other artistic events See the Arts Committee page. Co-Chairs: Larry Schwabacher & Patricia Murphy.
Buildings and Grounds	The Building and Grounds Committee monitors, maintains and restores all Church property to ensure safety, cleanliness and legality. Chair: John Adrian.
Bylaws	The Bylaws Committee is working on updating and revising the Church Bylaws. Any changes will be submmitted to the Congregation for approval. Chair: Richard Currie.
Canvass	The Canvass Committee plans and organizes the annual drive for pledges to support the Church budget. Chair: Tom Seluga.
Caring Team	Our congregation now has a Caring Team. If you or your family are experiencing an extended illness, hospitalization, family death, birth, adoption, move or other transition, please let us know so that we can send a card, make a visit, help with transportation, child care, meals or other miscellaneous needs. Chair: Ann Kalil. Please contact Ann at 718- 556-0438, or akalil@si.rr.com, or Rev. Karlson, at 718- 442-1012, (home) or 347-466-0864, with any caring concerns. The Caring Team is part of the caring ministry of this congregation.
Communications	The Communications Committee ensures a healthy flow of communication between the Congregation, the Board, the Minister, and the surrounding community. We coordinate the newsletter, the bulletin board, press and publicity, and the web site. Chair: Ruth Benson.
Denominational Affairs	The Denominational Affairs Committee keeps the church informed of the activitites of the UU Area Council, the UU Metropolitan District and the international UU Association.
Finance	The Finance Committee, working with the Treasurere, reviews and cooordinates the business operations of the Church to ensure fiscal integrity, effective personnel utilization and intercommittee cooperation. Chair: Susanne O'Callahan.
Flower	The Flower Committee provides flower arrangements for the Sunday services, with special flowers at Christmas, Easter and at memorials on request. Chair: Marilyn Brook.
Growth & Long Term Planning	The Growth and Long Term Planning Committee addresses the long term issues and growth of the Church.
Hospitality	The Hospitality Committee arranges for availability of refreshments after the Sunday service. Chair: Randy Leason.
Jolly Holly Fair	The Jolly Holly Fair Committee plans and holds the yearly seasonal Fair, a major fundraising event. See the Jolly Holly Fair page. Chair: Christine Johnson.
Library	The Library Committee maintains and enhances the quality of the Church library. Chair: Randy Leason.
Membership	The Membership Committee welcomes visitors to our church and its programs. See the Membership page. Co-Chairs: Susan Flynn & Sarah Dolinar.
Memorial Garden	The Memorial Garden Committee administers the Memorial Garden. See the Memorial Garden page. Co-Chairs: Carol Lodato & Joan Pipkins
Ministerial Relations Committee	The MRC was appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as a liason between the congregation and the minister. Members are Linda Santlofer, Claudette Duff, and Jill Hueckel, chair. Rev. Karlson serves as a member ex-officio. It is our purpose to listen to the concerns of the congregation as they relate to the church and minister, as well as the concerns of the minister, and to provide feedback. Our main goal is to strengthen the means of communication in order to support the mission of the church. We believe this will enrich our community and help sustain our cherished home. Members are available during coffee hour (look for the name tags with blue doves coming soon) or may contacted at the following numbers: Jill Hueckel 718-448-1431 hueckel@si.rr.com Linda Santlofer 718-447-5736 lsantlofer@aol.com Claudette Duff 917-699-1259 directo@integrityseniors.com Susan Karlson 347-466-0864 pskarl3@gmail.com Chair: Jill Hueckel. Members: Linda Santlofer, Claudette Duff
Nominating	The Nominating Committee nominates Executives and Board members for election by Congregation. Members are elected at the Annual Meeting. Co-Chairs: Ann Kalil & Judy Davison.
Religious Exploration	The Religious Exploration Committee provides Lifespan Religious Exploration program for all ages of members from children to adults. See Religious Exploration pages. Chair: Simone Andrews (2009-10)
Social Concerns	The Social Concerns Committee identifies local, regional, national and international issues which impinge on our well-being, and initiates programs, church services and community action to raise consciousness of and stimulate action on these issues. See the Social Concerns pages. Chair: Mary Cambell.
Summer Forum	The Summer Forum Committee plans and runs the yearly Summer Sunday Service Program from June through August. Chair: open for 2010.
Welcoming Congregation	The Welcoming Congregation Commitee ensures that the congregation remains open and inclusive to all people regardless of sexual orientation. We hold educational and social activities to promote that welcoming attitude. No Chair at present.
Worship Arts	The Worship Arts Committee designs and oversees the the format of the Sunday service in a way that ensures that the service meets the needs of the congregation. We work closely with the Minister and the Directors of Music. Chair: Christine Johnson. Members: Michael Anderson, Sarah Dolinar, Steve Nutt, Linda Santlofer, Kathy Santo.