2024 USCR Annual Membership Meeting

October 29, 2024

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new.”
— Socrates (Way of the Peaceful Warrior)
 

Join us for this year’s Annual Membership Meeting to learn all about what USCR has been doing and is planning to do to support our member ministries.

Time & Date

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
9 AM–11 AM MT
10 AM–12 PM CT

Registration period closes Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Online Meeting

The 2024 USCR Annual Membership Meeting (AMM) will be held online only. Registrations are required for eligible members (bylaws §3.a.) to assure voting privileges.

Topics

  • Introductions & Reports

  • 2023–2024 Accomplishments

  • 2023–2024 Financial Reports

  • 2025 Budget

  • Elections

Questions?

See our FAQ section below.

 Registration is closed.

(Late registrations will not be accepted.)

Elections

With Rev. Jean-Marie Schweizer and Rev. Gordon Keyler stepping off the board after serving two terms, the board of trustees is seeking to fill two board positions. The board and nominating committee are excited to put forward the following three candidates to fill the two open board positions:

Please review each candidate’s bio, inspiration, and video carefully before the annual membership meeting. We will not present this information or show videos during the meeting.

NOTE: You may choose a maximum of two out of the three candidates.

UWH/UWM Conferences Update

Unity Worldwide Headquarters

Unity Worldwide Ministries

Rev. Jim Blake, Chief Executive Officer

Rev. Valerie Mansfield, Chair of the UWM Board of Trustees

FAQs

Will the Annual Membership Meeting (AMM) be in person?

No. The AMM will be held online via a Zoom webinar for which any eligible attendee (bylaws §3.a.) needs to be registered.

When and where will I get the link to the AMM?

After registration and vetting for eligibility, any eligible members will receive a personalized link to connect prior to the AMM, approximately around Friday, October 25, 2024.

Can I call in to the Annual Membership Meeting?

No. A call-in option is not available. However, the Zoom application is readily available for most smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.

Will there be any technical support available?

We are unable to provide technical support during the AMM. We recommend installing the Zoom application on the device used for attending the AMM and testing it prior to joining the meeting. For any issues or concerns, contact Zoom’s technical support here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us.

How can I review information relevant to the AMM (e.g., financials, budget, board candidates, etc.)?

All relevant information will be made available to registered, eligible members and delegates of member ministries prior to the AMM (approximately Friday, October 25) via a password-protected web page.

Can anyone attend the AMM?

Only eligible members and representatives of member ministries (bylaws §3.a.) will be able to attend the AMM for voting purposes. Eligible members include

  • any Unity ministry, represented by a designated delegate,

  • any individual who is an ordained or licensed Unity minister,

  • any Licensed Unity Teacher,

  • and any individual who is placed into THE leadership position of a Unity ministry.*

All eligible members must reside within our region and be in good standing with UWM, UWH, and USCR (bylaws §1.b–c.).

*to be placed into the leadership position means being accepted into UWM’s special dispensation program.

What is a member ministry’s delegate?

A member ministry’s delegate represents a ministry during the AMM with full voting rights. Delegates are limited to one person per member ministry. Upon registration, a delegate will provide proof by uploading a letter on the represented ministry’s official letterhead confirming the delegation, signed by the person who is currently in the leadership position of that ministry (e.g., senior minister, leading minister, etc.). If the person in the leadership position of the ministry is the delegate, a signature of the president of the board is required.

I am leading a Unity ministry. However, I am not a Unity minister or Licensed Unity Teacher. Can I still attend the AMM?

Yes! With your registration, provide a letter of confirmation from UWM that you are currently placed into THE leadership position of a Unity ministry (in good standing) or, if available, upload your letter of dispensation signed by UWM.

Can I have more than one vote (e.g., as an individual and representative of my ministry)?

No. According to our bylaws (bylaws §3.c.i.), each eligible individual only has one vote. However, you may elect a delegate for your ministry who may vote in your stead.

Can I vote in absence or have someone else vote instead?

No. According to our bylaws (§3.c.ii), “[b]oth proxy and absentee voting are specifically prohibited.”

Can I nominate myself or someone else to serve on the board during the AMM?

No. Nominations from the floor are not an option. The nominating committee and the board of trustees ensure that candidates are vetted and well fit for the current needs of the board, which takes time to be appropriately prepared. However, you are welcome to nominate any eligible member, including yourself, once the call for nominations has been officially announced in the future.