PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Barry Gumbert

Just a note to remind everyone to drop by the Fellowship Hall on the 10^th from 1pm to 4pm, for the Pine Grove School Centennial Open House. Many thanks to Barbara Turk for all her hard work on this project. Also many thanks to everyone who has been working to spruce things up at the Hall including: Christina and Kevin, Amy, Joan, Mike, Summer, Kathy and anyone I may have missed.

We have only one more Saturday (July 3rd) to work on things around the Hall before the Centennial. I know a lot of people will be out of town but some of us will be there.

If you haven’t been out for a while, this a perfect time. Rev. Patt Herdklotz always provides excellent sermons on the 4^th Sunday of the month and we have other great programs too.

Hope to see you all soon.

Starting July 18th!

“World Religions for Dummies”

Rev. Sallyann Palcovich shares her wealth of knowledge and experience, and invites discussion on the first Sunday of every month at 1:30pm (this month's discussion will be held on July 18).

UU Fellowship Hall

(Pine Grove School House)

9669 Highway 140 East

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

The Pine Grove School, now a century old, will be celebrated at a community-wide open house on Saturday, July 10, from 1 to 4 PM, at the school, 9669 Highway 140-East.  Built in 1910 as a single room county school, it was later remodeled to a two-room school house.

The current owner is the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Klamath County (UUFKC), which purchased the building in 1960. Founding members included Ben Kerns, Dr. Frank and Doris Johnson, and Hugh and Edna Killmeyer, all deceased. The fellowship holds services 2nd and 4th Sundays, and hosts a variety of events at the school and on the grounds.

The fellowship was organized in 1957. Initially it met in homes, then rented the school building from owner Catherine Brumbaugh. Mrs. Brumbaugh was widow of the architect, Sheldon Brumgaugh.  In the mid 1940's he purchased the school then renovated it for his office. He added a large brick fireplace and balcony, a deck on the exterior, and reflecting pond under what is now a giant cottonwood.

When Mrs. Brumbaugh offered to sell the building to the fellowship the purchase was made and twenty years later the mortgage was burned.  Legal papers note the property sale description, "...together with two wood stoves".  Unfortunaely, the fellowship does not have those stoves available to display.  Only a photo with a stove in the middle of one classroom is available.

The fellowship has been steward of the historic building and its two and one-half acres.  Many updates have been made during its ownership. In the last half-decade a new efficient gas furnace and ductwork were installed, a new potluck service area including cabinets and drawers was installed, and a new foundation was laid.

Most recent updates were a new roof, and during the summer of 2009 the bell tower was refurbished and painted, as was the building's trim.  According to fellowship archives the original school bell is in place. It is rung prior to Sunday services, preferably by the youngest person in attendance, which on occasion requires a chair to reach the rope.

Two  new pine groves were planted in the late 1990's and now adorn the property, along with the giant cottonwoods planted about 1913 to 1917, according to a photo in the fellowship's archives.

Former students, their families, and anyone interested in viewing the Pine Grove School are most welcome to visit July 10, from 1 to 4 PM, share stories and tour the facility. Art activities for children will be available.

The fellowship has established a Pine Grove School Preservation Society. Donations of any amount are welcome and tax-deductible.  All funds labeled, "Pine Grove Preservation Society" will be used entirely for the preservation of the building.

Also welcome are "pearls of wisdom" about the building and its history, such as photos or any information for the archives collection.  For additional information contact Barry Gumbert, 541-882-0693, Sara Dyer 541--331-6457, or Barbara Turk 541-882-5451.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Barbara Turk

Cheers and salutes to AMY KING, hard working organizer of our fund-raiser ice cream social; to KEVIN HAYWARD, creator of the "soapbox"  for the sound-off; to cool moderator STEVE MILLER; and to all the HELPERS.  We are most grateful.

And to sponsors---

Summer Ayers, Betty Anderson, Nancie Carlson, Robert & Sharon Chinook, Sara Dyer, Jessie Ellis, Colleen & James Garrett, Fran & Vern Gearhard, iChurch, Julia Jackman, Mark London, Dwight Long, Penny & Mike McCarthy, Richard Pestaga, Carol Patzkowsky, Nina Pence, Marion Peterson, Phil Studenberg, Steward & Linda Tittle, Anita Ward, Chuck Wells, Rob Urlacher, and Anonymous---

a hearty THANK YOU for your financial contributions in support of UU'ism, but specifically preservation of the Pine Grove School, celebrant of its centennial (1910-2010) anniversary.

What began as a hallowed house for public education, its second half-century has seen it as the home of the UU fellowship with its thought-provoking services, entertainment events, festivals and festivities, community outreach, and a "stage" for life events.

To Pine Grove School, long life, continuing service to the Basin and opening of eyes and minds.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPDATE

Christina Hayward

We're having another yard sale to benefit our RE program!  Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24 from 8am-2pm.  We need donations!  If you have items you would like to donate, please bring them to the fellowship on Saturday mornings (work days) or during regular Sunday services.  We need everything and anything from clothes to books to electronics to furniture.  If you would rather we pick up your donation, please call me so we can do so.  All donations need to be at the church by July 19th!  If you would like to help during the yard sale, please let me know.  We need people to help set up, clean up and everything in between.  Thank you for donating your items and time!
 

Community Event - Family Summer BBQ

We're in the very early stages of planning an event for families in our community.  We'll be holding a BBQ on August 21st and will be inviting families with children and grandchildren to attend.  We'll have good food to eat, entertainment for the whole family, games/prizes, and a raffle.  We need volunteers to help us organize this event!  We want this to be an event to bring attention to our RE program as well as a way to raise funds to fix our RE building.  If you're interested in participating, please call or email me!

RE for Children Now Enrolling

Our RE classes for children (ages 12 and younger) will begin in September.  We are currently enrolling children for these classes.  Enrollment forms and RE brochures will be available in the main lobby of the Fellowship stating July 1st.  If you are interested in enrolling your child or grandchild, please feel free to fill out a form.  Our RE program will cover topics such as Unitarian Universalism, world religions and cultures, holidays, music, and much more.  Every class will give children the opportunity to work with other children in groups as well as independently and will allow children to make friends and belong to a church community. We're very excited about this program and hope to get our congregation excited as well!

Help Us Fix Our RE Building

Many of you have already noticed the poster board I have hanging on the RE bulletin board in the lobby of the church.  I wanted to make the congregation aware of the issues our RE building has as well as improvements that need to be made to the grounds.  The fundraisers I have mentioned above are being held to help fix our RE building.  If you would like to offer some of your time to help us fix our RE building, please come out during scheduled work days to lend a hand.  The more, the merrier.  Our normal Saturday crew is a happy, energetic bunch!

If you are interested in any of the above happenings, please call me at 541-331-5242 or send me an email at mylittleragamuffin@gmail.com.  Many blessings!

PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $100/MONTH IN FOOD AND DONATIONS FOR THE KLAMATH/LAKE COUNTY FOOD BANK!

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Soap Box/Ice Cream Social Nets Fun and Funds

The June 6 fundraiser brought out thirty-five locals to eat ice cream and exchange views on a number of topics. Donations in connection with the event netted more than $1600.

Speakers addressed topics including perception, peace, moderation, prison issues, traffic lights, and coddling kids, among others. Joan Daley was a hit with her song about food choices – good and not so good – inspired by a recent course offered at the library.

Thank you to all the sponsors, ticket sellers and purchasers, and attendees of the event, as well as moderator Steve Miller. Your support enabled the fellowship to pay for a couple of major projects.

The bulk of the proceeds paid AA Tree Service for trimming of the tall cottonwoods flanking the fellowship hall. The trees have since leafed out fully, and falling limbs should no longer present a hazard.

The rest of the proceeds were used to purchase fabric and stuffing materials for new cushions for the hall’s meeting room chairs, recently repaired and polished under Joan Daley’s leadership. Marcee Haines, a retired interior decorator, coordinated cushion fabrics and directed cutting and sewing of the fifty new cushions. Joan Daley and Amy King did the cutting, and Christina Hayward, a former clothing manufacturer, turned out professional level covers in short order.

If you missed the soap box/ice cream event, look for it again about the same time next year. Meanwhile, there are a number of repair and renovation projects going on at the fellowship so your donations of time and money are still needed.

This month has been a busy month at the fellowship. Among the many repairs and hours of work were 7 burst pipes in the RE building and its water supply line, staining of new siding panels, our trees were trimmed, tree damage to the roof was repaired, our mower was serviced and the evidence of its use can be seen. Many folks have volunteered their time and worked at mowing, trimming, sanding and painting, yard cleanup and moving mulch to flower beds. With summer finally upon us and the centennial drawing near the last critical repairs will be the automatic sprinkler system and the back porch. Saturday work days have proven to be a boon, at least 5 people have been volunteering each week, giving members and friends an opportunity to work with each other and get to know each other better.

Many thanks to all who have participated!

UUFKC BOARD MEETING MINUTES – June 27, 2010

Meeting was called to order by President Barry Gumbert at 12:30pm

Board members attending: Barry Gumbert, Sara Dyer, Phil Studenberg, Kevin Hayward, and Christina Hayward. Quorum was established.

Agenda

1. Budget

A. Board nominated and approved a budget committee. Those serving on the committee are Summer Ayers, Christina Hayward, and Kevin Hayward.

B. Board approved preliminary budget that Summer, Kevin, and Christina submitted.

C. Phil offered to contact Kevin Palmer, CPA to ask if he would be willing to volunteer an hour to give us professional advice on the budget.

D. Board agreed that donations (monetary and in-kind, including volunteer hours) should be recorded but that they should be made anonymous as to protect the privacy of the donor.

E. Barry offered to contact several church members to see if there was any interest from them in serving on the budget committee.

F. It was suggested that the budget be made available to the congregation via the newsletter.

2. Centennial

A. It was agreed that there will be no refreshments for the centennial.

B. Questions were raised about the availability of people volunteering.

C. Christina will provide two crafts that will be free to children attending the event.

D. It was agreed that Barbara Turk is fully responsible for the event.

3. Communication

A. The board approved a motion to limit email communication to necessary, matter-of- fact questions.

B. It was agreed that discussions relating to board meeting topics will take place during board meetings and not through email.

100. It was agreed that the board will meet every two weeks for the next few months.

New Business

1. Religious Education

A. An idea was presented to the board to create coupon books as a fundraiser for the RE program. After discussing the issue, it was agreed that the RE program should find another fundraising idea.

B. Board was informed that RE funds have been depleted due to pipe repairs.

2. Substitute Treasurer

A. The need for a substitute treasurer was discussed. Phil and Barry both have access to financial information and should fill-in if and when the Treasurer is absent.

3. Building and Grounds

A. It was suggested that the availability of the building and grounds for purposes such as meetings and weddings should be publicized.

B. Discussion followed of Sally Palcovich's use of the building the first Sunday of the month. Suggestion was made to form rental agreement for use of building.

C. It was suggested that a “calling tree” be made to inform those without email when a workday will be planned.

D. Barry offered to call Shield Crest to ask them to trim the weeds near the church property.

E. An offer was made to contact Klamath County in regards to foundation codes for non-resident dwellings.

4. Miscellaneous

A. It was agreed to reimburse Joan Daley $40 for postage.

Meeting was concluded at 1:45pm.

Next board meeting will be on July 11, 2010 at 1pm, right after the service and potluck.

THE CARING & CONCERNS COMMITTEE

Joan Daley (884-3060) and/or Judy LaMay (882-3625)

Preliminary 2010-2011 UU Fellowship Budget

Utilities (includes Pacific Power, Avista, and Qwest)

$2000

Maintenance (includes repairs, pest control, HVAC servicing, buidling improvements)

$2400

Grounds (includes sewer cert., well water testing, snow removal, and tree services)

$1075

RE Mortgage

$4320

Roofing Loan

$2400

Operating Expenses (includes PO Box, postage, nonprofit fees, printing, Spirit Award, and archives)

$1400

Preacher Fees

$3000

RE Budget

$600

Music

$100

UUA Dues

$1120

PNWD Dues

$840

Advertising (includes phone books and newspaper ads)

$800

Total Needed to Meet Expenses

$20,055

69 households in yellow roster: $291 annually per household or $25 monthly per household is suggested.

Submitted by the Budget/Finance Committee appointed by the Board.

Next Board Meeting

July 11, 2010

Following the service at the
Fellowship Hall

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Please join us!

2010-2012 Board Members

President: Barry Gumbert

Vice President: Sara Dyer

Secretary: Rob Urlacher

Treasurer: Summer Cloud Ayers

Programs: Phil Studenberg

Religious Education: Christina Hayward

Building: Kevin Hayward

Publicity: OPEN

Archivist: Barbara Turk

Membership/Cares & Concerns:

Joan Daley (884-6030)

Snail mail newsletter changes: Judy LaMay

(882-3625)