The Hospitality Committee

Purpose: to ensure a welcoming and inclusive social environment among members/friends of and visitors to the CVUUS congregation.

Current members: Kate Kaster, Carol Kulczyk, Marty Kulczyk, Ann Webster, Ann Ross

Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. Weekly supply, set-up, and clean-up for refreshments after Sunday morning worship services.

2. Provision for needed paper goods and other supplies.

3. Registry and scheduling of Bakers' Co-op.

4. Planning for Circle Supper, at least one annually.

5. Supply of refreshments for occasional special events (i.e, congregational meetings, orientation luncheons, memorial services, et.al.

6. Taking occasional turns as Greeters to assist Membership.

7. Willingness to consider other opportunities for social interaction (i.e., movie nights, game nights, hymn sings, et. al.

Skills, attitudes and attributes desired in committee members:

1. Outgoing nature or desire to grow in that regard.

2. Desire to engender comfort and ease for individuals in a group setting.

3. Expressive of "I'm OK. You're OK." attitude. You have a place here.

4. Sense of humor.

5. Valuing community.

6. Pride in CVUUS.

Number and composition of committee members:

1. 4 to 6 people.

2. Gender and age mix.

3. Some longer-standing, some newer members.

Amount of time required:

1. Meeting frequency: bi-monthly.

2. Other time expected: as needed.

Length of commitment: two years, renewable. Chairing should rotate.

Budget: $1,000/year

Major goals for July 1, 2007 - June 08:

1. Consider two Circle Suppers. although a mid-winter one has worked well, people have suggested that two a year would be great - one in the Fall and one in the early Spring.

2. Train everyone on the committee how to do the Sunday morning drill. (Instructions are posted in the pantry.)