During May the income was $4,739.00 which included a $2,800.00 donation from the UU Circle with expenses of $5,297.00. This is the end of the church year. During the year the income was $41,613.00. The main sources of income were pledges $29,554.00 and fundraising events $5,913.00 (including the UU Circle). The expenses were $40,742.00 with salaries $22,830.00 and utilities $4,530.00 as the major items.

                                                                                                                                                                    Chet Perkins, Treasurer

The Centennial Photo Directories are here. If you have not done so, please pick up your copy at the church on Sunday mornings. If you can not get it there, please call me at 635-5294 and I will gladly send you a copy in the mail.

I would like to extend my thanks to all who helped in completing this project, committee members, those who donated photos, Mary Perkins for writing up the history, Kate Stanton who collected and typed the directory section and all who made my job as coordinator easier.

We have been notified of a mistake or two, we'll send corrections through the newsletter as we receive them. If anyone has corrections, please let me know.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Thanks to all,

                                                                                                                                                                                        Nancy Haskell

COFFEE AND CHAT

The next Coffee and Chat will be held on June 21^st at Panera Bread on Route 31, town of Clay. We generally gather between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. All women of the church are invited to join us for fellowship and delicious baked goods.

Hope to see you there.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Nancy Haskell

On Tuesday, June 20^th, Sam & Claire Neale will hold a Pasta Supper at our church. The cost is $5 per person, and a $20 maximum per family. Food will be served from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Dinner will include pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, and drinks courtesy of the Pepsi Bottling Group. All proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Since Claire's twin sisters, Janine & Doreen Reisert of Westchester County, were born with CF 29 years ago, Claire and her family have been involved as volunteers for the CF Foundation. Sam & Claire moved to Central New York about 2 years ago and are currently serving on the CNY CF Foundation Board of Directors.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Mike DiGiovanni

Please excuse the typo on the draft of church safety policies I handed out at the Annual Meeting. The first paragraph under "Building" should read "When the church is in session, or outside groups are using both floors, all doors should be Unlocked." Thanks to all of the eagle eyed folks who spotted this typo.

I’d like everyone to review this draft and get back to me with changes or suggestions. Thank you.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Rev. Libbie Stoddard

PICNIC POSTPONED

The annual church picnic which was scheduled for June 11^th has been postponed since many church members had other conflicting commitments that day and would not be able to attend. New date to be announced. We thank the Meldrim’s for the generous offer of hosting the picnic again this year. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

The UU circle will be organizing a dinner each month. This is a good chance to be able to chat more, get to know each other better and just have a good time. Dinners will be held at a location that is easy driving distance for everyone. If you have any questions about the monthly dinners, please get in touch with Tim Hart or ask any member of the UU circle Committee.

A big thank you to all of you that so generously donated to this year's auction and an equally big thank you to all of you who came to the auction and bid on the wonderful assortment that was available this year. You have all made it a success. Thank you also for those that donated and purchased plants. This annual event not only has helped us to all have more beautiful and greener backyards, but has also been a good fund raiser.

Funds that are raised by the UU Circle go to a vairety of places. Each year we give money to the church and to charities. UU circle funds are also used for supplies that may be needed in the church. We have purchased a microwave and recently a beautiful iced tea jar. Flowers and cards are purchased with UU Circle funds for those that are ill or hospitalized. The UU Circle also arranges for a variety of social get togethers during the year, theater trips, brunches, dinners and concerts. If you are new to our church and haven't been to any of these events, ask any member about them and then plan on joining us next time.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Ann Peterson

                                                                                                                                                                                    Secretary Treasurer UU Circle

The CNY Chapter of CUUPS will be holding a Summer Solstice Ritual at May Memorial UU Society on Sunday June 25th at 10:30AM. All are welcome to attend. The planning meeting will be held on Thursday June 8th from 7-8:30PM at 203 S. Beech Street in Syracuse, home of Jody Brown. Anyone interested in helping to plan the service is invited to attend. If you need directions, please call 476-0447.

The 2006 Annual Congregational Meeting was held after church on June 4^th. Several reports were given by committees, Board members, program directors and the clergy all showing accomplishments in 2005-2006 and vision for the coming year.

An addition to the By-Laws was approved which will state "At the April Board meeting, the Nominating Committee will submit a list of candidates for the Executive Board positions for the coming year."

The following slate of officers was approved:

President - Tim Hart                                                    Vice President - Steve Garlow                                    Treasurer - Judy Linder            

Recording Secretary - Ellen LaPine                            Corresponding Secretary - Sheila Emborski                 Registrar - Betty Figie  

Trustee (3 years) - Winfield Ihlow                                Trustees continuing their terms are Sandy Harned (2 years) and Glen Venskus (1 year).

Marilyn Nye will serve on the nominating committee (3 years) with Winfield Ihlow (2 years) and Kurt Schindler (1 year) continuing their terms.

Heartfelt thanks was given to many folks who gave their help, knowledge, time and support during the year including outgoing Board members Janie Garlow, Nancy Hallock, Chet Perkins and Mike DiGiovanni.

                                                                                                                                                                            Ellen LaPine

                                                                                                                                                                            Recording Secretary

"Mistakes are the dues one pays for a full life."~Sophia Loren

During some years in the past we have not held a service around July 4^th. This year Rev. Libbie Stoddard will be leading services for those who want to attend.