UUSO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Treasurer
The mission of the Memorial Program is to provide a plaque and a book of records to honor and remember UUSO members and friends who have died; to support the Ruth Achenbach Garden, which provides a safe and peaceful place for cremains to be scattered or interred; and to bring comfort to those who mourn.
Job Titles:
- President of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
The UUSO historian handles all matters pertaining to UUSO's history - that of the Society itself, including the architectural history of the Chapin Memorial Sanctuary, which is on the National Registry of Historic Places, and that of the Society's history in the larger Oneonta community.
David Ray has served as UUSO custodian since 1995. He is responsible for routine cleaning of Chapin Memorial Church building, as well as some light maintenance tasks as directed by the UUSO Properties Committee, and caring for the grounds of both buildings (12 Ford Ave. and 10 Ford Ave.). Dave's goal is to create and maintain a clean, orderly environment that enables spiritual experience to flourish. His work schedule varies according to the UUSO calendar of events.
Job Titles:
- Clerk
- Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
The Office Administrator is responsible for communications; for maintaining the website, including scheduling and maintaining the online calendar; and for all the administrative needs of UUSO. You can reach the Office Administrator at uuso@uuso.org or by leaving a message at the church office at (607) 432-3491. Office hours are by appointment only. Phone messages are currently listened to and responded to on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. [Schedule may change soon. Stay tuned.
We are currently without a full-time Director of Religious Education. As part-time Coordinator of Religious Education, Jade Anderson works together with our Religious Education Committee.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Leader
- Team Leader
The Endowment Committee is charged with stewardship of the Community Fund and the development of the Endowment Fund, including both the raising of funds, and the disbursement of funds.
The Green Sanctuary Task Force facilitates the steps that UUSO is taking to become a UUA accredited Green Sanctuary. This represents a pursuit of excellence in stewardship of our Earth's precious resources.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
The Aesthetics Committee makes recommendations to the Board related to the furnishings and décor that consider the nature of each space, such as historical context and function.
The Audio Team is responsible for set up and operation of the sound system for Sunday services. The committee also records services for archival purposes and the production of podcasts. On occasion, the members of the committee are called upon to provide technical support for other events sponsored by UUSO. The team provides technical support for Zoom services.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Member of Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee, consisting of the Moderator and the two previous Moderators, is responsible for reviewing the Bylaws and for bringing proposed revisions to the congregation for a vote at the Congregational Meeting in June.
Michael has been a member of UUSO since 2010. When he provides music for a Sunday service, he often composes musical pieces specifically for the service topic. He is accompanied on Sunday services by his wife Dorothy, a vocalist and vocal music teacher at Franklin Central School. In addition to playing piano and composing music, Michael is a private piano teacher in the area and an aspiring astrophysicist. He lives in Unadilla, NY with Dorothy, their daughters Lyra and Maia, and their two cats, Astro and Tesla.
The Properties Committee is in charge of everything related to the upkeep of our two buildings, the Chapin Memorial church at 12 Ford Avenue and our recently acquired house next door at 10 Ford Avenue, including the grounds.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Member of the Safety Committee
- Vice - President of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
Taylor works with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to manage the congregation's financial records and bookkeeping.
Tim Horne has been Music Director at UUSO since the fall of 1988. He is responsible for providing music for approximately 38 Sunday services per year, as well as special services. He is also the Choir Director, and in that role he rehearses and leads the choir in singing for Sunday services about twice a month. He often collaborates with other musicians, and works with the children and youth when they present their intergenerational services several times a year. Tim can be reached by emailing the church office at uuso@uuso.org or leaving a message at the church office at (607) 432-3491.
Job Titles:
- Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES