Terms of Office
Board representatives on committees are appointed annually. Non-board member terms run July 1 – June 30, usually for three years.
Financial Oversight (FOC)
The Financial Oversight Committee (FOC) provides financial monitoring, oversight, and consultation to the Board, to ensure the transparency of this information, and to engage in other duties as assigned by the Board.
Board Members
- Sara Jensen
- Andrea LeMeuse
- Greg Nichols
Non-Board Members
- Barb Royal (she/her/hers), Chair (2023)
- Becky Evans (she/her/hers), Vice Chair (2021)
- Al Powers (he/him/his), Secretary (2022)
- Vicki Scott (she/her/hers) (2021)
For a more complete description of duties, see the FOC Committee Charter.
Governance
The purpose of the Governance Committee is to enable productivity and efficiency in the congregation within its chosen governance structure. The Committee engages the congregation in a continual process of discernment and improvement.
Board Members
- Scott Emison Clair
- Michael Lauer
- Fern Stewart
Non-Board Members
- Bruce Martin (he/him/his) (2021)
- Gene McCracken (he/him/his) (2022)
- Bill Brauch (he/him/his) (2023)
For a more complete description of duties, see the Governance Committee Charter.
Leadership Team
The Leadership Team is responsible for defining healthy leadership styles at UCDSM, identifying and supporting congregational leaders, promoting mentoring throughout the congregation, and assuring the continuation of institutional memory for each group of the church. Team members serve 3-year staggered terms.
- Katie Allen (she/her/hers)
- Sally Boeckholt (she/her/hers)
- Bill Brauch (he/him/his)
- Liz Bredeson (she/her/hers)
- Darin Jensen (he/him/his)
- Shelly Kaldenberg (she/her/hers)
Lens of the Future (Pandmic Assessment & Response)
This team is responsible for monitoring the status of the pandemic and advising the Board as to appropriate action. For our current status see the Lens of the Future Update
Board Members
- Mike Lauer
- Andrea LeMeuse
Non-Board Members
- Al Powers (he/him/his), Co-Chair
- Debra Rodgers (she/her/hers), Co-Chair
- Anne Rozeboom (she/her/hers), Secretary
- Ellen Taylor (she/her/hers), Alternate Secretary
- Kate Allen (she/her/hers)
- Reba Eagles (she/her/hers)
- Elaine Imlau (she/her/hers)
- Crystal Loving (she/her/hers)
- Margaret Schultz (she/her/hers)
- Kent Newman (he/him/his), Ad Hoc member for technical assistance
For a more complete description of duties, see the Pandemic Assessment & Response Committee Charter.
Ministerial Review
The Ministerial Review Committee is responsible for assessing the Senior Minister’s performance in advancing the mission and goals our church.
Board Members:
- Heidi Mannetter, Chair
- Scott Emison Clair
- Sue Huber
Nominating
The Nominating Committee consists of two current Board Members and three non-board members.
Board Representative
- Sue Huber
- Andrea LeMeuse
Non-Board Members
- Pam Backstrom (she/her/hers) (2023)
- Nate Hoogeveen (he/him/his) (2021)
- Ken McCann (he/him/his) (2023)
For a more complete description of duties, see the Nominating Committee Charter 2020.