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Our Board of Trustees includes our Senior Minister, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, 2 Trustees & a Unity World Headquarters Representative.
President:
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Scotty came to UVC seven years ago and has been a member for three years. Scotty, Emily and young son Herschel feel they have found a special home within the community at Unity Village Chapel. He says, “I am a firm believer in the power of hope and positive thinking to motivate meaningful change in the world. It would mean so much to be able to bring these interests to our community and build on those interests with others to make meaningful change.” He works for Well Sky corporation. He describes himself as a “Jack of all trades.” His hobbies include gardening, camping, cooking, home improvement, building computers and creating art.
Board term expires 2024 |
Vice President:
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As a current board member, Diane says “the commitment to serving on the Board is not to be taken lightly”. She feels she is personally “nourished by serving this way to do what I can to support the Chapel.” As a Unity Village Chapel member since 2001, she has served on the Board of Trustees for many terms in past and has volunteered for numerous ministry teams, Sunday Service teams, office assistance, facilitated SmallGroups and attended board training seminars and Unity Conventions. Outside Unity Village Chapel, she has volunteered for many of the large non-profit organizations. Not only has Diane previously served as Board President, she has continued to devote time to additional training and classes that will support the Chapel. “Service to my church and others” is Diane’s spiritual work.
Board term expires 2023 |
Treasurer:
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Dennis has been attending UVC since 2008 and has been active in the community as former President of The Men of Unity and leader of the Adopt-A-Highway Program for many years. He is retired military ( 20 years of active federal service) attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. He graduated from Senior Service College and spent 2007 in Iraq as a peace keeper in action. He is currently self-employed as the CEO of his residential rental property business. He brings to the Board a unique skillset he has developed from his diverse background. Including a Masters in Strategic Studies and his experience of being a managing partner of local apartment complexes. “I am happy to have made so many friends at UVC. I love UVC & want to contribute to the leadership.”
Board term expires 2023 |
Secretary:
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Bonita has attended UVC for three years and has volunteered in the office for much of that time archiving scatterings and logging SpiritSchool check in records into our database. She is willing to make this commitment to the Board of Trustees because she has evolved through Unity and is confident that she will continue to grow in her capabilities through further service to UVC. Bonita has had a 45-year career as an administrator in higher education institutions, in medical/hospital/ insurance and in the housing industry as a leasing manager. She served as secretary, treasurer and president of the board of directors on Stonecrest Subdivision in Blue Springs.
Board term expires 2025 |
Member:
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Nina has been a member of Unity Village Chapel for 3 years. She serves UVC on Sunday mornings as platform host, as head of the social media team, as an usher/greeter and participates and co-facilitates several SmallGroups and Adventures in Spirituality fall events. She is an active member of Sisters of Myrtle and volunteers for various UVC special events. Nina brings to the Board of Trustees leadership skills as a 30 year 911 dispatcher and Center Supervisor as well as 10 years of leadership with a High School Marching Band Parent Association, and serving as a deacon as well as working with middle and high school children in a church puppet program. “I will bring my energy and servant’s heart to serve the chapel with kindness and love.
Board term expires 2024 |
Member:
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After discovering UVC three years ago, Kelly quickly became active serving on the Social Media team, creating graphic arts images, transcribing sermons and serving as a lead on our successful 2021 Annual Fundraiser writing stories of members to connect the community. She has been a UVC member for over a year and continues to serve. Kelly has a MBA and a 23-year history in various roles in the telecom industry and is certified in PMP (Project Management). She has extensive experience as a volunteer in multiple organizations. She has five children and counts them as her greatest teachers. Kelly strives to shine her light with, and inspire those whose path she is blessed to cross.
Board term expires 2025 |
Minister:
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Unity Representative:
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As a Board, we practice:
Love
Integrity
Gratitude
Visionary Innovation
Unity
Inclement Weather & Evacuation Preparedness
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