“The citizen can bring our political and governmental institutions back to life, make them responsive and accountable, and keep them honest. No one else can.”

-John Gardner

Elected Officers

Executive Board

President: - Brenda Balmer - brenda.balmer@vistauu.org
President Elect: Ellyn Lester
Past President: Tamara Lowell -tamara.lowell@vistauu.org
Secretary: Daniel Martin
Finance Director: Ann Kay - ann.kay@vistauu.org

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Governing Committees

Membership in the following committees is either by election or Board appointment. If you are interested in serving, please see a member of the Executive Board.

Building Committee

Every Other Wednesday
Contact: Bob Kintz
The Building Committee is charged with developing, revising, refining and updating the plans for new construction for the congregation; this includes a new building, as well as major modifications of the grounds to provide parking and other needs, landscaping, etc. It is responsible for developing suitable plans that meet the congregation’s needs and desires, within the parameters of available (or envisioned) finances, Unitarian Universalist values, and the directives of the Board and the congregation. Collaboration and cooperation with a range of committees, including Finance, Strategic Planning and many others, is obviously necessary.

Finance Committee

Contact: Brad Dre
The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing financial policy and making recommendations for the long term financial health of the fellowship. It has 5 members including the Finance Director, each serves 2 years. The reports and recommendations of the committee are sent to the Executive Board.

Strategic Planning Committee

Dates to be Announced
Contact: Dick Eiden
Strategic Planning Committee is appointed by the Executive Board and chaired by the Past President. It is tasked with developing and/or updating a plan which promotes the mission and vision of the congregation.

Committee on Ministry

Dates to be Announced
Contact: Samantha Marlowe
The Committee on Ministry is an advisory group that meets to consult with the minister on any and all aspects of the professional and lay led ministries of Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Its purpose is to be a reflective review body that assesses how well we are meeting the needs of the membership and the greater community.