Greetings.  In this Treasurer’s report, I want to talk about three things:  our Helping Hands donations, where we stand with income and expenses, and finding someone who would like to be the bookkeeper.

Helping Hands donations are very strong.  Last year we donated a total of $6,239 to agencies that provide support in the local community.  The agencies are suggested to the Helping Hands Committee by the congregation and they fill out a simple application.  The list of agencies for last year are listed below.  This year the same agencies are participating and we are on track to equal or better our donations.

Boys & Girls Club – $245

Shepherd’s Crossing – $50

Guardian Angels – $385

Flint HIlls Community Clinic – $320.00

Crisis Center Inc. – $680

Sunflower CASA – $280

Manhattan Emergency Shelter – $682

Riley County Humane Society – $518

UFM – $568, Kansas Abortion Fund – $530

Wonder Workshop – $675

Greater Manhattan Community Foundation – $425

Wonder Workshop – $50

Boys & Girls Club – $830

Income and Expenses for this fiscal year (June 2021 through May 2022) are tracking where we need to be.  Because some members make their entire pledge payment at the beginning of the year, we always start the year with more income than expenses.  So far, total income for this fiscal year is $101,147 and total expenses are $66,229.  At this time last year total income was $78,222 and total expenses $70,655.  So, we are still doing better than last year.  However, income the past two months has been low, which gives some cause for concern.

In December I will be sending out letters updating everyone on the status of their pledge and donations.

Being the Bookkeeper is a chance to learn QuickBooks and make a significant contribution to the Fellowship.  Ten years ago, in a moment of weakness after she retired, Sandy Nelson was recruited to be our bookkeeper.  She has been wonderful, but it is time to pass this job to another person.

The bookkeeper is responsible for depositing donations and paying the Fellowship bills.  Once a month a spreadsheet summary is forwarded to the Treasurer, who uses this to make a report to the Board.  Sandy says she spends 1 to 3 hours each week on this job.  It is an important job to keep the Fellowship running.  Sandy did not know QuickBooks when she started, but she is comfortable with computers and likes math.  So, some training by Kathleen Oldfather was enough to get her going.  I am hoping that someone will be willing to step up.  You WILL be appreciated.  And you will get to exercise some new skills.  Please contact Sandy Nelson (785 341-0135 or dre@uufm.net) to get the inside scoop and then volunteer!

Contact UUFM Treasurer Dan Swenson at swenson.home@gmail.com.  Dan can assist you in planning your financial support of UUFM, and will be happy to answer questions and otherwise discuss Fellowship finances.