INTRODUCTION TO THE PACIFIC CENTRAL DISTRICT

The Pacific Central District (PCD) is one of twenty regional bodies of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Our 38 member congregations are in northern Nevada, northern California, and Hawaii, giving us an official membership of 6,737 Unitarian Universalists (as of February, 2007). We are also the home to members of the Church of the Larger Fellowship, and to two seminaries, the Starr King School for the Ministry and the Pacific School of Religion.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide services and resources that will grow the District in terms of its membership, the deepening of our faith, the effectiveness of our structures, and the power of our service to the wider world.

GOVERNANCE
The PCD is run by a partnership of professional and volunteer leadership. We are governed by an elected, 13-member Board of Directors, including a representative from YRUU and the PCD's UUA Trustee as an ex-officio member. The voting board members are elected to two-year terms at the Annual Meeting.

FUNDING
The operating budget is $226,647.00 for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Funds come from PCD congregational pledges, UUA grants, UUA allotments, income from meetings and conferences, the Bruml Bequest, and other miscellaneous sources. A full 54% of our operating revenue comes directly from our "fair share" congregations. Thank you!

Did you know that the UUA awards grants to the districts based on their percentage of Fair Share giving? The Basic Grant is 11% of the District's percentage of Fair Share attained, up to 100%, times the total amount the district contributed to the Association in the prior year. Additional grants are awarded based on the percentage of dollars raised and the percentage of contributing congregations.

COMMUNICATIONS

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PACIFIC CENTRAL DISTRICT STAFF

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE

Cilla Raughley, MHROD, joined our staff in July of 2003. She was formerly an Organization Development practitioner, working with large and small organizations in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Her work focused on improving the problem solving capabilities of her client organizations, specializing in strategic planning, conflict resolution, team building and leadership development. Cilla was on the faculty of the University of San Francisco, teaching "Organizational Diagnosis" and "Organizational Intervention" in their Masters program. She remains an active volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association.

Cilla is deeply committed to strengthening Unitarian Universalism. In her role of District Executive, Cilla is co-employed by both the PCD Board of Directors and the UUA as full-time Field Staff. She is primarily responsible for coordinating all the work and resources of the PCD toward the advancement of our movement. The DE supports the Board and the various groups of volunteers who work on behalf of the PCD on teams, task forces, and committees. The DE is available to work with professional and lay leaders throughout the District on all matters related to fulfilling our mission. .

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR

Charles B. "Chuck" Rosene joined the PCD staff in July of 1999. The role of the District Administrator is to administratively facilitate the ministry of the Pacific Central District, its staff, board, committees and programs. The District Administrator works with the other staff on all matters pertaining to the administration, communications, scheduling and programming of the district; works directly with the PCD Board of Trustees and its officers in matters pertaining to long-range planning, finances, communications and other matters as directed by the Board; acts as a financial manager for the District, its committees and participating affiliated organizations; is responsible for communications between the District and its member societies, committees, affiliated organizations and the public-at-large, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the District office.

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MINISTERIAL SETTLEMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Robert Miess

Bob AT creating-context.com (AT = @)

COMPENSATION CONSULTANT

Dawn Bateman

dawn.bateman AT sbcglobal.net (AT = @)

Do you need a resource or information, have a concern or question or want assistance for your church or fellowship? Call your District Office. The Oakland Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., (510) 601-1437, FAX (510) 601-1439, e-mail at pcd@pcd-uua.org.