(approved by the Board on 3/21/24)

Rationale: This at-large Board position was created in 2013 in order to implement a recommendation of the 2012 Task Force on Retired Ministry (a joint task force representing UURMaPA, the UUMA, the UU Interim Ministers Guild, and the UUA). The report from this Task Force is recommended for review, and is available for reference as a guideline for this job — see the UURMaPA website under PUBLICATIONS – “Best Practices in Right Relations.” Since this At-Large position involves coordination between the UUMA and UURMaPA, it should be filled by a retired minister.

Expectations: Several current duties include the following, and the Board may define others as needed:

Serving as the Good offices person for UURMaPA andas a resource for UUMA Good Offices persons who will work particularly with situations involving retired ministers and/or partners.
Participating in the UUMA Good Officer training (held periodically on Zoom)is expected.
Serving as our liaison to the UUMA and the UUA — typically to the Office of Church Staff Finances regarding concerns related to all things retirement, and sometimes to the Professional Development Director.
Serving as a liaison to other UU professional organizations: Liberal Religious Educators Association, Association of UU Administrators, Association of UU Musicians.
Communicating with the leadership of the UUA and the UUMA regarding mutual concerns, invitations to participate in conferences, and shared program ideas.

As part of the UURMaPA Board, this person will attend monthly Board meetings (online via ZOOM, and in-person if required annually at a conference), participate in decision-making and accept other duties as needed.

Revised by Wayne Arnason 3/16/23
Updated 9/7/23