PAST PRESIDENT Description Revised and approved by Board: May 10, 2023;
And: April 9, 2025

MISSION STATEMENT: To facilitate decision-making with the support of fellow Board members in a manner in which the Fellowship would concur that their interests and concerns are being respected and addressed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Has served as President-Elect and President. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to fulfilling the general responsibilities of a member of the Board of Trustees, the governing body of the Fellowship, the Past President shall provide a historical perspective to incoming Board members and continue active participation in the decision-making of the Board.

FUNCTIONS: Participate in monthly Board meetings. Preside at Board meetings in the absence of President and President-Elect. Serve as chair of the Leadership Development Committee, ensuring that their responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with the By-Laws.

Participate in policy and budget development, providing a view to background and consistency.
Assist in the annual Board & Program Council transition process.
Coordinate special projects or initiatives as appropriate.

Oversee GUUF’s Share the Plate initiative, by acting as a member of the core team, or designating someone else to serve on the core team.

RESOURCES: By-Laws, especially Article IV. Section B. Paragraph 5c. Policies and other relevant documents Board/Program Council Notebook UUA website and training Long Range Planning Survey Data, Share the Plate policy approved by Board November 2024.