ANNUAL REPORT 2010
PASTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2010
2010 was a busy year. The Mission Study Committee completed its work
, and the entire committee deserves much thanks for their tireless effort. The session, the congregation, and the Committee on Ministry of the Presbytery embraced their report, and the session and congregation embraced plans for our church contained in the report. Among other things, the church adopted a new Mission Statement:First Presbyterian Church: Growing In God’s Kindness
God’s Kindness is given in many ways, through love, forgiveness, justice, the sacrifice of Christ, and God’s Spiritual presence with us through life. As a congregation, we committed ourselves to begin intentionally working together on growing in God’s Kindness by participating in such things as Bible study. Our journey of growth together will prepare us for reaching out to others effectively, inviting them to join us in growing in God’s Kindness.
I want to thank all the session members for their faithful participation in church leadership during 2010. They are kind leaders who exercised their responsibilities faithfully. The session committees have done a great job, and Diane Wheeler continues to be a great Clerk of Session. I want to thank our treasurer Nancy Alexander and our financial secretary Edie Terziovski for their leadership in revising our financial report, both monthly session reports and the annual report, so that the report reflects financial transparency for the session and congregation. All of the church staff did an outstanding job in 2010. And we hired a new custodian, Aaron Wuehler, who is doing an excellent job. Last but not least, our deacons, choir, organist, liturgist, multimedia team, children’s worship leaders, and children’s Sunday school teachers did a fantastic job helping to make worship and Sunday school a meaningful and spiritual experience throughout the year.
As we enter 2011, one of the most important things that will be happening is that a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC, or search committee) will conduct a search for a Designated Pastor. Also, we will be in dialogue with United Presbyterian, exploring the possibility of merger. Please keep all those who will be involved in the search and in the dialogue in your prayers. Let us together prayerfully seek God’s purposes for our church so that we may honor and glorify the One who called us together as the body of Christ.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. Gene Fowler
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REPORT – 2010
Active Members – December 31, 2009 - 296
Gains 2010
Reaffirmation of Faith – 2
Affirmation of Faith – 3
Transfer of Letter – 3
Restored to Active Roll – 1
Losses 2010
Certificate of Transfer – 1
Deaths – 5
Transfer to Inactive Roll – 0
Removed from Rolls – 1
(by request)Active Members as of December 31, 2010 - 298
(Removed from Inactive Membership on February 22, 2010 – 9)
Composition of Session and Board of Deacons
Session 9 Men 3 Women
Board of Deacons 4 Men 11 Women
RECORD REPORT:
Ordination and Installation Service Recorded:
On Sunday, June 27, 2010, the following persons were installed as Deacons:
Pat Gant – Class of 2011 Matt Kozyak – Class of 2013
Josie Noud – Class of 2011 Jeff Frost – Class of 2013
Alyssa Upshaw – Class of 2013
On Sunday, June 27, 2010, the following persons were installed as Elders in the Class of 2013:
Regina Bright Ben Miller
Ryan Moenster Charles McIlvoy
The following were baptized:
Carey Lynn Beadle April 25, 2010
Travis Ray Davis May 2, 2010
Maddox Aaron Rhoads May 9, 2010
Brook Faith Miner June 27, 2010
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Services of the Lord’s Supper and numbers served in 2010:
Baptism of the Lord January 10 92 served
Ash Wednesday February 17 49
(guests from United)First Sunday of the month March 7 95
Maundy Thursday April 1
(Service at United Pres.)Easter Service April 4 170
(Easter Breakfast)First Sunday of the month May 2 90
Heritage Sunday June 6 103
(luncheon)Second Sunday of the month
August 8 96Second Sunday of the month September 12 94
World Communion Sunday October 3 106
(Luncheon)All Saints’ Day November 7 141
(also memorial luncheon for Diana)2nd Sunday in Advent December 5 108
Christmas Eve Candle Light December 24 70
Homebound Communion Served: 11 members served
Weddings conducted by our Pastor:
Lindsay Marie Foster and Travis Ray Davis – June 12, 2010 (members)
Deidre Cherie Rosenburg & Brian Michael Cave – October 16, 2010 (non-members) co-officiated with Brother John Gamblin
Deaths of Members:
Betty L. Smallie
Herbert R. Schannot
Royce C. Timmons
Diana Jo Livingston
Rose McGovern
NOTE: 5 members passed away in 2010. Rev. Fowler officiated at 2 funerals for members. In addition, Rev. Fowler officiated at a funeral for a previous member (Jean M. Draves).
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2010
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The nominating committee met and gathered a slate of elders and a slate of deacons for the classes of 2013.
They were elected at a congregational meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. Gene Fowler
2010 DEACON'S ANNUAL REPORT
2010 was a busy year for the Deacons of the church. Deacon Chairperson is Matt Kozyak and Secretary is Betty Miles-Smith.
The deacons are responsible for ushering, preparing elements for communion and serving at special functions throughout the year as needed.
We served as volunteer ushers for the Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service and the Master’s Voice Community Choir Christmas Concerts.
The fellowship committee served meals and refreshments at two church functions this year, Heritage Sunday and World Communion Sunday. The fellowship committee is co-chaired by Josie Noud and Pat Gantt and they are assisted by all the deacons.
The deacons collected non-perishable food, which was donated by the congregation for the Community Care Center throughout the year due to today's economic conditions. Ted & Norma Macios took 265 pounds of products to Community Care from Christmas donations.
The deacons sponsored the Angel Tree at Christmas to provide 30 needy children at Niedringhaus Elementary School Christmas gifts and cheer from the congregation.
The Script program is also part of the deacon's work for the church family. The program helps provide funds for the general fund of the church. This program is successfully led by Charlotte Starr, assisted by Laura Guenther, Norma Macios, Betty Miles-Smith and Mary Woll. All congregational members are encouraged to participate in the script program to help support the church financially.
The Care committee chaired by Marti Chenault provides the cards we see at the back of the church each Sunday for congregational members and friends who may be hospitalized, homebound, in nursing homes or grieving the loss of a loved one. Cards are also sent to college students and armed forces members living away from home. We collected school supplies again this year for Niedringhaus and Wilson Schools.
The Service committee chaired by Jack Moenster, assisted by Shirley DeCourcy, Jack DeCourcy, Mary Woll and Charlotte Starr prepared the elements for our communion services. This committee also provides the ushering schedule for all the deacons for church services and special events.
Class of 2011:
Sam Brown, Marti Chenault, Scott Chenault, Pat Gantt, Laura Guenther, Norma Macios, Josie Noud, and Charlotte Starr
Class of 2012:
Shirley DeCourcy, Susan Morgan, Betty Miles-Smith and Mary Woll
Class of 2013:
Matt Kozyak, Jeff Frost, Alyssa Upshaw
The deacons are grateful for our congregation’s generous response when help is needed in our church and community.
Respectfully submitted
Matt Kozyak, Chairperson of the Deacons
SANCTUARY CHOIR ANNUAL REPORT – 2010
As always our faithful Sanctuary Choir has made a significant contribution to our music ministry. In addition to leading the singing and providing music each Sunday, we have also provided special music during Lent and Advent. Our Christmas Cantata was "A Thrill of Hope" arranged by Joel Raney. The Choir season lasts from September through May.
Members of the Choir this year are:
Nancy Alexander Sandy Kozyak
Steve Anderson Mark Lull
DaOnne Chenault Charlie McIlvoy
Gabby Conner Charlotte Starr
Ian Cowley Vee Throne
Jacob Cowley Sarah Todd
Mary Dame Kim Werths
John Hutchings Diane Wingerter
Diana Kinder Mary Woll
When you look at the faces in the choir, you see many who "wear other hats" in our church family. I am grateful that they always save time to sing in the choir. We also want everyone to know that we would welcome anyone else who likes to sing.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverley Scroggins, Choir Director
DRAMA/MUSIC CAMP ANNUAL REPORT – 2010
Drama/Music Camp continues to thrive. It is such a joy to have this time to spend with these wonderful youngsters and such a pleasure to watch them grow as performers, and more importantly as Christians.
Our musical for 2010 was "LOST" an island adventure musical by Pam Andrews and Johnathan Crumpton.
The children who participated were:
Allison Branding Whitney Klee
Brianna Branding Megan Lalich
Will Bright Rachael Lalich
Ian Chenault Claire McCloud
Maggie Chenault Breanna Sak
Myah Chenault Andrew Scroggins
Gabriel Conner Eleonore Scroggins
Ian Cowley Lydia Sheridan
Jacob Cowley Spencer Sholl
Mitchell George Trent Sholl
Drew Grote Austin Tipton
Kaliegh Kier
Drama Camp meets daily for two weeks (9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) This year our dates were July 5-16. The children performed their musical at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 16 and again as part of the Worship Service on Sunday morning, July 18.
The Staff included Marissa Taylor, Mark Lull, Pat Gantt, Valentyna Fossieck, Allyson Graham, Lain Rhoads, Chelsea Scaturro, Judy Hankins, Charlie McIlvoy, Nancy Kuehnl, and Beverley Scroggins.
A special thank you goes to all who brought cookies and/or served at the Friday night performance.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverley Scroggins
YOUTH DRAMA TEAM – 2010
At the Easter breakfast, the Youth Choir/Drama Team presented the "Story of the Resurrection Eggs." The group also sang an anthem with the Sanctuary Choir.
The Christmas Musical was "Bethlehem Treasure" by Dave Noel and Jay Rouse with Jodi Hull. It was directed by Bev Scroggins and Gina Bright. Jack Jenkins took care of the sound and lights. The Cast:
Gabrielle Brittany May Wise Men Ian Cowley
Hannah Maggie Chenault Jacob Cowley
Miriam Gabby Conner Drew Grote
Hekyll Mitchell George Shepherds Will Bright
Shekyll Claire McCloud Ian Chenault
Benjamin Ian Cowley Nicholas Branding
Daniel Jacob Cowley Logan Light
Esther Brianna Branding Mary Molly Lybarger
Sarah Allison Branding Joseph Adam Bright Angels Alivia Upshaw
Eve Randazzo
Thanks to everyone who supported the Christmas Program. Thanks to our Videographer Walt Wheeler, Costume Assistant Diane Wingerter, and to Judy Hankins for taking care of the refreshments. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who had their children at practice every Wednesday evening.
The Youth also participated in the 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.
The narrators were:
Gabriel Conner
Ian Cowley
Jacob Cowley
Mitchell George
Taylor Hunt
Katie Terziovski
Respectfully submitted,
Beverley Scroggins
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2010 Christian Education Annual Report
Prayer for 2011 … may ALL ages at First Presbyterian begin the journey of growing into God’s kindness together, spiritually and educationally, through active Children and Adult Education Programs. Amen
Mission Study’s 1:1 interviews reported a lack of spiritual offerings for Teens and Adults other than Worship. Currently there is no Adult Sunday School Class, Bible Study Groups, or organized Teen Youth Group
(grades 8th – 12th).CE Team members reflected on this and agree. For ALL ages to truly begin the journey of ‘Growing into God’s Kindness’ educationally and spiritually, the Session prays and seeks Leaders and Teachers for an Adult Education Team … separate from Children’s Education. It is our prayer someone will ‘step-to-the-plate’; lead with spirit and energy an Adult Education Program at 1st Presbyterian!
Thankful Praises for Rev. Fowler’s support this past year, and for each CE Team Member’s ideas, energy, and hard work! Our Church is blessed with wonderful Teachers and Adult Volunteers who are passionate about Jesus and commit their time and God given talents to the children of our Church!
2010-2011 CE TEAM
Sunday School Teachers
(below). Diana Kinder (Bell Choir). Worship & Multi-Media Network:Terry Livingston, Jack Jenkins, Beverley Scroggins, Regina Bright, Sandy Kozyak, Walt Wheeler.
2010-2011 SUNDAY SCHOOL
Past year CE evaluated Presbyterian’s updated curriculum ‘We Believe’. It did not have DVD resources. The music outdated. Teacher’s decision, stay with ‘Live Big’ a Methodist curriculum. We have used ‘Live Big’ since Fall 2006. It is easy for our Team Teachers to use. The children are growing and learning!
Teachers: Linda Aud, Alyssa Upshaw, Marti Chenault, Claudia Cass, Laura Guenther,
Edie Terziovski, Susan Branding, Amy Lybarger, Marcie Sedabres
Nursery: Jennifer George Helpers: Judy Hankins, Debbie Johnson, Stacie Light
54 Children (Infant Baptism) 20 inactive … attend one time or less
Birth-3y (5) 4y (3) K (4) 1st - 3rd (17) 4th- 7th (12) 8th-12th (10)
2010 HIGHLIGHT PRAISES
1. Organize Youth Bell Choir. 10 active ‘Ringers’. Choir played in March and 2nd Sunday of Advent.
2. 18 members visited ‘Spring & Christmas‘ (Home & Nursing Home). Gifts of cookies and song.
3. ‘Graduation Sunday’ Matt Evans’ Christian Scholarship given to Lain Rhoads and Ron Yates.
4. 2010—2011 Children’s CE Goals, Purpose, Policies approved. Children Roster & Roadmap developed.
5. ‘Planet Zoom’ was a huge V.B.S success. Registered 72 children, 18 Teen Helpers.
Average total attendance 113: children, teens, adults. Mission offering to Community Care Center.
6. Started S. S. Teen Helpers. (Jacob Cowley, Drew Grote, Maddi George, Brittany May, Katie Terziovski)
7. Sponsored Drew Grote’s Jr National Honor Society project: paint Parking Lot guard rail;
Teen Helper Tween Class. Fund Raiser for General Fund. Collected $170. Thank You!
8. Christmas time, Sunday School Classes adopted a family from Wilson School.
9. Hosted Fellowship Time with a visit from Santa following worship service and the Children’s Drama ‘Bethlehem
Treasure’.
2011
1. CE COM. meets: 2nd Tue. each month. YOUTH PRACTICES: Drama 6:00-6:30 pm.; Bell Choir 6:30-7:30 pm.
2. CE Team network Worship Com. and Deacons … Youth participate 5th Sunday Worship.
3. VBS: 8/1 - 8/5 from 9 am-12:30 pm. ‘Closing Program’ Fri 8/5 @ 11:00 am.
Respectfully submitted,
DaOnne Chenault, Chair
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT 2010
CHURCH PROPERTY
Respectfully submitted,
Charles McIlvoy, Chairperson
MEMORIAL ANNUAL REPORT – 2010
The following purchases were made and approved from the Memorial Fund:
The newest leaves that were put on the "Memorial Giving Tree" in 2010:
In Memory of: Betty Smallie
We are presently waiting on two more leaves from the engraver and as soon as they are received we will place them on the "Memorial Giving Tree."
In Memory of: Diana Jo Livingston
Jean Draves
MISSION COMMITTEE REPORT 2010
During 2010 our members contributed to the following mission programs in our congregation, local community, nation and world:
Presbyterian sponsored programs:
Benevolence and International Mission Personnel Funds
Christmas Joy Offering
Fifth Sunday Offering
One Great Hour of Sharing
Pentecost Offering
Peacemaking Offering
Theological Education Fund
Offerings to support local programs:
Community Care Center
CROP Walk 2010
Dimes for Hunger---for Meals of Love
Good Samaritan House
Phoenix House
Two Cents a Meal
United Congregations of Metro East
The Mission Committee thanks everyone who has participated in any way with our activities this year, including those who contributed, prepared, and served food for our Meals of Love. Your contributions and helping hands made this work possible.
Mission Committee Members:, Betty and Mike Smith, Dona Boyer, Ted and Norma Macios, Ruth Williams, Mary Dame, Nancy Kuehnl, Amy Lybarger, Alyssa Upshaw, Linda and Ken Aud.
Submitted by:
Ken Aud, Chairperson
WORSHIP COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT - 2010
The Worship Committee is responsible for organizing all areas of the worship service. This includes setting the time and place for the Sunday worship and special services. We also place decorations and paraments in the sanctuary. The Committee is also responsible for Communion, baptisms, weddings, overseeing the music, the Candle Lighters, worship supplies, sanctuary flowers and arranging for a guest minister when needed.
During 2010, we had 12 Communions during the year. There were 2 weddings at our church in 2010 (one wedding for members, one for non-members.) Rev. Fowler officiated at 3 funerals (2 for members, one for a previous member.)
The Worship Committee continues to be very pleased with the multi-media system, and Walt Wheeler and his crew do an excellent job every Sunday and at special events. I would also like to thank Sarah Todd for doing such a great job with the paraments. She is very faithful with this task.
We hope the New Year, 2011, our 105th year, will bring exciting times of worship to the Glory of God.
Committee members are: Terry Livingston (chairperson), Sarah Todd, Walt Wheeler, Sandy Kozyak, Marti Chenault, Jack Jenkins, and Beverley Scroggins.
Terry Livingston, Chairperson
Revitalization Committee
Ryan Moenster, Nathan Branding, Regina Bright, Edie Terziovski
The Revitalization Committee hopes to be a vital part of the Mission Study Plan in the coming years. Chiefly, we will be focusing on developing activities to make the church more accessible to current and future members, and deepening the spiritual relationships that we have. One way we hope to achieve this is by holding smaller group bible discussions during the week.
In April and May the Committee got together and worked on planning a get together for some of our newer younger members. The event was planned and invitations sent out, however, none of the small group contacted were able to make it on the designated night. The Committee was not discouraged by this, since the event was planned on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, and most people just had a conflict.
In part, the Revitalization Committee also sponsored a showing of the movie "I AM" at the church in late October. The movie was well attended and everyone who went seemed to enjoy it.
The Committee will be very busy in 2011 working in accordance with Mission Study Plan and trying to help the church "grow in God’s kindness".
Submitted by:
Ryan Moenster
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2010
During 2010, the staff remained essentially the same as 2009. The newly open position of custodian was filled in November. Operations of the many church functions were smoothly performed under the supervision of Rev. Fowler.
Respectfully submitted,
Ted Macios, Chairperson of Personnel
HISTORIAN’S REPORT FOR 2010
This year has been a year full of activities involving children and adults. Heritage Sunday was celebrated this year on June 7 with one new inductee.
I made some changes this year with some of the bulletin boards in the fellowship hall that included adding one more board for youth activities and we definitely have active youth in this church. I am also working on a monthly display of various history items. Thank you to Rev Fowler and the congregation for their support throughout the year.
SARAH TODD
Historian
SEAFARERS ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2010
Jesus Christ is our PilotThe Bible our Compass
The Church our Anchor
Officers for 2010 were:
Skipper Beverley Scroggins
Log Keeper Mary Dame
Purser Shirley Yates
Chaplain Vee ThroneThe Seafarers meet the third Saturday evening of each month at 6:30 p.m. with the exception of June, July, and August.
Our main fund raiser this year was the rummage sale held August 27 and 28 at the church. It was a great success with tons of help, not only from the Seafarers, but from the church at large. (Our profit was $2085.00) Much thanks to all who helped. Special thanks to Mary Jane Biggs and Shirley Yates, who were my two right hands!
The Seafarers donated the following this year:
1 To the Church’s General Fund - $1,0002. To Community Care Center - $150
3. Lily plant at Easter remembering our deceased members
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4. Poinsettia plant remembering our deceased members 5. Token of appreciation was presented to the following at Christmas time:A. Church secretary
B. Financial secretary
C. Housekeeper
D. Custodian
Currently our membership consists of 26 members with Dr. Rev. Gene Fowler and Rev. Amy Fowler honorary members.
The Seafarers extend a hearty welcome to anyone interested in joining the fellowship. Contact the 2011 officers (the same as last year) for information regarding membership in this fellowship group.
"As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility
, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."Colossians 3:12-14
Respectfully submitted,
Beverley Scroggins
MORNING GLORY CIRCLE ANNUAL REPORT – 2010
The Morning Glory Circle meets at the church the third Friday of the month. We presently have thirteen ladies attending regularly, with occasional visitors. We invite all church ladies and their friends to join us. One does not need to be a Presbyterian to attend.
Our meetings last from one and a half to two hours, with refreshments being served and a short business meeting. The ladies take turn giving the lesson. During the year of 2011, we will be studying "Journeys Through Revelation Apocalyptic Hope for Today." A general discussion is held by the entire group.
During 2010 Morning Glory visited Granite Rehab and Nursing Center for a rousing afternoon of Bingo with a number of the residents. Refreshments were served and each player received a few gifts whether they won or not. A good time was had by all. We plan a return visit in 2011, and possibly visit another nursing home.
Morning Glory gave $50.00 to the Haiti Earthquake Fund and donated to the "least coin." We also assist Church Women United with the Layette Project.
In December, a bake sale was held - on the worse day of winter - but we still made $338.70 for the general fund.
Betty Miles-Smith
Secretary
Safety Committee
Annual Report for 2010
The chief responsibility of this committee is to promote the increasing awareness of safety issues within our church.
The committee consists of the following members: Rev. Fowler, Scott Grote, Jeff Grote, Rich Werths, DaOnne Chenault, Gene Livingston, Josie Noud and I. Each member has been important and helpful in the operation of the committee.
Security procedures have been established and will continue to ensure safety regarding monitoring and securing doors.
This committee continues to work in cooperation with the other committees of our church and also with the Granite City Police and Fire Departments. We all strive to work together as a team and ensure safety.
In January of 2011, a CPR refresher certification course will be presented with the coordinating efforts of our safety committee and men’s breakfast group. We hope to continue this type of training in the future.
I would like to thank each and every member for his or her support. I would also like to thank Reverend Fowler for his dedicated leadership, guidance and support.
Yours in Christ,
Nathan C. Branding
Safety Committee Chairman
Mission Study Team Report
Rev. Gene Fowler, Rev. Amy Fowler, Ken Aud, Ryan Moenster, Diane Wheeler,
DaOnne Chenault, Regina Bright
The Mission Study Team had a busy 2010. Our chief goal was to complete the Mission Study Report and Plan, bring the results to the Session, and then to the congregation.
The Team met at least monthly throughout most of the year and in late October presented the final report to the Session. The report and plan were voted on and approved at a special called Session meeting on November 8th. In later November the report was disseminated to the congregation for review. On December 5th, a special called congregation meeting was held to discuss and vote on the Mission Study Report. The report and plan were approved and adopted by the congregation.
As soon as the report received congregational approval it was sent on to Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry, where it will be reviewed and we will be assigned a COM liaison to help guide us through the next step in this process – selection of a designated pastor.
Submitted by:
Ryan Moenster and Ken Aud
Annual Report - 2010
United Congregations of Metro-East (UCM)
UCMs mission is to support the voice of social justice for all citizens of Southwestern Illinois. First Presbyterian Church is a member of UCM.
Listening Campaign
Late in 2009 UCM provided training to local churches on the In-Reach Programs. In-Reach encouraged individual churches to discover and realize the strength within their own congregations. At First Presbyterian Church several training sessions for core teams were provided in effective listening. Continuing into 2010 the trained team members listened to other members of the congregation on a one-on-one basis and heard their joys, concerns, opinions, and ideas on the present and future. The individual interviews were compiled into a merged report. This was a building experience and provided insight into what the congregation wants from its church.
Training
Throughout the year training in community organization and leadership was offered to UCM members at various locations. Training geared toward organizers, women and clergy lasted from several hours to several days depending on the course being offered.
Health Care
Prior to the enactment of the Health Care Bill in 2010, UCM encouraged individuals to express their position (pro or con) to their representative and senator. Appropriate telephone numbers and e-mail addresses were made available to the congregation.
Ad Book
UCM is supported through several small grants, but the majority of support in 2010 was generated through revenue from the Ad Book. Approximately $23,000 was raised this year. The theme of the Ad Book was the celebration of UCM’s tenth year of service in Madison and St. Clair counties. Members of First Presbyterian Church generously contributed to the Ad Book as well as other churches, businesses, and organizations in Granite City.
Tenth Anniversary Public Meeting on 10/10/10
UCM celebrated its tenth anniversary on October 10, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church. Several members of the congregation provided valuable support in music, video, and support staffing. Federal and State elected officials, candidates, and community leaders from both Madison and St. Clair Counties were in attendance pledging their support for UCM’s projects including: workforce housing; more jobs for low-income, minorities, and women; and a responsible budget for Illinois.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Williams, UCM Representative