Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing, amending, interpreting, and enforcing Chapel policies in accordance with the by-laws. The Board also delegates responsibility, authority, and accountability to the minister and board committees. The Board is composed of members who are elected by the congregation for staggered three-year terms. The Lead Minister is an ex officio, non-voting member of the board.

The Board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm in Adams Hall. Meetings are open to anyone in the Eliot community.

Contact the Board of Trustees: board@eliotchapel.org

Carole Glauser

Board Chair

Susan Bell

Board Treasurer

Rebecca Taylor

Board Secretary

Bob Becker

Board Ombudsperson

Jennifer Stauber

Board Chair Elect

Kathy Brunts

Board Member

Matthew Hull

Board Member

David T. Cox

Board Member

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Eliot Chapel’s Board of Trustees held their annual summer retreat at Toddhall in Columbia, IL Friday and Saturday August 16 and 17.

From left to right (back row): Bob Becker, David Cox, Rev Krista Taves, Matthew Hull, Rebeca Taylor, and Jennifer Stauber (front row): Susan Bell and Carole Glauser

January 2025 Board Bits

The Board of Trustees officially approved new member Bella Franck. Welcome, Bella, we are glad you are here!
We are so pleased to report that membership and Sunday attendance are both up—especially RE attendance, yay!
Our finances for the first half of the fiscal year remain solid. Our next fundraising opportunity will be at our annual Trivia Night on April 25th. Save the date in your calendar!
We began discussing 25-26 budget needs with Director of Business Administration, Brian Franklin. Brian will work with Rev. Krista to begin drafting the budget for next year.
We set a date for our Winter Board Retreat of March 8th, 2025, where we will work on our new Mission-Based Governance policies document.
Our Annual Congregational Meeting is set for May 18th.
Our next Board meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 PM in Adams Hall. Members are always welcome to attend. Email chair@eliotchapel.org to let us know if you plan to come.