The treasurers’ job in 2019 was a combination of smooth work and occasional anxiety when cash flow was such that we did not have enough cash on hand to pay the bills. We worked with the trustees to transfer funds from the endowment to the church account and, of course, paid all our bills on time.

In order to manage cash flow more efficiently, the council has decided to include a line item in the 2020 budget that will allow for income from the endowment when and if needed. Diane and Cindy will be able to request a transfer of funds without having to go to the congregation for a special meeting. If we don’t need the cash, we won’t need a transfer.

In addition to paying bills the job also involves managing payroll, producing finance reports for the Finance Committee and Council, recording all deposits made by the Financial Secretary, reconciling our accounts with the bank, and keeping the check register up to date. As Cindy was gone for three months in the spring, Diane was appointed co-treasurer by the council to manage the work during that time. It is not only helpful having a co-treasurer on board all the time, but it is financially sound practice to have two people managing the books and cash so Diane continued in that role for the rest of the year. We are continuing the practice of having co-treasurers all the time.

We both want to end the report with what we call the treasurer’s mantra: “Your financial support of the church is admirable. Please keep those pledge commitments coming in on a regular basis. Having a clean, sufficient cash flow makes this job doable and keeps our church on a sound financial footing. Thank you all!”

Cindy Senning, Co-Treasurer
Diane Leavitt, Co-Treasurer