My departure as your Director of Administration is bittersweet. As Rev. Audette mentioned in our latest eNews, I have a wonderful new career opportunity that awaits, and yet, I am deeply sad to be leaving you.
I am so proud of this congregation and the work of the board and volunteers over the past 18 months. The lift around our annual giving drive, creating our four-pillar fiscal sustainability model, and the work of the long-range planning team is well underway. I hope my contributions updating the personnel manual, supporting the transition of our new lead minister into the congregation, strengthening our staff team with hiring exceptional new staff for our communications and administrative specialist positions, enhancing our risk practices, tending to the needs of our buildings, and implementing google team drives will serve the congregation well into the future.
I have loved serving and supporting the many committees and teams I advised. The Leadership Development Committee has been incredibly engaged this past year, and my open communication and transparency with the Finance Advisory Committee has been greatly appreciated. Our Auction committee is second to none in all they do to create an amazing event every year to support the work of the congregation. And I would be remiss to not mention the passion and service of our special events, landscape, memorial garden, and legacy committees.
I have developed wonderful relationships with so many people that I will cherish well beyond my time here, and we have a beautiful tapestry of humans who give so much of their time, talent, and treasure. It has truly been an honor to serve UU Asheville.
I have no doubt that the congregation will continue to be a beacon of light and I want to express my sincere gratitude for the guidance, support, and opportunities to engage with so many of you during my time as your Director of Administration.
With love,
Wendy B. Motch-Ellis