Nominations

How Are the Members of the CSA Board of Trustees Chosen Each Year?

The CSA Board of Trustees is made up of 15 members, each serving a three-year term. Every year, five Trustees complete their terms, and five new Trustees are nominated and elected to serve on the Board. This annual process ensures both continuity and the introduction of new perspectives to help guide the Congregational Summer Assembly.

The Nominating Committee encourages CSA members to recommend individuals they believe would be strong candidates for the Board of Trustees. When considering recommendations, the committee seeks individuals of different ages and backgrounds who have demonstrated flexibility, active involvement in the CSA community, and a commitment to serving the Assembly.

To maintain a balance of experience and representation, no fewer than three of the five nominees selected each year must be Members who own property on the CSA grounds. Spouses and adult children are also considered Members for the purposes of this board requirement. The remaining two nominees may be Associate Members. In the recent past, participation in Christian fellowship has not been used as a criterion for inclusion in or exclusion from the nomination process.

Jonathan Buntain, Chair of the Nominating Committee, welcomes recommendations from CSA members throughout the year. All recommendations and conversations are kept confidential and are thoughtfully considered with the best interests of the CSA in mind as the committee works to identify qualified candidates for the Board of Trustees.

For any further questions or recommendations for Trustee candidates you may email Jonathan Buntain at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The following five candidates have agreed to be nominated at the 2026 Annual Meeting to serve as Trustees from 2026 – 2029:

1) Julie Butt, 2) Lindsey Gutman, 3) Carol Barnes Johnson, 4) Colin Molloy, 5) Jennifer Weil

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Respectively submitted,

Nomination Committee Members:

Jonathan Buntain, Chair

Molly Bazzani

Liz Griffin

Joel Buzzell

Ellen Herscher

Barb Perry

Bob Schmidt

Helen Wangard