The UUCSH Board of Trustees for 2009-2010

Church Officers

Margaret Hamstead - President

Louise Machinist - Vice-President
Since joining in 1982, Sunnyhill has been Louise's home away from home. She served 2 prior terms as a Board Member, and 1 term as President at a time of transition. "During this transformational time, our community will continue to grow deeper and stronger.", Louise says. "As V.P, I draw on my training as a clinical psychologist, and my long-range view of Sunnyhill’s evolution. My vision: celebrate the uniqueness and complexity of this self-reliant community: think for ourselves; honestly say what needs to be said; be who we really are. And enjoy making music together."

Sibyl McNulty - Secretary
Sibyl McNulty has been a member of Sunnyhill for about 12 years, and before that found Unitarian Universalism in the East suburbs of Pittsburgh. She is past Vice President and President of the East Suburban UU Church, past Vice President and President of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Meadville District of the UUA and has served on the OMD Summer Institute Planning Committee. At Sunnyhill, she teaches RE, is a member of the Green Sanctuary Committee, and chaperones at Youth Conferences when invited. She is married to Paul and has three wonderful adult UU children and two UU grandchildren.

Charlie Cook - Treasurer
Charlie and his wife, Pam, reside in Upper St. Clair and have been Unitarian Universalists for over 20 years and have been members of Sunnyhill for 12 years. They have two grown children, David and Katie. Charlie is a retired engineer and is currently serving his second term as treasurer of UUCSH. He is also involved with facility maintenance and future planning as well as being liaison to the organizations that use our facility including the Mushroom Family Learning Center. He is also active in the Sunnyhill Men’s group.

Members-at-Large

Harold Behar
Harold is a principal in the 10 year old advertising and marketing firm, Behar-Fingal, Inc located on Pittsburgh’s North Side. As president and Creative Director he manages the creative output of the agency. Harold believes if you possess a talent then you should give something back to your community. Harold is currently Vice President of the Board for The ToonSeum and has served on numerous other non-profit boards and the design committee of the South Side Local Development Company. He lives in a Pittsburgh four square with his wife and two sons in Mount Lebanon, PA.

Carol Jaworski
Carol recently relocated to the South Hills after having spent 30 years in Florida and South Carolina. Originally from Polish Hill and Bethel Park, she now resides in McMurray. In her words, "Upon moving, I sought a church that offered more than a Sunday sermon. I was looking for a community of progressive, diverse, informed, caring people. I found such a community at Sunnyhill, and joined in February 2008." Carol is retired, having spent a number of years in teaching as well as in business, and is currently Chair of the Membership Committee.

Martha Sweeney
Martha and her husband Dennis have been members of Sunnyhill for 30 years. In her words, "Dennis and I joined for the religious education for our three daughters, but stayed for the friendships we have made here. This is our second home." Martha is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and has taught high school students, Italian nationals and several levels of preschool at Mushroom Learning Center and ABC’s for Children. Now retired, she indulges her hobbies of quilting, reading and gardening. Martha also volunteers for Allegheny Extension Office and the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.

Bob Trivus
Bob has been involved with Sunnyhill since 1989. After attending only two services, he was invited to join the Sunnyhill Sunday Service Committee, where for the past 5 years he has served as chair or co-chair. Bob is a psychiatrist in private practice and holds an academic position in the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. In the past Bob has been the CEO of a major Pittsburgh Institution, responsible for a 42 million dollar budget and 1850 employees. Bob lives in Mt Lebanon with his wife Heather.

George Yeckel
Since joining Sunnyhill in 2001, George has participated in a number of leadership roles, including co-leader of Interweave, Board secretary and chair of the Membership committee. He has also been involved in the Welcoming Congregation process and represented Sunnyhill at the National Interweave convention. As George puts it, "I profoundly believe in our UU Principles and hope to use them on the board of trustees as a guide for helping the healing process we must all experience if Sunnyhill is to prosper."