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The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland

Convention Journal

Part B — Appointments, Nominations, and Resolutions

For the 236th Annual Convention

September 12, 2020

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Table of Contents

AppointmentsbyBishop………………………………………………………3NominationsbyDiocesanCouncil…………………………………………3GeneralConvention……………………………………………….……………..4CompensationandBenefits………………………………………….……....13DiocesanCouncilMemberatLarge……………………………..………..16DisciplinaryBoard………………………………………………………..……..20StandingCommittee……………………………………………………….…....23Resolution2020-01……………………………………………………….……27Resolution2020-02………………………………………………….…………30Resolution2020-03…………………………………………………..…………31Resolution2020-04…………………………………………………….………32Resolution2020-05………………………………………………….…………33Resolution2020-06…………………………………………………..………...34RulesofOrder………………………………………………………….…………36SelectRulesofOrder…………………………………………….…………….39ModifiedRulesofOrderfor2020only…………………………………40DirectionsforBalloting…………………………………………...…………..43

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236th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland

Appointments and Nominations

APPOINTMENTS BY BISHOP to be ratified by convention: DiocesanChancellorandParliamentarian:Mr.NealBaroody

DispatcherofBusiness:TheRev.CanonScottSlater

ChiefTeller:Ms.SusanBeares

SergeantofArms:Ms.KateRiley

Archivist:Ms.MaryKlein

Historiographer:Ms.RebeccaThayer

APPOINTMENTS BY BISHOP to be confirmed by convention:

CommitteeonCanonsandOtherBusiness:TheRev.JosephCochran,theRev.TomCulbertson,Ms.BetsyHuttar,Mr.JimWinn,Mr.NealBaroody,Mr.RonnieReno.

MiddendorfRevolvingFund:TheRev.MimiMathews,theRev.BruceMcPherson,Mr.ClevelandMiller,Mr.RonnieReno,Mr.SteveSands,Mr.WalterSchamu,andMr.DougVaughan.

CommissiononMinistry:TheRev.NevaW.Brown,Ms.AnnE.Burton(co-chair),Ms.CynthiaCecil,theRev.MarioConliffe,theRev.PanConrad,Ms.MaryDeKuyper,theRev.MoniqueEllison,theRev.DianeFadely,theRev.JohnHayes,theRev.TomHudson,theRev.ChipLee,Mr.CarlOwens,theRev.JessicaE.Sexton,Ms.ElizabethShaner,theRev.JonShematek,theRev.MaryLuckStanley(co-chair),theRev.JoanneTetrault,Ms.JudyWright.Exofficio:theRightRev.RobertIhloff,assistingbishop;theVenerableRuthElderandtheVenerableJaneO’Leary,archdeacons;theRev.ScottSlater,canontotheordinary;Ms.EveWayne,staffassistant,Mrs.KathyJ.Boyer,consultantforEBMandDOV.

ClaggettCenterBoardofTrustees:Ms.SamanthaAlger,Mr.DougCampbell,Ms.KathrynGlover,theRev.GlennaHuber,theRev.TomHudson,Mr.BuckLyon-Vaiden,Mr.DavidMallery,Ms.BarbaraMiles,Mr.MitchOwens,Mr.RonaldReno,theRev.CanonScottSlater,Ms.MaureenSuckling,andtheRev.DinavanKlaveren(chair). NOMINATIONS BY DIOCESAN COUNCIL to be elected by convention:

Treasurer:Mr.JimLindsey

AssistantTreasurer:Mr.JasonKamrath

Auditors:Gross,MendelsohnandAssociates

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InvestmentCommittee:Mr.PeterAustin(chair),Mr.FredHopkins,Mr.CharlesJohnson,Mr.JoeLynagh,Mr.StevenSands,Jr.,Mr.EricSchopf,Mr.JimLindsey,Mr.DougVaughan,Ms.VickiWillard.

General Convention Deputies: Electfourlaypersonsandfourclerics,andalternates,until2024

Lay Nominees

Ms.AlmaThompsonBellSt.David’sChurch,RolandParkOccupation:BaltimoreCitygovernmentemployee,retired

OurdiocesehasselectedmetobeoneofourfourdeputiestoGeneralConventioninthepastandIamaskingforyoursupportoncemore.ThecomplexityoftheworkdoneatConventionbenefitsfromhavingadeputationmadeupofthosewithvariousexperiences.Ihavebeenavestrymember,warden,memberandpresidentoftheStandingCommitteeandamemberoftheGeneralConventioncommitteecharged

withlookingathowourpresidingbishopisselected.IfIamelected,IlookforwardtoonceagainbeingpartofadiverseandrepresentativedeputationfromMaryland.

NominatedbytheRev.ScottP.BellowsAlmaBellhasdistinguishedherselfbyfaithfulservicetoourdiocesethroughavarietyofleadershiproles,mostnotablyasadeputytosixGeneralConventions.HerbreadthofknowledgeofTheEpiscopalChurch–ourtheology,polity,anddiversity–equiphertobeaneffectivevoiceastheChurchcontinuestostrugglewithhowbesttowitnesstoChristinourworldtoday.Adeputyisnotchosentorepresentasetofviewsonbehalfofaconstituency.Adeputyiselectedbecausetheyaretrustedbytheirpeerstoexerciseattentivelistening,activeengagement,andeffectivedecision-makingwithintheleadershipcommunityforthebenefitofthewholeChurch.Alma,inmyexperience,isthattrustedservantofGod.

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Ms.CarrieBrownSt.Paul’s,PoplarSpringsOccupation:RetiredEducator

IamacradleEpiscopalianandretirededucator.Ibelievethatmyleadershipskills,experience,visionandadvocacyworkqualifymetorepresentyouasadeputytoGeneralConvention. IamcurrentlyamemberofSt.Paul’sLong-termPlanningCommittee,conventiondelegateandthePatapscoValleyRegionalCouncilrepresentative;DiocesanCouncil’sCommitteeonReparations;TruthandReconciliationCommission;TheRev.Dr.PauliMurrayChapteroftheUnionofBlackEpiscopalians(UBE);DiocesanConventionPlanningco-

chair;Mid-AtlanticRegionUBEdirector;NationalUBEboardmember;NationalUBEMentalHealthTaskForcesecretary;CommunityHealingNetworkfacilitatorandamemberofGeneralConventioninterimbodyoftheDisabilityandDeafAccessTaskForce.Iwouldappreciateyourvote.Thankyou.

NominatedbytheRev.DinavanKlaverenOverthepasttenyears,IhaveobservedCarrie’scommitmenttoTheEpiscopalChurchthroughherministryataneighboringparish,St.Paul’s,PoplarSprings,andherworkwithdiocesanandTECgroups,suchastheUnionofBlackEpiscopalians.CarrieandIco-mentoredanEducationforMinistrygrouptogetherandthatincludedpeoplefrombothofourparishcommunities.Ihavewitnessedherdedicationtotheworkofthedioceseintheareaofracialreconciliation.CarrieiswillingtoshowupagainandagaintomovethepeopleofGodtowardafuturethatisjustandinclusive.IvalueherlovefortheDioceseofMarylandandhercommitmenttoourongoinggrowthastheBodyofChrist.

Ms.MaryH.DeKuyperChurchoftheRedeemer,BaltimoreOccupation:governanceconsultanttononprofitorganization,retired

IbelievethatmyyearsasachurchandnonprofitleaderandasanonprofitgovernanceconsultanthelpequipmetoperformthedutiesofaGeneralConventiondeputyresponsiblyandenthusiastically.Specificchurchexperiencesthatbearonmypossibleserviceinthispositionincludeserviceasavestrymember;seniorwarden(twice);chairofdiocesanProgramandBudgetCommittee;boardmemberoftheClaggettCenter;vice-presidentofStandingCommitteeandStandingCommittee

representativeonCommissiononMinistry.Ihaveworkedcollaborativelyandlednonprofitlegislativeprocesses,andIactuallyenjoysuchwork!Ibringadeepsenseofhowspecialthisopportunityis–toparticipateintheprayerfuldiscernmentofhowmybelovedChurchwillbuildaCommunityofLoveisbeyondmeasure.NominatedbytheRev.DavidJWare

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MaryDeKuyperisastrategicthinkerwhounderstandshowsystemswork,whatmakesthemthrive,andwhytheysometimesfail.Sheseesthebigpictureandattendstodetails,lovespeople,solvesproblems,laughseasily,listenscarefully.Apersonoffaith,Maryischaracterizedbyresilienceandintelligence.ShehasservedRedeemerasseniorwardenandvestrymember,andcurrentlyservesonthediocesanStandingCommittee.

Mrs.RachelErdmanSt.Martin’s-in-the-Field,SevernaParkOccupation:administrativeassistant,TheCorporation

IamrunningforGeneralConventiondeputybecausetoooftenIseelaypeoplewhoarepassionateabouttheirfaithassumetheonlywaytobeactiveinministryistobecomeordained.I’dliketobeanexampletoshowthatthelaitycanandshouldembracetheirroleasleadersintheChurch.

Mycontributionwouldbemyperspective:Ihaveafootinthemany“worlds”oftheEpiscopalChurch.I’vebeenactiveinmanyparishes,

varyingfrombroadchurchtohighAnglo-Catholic;working-classmidwesterntowealthyeastcoast,andeverywhereamixofsociopoliticalbeliefs.I’malsoactiveonalargerscale:receivingaMaster’sinTheologyfromSewanee,ontheboardofGBEC,andsupportingclergyfamiliesthroughTheCorporation.

NominatedbytheRev.MatthewRHanisianRachel’suniquevantagewithinourChurchatnationalandlocallevelswillserveuswellasoneofourdeputiestoGeneralConvention.WithherMAintheologyfromSewaneeandserviceontheGeneralBoardofExaminingChaplains,sheseesclearlytheissuesfacingTheEpiscopalChurchtoday.Locally,she’sservedtwochurchesinoutreachandliturgyandisactiveacrossthreediocesesworkingfortheCorporation.Finally,Rachelbringsboundlessenergyandasenseofgreatdutytoservinginthiscapacity.Shewrites,"IwanttohelpshapethekindofChurchwe'regoingtobe—onethatembraceschangethatneedstobemadewithoutforgettingthetraditionsthatconnectustotheverybeginningsofourfaith."

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Ms.KaitlynLengyalCathedraloftheIncarnationOccupation:ministryassociate

AsamemberofTheEpiscopalChurchsincechildhood,I’vebeenluckyenoughtobeinvolvedinafewdioceses,inmychildhoodhome,thediocesesofRhodeIsland,Massachusetts,andConnecticutandhereinmynewhome,theDioceseofMaryland.ThishasgivenmeauniqueperspectiveandabilitytoseethedifferentculturesthatexistwithinthegreaterChurch,andhowimpactfullarge-scaledecisionscanbeonthesecultures.I’vealwayswantedtobeinvolvedinthegovernmentofThe

EpiscopalChurchbecauseIfeelpassionatelyaboutourdesiretoberepresentativesofthewhole—strivingforjusticeandtruthasawelcoming,inclusivecommunity.IbelievethatthebestwaytocontinuetogrowandthriveistopushourselvestoexpandperceptionsanduserepresentationandacceptancetosharetheboundlessloveofGod.

NominatedbyMs.KateRileyKaitisonfirefortheEpiscopalChurch!Herpassion,dedication,andcareforhowtheChurchworksintheworldmakesheraperfectdeputyforGeneralConvention.Asalayministerwhoworksforacongregation,sheisfocusedontheeverydaylifeoftheChurch.HeryearwithEpiscopalServiceCorpsfannedherheartforjusticeandservice.Andasayoungpersoninourdiocesanministrysheisfamiliarwiththevoiceofournextgenerationofleaders.Kaitwillbringagreatenergyandcriticalthinkingtoourdeputationfor2021.

Mr.DavidMallerySt.Martin’s-in-the-Field,SevernaParkOccupation:U.S.DepartmentofDefense,retired

IhaveenjoyedrepresentingtheDioceseofMarylandasalaydeputytopreviousGeneralConventions(GC),andhavetheknowledge,experienceandtimetodevotetothisalmosttwo-weektriennialeventthatwillbeheldinourownBaltimore!InadditiontobeingpartoftheMarylanddeputation,IserveontheGCCommitteeforSocialJusticeandInternationalConcerns,givenmybackgroundininternationalissues.IfelectedforGC2021,itwillalsobeanaddedpleasuretobepartoftheMarylanddeputation,whichwillwelcomeover

800deputiesintheHouseofDeputies,aswellasallbishops,guests,andothers.

InallmyendeavorstospreadGod'swordthroughChristandtheHolySpirit,Iworkasateamplayerwhocaneffectivelylistentoothers,andaimforconsensus,whileknowingtherearetimeswhenitisallrighttodisagree.

NominatedbytheRev.AllenSpicer,Jr. IampleasedtonominateDavidMalleryforlaydeputytothenextGeneralConvention(GC).IknowDavidthroughourworktogetherontheboardfortheClaggettCenter.Davidisagoodlistenerandofferswiseandexcellentadvice.Heexhibitsintegrity.DavidisafaithfulfollowerofChrist,serving

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ministriesinhisparish,thedioceseandasadocentattheWashingtonNationalCathedral. WehavetalkedabouttheworkoftheGC.IknowheenjoysGCandtakesthisministryseriously.SincetheDioceseofMarylandisthehostforthenextGCIknowDavidwouldprovideexceptionalhospitalitytoourvisitors.Davidwouldrepresentthediocesewell.

Clergy Nominees

TheRev.RandyK.CallenderSt.Philip’s,AnnapolisOccupation:rectorIhavebeenabletoserveGodinavarietyofwaysthroughoutmylife,givingmeawell-roundedviewoftheChurch.IntheDioceseofMaryland,Ihaveservedasamemberofthefollowingorganizations:youthleadership,mentorforSuttonScholars,memberoftheCommissiononMinistry&diocesanYouthAdvisoryBoard.InthegreaterChurch,Ihaveservedonthedesignteamforthe2014&2017

EpiscopalYouthEvent,NationalChurchYouthMinistryCouncilforProvinceIII,UnionofBlackEpiscopalian(UBE)NationalBoardYouthAdvisor,oneofthefoundersofthePhiladelphiaUBEYouthChapter,thefirstUBENationalBoardYoungAdultAdvisorandtodayIcontinuetoserveasthementorfortheYoungAdultAdvisor.IalsohavehadtheopportunitytoattendseveralGeneralConventions,onceasseminarianlearningaboutthepolityoftheChurchandtheotherthreetimesasoneoftheadultleadersforthe2012,2015&2018GeneralConventionofficialyouthpresence.

NominatedbytheRev.DianaE.CarrollIhaveknownRandyasacolleagueandfriendfornearlytenyears,eightofthemasrectorsofneighboringchurchesinAnnapolis.Randy’sextensiveinvolvementatthediocesanandchurchwidelevelsspeaksforitself.Hehasservedinmanydifferentcapacitiesandiswidelyknownandrespected.Randyiscompassionate,insightful,andwise.Hehasapassionforbuildingrelationshipsandbridgingdivides.Inrecentyears,hehasbeenpartoftheformationofACT(AnneArundelConnectingTogether),anIndustrialAreasFoundation-affiliatedcommunityorganization.HehasalsoengagedinaseriesofconversationswithalocalchapteroftheSonsofConfederateVeterans.RandywouldmakeanexcellentdeputytoGeneralConventionandwouldrepresenttheDioceseofMarylandwell.

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TheRev.DianaE.CarrollSt.Luke’sChurch,EastportOccupation:rectorAsalifelongEpiscopalian,IcaredeeplyaboutmakingconnectionsbetweenourtraditionsandthenewplacesGodiscallingustogo.TheGeneralConventionisoneoftheprimaryopportunitiesforthatworktobecarriedout.In2015,IrepresentedtheDioceseofMarylandasadelegatetotheEpiscopalChurchWomen(ECW)TriennialMeetinginSaltLake

City.Whilethere,IparticipatedactivelyinthelegislativeprocessoftheECWandtestifiedataGeneralConventionhearingonmarriageritesforsame-sexcouples.Thisexperiencegavemeagreatdesiretobecomemoreinvolvedatthechurchwidelevel,particularlyasaGeneralConventiondeputy.Ialsohaveexperiencenavigatingthelegislativeprocessatthestatelevel.NominatedbytheRev.CanonScottGSlaterDianarepresentedourdiocesein2015atthetriennialgatheringoftheEpiscopalChurchWomenatGeneralConventioninSaltLakeCity.ThisgavehertheopportunitytoobservetheworkingsofGeneralConventionanddevelopafoundationforpotentiallyservingasadeputy.Asayoungercleric,DianawouldbringthesamegenerationalperspectivetoourdeputationintheHouseofDeputiesasshedidforECW.

TheRev.AdrienPDawson AllSaints’Church,Frederick Occupation:rectorIoffermyselfforleadershipasadeputyforGeneralConvention,2021.Ihaveservedasadeputyin2009,2012and2015.Itookabreakin2018afteracceptingthecalltoserveasrectorofAllSaints’,Frederick.Ihaveservedfourparishesinthedioceseoverthelast24years.Currently,Iam

servingthedioceseontheStandingCommitteeandtheCongregationalVitalityCohort.IrecentlycompletedtheCollegeforCongregationalDevelopment(CCD)andIamcommittedtoassistinplantingCCDinthediocese.Thegrace-filledworkofGeneralConventionhappenswhentheintimacyandtransformationalpowerofparishlifeisnurturedandmaturedbytheoverarchingsupportandconnectivityofabroadconventionpeople.Itcanhappeninanewlyformedrelationship,awell-craftedresolution,oratruereflectionspokenovertheJumbotron,touchingeveryone’sopenheart.NominatedbytheRev.KristoferHLindh-PayneIhaveknownAdrienforfifteenyearsandmyrespectforandtrustofherasaleaderseemsonlytoincreasewitheachpassingyear.HavingservedasGeneralConventiondeputythreeothertimespreviously,Adrienhasextensiveexperienceinthisrole.Aseasonedrector,sheisagiftedcommunicatorandabletoeffectivelybalancethepastoralandpropheticinwordanddeed.AsamemberoftheStandingCommittee,sheexemplifiescarefuldecision-makingandcreativethinking.Adrien’sministrycommitmenttowide-rangingareaslikecongregationalvitality,anti-racism,liturgy&music,andtheEpiscopalServiceCorpsreflectbroadknowledgeandexperience.Herthreeyearsasco-chairofplanningforDiocesanConventioncouldproveinvaluableinthepreparationprocessforourhostingofGeneralConvention.

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TheVen.RuthAElderCathedraloftheIncarnationOccupation:governmentworker;archdeaconforformationIwouldliketobeadeputytoGeneralConvention,becauseasadeaconIwillusemyvoicetobringtheneedsoftheworldtotheconventiondecision-makersandthewiderChurch.IhaveadesiretosharemygiftsbeyondthediocesewiththewiderChurch.IwenttomyfirstGeneralConventionin2018inAustin,Texas.IbelievemydiaconalperspectivetoworkwithintheChurchwillbehelpful.MytimeinAustinhelpedme

tounderstandhowthedecisionsmadeatconventionaffectsourdioceseandhowtobringwhathappensatconventionbacktoMaryland.IamenergizedbywhatGodisdoinginthewiderChurch–letmerepresentyou.NominatedbytheVeryRev.RobertJBoulterIbelieveRuthElderwouldbeanexcellentdeputyforGeneralConvention.Ruthisadedicated,faith-filled,theologically-groundedpersonwholovestheChurch.SheisawareoftheimportantresponsibilityofthispositionandsheispreparedtoputinthetimeandefforttorepresenttheEpiscopalDioceseofMaryland.Ruthcurrentlyservesasthearchdeaconforformationandassuchhashelpedthediaconalprogramgrowinourdiocese.SheiscommittedtobeabridgebetweentheChurchandtheworldandsheseesthepositionofconventiondeputyasanothermanifestationofhercall.

TheRev.RamelleLMcCallChurchoftheHolyTrinityOccupation:diocesanurbanmissioner;rector IwouldbehonoredtoserveasdeputyatGeneralConvention2021!I’mtrulyprivilegedtoserveasrectorofHolyTrinityandurbanmissionerallowingmetobuildrelationsindisenfranchisecommunitieslikeWestBaltimore.IamalsointerimdeputyfortheStateoftheChurchCommitteeaddressingtrendsinourparochialreport.I’veservedas

rectorofStMichaelandAllAngels,interimofStPhilip’s,Annapolis,andchaplaintoMarylandInstituteCollegeofArt.I’vealsoservedasdeputyforGeneralConvention2018,DiocesanCouncil,AssociationofEpiscopalDeacons,andReclaimingtheGospelofPeace.Iknowthatthisisholyworkandtherefore,itwouldbeatremendouspleasuretoserveourdioceseinthisgreatway!

NominatedbytheRev.KenPhelps,Jr.IhavehadthepleasureofknowingRamelleMcCallsincehisordinationtothepriesthoodeightyearsago.WhatimpressesmemostabouthisbrandofJesus–andwhyheneedstobeatGeneralConvention–ishisinnateunderstandingthattobetheChurch,wemustbeinmission;thatourmissionisboundtotheneighborhoodsthatweserve;and,thatinwhatevermanifestationstheChurchmaytakeinthefuture,wemustcontinuetocultivateandencourageanauthenticdiversityinleadershipandworship,whileinvitinganddeepeningcollaborationacrossabroadspectrumofpotentialpartners.ItismyhonortonominatetheRev.RamelleMcCallforourGeneralConventiondeputation.

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TheRev.JessicaE.SextonSt.Anne’sChurch,AnnapolisOccupation:associatepriest

ItwouldbeaprivilegetorepresenttheDioceseofMarylandatGeneralConvention.IbelievethefutureofourChurchdeeplydependsonthosewillingtocollaborate,tolistenandtotakerisksthatsupportallpeopleknowingtheunconditionalloveofGod.IwouldappreciatetheopportunitytobeaclergydeputyatGeneralConventiontoengageinconversationssothatourChurchcontinuestostandapartfromtheworld’sjudgmentsandprescriptionsbyproclaimingtruthandhopewiththegospel.Mypassionforinnovativeevangelismandsocialjusticeissues,especiallyracialreconciliation,callmetobepartofdiscerningGod’swillforourChurch.

NominatedbytheRev.JoannaWhiteI’mdelightedtonominatetheRev.JessicaSextonasadeputytoGeneralConvention.Jesshasademonstratedabilityasadeliberateandinnovativethinker.Shehasadeterminationtoaddresssocialjusticeissueswithcompassionandcreativitywhileworkingtocreateasacredcommunitywhereeveryoneiswelcomedtoparticipate.JessisknowledgeableabouttheissuesfacingtheChurchaswellasthevariedneedsofGod’speople.Herleadershipstylereflectsabalanceofcompetenceandhumorwhichinvitesotherstogetinvolved.IbelieveJesswillprovideapresenceinourdeputationthatincludesafreshsetofideasaswellasaproventeamparticipant.

TheRev.CanonScottGSlaterDioceseofMarylandOccupation:canontotheordinary

IthasbeenanhonorandprivilegetorepresenttheDioceseofMarylandasadeputyforthetriennialGeneralConventionandIlookforwardtotheopportunitytoserveasadeputyformythirdterm,especiallyasourdiocesehostsitinBaltimorein2021.Ihaveenjoyedmyinvolvementwithvariouscommitteesandwouldbegratefulforthechancetoofferthecontinuityofmypresenceandperspective.Our

recentdeputationhasworkedwellasateamandIthinkthatpresenceisespeciallyimportantnextyearasthehostdeputation.

NominatedbyMs.KateRileyTheRev.ScottSlaterisanexcellentchoiceforrepresentingthedioceseatGeneralConvention2021!Heiswellversedinmanydifferentaspectsofdiocesanministries,isamemberofmanycommittees,planningteams,andtheoccasionaladultleader/chaplainforyouthevents.Scotthas

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beenagreatadditiontothelasttwodeputationsonwhichwebothservedon.Heisquicktothemicrophoneifsomethinghastuggedathisheartandalwayswillingtogointodetailaboutwhatisonthedocket.ThelasttwoconventionshehasrepresentedtheDioceseofMarylandwell,andthisyearwouldbenoexception.

TheRev.DinavanKlaveren St.Andrew’s,Glenwood Occupation:rector

IwouldbehonoredtoserveasadeputytoGeneralConvention.Ifelected,Iwouldcollaboratewithdeputies,bishops,andstafftoensurethattheDioceseofMarylandcontributesfullytothelegislativeworkofTheEpiscopalChurch,evenaswehosttheevent.Asa2015&2018deputy,Ivaluetheorganization,focus,stamina,andprayerrequired

forgatheringanddeliberating.IamchairoftheGeneralConvention-mandatedOpioidTaskForce,andco-chairoftheProvinceIIIOpioidTaskForce.In2018,IservedonTheEpiscopalChurchinCubaCommittee,whichpreparedtheunanimously-passedresolutionwelcomingCubabackafterthe1966split.IalsoserveaschairoftheClaggettCenterboardoftrustees.NominatedbyMr.JeffreyP.AyresIhaveknownDinaformorethansevenyears.IservedwithherontheCommissiononMinistry,providedlegaladvicetoheronissuesrelatedtoherparish,andworkedwithheronavarietyofissuesbeforetheStandingCommittee,bothwhensheservedasamemberandaschair.IalsohaveworkedwithheronissuesbeforetheClaggettboardofdirectors,whereshecurrentlyservesaschair,andinhelpingDinatodiscernavarietyofcallingswithinthepriestlyorder.Inallourinteractions,IhavefoundDinatobeafair,Christ-centeredandcheerfulconsensus-builder.Shegathersallthenecessaryinputandisn’tafraidtomakedecisions–evendifficultones–whilesimultaneouslypastoringtothepeopleaffectedbyherdecisions.Dinaalsoisintelligent,hard-workingandarticulate.IhavenominatedDinabecausehergiftswillmakeheranidealdeputyatthispointinthelifeofourChurch.

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NOMINATIONS BY CONVENTION to be elected by convention:

Compensation and Benefits Committee:

Electonelaypersonandoneclericuntil2023:AppointedMembers:

TheRev.AnnetteMChappellContinuingtoserveaselected:

Ms.Elizabeth(Liz)Healey(2021)

Mrs. Anne B. Gross (2022)

TheRev.Dr.JasonA.Poling(2022)

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Lay Nominee

Mr.CharlesRoebuckSherwood,CockeysvilleOccupation:PrintingCompanyinBaltimoreCurrently,Irunamedium-sizedprintingcompanylocatedinBaltimore.Weareafamilyrunoperationandhavebeenaroundforover100years.Wehaveapproximately40employeeswithawidevarietyofbackgrounds,skillsets,demographics,andpayscales.Thisvarietyhasprovidedmewithsomefirsthandexperienceinhumanrelations,conflictresolution,choiceofbenefitsprovidedbyourcompany,andpaylevelsofemployees.Manyofourfolkshavebeenwithmyfamilyandthebusinessforten,twentyandevenfortyyears.Wehavemanagedtomaintainhappyteammembers;allofthiswithintheconfinesofwhatisfiscallyproperandsound.Ihavealsobeeninvolvedwiththelocalcommunityaswell.IamtheVicePresidentfortheWilliamSBaerSchoolpartnershipboard.Thisisanorganizationthathelpsactasa“boardofdirectors”andfundraisingarmforaBaltimoreCitySchool(publicschool)thattakescareoftheneedsofphysicallyandmentallychallengedkids.Iamaboardmemberandimmediatepast-PresidentofBoardfortheFamilyTree.Thisisanorganizationdedicatedtochildabuseprevention.IhaveservedastreasurerofSherwoodChurchinCockeysvillefornearlytwentyyears.Myroleinthathasbeentomanagetheoperationalfundsandorganizethefinancesinsuchawaythatdecisionscouldbemadewithrespecttofinancialabilitiesversusneeds.IhavebeenamemberoftheVestry(onandoff)forapproximately20years.Iammarriedandhavetwochildren,bothworkingandoutofcollege.IliveinTimoniumMaryland.NominatedbytheRev.CanonStuartWrightIampleasedtonominateMr.CharlesRoebucktotheCompensationandBenefitsCommittee.AmemberofSherwoodParishinCockeysville,hehaspreviouslyservedasavaluedmemberofthiscommittee.Hisbusinessacumenandloveforthechurchwillbeofgreatbenefittothisdiocesancommittee.

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Clergy Nominee

TheRev.AnneSCoghillMacNabbTrinity,ElkridgeOccupation:rector

Priortoseminary,Iwasthedirectorofemploymentforamid-sizegovernmentcontractingcompanyinRockville,Maryland.Iworkedincompensation,benefits,employeeretentionandrelations.Ilovedthatworkandhaveconsistentlyusedthatbackgroundinparishministry.Iseemygiftsforidentifyinggiftsinothersandhowtheymightservethegreatergoodtransferredseamlesslytomyordinationaspriestandasrector.Iwouldbedelightedtobringmy

backgroundofhumanresourcestothegoodworkofourdiocese.OurdioceseismakinggreatstridestomakesurethatallofGod’schildrenaretreatedwithdignityandrespect.IwouldlovetobeavoicetohelpmakesurethoseservingtheChurcharebeingcompensatedfairlyinwhatevercapacitytheymayserve.

NominatedbytheRev.Dr.JasonA.PolingIampleasedtonominatetheRev.AnneCoghillMacNabbtoserveontheCompensation&BenefitsCommittee,onwhichIhavehadtheprivilegeofservingforthepastyear.IgottoknowAnnethroughhercloseworkwithmeontheSt.Hilda’seffort;shewasconsistentlysupportiveandgraciousaswellasclearheadedanddirect.Anne’sministrycontextandexperienceplaceherinthepositionofa“typical”priestinourdiocese,andIthinkitwouldservethecommitteewelltohavesomeonewiththatprofile.Inaddition,hersecularexperienceinhumanresourceswouldprovidethecommitteewithhelpfulperspective.

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Diocesan Council Member at Large: Electtwolaypersonsandoneclericuntil2023Electedpersonsremainingafterconvention2020:

Ms.PhyllisEverette(2021)Mr.JohnRepulski(2021)

TheRev.TravisKSmith(2021)

Ms.NonaG.Diggs(2022)

Mr.CurtisLanden(2022)

TheRev.VaughnVigil(2022)

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Lay Nominees

Ms.JacqueGutmanChurchoftheMessiahOccupation:universityprofessor,retiredIamhonoredtobeconsideredforelectiontotheDiocesanCouncil.IhadafulfillingcareerasauniversityprofessoranddisabilityadvocateattheUniversityofBaltimoreuntilmyretirementin2011.Myparishresponsibilitiesincludevestryregistrar,Sundayschoolteacher,foodpantryvolunteer,hospitalitycoordinator,andacolyte.MycommunityinvolvementincludesmembershipintheracialjusticegroupPeopleEmbracingEqualitywithLove(PEEL)andattendingmeetingsoftheneighborhoodassociationinwhichourparishislocated.Ialso

volunteerweeklywithSt.Matthias’Loaves&Fishesprogram.MydiocesanserviceincludestheplanningcommitteesfortheSmallChurchMovementandthecommitteeonOlderAdultMinistries.IbelievemyworkandchurchexperiencehavepreparedmewelltoserveontheCouncil.NominatedbytheRev.TimothyH.GraysonJacquejoinedMessiahthreeyearsagoandthrewherselfwillinglyintoagreatnumberofchurchactivities.Ourhospitalityministrywaslanguishingwhenshearrived,butwiththehelpofherhusband,Marc,sherevitalizeditanditisnowattheforefrontofthegenerouswelcomeweextendtoourguestsandparishioners.Asnotedinherbiography,Jacqueisourvestryregistrarandprincipalliaisonwiththeneighborhoodassociationsaroundourchurch.Sheisconscientious,generous,hardworkingandalwayswillingtogotheextramile.ThroughherparticipationintheSmallChurchMovementinourdiocese,sheknowswhatmakeschurchesthriveandshealsohasagoodunderstandingofthemanychallengestheyface.Iamproudtonominateher. Mr.H.RussellWright,Jr ChurchoftheRedeemer,Baltimore Occupation:medicaldoctor IamhonoredtobenominatedforelectiontotheDiocesanCouncil.Aftercarefulprayeranddiscernment,IfeelcalledtobeontheCounciltoprovidesupporttothegreaterChurchandtobringtheskillswithwhichGodhasblessedmetothatend.IamaretiredU.S.Armycolonelwithexperienceasaninfantrycompanycommanderandchiefmedicalofficerofacombatsupporthospital.Incivilianlife,IhavehadthehonorofbeingthepresidentofthemedicalstaffatSt.JosephMedicalCenter,presidentoftheBaltimoreCountyMedicalAssociation,presidentandchairoftheboardofTheMarylandStateMedicalSociety,andservedontheboardofTheCenterforaHealthyMaryland.Myexperienceasalife-longEpiscopalianincludeYouthFellowshipadvisor,layreader,usher,andLEMatmyparish.IhavecompletedmyCursillo,beenonateamandIamcurrentlyenrolledinEFM.IamopentolisteningandlearningasIgoandlookforwardtopossiblybeingofservice.NominatedbytheRev.FredaMarieBrown

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Russisaverycarefullistenerandisanactivecommunicantofourparish.Heservesinavarietyofwayswithhiswife,Judy.RussisalsoanenthusiasticserverofourLordandwillprovidethoughtfulanddevotedservicetotheDiocesanCouncil.

Clergy Nominees

TheRev.NathanAErdmanSt.Martin’s-in-the-Field,SevernaParkOccupation:associaterectorandchaplainIcametothisdiocesein2005,andIhavecontinuedoninlayandordainedministryeversince.Ilovethisdioceseandhaveapassionforseeingitthrive.MybackgroundincludesserviceonaBishop’sAssessmentTeamforanimperiledcongregation,CampClaggettchaplaincy,andcongregationaldevelopmentcourseworkinLondon.ThereIsawhowdiocesaninvestmentinparishesandministriesledtorobustevangelism,eveninthefaceofsecularheadwinds.Localcongregations,schools,chaplaincyandmissionministries,

empoweredbyChristthroughsupported,faithfullaityandclergyformthebackboneourministrytogether.Andso,IamrunningforDiocesanCounciltocallonthediocesetoinvestforgrowthincongregationsandneighborhoodministries.

NominatedbyMrs.KipSenholziWheretostart?NathancametoSt.Martin'slastAugust(2019)totakeoverasthechaplainforourdayschoolandserveasourassociaterector,andIthinkittookaboutoneweekforustorealizewhatagiftwe'dbeengiven.Hisexperienced,calm-yet-enthusiasticdemeanorwasinstantlyrecognizableandpalpable.Hearrivedatatimefilledwithtensionbetweenparishandschoolandheimmediatelybegantoestablishhealingrelationshipsandforgebonds.Hisworkwithourparishyouthhasproducedanenergythateveryparishionercanfeelandsee.Heisempoweringyouthasleaderswhoaremakinganimpactnotonlyinoursmallcommunity,butatthecounty,stateanddiocesanlevels!IsuspecthisgreatestcontributiontotheDiocesanCouncilwillbeintheareaofyouthleadership,butthatwouldbeonlyaminuterepresentationofhisimmensetalent.Hewillexcelwhereverheisaskedtoserve.

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TheRev.ToddYoungSt.John’s,HagerstownOccupation:rectorIamrunningforDiocesanCouncilbecauseitispartofthechargeofordainedministryto"take[my]shareinthecouncilsoftheChurch."Iwasordainedtothepriesthoodin2004andservedinMontanaandOregonbeforebeingcalledasrectorofSaintJohn's,Hagerstown,inNovember.IwasrecentlyinvitedbytheRev.RamelleMcCalltoserveaspartoftheliturgyteamforGeneralConvention2021.IserveontheboardoftheHagerstownAreaReligiousCouncilworkingtopromoteinterfaithcooperationandunderstanding.Ihavealsoofficiatedhighschoolfootballforthepast30years.NotbeingfromMaryland,IbelieveIcouldbringanoutsideperspective

toissueswearefacing.

NominatedbyMs.LouiseLambFr.ToddYounghasmanyqualitiesthatIbelievewouldmakehimanassettotheDiocesanCouncil.Fr.Toddisanintelligent,discerning,cooperativeandcaringperson.Asseniorwarden,Ihaveseenhimrelatewellwithpeopleindividuallyandingroupslargeandsmall.Helistenstoothersrespectfullyandconsidersallaspectsofissuesbeforemakingdecisions.Heisn'tafraidtotrynewideas,suchashisstartinganinformalmonthlyQ&AsessiononallthingsEpiscopalafterSunday'sservices.Heisaleaderbutgentlyencouragesotherstotakeonresponsibilities,too.Everythinghedoesorcontemplatesisforthewellbeingofourchurch,ourcommunity,ourcountry,andtheworldguidedbythespiritofGod'slove.

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Disciplinary Board: Electonelaypersonandtwoclericsuntil2023Electedpersonsremainingafterconvention2020:

Ms.HilaryHydeKlein(2021)

TheHon.EnechiA.Modu(2021)

TheRev.TimothyH.Grayson(2021)

Mr.JohnHenderson(2022)

TheRev.ArianneRice(2022)

TheRev.AlistairSo-Schoos(2022)

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Lay Nominees

Mr.StephenE.AlpernChristChurch,ColumbiaOccupation:laborarbitrator IhaveservedforfifteenyearsasthepresidentoftheDisciplinaryBoardandofitspredecessor.Duringmytenure,Ihaveworkedcloselywiththemembersoftheboardandwithdiocesanofficialstoensurethatallpersonscomingbeforetheboard,whethercomplainantsorrespondentsaretreatedfairlyandwithconsideration,consistentwithchurchcanons.IhavedegreesfromGeorgetownUniversityand

ColumbiaUniversitySchoolofLaw.ByprofessionIamalaborarbitratorandamjointlyselectedbybothpartiestolabordisputes.IamcurrentlyseniorwardenofChristChurch,Columbia.IthasbeenaprivilegetoserveontheDisciplinaryBoard.Ifyouchoosetoreelectme,Iwillbehonoredtoserveagain.

NominatedbytheRev.EmmanuelA.MercerIhavehadtheopportunityofworkingverycloselywithSteveforthepastyear.HeservedasseniorWardenandIre-nominatedhimforanothertermbecauseofhisincalculablededicationtoChristChurch.Asrector,IhavenotonlyenjoyedaverygoodworkingrelationshipwithSteve,butIhavealsocometovalueimmenselyhiscounsel,andtheinvaluablecontributiontoourcommonlife.AsafairmindedChristian,IhavenodoubtinmymindthattheDisciplinaryBoardwillbenefitimmenselyfromhisdepthofexperienceandwisdom.

Clergy Nominees

TheRev.FrankHBaileyTrinityChurch,ElkridgeOccupation:deaconMaintainingtheintegrityoftheworshipingcommunityandpromotingreconciliationarekeystothedevelopmentandhealthofwell-functioningcongregations.Ifirmlybelievethatopennessandaccountabilityarecrucialelementsinestablishingeffective,trustingandprofessionalworkingrelationshipswithintheChurch,whichtheDisciplinaryBoardisinapositiontohelpbuildandsupport.ThatisthephilosophythatIwouldbringtotheboard.ProfessionallyinmycareerIhaveservedasCEOforthreenationalnon-profitassociationsinthe

fieldsofgovernment,healthandsocialservicesandvolunteerism.Iholdalawdegreeandhaveworkedinnon-politicalcapacitieswithboththeNationalAssociationofAttorneysGeneralandtheConferenceofStateChiefJustices. NominatedbytheRev.Dr.JasonA.Poling

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IampleasedtonominatetheRev.FrankHBaileytoserveontheDisciplinaryBoard.FrankwasavaluedcolleaguewhenIservedwithhiminthePatapscoValleyregion,andIalwaysappreciatedhisgoodhumorandinsightfulcommentsduringourweeklyBiblestudies.IbelievethatFrank’spriorexperienceinthelegalfield,alongwithhismaturityandjudicioustemperament,suithimwelltoserveinthiscapacity.

TheRev.TaylorSmithSt.Mark’s,HighlandOccupation:rectorAsIcompleteatermontheDisciplinaryBoard,IfindmyselfconvincedthatGodcontinuestocallmetoserveinthiscapacity.MytimeontheboardtodatehasgivenmeanunderstandingofhowtheboardworksandhasconfirmedformethatIcandothisworkeffectivelyandwithimpartiality.Ibringwithmeanintellectualcuriosityinthelawand,Ibelieve,aheartof

compassion.Afternearly20yearsintheDioceseofMaryland,IbelievethatIcontinuetobewellsituatedforthisimportantministryinourlifeincommunity. NominatedbyMr.StephenAlpern Taylorhasservedontheboard(anditspredecessor,theEcclesiasticalCourt),withdistinctionduringmytenureaspresidingjudgeoftheEcclesiasticalCourtandpresidentoftheDisciplinaryBoard.Taylorhasbeendiligentinattendingtothebusinessoftheboard,andIurgehisre-election.IknowTaylortobeanoutstandingpriestandanindividualwithsoundjudgment.HehasservedthediocesewellandIhopeheisgiventheopportunitytocontinuedoingsoasamemberortheDisciplinaryBoard.

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Standing Committee: Electonelaypersonandoneclericuntil2024Electedpersonsremainingafterconvention2020:

Ms.MaryH.DeKuyper(2021)

TheRev.Dr.MarkGatza(2021)

TheRev.AdrienP.Dawson(2022)

Mr.DavidBoyce(2022)

Ms.Kari-AnnLynne(2023)

TheRev.KathyA.Shahinian(2023)

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Lay Nominees

Mr.MartinKellumAustin,Jr. St.James’,Baltimore Occupation:federalexecutive,retired;realtor

Iwillbringawell-roundedanddevelopedperspectivetotheStandingCommittee.IhaveservedontheCommissiononMinistry(COM)andamcurrentlythelaymentorforExploringBaptismalMinistry.IhavebeenonthevestriesofseveralparishesincludingasseniorwardenatSt.James'andamnowservingonthevestryatSt.James'.MyCOMservicecreatedadesiretoserveontheStandingCommittee.Idiscernedacalltodothisatthistime.IamanactivememberofAlphaPhiAlphafraternity.Iparticipateinthelocalchapter'soutreach

programtotheRosemontCommunityinBaltimoreCity.IbeganmyserviceinthechurchwhileinCanterburyasacollegestudent.Ihaveservedinsomeelectedorappointedpositionfor62years.IwasselectedfortheCOMbyBishopChiltonKnudsen.

NominatedbytheRev.TimothyH.GraysonAglanceatMartin'sbriefbiographyissufficienttoshowhowwellqualifiedheistobeappointedtotheStandingCommittee.HehasservedtheEpiscopalChurchformanyyearsthroughhisworkwithdiocesanandparishcommitteesandIamgratefulthathecontinuestoofferhisexperienceandskillstotheChurch.ImetMartin13yearsagowhenIwasappointedassistanttotherectoratSt.James',LafayetteSquare.Heisdiligentaboutcontinuingtonurturehisfaithandtakesthepracticeofdiscernmentseriously.HetrulyfeelscalledtoservethedioceseasamemberoftheStandingCommitteeandhewouldbeawonderfuladditiontothisbody.

TheHon.JohnHendersonSt.Paul’s,BaltimoreOccupation:administrativejudge,EEOC

PleaseacceptmyapplicationtojointheDiocesesofMaryland'sStandingCommittee.Ihaveworkedinthechurchinseveralleadershiproles.IwascalledtothevestryatSaintPaul’schurchinBaltimore;Isubsequentlybecamethechairofthefinancecommittee.Inthatcapacity,Ibroughtconsensustothegrouparounddifficultfinancialdecisionsconcerningtheuseofourresourcesinkeepingwiththe

missionofthechurch.Thisworkoccurredduringthegreatrecessionof2008.OneofthethingsIamproudestofisthatIcreatedanenvironmentwherepeoplefeltrespectedandlistenedto,andwewereabletocometoaconsensuswithouttheloudestvoicesintheroomdirectingthecourseofaction.Isubsequentlybecamethechurchtreasurerandthereaftertheseniorwarden.Inthatrole,I

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gaveadviceandcounseltotherectorandledthevestry.Icontinuedinservicetothechurchbyservingthedioceses'TitleIVdisciplinaryboard.Presently,Iampresidentforahearingpanelinanactivecase.Iensurethatclergywhohavebeenaccusedofwrongdoingreceiveafairandimpartialhearing.Inmynon-churchlife,IamanadministrativejudgefortheEEOC.Idecideclaimsofemploymentdiscriminationwithfederalemployees.IliveinBaltimorewithmywifeandthreeprettyawesomekids.NominatedbytheRev.AdrienP.DawsonIhaveknownJohnforthelastsixyearsasachurchleaderandafamilyfriend.WefirstmetwhenourdaughtersbecamefriendsinkindergartenandIlaterdiscoveredhewasseniorwardenatSt.Paul’sChurch,Baltimore.Hehasservedinhisparishastreasurerandseniorwarden.Hehasagiftformediatingdisputesandcreatinganenvironmentoftrustandcollaborativecontribution.HehasservedthedioceseontheDisciplinaryBoardforthelastfiveyears,offeringhisleadership.Finally,heknowstheworkofvocationaldiscernment,havingservedonafewparishcommitteesforvariouspeopleintheprocessforordination.Johnhasalwaysimpressedmewithhisabilitytocalmlyassessasituation,offerwiseperspective,andseekajustoutcomeforeveryone.

Clergy Nominees

TheRev.DianaE.CarrollSt.Luke’sChurch,Eastport Occupation:rectorAfterseveralyearsofintensefocusonministryinmyparish,particularlythetransformationofourpropertyintoarestoredecosystemandenvironmentaleducationcampus,Ifeelcalledtooffermyselfforservicetothewiderdioceseatthistime.IwouldbringtotheStandingCommittee11yearsofexperienceasapriest,includingeightastherectorofasmallparishthatis

doingbigthings.IamafoundingboardmemberofAnnapolisPrideandpreviouslyservedforthreeyearsontheboardofYoungClergyWomenInternational,anecumenicalorganizationforwomenclergyunder40.IalsoformerlyservedontheCommissiononMinistryandtheLiturgicalCommissionintheDioceseofPennsylvania.NominatedbytheRev.RandyK.CallenderItiswithgreatpleasurethatIrecommendDianaforStandingCommitteeintheDioceseofMaryland.IhaveknownDianafortenyearsandshehasalwaysbeenanactive,involved,andprogressiveleaderwhoisattentivetothecurrentandimpendinginfluencesonTheEpiscopalChurch’spublicimageandnecessarygrowthintoday’scomplexanddynamicenvironment.DianahasservedoncommitteesbothintheDioceseofPennsylvaniaandMaryland,andsherepresentedtheDioceseofMarylandasadelegatefortheEpiscopalChurchWomenTriennialMeetingatGeneralConventionin2015.IbelievethatDiana’sgiftsforfacilitation,collaborativeengagement,

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curiosity,discernment,andadesiretoservethecommongoodareallqualitiesthatareusefulinthedutiesassignedtotheStandingCommittee. TheRev.VictorCHailey St.Stephen’s,Crownsville Occupation:rectorNowthatI’vebeenapriestinthediocesefortenyears,IfindmyselfwantingtocontributemoretothewiderlifeoftheChurch,tooffersupporttothebishopsanddioceseastheyhavebeenasupporttome.Ithinkmyvarietyofexperience–havingfirstservedascurateandassistantrectoratSt.James’,Monkton,thenaspriest-in-chargeandnowasrectoratSt.Stephen’s,Crownsville–enablesmetothinkabouttheworkoftheChurchfromdiverseclergyperspectives.IwouldwelcomethechancetobothofferandgainwisdomthroughparticipationintheStandingCommittee.NominatedbytheRev.LoreeAPennerIhaveknownVictorHaileyfortenyears.Heisafaithfulpriestwhohasservedascurate,associate,andrectoratchurchesinthediocese.HehasanintuitivewisdomtosharethatIthinkthediocesewouldbenefitfrom.Havingworkedinanorthern,andnowasouthernparishinthediocese,hehasagoodideaofsomeofthediverseneedsandtraditionsinthisdiocese.Heisbothtraditionalandyetforwardthinking,inthistimeofchangeforchurchesintheUS.

TheRev.Dr.JasonA.Poling St.Andrew’s,Pasadena Occupation:priest-in-chargeIrespectfullyoffermyselfforserviceontheStandingCommitteeoftheDioceseofMaryland.Forover20yearsIhavehadtheprivilegeofservinginministryinseveraldifferentcontexts,includingindependentcongregations(atvariouslevelsofleadership),theSt.Mary’sEcumenicalInstitute(whereIservedfornineyearsontheexecutiveboardbeforebeinginvitedtoserveasfoundingdirectoroftheDoctorofMinistryprogram),andsince2015asapriestinthediocese.Havingbeeninvolved

withtheuseofdiocesanpropertybothasatenantandasthediocesanrepresentativeresponsibleforitsuse,IwillbeabletoofferuniqueinsightastheStandingCommitteestewardsthatimportantelementofoursharedministry.NominatedbytheRev.T.StewartLucasJasonhasbeenatrustedcolleagueformanyyears.Hisprayerlifeandcommitmenttothewell-beingandfutureoftheDioceseofMarylandwillgroundhisworkontheStandingCommittee.HeknowsthejoysanddisappointmentsofparishministryinMarylandaswellasthechallengesofmanagingbuildingsinthechurchtoday.Jasonisnotafraidtotrynewthingsforthesakeofthegospelandiswiseinhisresponsetofailureandsuccess.He’llbeanexcellentvoiceofreasonandencouragementontheStandingCommittee,executingtheworkwithpassionandacompassionateheartfortheworkofthegospel.

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Resolutions

Resolution 2020-01 Title: ClergyandLayEmployeeCompensationSubmittedby:CompensationandBenefitsCommitteeAnneGross,Chair RESOLVED,thatthe236thConventionoftheDioceseofMaryland,meetingMay15-16,2020,continuestobecommittedtoaLivingWage;theDioceseofMarylandstronglyencouragesthatallclergyandlayemployeesbepaidaccordingtotheMarylandDepartmentofLabor,Licensing,andRegulation’sLivingWagestandardforasingleemployee.Currentlythisis$13.63hourlyforemployersinAnneArundelCounty,HowardCounty,BaltimoreCounty,andBaltimoreCity,and$10.24hourlyforemployersinotherlocationsofthediocese;andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thatallclergyandlayemployeesbegrantedanannualreviewofperformancethatshouldconsidermeritincreasesincompensationasappropriate;andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thattherecommendedminimumannualsalaryincreaseforparochialclergyandcongregationallayemployeesfor2021shallbethetotalofa2%CostofLivingAdjustment(COLA)onthe2020salaryplusasalaryadjustmentbasedonresponsibilitiesandperformance;inconsideringcompensation,vestriesshouldtakeintoaccounttherecommendedsalary,adjustmentsbasedonresponsibility,experience,theperformancereview,andtheCOLA;andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thatthisConventionadoptsthefollowinghonorariaforsupplyclergyfor2021: 1service between$175and$275plustravelexpenses 2services between$200and$325plustravelexpenses 3services between$250and$375plustravelexpenses (Midweekservicesmaybecompensatedatalesserrate)

GuestPreachers,includingdeaconspreachingasermon,compensationshouldbeappropriatetothecircumstanceswithaminimumof$125.

MileageandtravelexpensesshouldbepaidinaccordancewiththeInternalRevenueServiceguidelines;andbeitfurther

RESOLVED,thatcongregationsarerequiredtoreimbursesupplyclergyforactualmileagetraveledtoandfromtheparish,atprevailingIRSrates.Thenewtaxlawhaschangedtherulesfordeducting"unreimbursedbusinessexpenses."Therefore,itisimperativethatreimbursementsnotbemingledwithhonorariaorstipends.For2020,therateis$0.575permile.RESOLVED,thatforsupplyclergy,thisreimbursementshouldbeinadditiontothehonorariumpaidforconductingservices.Paymentsformileageandtravelexpensesaretobeconsideredreimbursementsandshouldnotbeincludedinanyreportingofearningsforyear-end1099's.RESOLVED,thatforclergyonthecongregation’spayroll,thecostofcommutingfromhometoworkcannotbereimbursedasatravelexpense.However,suchclergyaretobereimbursedforothertravelexpensesandmileageonchurchbusiness(forinstance,hospitalvisits,traveltoconferences,

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etc.).Mileagereimbursementsshouldnotbeincludedinanyreportingofearningsforyear-endW-2s.RESOLVED,that,toavoidanymisreportingwiththeIRS,itisstronglyrecommendedthatallreimbursementsbepaidinaseparatecheckfromanystipendorhonorarium.RESOLVED,thatthisconventionurgesallcongregationstoprovidefair,equitable,andcompetitivecompensationtoallpersonsprovidingprogramservicessuchas,butnotlimitedto,musicdirector,choirdirector,directorofChristianeducation,anddirectorofyouthprograms;andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thatthecompensationofassociateandassistantclergycorrespondtotherangeforaclericinchargeofafamily-sizedcongregation,basedontheyearsofordainedexperience;andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thatfortransitionaldeaconsandnewlyordainedpriestsforthefirstyearfollowingtheirordinationtothepriesthood,theminimumannualTotalAssessableCompensation(TAC)is$63,024,thebottomoftherangeforaclericinchargeofafamily-sizedcongregation;andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thatthisconventionadoptsthefollowingTACcriteriaforfull-timeclergyinchargeofcongregationswithintheDiocesefortheyear2020.TACforfull-timeclergymustbeatleasttheminimumoftheTACrange;andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thatthebelowCompensationChartbemadeavailabletocongregationsasareferencetoolandguidelineforincreasestoclergycompensation.ItshowstherangeofTACforeachcongregationsizeaswellasanannualTACprogressionfromminimumtomedianovertenyearsforeachchurchsize,atoolofferedaspartofacomprehensivediocesanefforttocorrectdisparitiesinclergycompensationbasedonrace,gender,andsexualidentity.

TotalAssessableCompensation(TAC)ChartforFullTimeRectors,Vicars,andPriests-in-Charge

CongregationSize

Family(ASA<76)

Pastoral(76-140)

Transitional(141-225)

Program(226-400)

Corporate(>400)

TACMediansandRanges

MedianTAC $76,061 $82,472 $104,033 $123,078 $154,068

TACRange$63,024-$106,071

$74,970-$106,664

$80,803-$125,456

$109,901-$137,505

$135,518-$173,131

MedianTACProgressionChartfornewlyordainedclergy:SuggestedMinimumAnnualTAC

YearssinceOrdination: 1(MinimumofTACrange) $63,224 $74,970 $80,803 $109,901 $135,518

2 $64,650 $75,803 $83,384 $111,365 $137,580

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3 $66,076 $76,637 $85,965 $112,828 $139,641

4 $67,502 $77,470 $88,545 $114,292 $141,702

5 $68,928 $78,303 $91,126 $115,756 $143,764

6 $70,353 $79,137 $93,706 $117,219 $145,825

7 $71,779 $79,970 $96,287 $118,683 $147,887

8 $73,205 $80,803 $98,868 $120,147 $149,948

9 $74,631 $81,637 $101,448 $121,611 $152,01010(MedianofTACrange) $76,061 $82,472 $104,033 $123,078 $154,068

Part-timeclergyshouldbepaidaccordingtotheirexperienceandproportionaltothenumberofhoursworked;andbeitfurtherResolved,thattheCompensationandBenefitsCommitteecontinuetomonitordisparitiesinclergycompensationbasedonraceandgenderandsexualidentity,addressgenderandracialbiasinthesearchprocess,andpublicizeeducationalopportunitiesaswellasinformationconcerningappropriatecompensation.CongregationsarereferredtotheCompensationandBenefitsGuidehttps://episcopalmaryland.org/for-parishes/clergy-and-lay-compensation-and-benefits/forexamplesandfurtherinformation.

ExplanationPursuanttoCanon4-140oftheDioceseofMaryland,theCompensationandBenefitsCommitteeeachyearsubmitsaresolutionforconsiderationbytheDiocesanConventionthataddressesannualcompensationpayabletoparochialclergy,acostoflivingincreaseforcongregationalstaff,andalivingwageforcongregationalstaffandcompensationforcertainkeycongregationallaystaff.TheCompensationandBenefitsCommitteerecommendsannualadjustmentsreflectingtheBureauofLaborStatisticsConsumerPriceIndex(CPI)reportedDecember31oftheyearpriortoconvention.Usingthesamestandardyearafteryearprovidesaconsistentreferencepointforequitablesalariesforparochialclergyandcongregationalstaff.Whereastheprojectedcostoflivingincreaseandequityadjustmentmayfiscallychallengecongregations,theannualrecommendationsprovidenormsforcompetitivesalaries,recognizingthateachparishwillnegotiatesalariesaccordingtoitscircumstances.TheCOLAof2%isbasedontheBureauofLaborStatisticsinformationconcerningtheCPIforallurbanareas.ThecomponentsofTACandinformationonhowtoformulateanequitablehousingallowanceareoutlinedintheDioceseofMarylandCompensationandBenefitsGuidewhichisavailableonthediocesanwebsiteorthroughthediocesanoffice.TheTACrangesdonotincludesalarieswhichclearlyarepart-timenorthelowestorhighestactualsalarieswhentheseareinconsistentwithothersalariesintheparticularranges.Thisavoidsskewingtherangesunrealisticallyandensuresthattherangesreflectcompensationvaluesasclosetoactualmarketvaluesasfeasible.

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TACistheassessablecompensationreportedtotheChurchPensionFundandincludescashsalary,utilities,paymentsmadetoSocialSecurity,equityallowances,othermiscellaneousallowances,andhousing,eitherintheformofahousingallowanceor,ifarectoryisprovided,as30%ofcashsalary,socialsecurity,andutilities.Compensationalsoincludessuchitemsascontributionstoindividualretirementaccounts,cashgiftstoclergyandthepaymentofschoolfeesforclergychildren.ThiscompensationamountdoesnotincludethepensionpaymentsmadetothePensionFund;anyofthestandardemployeebenefitssuchashealth,life,anddentalinsurance;orreimbursedemployeeexpensesaslongasthereimbursementisbasedonactualexpense.Wedesiretoensureparityamongallemployeesofparishes,missions,andotherecclesiasticalorganizationsorbodiesintheDioceseofMarylandregardinghealthinsurance.Thus,allemployees,clergyorlay,workingatleast1,000hoursayearmustbeofferedhealthinsurance,andtheecclesiasticalorganizationwillpaythepremiumofatleastthelowestplanofferedbythedioceseatleastfortheindividualemployee.ThisinnowaypreventsemployeesfromenrollinginahighercostplanofferedbytheDioceseandpayingthedifferenceinpremiumoverthatofthesingle-personrateofthelowestplanthemselves.Nordoesitpreventnegotiationforthepaymentbytheecclesiasticalorganizationofhigherpremiumssuchasforfamilyplansorforhighercostplans.Thereisnorequirementthattheecclesiasticalorganizationpaythecostofthepremiumtoemployeesdeclininghealthinsurancecoverage.IftheemployeeisMedicareeligible,thecongregationmaysavemoneybyusingoneoftheMedicareasSecondaryPayerplansavailable.InpursuingthemandateoftheCanon4-140astoclergycompensation,theCompensationandBenefitsCommitteedesirestobringthecompensationdecisionsintolinewiththeprevailingmethodsusedbyfor-profitandnot-for-profitorganizationsinMaryland.Mostorganizationsestablishsalaryrangesforapositionbasedupontheresponsibilitiesoftheposition,thequalificationsofthepersoninthepositionandtheprevailingcompensationpaidinthegeographicalareainquestion.Withinthoseranges,anemployersetscompensationonthebasisofexperienceandjobperformance.TheaboveresolutionprovidesinformationforclergyintheDioceseofMarylandandallowstheclergyandVestriestonegotiatefaircompensationforeachpositioninlightofthesize,demands,andresourcesofeachcongregation.

Resolution 2020-02

Title: RegardingtheDefinition,DescriptionandImplementationofSabbaticalLeaves

Submittedby:CompensationandBenefitsCommittee

RESOLVED,thatthe236thConventionoftheDioceseofMarylandshallabidebythesabbaticalpolicysetforthinchapter5oftheCompensationandBenefitsGuideasthenormativepracticeinthisdiocese,andbeitfurther

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RESOLVED,thatclergyandcongregationsmaynegotiatesabbaticalleaveandprovisionforitwithreferencetotheguidanceprovidedintheCompensationandBenefitsGuide2013,andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thatthemandateinResolution2019-01totreatsabbaticalleaveasanaccruedbenefitisrepealed,andbeitfurtherRESOLVED,thattheterm“accruedbenefit”shallnotbeusedtodescribesabbaticalleaveinthisdiocese.

ExplanationAtthe2019DiocesanConvention,anamendmenttoresolution2019-01wasofferedandpassedstating“thatsabbaticalleaveforrectors,vicars,priests-in-charge,andassociatesbetreatedasanaccruedbenefitbycongregationsandmadeavailableafterthethirdyearandcumulativethroughthesixthyearofservice.”Theterm“accruedbenefit”impliesthesettingasideandaccumulationoffundsoveraperiodoftimepriortothesabbatical,apracticewhichisantitheticaltothecashaccountingsystembywhichmostcongregationsfundsabbaticalsandotherbenefits.Havingtoactuallysetasidesuchfundsoveraperiodofyearswouldpresentanotablehardshiptomanycongregations.Theterm“accruedbenefit”mayalsoimplyanabsoluteentitlement,suchthataclericmightdemandalumpsumpaymentoftheaccruedfundsupontermination,althoughdiocesanpolicyhasconsistentlystatedthatneitherclericsnorlayemployeesareentitledtomonetarycompensationinlieuofunusedbenefits(CompensationandBenefitsGuide2013,chapter5,p.12).Suchalumpsumpaymentwouldrequirethecongregationalsotopaylumpsumpensioncontributionsandhealthinsurancepremiums,presentingfurtherhardshiptothecongregation’scashflow.Consistentdiocesanpracticehasbeenthattheclericmustreturntothecongregationforaminimumofoneyearafterasabbatical,andthataterminalsabbatical(asabbaticaltakenattheendofone’sservicetotheparish)isnotpermittedandunusedsabbaticaltimemaynotbe“cashedout”(CompensationandBenefitsGuide2013,chapter5,p.14).Diocesanpracticeprovidesforthenegotiation(thoughnottheautomaticprovision)ofseverancepay,withouttyingthatpayinanywaytosabbaticalleaves.TheCompensationandBenefitsCommittee’sstudyoftheimplicationsofthe2019amendmentleadsustobelievethatmakingsabbaticalleavean“accruedbenefit”canbedamagingtotherelationshipbetweenclericandcongregation,notonlybecauseofthefinancialdifficultytothecongregationofsettingasidetheaccruingfunds,butalsobecauseoftheinferencethatthecleric’sentitlementsupersedesanypastoralneedofthecongregation.

Resolution 2020-03

Title: RevisiontoCanon1-400Submittedby:DiocesanCouncil

RESOLVED,thatthe236thConventionoftheDioceseofMarylandamendCanon1-400,Section6"OftheDiocesanCouncil"asfollows:

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Section6.TheCouncilshallholdstatedmeetingsatleastfivefourtimesintheyearprovidedthatthereshallbeatleastonesuchmeetingineachcalendarquarteroftheyear.SpecialmeetingsshallbehelduponcallbytheBishopattheBishop’sowninitiativeoruponcallbytheBishopwhentheBishopisrequestedtodosobyatleastthreemembersoftheCouncil.Thenoticeforaspecialmeetingshallstatetheprincipalpurposeorpurposesforthemeeting.

Explanation

Forthepastfewyears,Councilhasgrownmoreefficientinthemannerwithwhichitconductsitsbusiness,suchthatitreasonabletogetallbusinessconductedinfourmeetings.Somewintermeetingshavebeencancelledduetosnow,sothisresolutioneliminatestheFebruarymeetingandshiftstheAprilmeetingtoMarch.OtherregularmeetingtimesareMay,SeptemberandNovember(thoughtheNovembermeetingwillbeshiftedtoearlyDecemberifthedateofDiocesanConventionshiftstoNovember).

Thisreductioninrequiredmeetingsstillallowsforquarterlyreviewoffinancialreports.ItalsolessenstheenvironmentalandtimecommitmentimpactformemberswhohavetogiveupafullSaturdayandsometimedriveforhourstoattendameeting.

Resolution 2020-04

Title: MoveDiocesanConventiontotheFall

Submittedby:DiocesanCouncil,StandingCommittee

RESOLVED,thatthe236thConventionoftheDioceseofMarylandurgetheBishopwiththeconsentoftheStandingCommitteetomovethedateofDiocesanConventiontothefall,beginningin2021;andbeitfurther

RESOLVED,thatthe236thConventionoftheDioceseofMarylandextendthecurrenttenureofallpersonsappointedorelectedatDiocesanConventionservingontheCompensationandBenefitsCommittee,theDiocesanCouncil,theDisciplinaryBoardandtheStandingCommittee,aswellasotherappointmentsofconvention,bysixmonthstoalignwiththenextdateofelectionsfortheseoffices.

Explanation

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Mayisaproblematicmonthforconventionduetovenueconflictswithpromsandgraduationandtimingofourrequiredcompensationandbenefitsresolution.Mostdiocesesmeetinthelatefall.WithourhostingofGeneralConventioninJulyof2021,itmakessensetonothavetoplanadiocesanconventionjustmonthsbeforewearehostingourdenominationalconvention,sonextyearseemslikeagoodyeartomakethatshift.

InordertoshiftthedateofDiocesanConventiontothefall,peopleservinginelectedofficesneedtobeabletoserveanadditionalsixmonthsbeyondthetimetheirnormaltenurewouldend.Thisresolutionallowsthat.Anyoneunabletoextendtheirtimeofserviceshallbereplacedaccordingtothecanonsorby-lawsrelatedtothoseindividualbodies.

Resolution 2020-05

Title: RegardingAnti-SemitismandPalestinianChristiansSubmittedby:TheRev.GreyMaggiano,TheRev.JasonPolingandTheRev.ManojMathewZacharia RESOLVED,thatthis233rdConventionoftheDioceseofMarylandsubmitsthefollowingResolutionforconsiderationbythe80thGeneralConventionofTheEpiscopalChurchmeetinginBaltimorein2021:

Resolved,theHouseof_______concurring,Thatthe80thGeneralConventionrecognizesthattheChurchhasattimesinitshistorybeenguiltyofanti-SemiticwordsandactionsandthatAnglicansandEpiscopalianshavenotbeenwithoutfaultinthisregard;andbeitfurtherResolved,thatthisGeneralConventionrecognizesthattheevilofanti-Semitismcontinuestoinfectoursocietytoday;andbeitfurtherResolved,thatthisGeneralConventionnotesthatourChurchhasbeenmadeawarebyourJewishneighborsthatsomeofourdiscoursesurroundingtheIsraeli-Palestinianconflicthasbeenexperiencedbythemasanti-Semitic;andbeitfurtherResolved,thatthisGeneralConventiongivesthankstoGodthatweareblessedtobeincommunionwithourbrothersandsistersintheEpiscopalDioceseofJerusalem;thereforebeitfurtherResolved,ThatthisGeneralConventionresolutelyandunequivocallyrejectsandabhorsanti-Semitisminallofitsmanifestations:inthought,word,ordeed,inthingsdoneorthingsleftundone;andbeitfurtherResolved,ThatourChurchcommitsitselfanewtoavoidanti-Semiticrhetoric,notleastinourdiscourseregardingtheIsraeli-Palestinianconflict;andbeitfurtherResolved,thatinregardtoitspolicieswithrespecttotheIsraeli-PalestinianconflictthisChurchwillseektoknowthemindof,and,insofarasitisnotprohibitedbyourConstitutionandCanons,defertotheinterestsofourbrothersandsistersinthe

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HolyLand,notleasttheMostReverendHosamNaoum,BishopinJerusalem,andhissuccessors;andbeitfurther Resolved,thatthis80thGeneralConventionsendsitswarmestgreetingstoArchbishopNaoumandtoallofourbrothersandsistersinhisDiocese,prayingwithoutceasingwiththePsalmistforthepeaceofJerusalem,andupholdingespeciallyinprayerthoseGodhascalledtobeHisambassadorsintheLandoftheHolyOne.

Explanation

Duringthe79thGeneralConventionoftheEpiscopalChurch,meetinginAustin,agreatmanyresolutionswereproposedcondemningIsrael’spoliciesandtheirimplementation.OurBishop,theRt.Rev.EugeneTaylorSutton,speakingintheHouseofBishopsonthefinaldayofConvention,expressedhisdeepconcernabout“thefixationonIsrael”andnotedthe“senseofpilingon”conveyedbythetenoroflegislationanddiscussionatthatConventionrelatedtotheIsraeli-Palestinianconflict.WeshareinourBishop’sobservationsandhisconcern,notleastbecauseweareawareoftheprofoundconsequencesofanti-Semitism,especiallyastheyhavebeensharedwithusbyourJewishneighborsintheDioceseandbeyond.GiventhedegreetowhichourJewishneighborsareconcernedwiththecontentandtoneofwhatwasexpressedatourlastGeneralConvention,wethinkitwouldbeappropriateforGeneralConventiontodeclareunequivocallythatanti-SemitismhasnoplaceinourChurch. ThethreeofushadtheprivilegeofspendingthreeweeksovertwosummersintheLandoftheHolyOnestudyingtheIsraeli-PalestinianconflictwiththeChristianLeadershipInitiativeattheShalomHartmanInstitute.WevisitedavarietyofsitesincludingaPalestinianrefugeecamp,andmetwithabroadrangeofpeople,bothIsraeliandPalestinian.ThisexperienceofstudyhasledustobelievethatduetothecomplexityoftheissuesinvolvedintheIsraeli-Palestinianconflict,Bp.Suttonwasrighttoquestionwhether“wehere[GeneralConvention]cansuggestthatweactuallyknowwhattheproblemsare,”letalonepreciselywhatsolutionsmightbepossibleorshouldbeimplemented.Moreover,ourbrothersandsistersinChristintheLandoftheHolyOne,especiallyourfellowmembersoftheAnglicanCommunionintheEpiscopalDioceseofJerusalem,arebetterpositionedthanwearetoappreciatethecomplexityoftheissuesinvolvedintheIsraeli-Palestinianconflict.Indeed,theyaretheoneslikelytoexperiencedirectlyanynegativeconsequencesofresolutionsandstatementsmadebyourChurchanditsleaders.Accordingly,wethinkitimportantthattheEpiscopalChurchoperateinthispolicyareawithakeenawarenessof—and,asappropriate,adeferenceto—theconcernsthatourbrothersandsistersintheHolyLandhave.

Resolution 2020-06

Title: RacialRestitutionandReconciliation

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Submittedby:DiocesanCouncil

RESOLVED, that this 236th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland encourages and affirms thecreationofareparationsfundbytheDiocesanCouncilwithaninitialinvestmentof$1,000,000fromdiocesanresourcestotheworkofreparationsintheDioceseofMarylandandoverseeitsuse;andbeitfurther

RESOLVED, that this 236th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland urges all congregations andaffiliatedschoolsinthediocesetocommitapercentageoftheirendowmentsorotherresourcestothisfund;andbeitfurther

RESOLVED, that this236thConventionof theDioceseofMarylandurges theDiocesanCouncil tocontinuefosteringopportunitiestoengageinracialrestitution,reconciliationandrestorationinthecontextofthedioceseanditscommunities.

Explanation

OurcallbyGodastheBodyofChristintheworldtodayistoparticipateinGod’sreconcilingworkintheworld.ThecenturiesofdamageandharmcausedbyinstitutionalracismcallsforourcontinuedleadershipasaChurchtodoourparttobringrestitution,beginninginourowndiocese.

SinceaninitialreparationresolutionwasreferredtoDiocesanCouncilin2016,DiocesanCouncilhasbeenworkingdiligentlytoexplorethisissue,createeducationalandformationalopportunitiesthroughoutthediocese,anddiscussanddecideonfurtherconcreteactions.Theoverwhelmingsupportoflastyear’sresolutiontoaffirmthebishop’sstatementonracialreconciliationhasmovedCounciltobringforththisresolutionatthisyear’sconvention.

DiocesanCouncilischargedwithoverseeingthefinancialandprogrammaticlifeofthediocese,withtheannualaffirmationoftheConventionandtheassistanceandsupportofotherdiocesancommittees,suchastheInvestmentCommittee,FinancialAdvisoryBoardandGrantsCommittee.Aswehavecontinuedtodiscusstheestablishmentofafund,weseektheinputandaffirmationoftheconventionanditscongregationalrepresentatives.

Tooverseesuchafund,CouncilwillappointaspecificcommitteetomakerecommendationstoCouncil,toincluderepresentativesfromtheReparationsCommittee,theTruthandReconciliationCommissionandthePauliMurrayChapteroftheUnionofBlackEpiscopalians.

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RulesofOrder1.ThedailysessionsoftheConventionshallbeopenedwithDivineService,orappointedprayersat

suchhoursasmaybeappointedby thebishopandtheCommitteeonArrangements foreachConvention.

2.TheConvention,uponitsfirstassembling,shallbecalledtoorderbythebishop,oriftherebenobishop,orifthebishopbeabsent,bythepresidentoftheStandingCommitteeorbysomememberofthatbodyappointedbythoseofitsmemberswhomaybepresent.

3.WhenthepresidenttakesthechaireverymembershallbeseatedandremainuncovereduntilthemembersshallhavelefttheConvention.

4.EachmemberoftheclergyentitledtoaseatintheConventionshallregisterattheSecretary’sdeskbydelivering to theSecretary theprescribedregistrationblankdulyexecuted,whichshallbecheckedagainstarolefurnishedbythebishoporotherecclesiasticalauthorityofthediocese,whichroleshallbeevidenceoftherightofthemembersoftheclergytoseatsuntiltheConventionshallhaveformallyactedonthequestion.

Each Lay delegate shall also register at the Secretary’s desk by delivery to the secretary theprescribedregistrationblankdulyexecuted,whichshallbecheckedagainstarolepreparedfromthecertificatesreceivedfromvestries.TheLaydelegateswhosecertificateshavenotyetbeenforwardedtothesecretaryshallthenlaytheircertificatesuponthetable,withthedeclarationsubscribedbytheConstitution,andwiththemtheprescribedregistrationblanksdulyexecuted.If bymeans of such registration a quorum of bothOrders appear, the presiding officer shallannouncethefact,anddeclaretheConventionisorganizedandreadyforbusiness:

ProvidedthatwheneveritisnecessarytocalltheroleoftheClergyandLaydelegatesthesurnameonlyshallbecalledexceptwheretheremaybetwoormoreofthesamename,inwhichcasetheyshallbedesignatedbytheadditionoftheirChristiannames.

5.Incaseoftheabsenceofthebishop,orofavacancyintheEpiscopate,thepersonwhocalledtheConventiontoordershallannouncethatthereisaquorumpresent.TheConventionshallthenproceedtoelectapresidentaccordingtotheSeventhArticleoftheConstitution;whoshall,sosoonastheelectioniscompleted,takethechairanddeclarethattheConventionisorganizedandreadyforbusiness.

6.Thefirstbusinessafterthedeclarationismade,eitherbythebishoporthepresident,shallbetheelectionofaSecretaryandanAssistantSecretary.TheChairshallthenappointtheCommitteesmentioned in theOrderofBusiness.TheChairshallalsoappointallothercommittees for theappointmentofwhichnootherprovisionismade,unlessotherwiseorderedbytheConvention.

7.Whenanymemberisabouttospeakordeliveranymattertotheconvention,themembershallarise,andwithduerespect,addressthepresident.

8.Iftwoormoremembersshallariseatthesametimetospeak,thepresidentshalldecidewhoshallspeak.

9.Nomembershallspeakmorethantwiceinthesamedebate,norlongerthanfiveminutesatonetime,withoutleaveoftheConvention.

Attheconclusionofanyspeech,thepresidentalone,oranymemberoftheConvention,ifthemember’smotionissupportedbyatleastfourseconds,maycallforavotewithoutdebateonaproposalforarecessofConventionsothatthemembersmayinformallyconferanddiscusstheissuesofthedebate.Ifpassedbyatwo-thirdsmajorityofthosepresentandvoting,the

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membersoftheConventionwillformsmallgroupsfortenminutesattheendofwhichdebatewillresume.

10.Nomotionshallbedebateduntilthesamebeseconded,and,ifdesiredbyanymember,reducedtowritingandreadbytheSecretary.

11.Whenamotionismadeandseconded,noothermotionshallbereceived,excepttoadjourn,tolayonthetable,topostponetoacertaintime,topostponeindefinitely,tocommitortoamend;andmotionsforanyofthesepurposesshallhaveprecedenceintheorderhereinnamed.Ifamotiontolayonthetableanamendmentbecarried,thematterbeforetheConventionshallbeproceededwithasifnosuchamendmenthadbeenoffered.Themotionstolayonthetableandtoadjournshallbedecidedwithoutdebate.Themotiontoadjournshallalwaysbeinorder,ifthemoverhasthefloor.

12.Whenaproposedamendmentisunderconsideration,amotiontoamendthesamemaybemade.Nootheramendmentsshallbeinorder,butasubstituteforbothamendmentsmaybereceived,which,ifadopted,shalloperateasanamendmenttotheoriginalproposition.Nopropositiononasubjectdifferentfromtheoneunderconsiderationshallbereceivedundercolorofanamendmentorsubstitute.

13.Ifaquestioncontainsseveraldistinctpropositions,thesameshallbedividedattherequestofanymember,andavotetakenseparately,exceptthatamotiontostrikeoutandinsertshallbeindivisible.

14.Allquestionsofordershallbedecidedbythepresident,withoutdebate;butanymembermayappealfromsuchdecisions,andonsuchappealnomembershallspeakmorethanonce,withoutexpressleaveoftheConvention.

15.Whenanymemberrisestoapointoforder,thememberwhohasthefloorshallbeseateduntilthepointoforderisdecidedbytheChair.

16.Aquestionbeingoncedetermined,shallstandasthejudgmentoftheConvention,andshallnotbeagaindrawnintodebateduringthesession,exceptwiththeconsentoftwo-thirdsoftheConvention,uponamotiontoreconsidermadebyamemberwhovotedwiththemajorityandsecondedbyamemberwhoalsovotedwiththemajority.

17.Noquestionsshallbetakenonanyreportunlessuponamotiontoprintorrecommitit;butreportsshall,asofcourse,lieuponthetable.IfacommitteedeemanyactionoftheConventiondesirable,itshallbeitsdutytopresentinwritingsuchresolutions,acts,orcanons,asitmaythinkitshouldadoptwhichonlyshallbesubjecttotheactionoftheConvention.Everyactwhichdividesaparish,orinanywayaffectsparishboundaries,shalldistinctlysetoutthenewboundarieswhichitisintendedtoestablish.TheConventionwillnotactuponanyproposedresolution,act,orcanonwhichdoesnotconformtotheprovisionsofthisrule.

18.Allelectionsshallbebyballotunlessotherwiseordered;thevotesoftheClergyandLaityshallbecountedseparately,butthevoteshallberegardedasajointone,andtheelectionshallbedecidedbyamajorityofthewholenumberofvotestakentogether,exceptwhereavotebyordersshallberequiredundertheprovisionsoftheConstitution.NominationsfromthefloorbyamemberoftheConventionshallconformwiththerequirementsofCanon1-240,OfNominations.AfteropportunityaccordingtotheOrderofBusinesshasbeengiventonominationforanyelection,ifthereshallbenogreaternumberofnomineesthanthereareplacestobefilledintheelection,onmotionunanimouslyadopted,thesecretaryorsomeotherpersondesignatedinthemotionmaybeinstructedtocasttheballotoftheConventionforthepersonorpersonssonominated,andsuchpersonorpersonsonaballotsocastshallbedulyelected.

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Ifafternominationsaremade,anelectionbyballotofthemembersoftheConventionisrequiredtodetermineachoice,theelectionshallbepostponed,unlessotherwiseordered,untilsuchhourasmaybeappointedfortheelectionintheOrderofBusiness,andthesecretaryshall,beforethehourappointedforsuchelection,havepreparedandprintedfortheuseofthemembersinvotingofficialballotscontainingnamesofnomineesfollowedbythenameoftheparishormissionfromwhicheachnomineecomes.

19.ThepresidentshallappointachieftellerandsuchadditionaltellersasarerequiredfromtheClericalOrderorfromcommunicantsingoodstandingasdefinedinCanon2170,andneitherthechieftellernorsuchadditionaltellersneedbedelegatestotheConvention.Aftertheclericalandlayvotesshallhavebeencountedbytherespectivetellers,thetellerfirstnamedbytheChairshallcombinetheminonejointballot,whichthetellershallpresenttotheConvention,readingoutthenamesofthepersonsvotedfor,thenumberofclericalandlayvotesforeachseparately,andthesumtotalofvotesreceivedbyeachperson.TheChairshallthenstatetotheConventiontheresultofthejointballot.Afterthefirstballotandbeforethenextballotistaken,thetellerseliminatefromtheofficialballotsuchnomineesineachorder,beginningwiththenomineeineachorderwhoreceivedtheleastnumberofvotesonthefirstballot,asmaybenecessarytoreducethenumberofnomineesineachordertotwicethenumberofvacanciestobefilledfromthatorder.Ifafterthesecondballotallvacancieshavenotbeenfilled,bytheconsentofamajorityofthosepresentamotionmay,thenorafteranysucceedingballot,beentertainedfortheunanimouselectiontothevacancyorvacanciesstillexistingineachorderthenomineeornomineesofthatorderwhohavereceivedthehighestnumberofvotes,butlessthanamajority,ontheprecedingballotandthesameshallbedeclareddulyelected.Ifalternatesarenecessary,thenbytheconsentofamajorityofthosepresent,amotionmaythenbeentertainedfortheunanimouselectionasalternatesineachordersuchnumberofthosenomineesineachorder havingthenexthighestnumberofvotesonthelastfullballotandthesameshallthereuponbedeclareddulyelected.

20.TheBishop’sAnnualAddressshallbegivenatsuchtimeasmaybedesignatedbythebishop,theCommitteeonArrangements,andthedispatcherofbusiness.

21.ResolutionsshallbebroughttotheflooroftheconventionintheorderinwhichtheResolutionsCommitteedeemsexpedienttothebusinessofconvention.Noresolutiontoreceive,acknowledge,affirmorreaffirmanactofapreviousGeneralConventionorconventionoftheDioceseofMarylandwillbebroughtforthforconsideration.

22.Amajorityoftwo-thirdsofthememberspresentshallberequiredtosuspendanyRuleofOrderorshallmakeanychangeintheOrderofBusiness;but“OrdersoftheDay”maybeintercalatedintheOrderofBusinessbyamajorityvote.

23.“Robert’sRulesofOrder”shallbetheparliamentaryguidesinallcasesnotprovidedforintheforegoingrules.

24.TheforegoingRulesofOrdershallbedeemedtheRulesofOrderforallfutureConventionsuntilalteredorrescinded,andthesameshallbepublishedintheJournalofeachConvention.TheOrderofBusinessasannexedshallbegenerallyfollowedbutmaybealteredfromtimetotimeuponrecommendationofthedispatcherofbusiness.

(Amended1973,1974,1975,1982,1986,1992)

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SelectedRulesofOrder

Rulesmostlikelytobehelpfultodelegates

7.WhenanymemberisabouttospeakordeliveranymattertotheConvention,themembershallarise,andwithduerespect,addressthepresident.



10.Nomotionshallbedebateduntilthesamebeseconded,and,ifdesiredbyanymember,reducedtowritingandreadingbythesecretary.

11.Whenamotionismadeandseconded,noothermotionshallbereceived,except

-toadjourn

-tolayonthetable

-topostponetoacertaintime

-topostponeindefinitely

-tocommit[toacommitteeforstudy]

-ortoamend

14.Allquestionsofordershallbedecidedbythepresident,withoutdebate,butanymembermayappealsuchdecisions,andonsuchappealnomembershallspeakmorethanonce,withoutexpressleaveoftheConvention.


18.Allelectionsshallbebyballotunlessotherwiseordered;thevotesoftheClergyandLaityshallbecountedseparately,butthevoteshallberegardedasajointone,andtheelectionshallbedecidedbyamajorityofthewholenumberofvotestakentogether,exceptwhereavotebyordersshallberequiredundertheprovisionsoftheConstitution.


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ModifiedRulesofOrderfor2020only1.ThedailysessionsoftheConventionshallbeopenedwithDivineService,orappointedprayersatsuch

hoursasmaybeappointedbythebishopandtheCommitteeonArrangementsforeachConvention.

2.TheConvention,uponitsfirstassembling,shallbecalledtoorderbythebishop,oriftherebenobishop,orifthebishopbeabsent,bythepresidentoftheStandingCommitteeorbysomememberofthatbodyappointedbythoseofitsmemberswhomaybepresent.

3. When the president takes the chair everymember shall be seated and remain uncovered until themembersshallhavelefttheConvention.

4.EachmemberoftheclergyentitledtoaseatintheConventionshallregisterattheSecretary’sdeskbydeliveringtotheSecretarytheprescribedregistrationblankdulyexecuted,bycheckinginremotelyusingapproveddigitaltechnology,andthename whichshallbecheckedagainstarolefurnishedbythebishoporotherecclesiasticalauthorityofthediocese,whichroleshallbeevidenceoftherightofthemembersoftheclergytoseatsuntiltheConventionshallhaveformallyactedonthequestion.

EachLaydelegateshallalsoregisterattheSecretary’sdeskbydeliverytothesecretarytheprescribedregistrationblankdulyexecuted,bycheckinginremotelyusingapproveddigitaltechnology,andthenamewhichshallbecheckedagainstarolepreparedfromthecertificatesreceivedfromvestries.TheLaydelegateswhosecertificateshavenotyetbeenforwardedtothesecretaryshallthenlaytheircertificates upon the table, with the declaration subscribed by the Constitution, andwith them theprescribed registration blanks duly executed not be eligible to be seated. If by means of suchregistrationaquorumofbothOrdersappear,thepresidingofficershallannouncethefact,anddeclaretheConventionisorganizedandreadyforbusiness:

Eachmemberoftheclergyandlaydelegateshallfurthermorebeconsidered“present”withseat,voiceandvoteuntilthebishopconcludesconvention.ProvidedthatwheneveritisnecessarytocalltheroleoftheClergyandLaydelegatesthesurnameonlyshallbecalledexceptwheretheremaybetwoormoreof thesamename, inwhichcase theyshallbedesignatedby theadditionof theirChristiannames.

5. In case of the absence of the bishop, or of a vacancy in the Episcopate, the personwho called theConventiontoordershallannouncethatthereisaquorumpresent.TheConventionshallthenproceedtoelectapresidentaccordingtotheSeventhArticleoftheConstitution;whoshall,sosoonastheelectioniscompleted,takethechairanddeclarethattheConventionisorganizedandreadyforbusiness.

6.Thefirstbusinessafterthedeclarationismade,eitherbythebishoporthepresident,shallbetheelectionofaSecretaryandanAssistantSecretary.TheChairshallthenappointtheCommitteesmentionedintheOrderofBusiness.TheChairshallalsoappointallothercommitteesfortheappointmentofwhichnootherprovisionismade,unlessotherwiseorderedbytheConvention.

Votesmaybecast inadvanceofconventionthroughelectronicregistration,but thoseresultsmustberatifiedafterconventioniscalledtoorder.Votesonresolutionsmaybecastinadvance.Anaffirmativevoteof at least three-fourthsof eligiblemembers shallbe ratifiedas “passed”withoutdebate.

7.Whenanymemberisabouttospeakordeliveranymattertotheconvention,themembershallgaintheattention of the president in the prescribed manner arise, and with due respect, address thepresident.


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Attheconclusionofanyspeech,thepresidentalone,oranymemberoftheConvention,ifthemember’smotionissupportedbyatleastfourseconds,maycallforavotewithoutdebateonaproposalforarecessofConventionsothatthemembersmayinformallyconferanddiscusstheissuesofthedebate.Ifpassedbyatwo-thirdsmajorityofthosepresentandvoting,themembersoftheConventionwillformsmallgroupsfortenminutesattheendofwhichdebatewillresume.

10.Nomotionshallbedebateduntilthesamebeseconded,and,ifdesiredbyanymember,reducedtowritingandreadbytheSecretary.

11.Whenamotionismadeandseconded,noothermotionshallbereceived,excepttoadjourn,tolayonthetable,topostponetoacertaintime,topostponeindefinitely,tocommitortoamend;andmotionsforanyofthesepurposesshallhaveprecedenceintheorderhereinnamed.Ifamotiontolayonthetableanamendmentbecarried,thematterbeforetheConventionshallbeproceededwithasifnosuchamendmenthadbeenoffered.Themotionstolayonthetableandtoadjournshallbedecidedwithoutdebate.Themotiontoadjournshallalwaysbeinorder,ifthemoverhasthefloor.

12.Whenaproposedamendmentisunderconsideration,amotiontoamendthesamemaybemade.Nootheramendmentsshallbeinorder,butasubstituteforbothamendmentsmaybereceived,which,ifadopted,shalloperateasanamendmenttotheoriginalproposition.Nopropositiononasubjectdifferentfromtheoneunderconsiderationshallbereceivedundercolorofanamendmentorsubstitute.

13.Ifaquestioncontainsseveraldistinctpropositions,thesameshallbedividedattherequestofanymember,andavotetakenseparately,exceptthatamotiontostrikeoutandinsertshallbeindivisible.

14.Allquestionsofordershallbedecidedbythepresident,withoutdebate;butanymembermayappealfromsuchdecisions,andonsuchappealnomembershallspeakmorethanonce,withoutexpressleaveoftheConvention.


16.Aquestionbeingoncedetermined,shallstandasthejudgmentoftheConvention,andshallnotbeagaindrawnintodebateduringthesession,exceptwiththeconsentoftwo-thirdsoftheConvention,uponamotiontoreconsidermadebyamemberwhovotedwiththemajorityandsecondedbyamemberwhoalsovotedwiththemajority.

17.Noquestionsshallbetakenonanyreportunlessuponamotiontoprintorrecommitit;butreportsshall,asofcourse,lieuponthetable.IfacommitteedeemanyactionoftheConventiondesirable,itshallbeitsdutytopresentinwritingsuchresolutions,acts,orcanons,asitmaythinkitshouldadoptwhichonlyshallbesubjecttotheactionoftheConvention.Everyactwhichdividesaparish,orinanywayaffectsparishboundaries,shalldistinctlysetoutthenewboundarieswhichitisintendedtoestablish.TheConventionwillnotactuponanyproposedresolution,act,orcanonwhichdoesnotconformtotheprovisionsofthisrule.

18.Allelectionsshallbebyballotunlessotherwiseordered;thevotesoftheClergyandLaityshall

becountedseparately,butthevoteshallberegardedasajointone,andtheelectionshallbedecidedbyamajorityofthewholenumberofvotestakentogether,exceptwhereavotebyordersshallberequiredundertheprovisionsoftheConstitution.NominationsfromthefloorshallnotbeallowablebyamemberoftheConventionshallconformwiththerequirementsofCanon1-240,OfNominations.AfteropportunityaccordingtotheOrderofBusinesshasbeengiventonominationforanyelection,if

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thereshallbenogreaternumberofnomineesthanthereareplacestobefilledintheelection,onmotionunanimouslyadopted,thesecretaryorsomeotherpersondesignatedinthemotionmaybeinstructedtocasttheballotoftheConventionforthepersonorpersonssonominated,andsuchpersonorpersonsonaballotsocastshallbedulyelected.

Ifafternominationsaremade,anelectionbyballotofthemembersoftheConventionisrequiredtodetermineachoice,theelectionshallbepostponed,unlessotherwiseordered,untilsuchhourasmaybeappointedfortheelectionintheOrderofBusiness,andthesecretaryshall,beforethehourappointedforsuchelection,havepreparedandprintedfortheuseofthemembersinvotingofficialballotscontainingnamesofnomineesfollowedbythenameoftheparishormissionfromwhicheachnomineecomes.

Ballotsmaybeprintedorprovidedthroughsecureduseofelectronicdevices.

19.ThepresidentshallappointachieftellerandsuchadditionaltellersasarerequiredfromtheClericalOrderorfromcommunicantsingoodstandingasdefinedinCanon2170,andneitherthechieftellernorsuchadditionaltellersneedbedelegatestotheConvention.Aftertheclericalandlayvotesshallhavebeencountedbytherespectivetellers,thetellerfirstnamedbytheChairshallcombinetheminonejointballot,whichthetellershallpresenttotheConvention,readingoutthenamesofthepersonsvotedfor,thenumberofclericalandlayvotesforeachseparately,andthesumtotalofvotesreceivedbyeachperson.TheChairshallthenstatetotheConventiontheresultofthejointballot.Afterthefirstballotandbeforethenextballotistaken,thetellerseliminatefromtheofficialballotsuchnomineesineachorder,beginningwiththenomineeineachorderwhoreceivedtheleastnumberofvotesonthefirstballot,asmaybenecessarytoreducethenumberofnomineesineachordertotwicethenumberofvacanciestobefilledfromthatorder.Ifafterthefirstsecondballotallvacancieshavenotbeenfilled,bytheconsentofamajorityofthosepresentamotionmay,thenorafteranysucceedingballot,beentertainedfortheunanimouselectiontothevacancyorvacanciesstillexistingineachorderthenomineeornomineesofthatorderwhohavereceivedthehighestnumberofvotes,butlessthanamajority,ontheprecedingballotandthesameshallbedeclareddulyelected.Ifalternatesarenecessary,thenbytheconsentofamajorityofthosepresent,amotionmaythenbeentertainedfortheunanimouselectionasalternatesineachordersuchnumberofthosenomineesineachorder havingthenexthighestnumberofvotesonthelastfullballotandthesameshallthereuponbedeclareddulyelected.

20.TheBishop’sAnnualAddressshallbegivenatsuchtimeasmaybedesignatedbythebishop,theCommitteeonArrangements,andthedispatcherofbusiness.


22.Amajorityoftwo-thirdsofthememberspresentshallberequiredtosuspendanyRuleofOrderorshallmakeanychangeintheOrderofBusiness;but“OrdersoftheDay”maybeintercalatedintheOrderofBusinessbyamajorityvote.

23.“Robert’sRulesofOrder”shallbetheparliamentaryguidesinallcasesnotprovidedforintheforegoingrules.

24.TheforegoingRulesofOrderaretemporaryandshallnotbedeemedtheRulesofOrderforallfutureConventionsuntilalteredorrescinded,andthesameshallbepublishedintheJournalofeachConvention.TheOrderofBusinessasannexedshallbegenerallyfollowedbutmaybealteredfromtimetotimeuponrecommendationofthedispatcherofbusiness.

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DirectionsforBalloting–DiocesanConventionFromtheRev.ScottSlater,AssistantSecretaryofConvention

Becausewearepreventedfromgatheringin-personduetoCOVID-19,wewillbeusingavarietyofelectronicvotingmeansforballoting.PriortotheconveningofConvention,youwillbeaskedaspartoftheonlineregistrationprocessforconventiontovotetoacceptthemodifiedRulesofOrdertoallowustoconductConventionvirtually.Presumingamajorityapproval,thisvotewillberatifiedoncetheconventioniscalledtoorderbythebishop.

Aboutamonthpriortoconvention,youwillreceiveanemailwithalinktoanonlinevotingsoftwarecalled“SimplyVoting”thatwillallowyoutocastyourballotforallpersonsrunningforelectedoffices.PresumingthataminimumquorumhasvotedbythetimeConventionconvenes,thatelectronicvotewillbesufficienttoelecteveryoneaslongasthereisnotatieandthatvotewillbeannouncedandratified.

Resolutionscannotbevotedoninadvancewithoutthebenefitofdebate,butwemayaskpeopletounofficially“weighin”(astrawpollofsorts)inadvancetogiveeveryoneasenseofthewholepriortodebatingresolutions.WeplantousetheZoomplatform’spollingoptiontotakevotesonresolutions,butshouldcircumstancingmerititoursecondary(butslightlymorecomplicated)methodwillbetouseSimplyVoteiftheZoompollingisinsufficient.

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