MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ELDERS CONFERENCE CALL

February 21-February 23, 2006

Present:  Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator; Rev. Elder Don Eastman, Vice-Moderator; Rev. Elder Jim Mitulski, Region 2; Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman, Region 3; Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Region 4; Rev. Elder Diane Fisher, Region 5; Rev. Elder Darlene Garner, Region 6; Rev. Elder Lillie Brock, Region 7

Staff:  Rev. Dr. Cindi Love, Executive Director; Connie Meadows, Assistant to the Moderator

Rev. Elder Debbie Martin, Region 1 was absent due to the illness and subsequent death of her mother.

Rev. Elder Jim Mitulski presented plans for the review and modification of the Clergy Manual and the development of an improved process for clergy credentialing. 

MOTION 06.03.23.BOE.01      By Rev. Elder Jim Mitulski, seconded by Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman, a motion to institute a moratorium on accepting new people into the credentialing process from April 1, 2006 until the revision of the clergy manual and credentialing process is completed or until December 31, 2006.

M/S Approved

MOTION 06.03.23.BOE.02      By Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman, seconded by Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston to approve the Bylaw changes as submitted by Rev. Elder Darlene Garner

M/S APPROVED

MOTION 06.03.23.BOE.03      By Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman, seconded by Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston to endorse the Nigeria Day of Prayer on July 2.

M/S APPROVED

Connie Meadows

Assistant to the Moderator