2020 Convention

101 st Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia January 24—26, 2020 Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Agenda FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 9:30 – 11:00 AM Early Registration for All Delegates, Alternates, and Visitors

Crystal Foyer

Delegates & Alternate pick up ballots and other materials from Diocesan Staff. Voting begins at noon and ends at 2:30 PM.

9:30 AM

Clergy and Spouse Welcome

Washington Lecture Hall

Coffee & Light Breakfast Snacks provided

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Clergy and Spouses/Partners Meeting

Washington Lecture Hall

with Bishop Nick and Linda Baines

Exhibitors may set up displays. Check in with John

Crystal Ballroom

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Shaner for table assignment and payment (if required).

Noon – 4:30 PM

Clergy and Lay Delegates, Alternates, Visitors Check-In

Crystal Foyer

Delegates will cast first ballot at check-in. Voting ends at 2:30 PM.

1:00 PM

Orientation for Convention Tellers

Buck Mountain

1:30 PM

ORIENTATION TO CONVENTION PROCESS Open to all. Recommended for new lay delegates and new clergy. Mark Loftis, Chancellor Carey Harveycutter, Dispatch of Business Chair

Buck Mountain

OPENING BUSINESS SESSION

Roanoke Ballroom C/H

2:00 PM

Clergy, Lay Delegates/Alternates assigned seating at tables Friday only. Visitor seating available in chairs all weekend.

Opening Devotions: Cara Modisett Dwelling in the Word Establishment of a Quorum: The Rev. Canon Mark Furlow, Secretary Introduction of Head Table: The Rt. Rev. Mark Bourlakas Introduction of Postulants and Candidates, Other Visitors and Guests: Bishop Bourlakas Appointment of Convention Committees: The Rt. Rev. Mark Bourlakas Elections, nominations to be moved by Bishop Bourlakas as a block: Secretary – The Rev. Canon Mark Furlow Chancellor - Mark Loftis Treasurer - John Hall Historiographer – The Rev. Scott West Ecumenical Officer – The Rev. Harrison Heidel Commission on Ministry Trustees of the Funds Directors Southwestern Virginia Episcopal Fund Directors Communications/Reports: Report on Convention and Dispatch of Business: Carey Harveycutter Receive Late Reports/Recommendations for Disposition: The Rev. Harrison Heidel, Standing Committee Representative Executive Board Report on the Phoebe Needles Task Force: Tripp Duerson Communications from the Secretary: The Rev. Canon Mark Furlow

Voting Procedures Resolution: Mark Loftis Resolutions: Reference to the Committee Nominations: To be elected during Convention:

Disciplinary Board, Standing Committee, General Convention, Provincial Synod, and UTO Coordinator

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