Annual Convention 2022

103 rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia January 28—30, 2022 Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Agenda FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 Online Prayer Requests: https://dioswva.wufoo.com/forms/q3bjqf70ngw8hv/

Requests will be prayed for by the Diocesan Chapter of the Daughters of the King

10:30 – 11:30 AM

Zoom Check-In (For Delegates at home) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295906041?pwd=SmJFdElYQmJGSTEyand2UE1CQS8yUT09 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago), Meeting ID: 832 9590 6041, Passcode: 624114

Noon – 4:30 PM

In-Person Check-In Begins

Crystal Court

1:15 PM

ORIENTATION TO CONVENTION PROCESS Open to all. Recommended for new lay delegates and new clergy. Mark Loftis, Chancellor The Rev. Canon Mark Furlow, Secretary

Roanoke Ballroom

2 PM

OPENING BUSINESS SESSION

Roanoke Ballroom

Opening Devotions: Seminarian 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 Introduction of New Clergy to the Diocese: Convocation Deans

Appointment of Convention Committees: The Rt. Rev. Mark Bourlakas Report on Convention Procedures & Nominations: Debbie Williams Elections, nominations to be moved by Bishop Bourlakas as a block: Secretary – The Rev. Canon Mark Furlow

Chancellor - Mark Loftis Treasurer – Avis Aheron Historiographer – The Rev. Scott West Ecumenical Officer – The Very Rev. Harrison Heidel Commission on Ministry Trustees of the Funds Directors Southwestern Virginia Episcopal Fund Directors

Communications/Reports:

Report on Convention: The Rev. Canon Mark Furlow Receive Late Reports/Recommendations for Disposition:

The Very Rev. Harrison Heidel, Standing Committee President 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 and Standing Committee

2:30 PM

Introduction and Moving of the Budget:

Todd Ayers, Executive Board Finance Working Group, Chair

3:00 PM

Introduction and Moving of the Constitution & Canons Committee Report: Laura Hale, Constitution & Canons Committee, Chair

3:30 PM

Open Hearings

Roanoke Ballroom

Mark Loftis: Chancellor Convention Finance Committee: Todd Ayers, Chair Resolutions Committee: Debbie Williams, Chair Constitution and Canons Committee: Laura Hale, Chair

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