In Mission for Others: - BC Synod

Minutes 2008 Synod ConventionCommittee ReportsRev. Dr. Greg Mohr presented the committee reports:Faith and Society – Rev. Bob Goos, chairMissions – Rev. Eric Krushel, chairSpecialized Ministry – Allyson Aporta, chairStewardship – Rev. Ken Harris, chairReport of the Elections CommitteeRev. Moen presented the result of the fourth ballot for secretary:Anita Desjardins 34Lene Olesen 23Cliff Reinhardt 52116 votes cast – no election, the fifth ballot was distributed.Committee Reports ContinuedWorship – Rev. Brenda Nestegaard Paul, chairYouth Ministry – Susan Skinner, chairLutheran Student Foundation – Roland Stieda, chairTheological Education and Leadership – Rev. Kim Staus, chairSCon08-05To receive all committee reports. Carried.Report of the Elections CommitteeRev. Moen reported that 129 ballots were cast – 65 needed to elect the synod secretaryAnita Desjardins 56Cliff Reinhardt 66Bishop declared Rev. Reinhardt elected and asked if he accepted the election. The answer was ‘Yes.’The first ballot for Vice-chair was distributed.Announcement from Reference and Counsel by Rev. Curtis Aguirre.Recess at 10:20 a.m.Saturday, April 19, 2008 – 10:35 a.m.Keynote Speaker - Dr. Christian EberhartDr. Eberhart’s presentation was followed by a question and answer period.Housekeeping announcements from assistant convention manager Stephanie StausLunch break 12:00 NoonSaturday, April 19, 2008Business Session 6 – 1:30 p.m.Report of the Elections CommitteeRev. Marlys Moen read the results of the first ballot for Vice-chair. There were 115 votes cast. Needed towin 75% or 86 votes.British Columbia Synod Section C / 7