2001 BIENNIAL MEETING - American Baptist Churches USA

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9. President McCray introduced ABC Vice-President, David G. Hunt, Executive Director of theColumbia River Channel Coalition. Vice-President Hunt introduced the BiennialParliamentarian, Loyd Starrett, Esquire of Rockport, Massachusetts, and noted that theCelebration of Mission to be presented during the morning gatherings of the Biennial wouldconstitute the reports from program boards required in the ABC/USA By-laws.10. Vice President Hunt next called attention to the report of the ABC Nominating Committee,mailed to each cooperating ABC congregation in January 2001 and also included in the 2001Biennial Meeting packet. He then read Standing Rule 4.3.5 which deals with procedures forreceiving nominations from the floor and also announced that Notices of Intent to Move toAmend the procedures for the Biennial meeting would be received until 10:00 p.m. thatevening in the ABC/USA office at the Convention Center.11. Vice President Hunt introduced the Chairperson of the ABC/USA Nominating Committee,Sarah Greenfield Culp, of Rochester, New York, who indicated that nominations from thefloor would be accepted in the ABC/USA office at the Convention Center until 10:00 p.m.12. Vice President Hunt then gave an introduction of the evening’s preacher. Dr. McCray, firstclergywoman to serve as ABC President, is Associate Minister at Calvary Baptist Church inMilwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as Campus Minister and Director of Multicultural Relationsand faculty member at Cardinal Stritch University in that city.13. Roger Williams (Peter Stine) led a journey through Baptist history as told through the lives ofBaptist personalities: Ann Hasseltine Judson (Carol Austin); Adoniram Judson (PhillipAustin); Ioleta Hunt McElhaney Tiger (Susan Nahwooksy); Jitsuo Morikawa (Tedd Szeto);Ruth Maldonado (Sheila Rivera); Martin Luther King, Jr. (Albert Paul Brinson).14. Ella Washington led the congregation in singing “We Praise You, O God”15. Following an invocation by Beverly Davison of Madison, Wisconsin, president of theAmerican Baptist Historical Society, musical selections were sung by the group More ThanConquerors, Iglesia Bautista Hispanoamericana de Union City, New Jersey, Raquel Ruiz,director.16. Carole Dieciedue, Director of Volunteers in Mission, National Ministries, ABC/USA, wasjoined by John Grisham of Chatham, Illinois, to introduce the evening offering which wasdedicated to the support of volunteers in mission, both nationally and internationally. (TotalReceived: $5,918)17. The offertory was played by Paul Baker on the harp and James Bonn keyboards.18. Harold Davis, former ABC President from Oakland, California, led a time of thanksgiving forthe ministry and witness of Daniel E. Weiss, recently retired General Secretary. Video clipsfrom several addresses by Dr. Weiss over his tenure as General Secretary were played. Dr.Weiss gave a short response.19. Following a congregational hymn, President Trinette V. McCray brought the sermon for theevening, addressing the legacy of commitment, courage and “exposure” that AmericanBaptists have received.20. Ella Washington led the congregation in singing “For All the Saints.21. Following a benediction, President McCray invited all those present to a reception honoringDaniel and Rachel Weiss.22. James Bonn played the postlude.SECOND SESSION, Saturday, June 23, 2001 - 8:45 A.M.Morning GatheringPROVIDENCE IS A PLACE“…Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…”23. Anthony Greene, Olney Street Baptist Church, Providence R.I., played the piano prelude.24. Kim and Reggie Harris, singer-songwriters from Castle Rock, Colorado led a time of8
congregational praise.25. President McCray welcomed those present and introduced Nancy Ammerman, professor orsociology of religion, Hartford Theological Seminary, Hartford, Connecticut, who led themorning’s Bible study.26. Eddie Cruz, director, Hispanic and Portuguese-speaking Ministries, National Ministriesintroduced a Celebration of 100 years of Hispanic Ministries in the United States.27. Kim and Reggie Harris taught the congregation the NEW LIFE 2010 song.28. The Alliance of Haitian Baptist Churches Massed Choir, Anne Petit-Frere, director, sangselections.29. President McCray called the session to order for the conduct of business. After indicatingwhere people could register to speak on issues brought before the session, she reminded thedelegates that the minutes of the 1999 Biennial Meeting, held in Des Moines, Iowa, arerecorded on pages 183 through 206 of the 1999 Yearbook of the American Baptist Churchesin the U.S.A. The minutes were reviewed and adopted by the Biennial Program Committee.30. President McCray next introduced Sarah Greenfield Culp, Chairperson of the ABCNominating Committee, who announced that no nominations had been made from the floorand the delegates were now to vote on ballots they received as they entered the hall. Usherscollected the ballots for counting, with results to be reported at the evening session.31. President McCray called upon Vice President Hunt to move the Resolution from the GeneralBoard concerning the number of Representatives to be elected for the 2002-2003 biennium.This resolution was seconded by Stephen Hasper, president of the Board of InternationalMinistries. The text of the resolution is as follows :RESOLUTION OF GENERAL BOARD RECOMMENDING NUMBERS OFREPRESENTATIVES FOR NEXT BIENNIUM 2002-2003WHEREAS, as amended at the 1991 Biennial in Charleston, West Virginia, Article III,Section 2(i) of the ABC/USA By-laws states that “there shall be sufficient numbers ofRepresentatives, as determined by the Biennial Meeting upon recommendation of the GeneralBoard, to perform the functions of the General Board”;WHEREAS, as research by numerous scholars has demonstrated conclusively, a smallerboard functions much more effectively and also produces much greater satisfaction andsense of accomplishment; and Representatives have confirmed that research by reportingthat their work in smaller bodies is more satisfying, more productive in setting policy,and more effective in holding staff accountable;WHEREAS, each Representative can participate more fully in work of smaller boards,and smaller plenaries will make debate more manageable, enabling a larger proportion ofthe membership to speak and facilitating shorter meeting times;WHEREAS, smaller boards are more cost efficient in that travel, food and lodgingexpenses are reduced both directly because fewer people travel and indirectly becausesmaller, less expensive meeting sites become feasible and because shorter meetingsreduce the demand for food and lodging;WHEREAS, the Representative Process Review Commission (RPRC) concluded, afterextensive investigation and study, that a smaller General Board and therefore smallernational program boards (because the membership of each national program board isapproximately one-third of the General Board) would be more effective and efficient,would constitute better stewardship of the Denomination’s resources and would notimpair representation or communication; and the General Board, after thoroughconsideration, approved the RPRC Report;WHEREAS, as costs continue to increase and revenues continue to decrease, betterstewardship of the Representative Process Budget becomes more and more imperative;WHEREAS, the RPRC recommended that the General Board be reduced by attrition9
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