Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1993

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 129ADDENDUMResponse to Paper #93-8 from the Home Mission BoardThe Home Mission Board recommends the following action in responseto Paper 93-8:That a ministry of having "A wise and seasoned man visit churches andpastors in the interests of the gospel, the church and pastors," as outlinedin Paper 93-8, be assigned to the Home Mission Board for implementationas a two-year long project.The report of the Travel Fund and A bsences Committee was takenup. Items 1-5 were adopted. The report as a whole was approved andis as follows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAVEL FUNDSAND ABSENCESYour committee reports that the 1993 Synod Travel Fund expensestotalled $24,675.16. There were 109 delegates participating, which representsa decrease of 26 from last year.Delegates are encouraged to make use of the travel agency arranged forby the denominational treasurer.Excused absences from meetings of Synod are indicated by an "E" onSynod's attendance roll.Recommendations1. That the 1994 Synod travel allowance:a. Be determined by the lesser of the following:i. for those traveling by common carrier (air, train, bus) on the basisof the coach fare plus the cost of transportation to and from theterminals;ii. for those who drive on the basis of 22 cents per mile plus tolls andnecessary per-delegate lodging cost;b. Be determined for overseas delegates (i.e., those outside the UnitedStates and Canada) from the point of entry into the United States;c. Ordinarily be limited by the minimum air coach fare available 30days prior to the start of the meeting, unless an emergency requirespurchase of a common carrier ticketafter that date. In case ofemergency, the minimum available fare at the date of ticket purchasewill be reimbursed.2. That delegates to the 1994 Synod be appointed no later than 60 days prior