2018 Convention Booklet

99th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia January 26—28, 2018 Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Agenda FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 9:30 - 10 AM Clergy and Spouses/Partners Welcome

Washington Lecture Hall

(Clergy delegates will pick up ballots and other materials from Diocesan Staff between noon and 4:15 PM. Voting begins at noon and ends at 4:30 PM.)

10 AM – 11:30 AM

Clergy and Spouses/Partners Meeting

Washington Lecture Hall

with Bishop Mark and Martha Bourlakas Coffee & Light Breakfast Snacks provided

11 AM – 2 PM

Exhibitors may set up displays. Check in with John

Crystal Ballroom

Shaner for table assignment and payment (if required).

Noon – 4:30 PM

Clergy and Lay Delegates, Alternates, Visitors Check-In Begins (Delegates will cast first ballot at check-in. Voting ends at 4:30 PM.)

Crystal Foyer

12:30 PM

Rehearsal for Festival Eucharist

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church

1:00 – 7:15 PM

Children@Convention Check-In and Program

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church

Parents pick up children as soon as church is over for Convention family-style dinner

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

2 PM

OPENING BUSINESS SESSION

Roanoke Ballroom

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

Opening Devotions: John Simpson Dwelling in the Word Establishment of a Quorum: Mark Furlow, Secretary Introduction of Head Table: Bishop Bourlakas Introduction of Postulants and Candidates, Other Visitors and Guests: Bp. Mark Appointment of Convention Committees: Bishop Bourlakas Elections, nominations to be moved by Bishop Bourlakas as a block: Secretary – Canon Mark Furlow Chancellor - Mark Loftis Treasurer - John Hall Historiographer – Rev. Scott West

Registrar – Kristen Kroeger 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: Nick Moga, Standing Committee President Communications from the Secretary: Canon Mark Furlow

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

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