February 27, 2011 Congregational Meeting

Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church
Congregational Meeting
February 27, 2011

The meeting was called to order at 11:48 a.m. by the Reverend Mindy Douglas Adams for the expressed purpose of electing officers and a nominating committee.

 

With the absence of Clerk of Session Mary Donna Pond, a motion was made by Stan Campbell that Stephanie Miller serve as clerk for this meeting.  The motion was seconded by Michelle Morehouse.  Stephanie was elected and she declared a quorum was present.

Nominating Committee Chair Chuck Rickard acknowledged the committee members and the work they conducted in presenting the following candidates.

For a three-year term as Deacon — Class of 2014

Barbara Carson

Woody Shearin

Susan Pierson

The moderator called for questions and the floor was opened for nominations. The motion was made by Edith Hammond and seconded by Pat Poret that nominations be closed.  The vote was unanimous in accepting this slate for office of Deacon.

For a three-year term as Elder — Class of 2014

Rachel Stevens

John Walkup

Cindy Massey

The moderator called for questions and the floor was opened for nominations. The motion was made by Stan Campbell and seconded by Michelle Morehouse that nominations be closed.  The vote was unanimous in accepting this slate for office of Elder.

To fill an unexpired term currently held by Ford Heath, a two-year term as Elder — Class of 2013.

Forrest Johnson

The moderator called for questions and the floor was opened for nominations. The motion was made by Chris Rickard and seconded by Susan Walkup that nominations be closed.  The vote was unanimous in accepting Forrest Johnson for office of Elder.

The committee then asked the congregation to consider the following persons to serve in the coming year on the nominating committee:

Phyllis Greene

Bill Dengler

Harriet McGraw

Bart Holtz

Jordan Morehouse

The moderator called for questions and the floor was opened for nominations. The motion was made by Joe Hammond and seconded that nominations be closed.  The vote was unanimous in accepting this slate to serve as the nominating committee for the coming year

The moderator closed the congregational meeting at 11:55 a.m. with a prayer and benediction.

Respectfully submitted,

Stephanie J. Miller

Approved by Session March 14, 2011