Church News
Compiled by Bruce Henderson
general church board
The Nominating Committee of the General Church Board of Directors has
nominated five incumbents for re-election, as well as four new nominees, all
for three-year terms. The election will take place at the annual meeting of the
General Church Corporation, June 27, in Bryn Athyn.
The incumbents eligible and willing to be re-elected are:
Gregory Baker, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Amy C. Buick, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Jennifer B. Pronesti, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Dawn R. Wadsworth, Atlanta, Georgia
Thayer York, Seattle, Washington
The four new nominees are:
Bengt Boyesen, Kempton, Pennsylvania
Wade Buick, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Stephanie A. Klippenstein, Maysville, Missouri
Ned Uber, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Leaving the Board, with thanks for their service, are:
Justin Allen, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Jeffrey Jackson, Austin, Texas
The Nominating Committee was chaired by Charles Ebert, assisted by
Mary Jane Junge as vice chair, and included Kaye Lermitte, David Radcliffe
and Willard Smith.
The Board also approved operating, non-operating and capital budgets for
fiscal year 2015-16, with a balanced operating budget projected.
Progress on the strategic planning process was reviewed, including
articulation of several draft strategies to fulfill major goals. More will be
reported once action is anticipated.
The Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr. reported that General Church Education is
moving ahead on two strategies: an overhaul of professional development for
teachers, and a mailing project aimed at younger families.
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