Via Media
Steering Committee
Minutes:
In attendance: Rev. Carole McGowan; Patricia Riggins; Diane
Butler;
Unable to attend: Rev. Gary
Meade; ; Don Partridge; Don Noack; Rev. Brian Taylor;
Jim Tryon
Discussion and Actions taken:
1.
State has
confirmed that they have our papers of incorporation: “In process”.
2.
Discussion around
Listserve. Diane has sent out invitation to folks to
join. 11 to date Don Noack is the only steering
committee member who has joined.
3.
Question has been
raised if VMRG will officially “endorse” a bishop candidate. Discussion around
pros and cons. Recommendation is that VMRG assists in getting information out
to folks and works on the process. Further discussion once candidates know and
at retreat.
4.
Will VMRG work to
find nominees? Discussed in light of the timeframe announced in the profile.
Action recommended:
A.
Carole will look
at posting something on HOBD
B.
Steering
committee to discuss via email candidates prior to retreat. Deadline for
candidate submission is 6/15
5.
Discussion around
Profile and timeline. General consensus is that profile is weak. Recommended
action:
A.
Put a copy of
accompanying letter on VMRG website
B.
Create a note
asking folks to contact Discernment members if there are questions or concerns.
Put a link to profile on VMRG web site. The profile exists on the VMRG website
C.
PJR to draft a
letter to EDC re profile, process. Copy to standing committee. Letter to go out
first week of June. It was suggested that another letter be sent to Bishops and
Standing Committees if the EDC/SC are not responsive.
D.
Recommend that
note and flier be sent to all parishes in the diocese requesting that members
of the diocese read the profile, read the letter and contact EDC. A cover
letter with Brian Hobden’s letter and a link to the
profile will be mailed or emailed to everyone on our mailing list.
E.
Outreach
activities
1.
Conversations
with SE deanery communities: Artesia, Tumcucari.
Lincoln County.
2.
Work with
existing small groups: Integrity etc.
3.
Discuss at
retreat in more depth.
6.
National Group
update by Diane. Structure being formed. Diane on Bylaws. Not for profit
corporation will most likely be created in South Carolina.
7.
Retreat: Begin at 9:00. Eucharist and lunch at
12:30. Agenda to be developed at next meeting. Use the objectives identified
previously:
A.
Short term
strategies and actions that continue to relate to the election of a new Bishop
B.
Long term
strategies and actions that continue to work for the health of the diocese
C.
The
organizational structure and resources needed to accomplish the two strategies
above.
Next Meeting: 6/8 04 at Canterbury.
Items for discussion