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1 NORTH CAROLINA SYNODICAL WOMEN S ORGANIZATION the Bulletin - September 2013 The Bulletin comes out for each month except July and August and is the major method of communicating with the congregational units or expressions and participants. Receive it either by or by regular mail. You automatically receive the Bulletin if you are a unit president, a conference leader, a board member, or serve on a committee. It is up to you to share the information in the Bulletin with all of the other participants. it, put the information in your church newsletter, post it on your unit s Women of the ELCA bulletin board, or make copies get the word out so others know how they can participate. Do whatever you must to be sure each woman gets this information. Anyone not currently receiving the Bulletin can be added to the ing list by contacting Angela Bell, our secretary. Sharon s Notes Dear Sisters in Christ, The September issue of the Bulletin is always the largest and is full of so much information. Please examine it carefully and keep it for reference. The committees of the NC Women of the ELCA met this past Saturday, August 17, at Grace Lutheran Church in Salisbury. The committees worked hard planning events, projects, bible studies, and so much more all opportunities for you to participate everything from spiritual growth to hands on service projects. I know each of you is currently planning for the programs, events, bible study, and service opportunities you will incorporate into your units, groups, and conferences this coming year. I Inside this issue: Sharon s Notes (pp. 1-2) Online Carolina Vine promotion (p. 2) Allowing Others to Minister (p. 2) International Day of Prayer for Peace (p. 3) Gathering Planning Update (p. 3) Triennial Preparation (pp. 3-4) September Calendar of Events (p. 4) Also attached to this issue: Minutes from the 26 th Annual NCSWO Gathering List of Officers/Board Members List of Committee Members List of Conference Leaders Calendar for Theological Seminar for Women Brochure and Registration Form Triennial Scholarship Application encourage you to use the bible study in Gather magazine. Monthly, the Bulletin will share ideas from the committees for your use. The website has resources and programs for you to download. You will have so many choices that you will be unable to do them all. But I invite you to choose those that speak to your interests to pick your passion and become involved. We want this year to be fulfilling and rewarding. Through the end of 2013 we will continue to focus on the current theme of Walk in Faith and we want to encourage you on your walk. Should you need additional information or help with program planning, please contact a board member, conference leader, or committee member. (cont. pg. 2) pg. 1

2 (Cont. from pg. 1) Pray with your sisters around the synod each Monday at noon. Just stop for a few minutes to pray for all of the many projects in which we are all involved and remember those who might need a special prayer on that particular Monday or throughout that week. If you wish to receive our list of individuals wanting prayer, let me know by sending me your address. Grace and peace, Sharon Johnson NC Women of the ELCA President ALLOWING OTHERS TO MINISTER By Denise White We, Christians, understand serving others. We, women, understand serving others. It is apparent in our purpose statement: As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world. Women of the ELCA Purpose Statement Promote the IN YOUR CONGREGATION, COMMITTEE, OR CONFERENCE Subscribe to the free Online Carolina Vine with a TEXT message. Simply text the letters NCWELCA to to get started. Or, you may choose to subscribe to the colorful newsletter of the NC Women of the ELCA from the website: The subscriber's link is in the right column of the homepage. If you are currently a subscriber, simply forward your Vine to friends and they can subscribe right from the newsletter--again from the link in the right column. Please encourage every member and your church staff to subscribe and get the online newsletter ed directly to his or her inbox. Let's communicate and get our story out to everyone! We ve got the wonderful verbs of empowering, growing, affirming, supporting, engaging, promoting and calling. Those are powerful ways of serving. We are pretty good at it. We are NOT good at allowing others to serve us. When we are in distress or crisis and a sister or brother in Christ asks, what can I do? how do we answer? I don t know ; I m fine, really ; I don t need anything right now. I don t know why we are not able to say out loud, YES, I NEED YOU! Do we not want to imposition them? Do we really not want their help? Are we embarrassed that we need help? The reality is, when we say no or nothing to the inquiries of help, we are denying that person their opportunity for ministry. Do you want to be the stopping block for the work of the Holy Spirit? God calls us to serve and to minister.he is also calling us to allow it to happen. pg. 2

3 The International Day of Prayer for Peace What are you doing on September 21 st? It is my hope that you will become a part of the global observance of the International Day of Prayer for Peace. This initiative was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 and the date, September 21 st, was adopted in 2001 as an annual day of non-violence and cease-fire. The United Nations invites all nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace. As you read this, we are in the 100-day countdown to the observance. Right now, we have the chance to reflect on the moral, physical, and material toll wrought by war. Those costs are borne not only by us today, but by future generations as well. As we draw nearer to September 21 st, you will probably see interviews from celebrities designated by the United Nations as Messengers of Peace. They hope to inspire the public and make them more aware of this observance. Action/Justice/Decade-for- Nonviolence/International-Day-of- Prayer-for-Peace GATHERING COMMITTEE NEWS PLANNING We are off to a strong start with this new year ahead of us. Committee members are accepting positions, and things are already looking good for the 2014 North Carolina Synodical Women s Organization Gathering. Many ideas are afloat, and some work has already begun. What a wonderful theme we have to work with for 2014 Sisters Rejoicing Together. That is what we will be planning for all of you this year, a true time to rejoice and praise the Lord with all your Sisters in Christ. Remember to mark your calendars now for June 20-22, 2014 for another exciting North Carolina Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University! Melanie Denny Gathering Planning Chair Submitted by Leslie Pipan for Mission: Community To gain insight and ideas about the International Day of Prayer for Peace, please explore the following links: pg. 3

4 Triennial Gathering 2014 Update It s only ELEVEN months away! Charlotte, here we come. I hope you have all read your Interchange this month, there is a great article about the Gathering included. If not, go to our North Carolina Facebook page where I have posted most of it. Our web page address is Triennial Convention and Gathering 2014 Women of the ELCA. Early Gathering registration starts September 16, The early bird cost is only $ After January 6, 2014, the cost will be $ Spouses are $ and children under 13 are FREE! The Churchwide staff is diligently working on putting the final touches on the Triennial Gathering and will be sending out mailings at the end of August. Some exciting news is that one of the featured speakers will be Rev. Susan Sparks, an attorney, pastor, comedian and author. Originally from North Carolina, she now serves as minister at Madison Avenue Baptist Church in NYC. She is the author of Laugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Power of Humor. Also, Becca Stephens, an Episcopalian priest, serving as Chaplain at St. Augustine s at Vanderbilt University, will host a workshop. She has appeared on CNN, NPR, and PBS, and is the author of Snake Oil; The Art of Healing and Truth Telling. The Women of the ELCA will soon have a special website full of Gathering information welcatg.org Melanie Denny Triennial Promoter SEPTEMBER CALENDAR September 16 Early Bird registration for Triennial begins September 21 International Day of Prayer for Peace September 21 Alexander/ Iredell Fall Conference Gathering Sharon, Statesville September Theological Seminar for Women Synod Office, Salisbury Theological Seminar for Women Women, Ourselves: Reading Galatians NC Synodical Women s Organization presents an educational event in the fall every other year. This year the seminar is September 27-28, 2013, beginning on Friday evening and concluding on Saturday afternoon. Our leader is Dr. Mary Streufert, theologian, workshop leader, lecturer and Director for Justice for Women, ELCA. Join other women and older teens as we re-read Galatians. Our attention will focus on three topics: Ourselves, In the Flesh; Ourselves, In Society; and Ourselves, In Christ. REGISTER NOW!!!! Triennial Scholarship Application The NC SWO is offering a scholarship for registration to the Triennial in July of We encourage women of all generations to apply. pg. 4

5 North Carolina Synodical Women s Organization Women of the ELCA OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Gathering Planning (Liaison to Triangle) SECRETARY (Liaison to Blue Ridge and Catawba) TREASURER (Liaison to Southwestern and Smoky Mountain) BOARD MEMBERS Mission: Growth (Liaison to Sandhills) Communications Co-Chair (Liaison to Alexander/ Iredell) Communications Co-Chair (Liaison to South Coastal) Leadership Co-Chair (Liaison to Rowan) Conference Leaders (Liaison to Mecklenburg/ Union) Mission: Action (Liaison to North Coastal) Mission: Community (Liaison to Salem and Northern) Leadership Co-Chair (Liaison to Central and Cabarrus/Stanly) Sharon Johnson 4237 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC sadj@bellsouth.net Melanie Denny 1959 N. Peace Haven Rd. Ste. 204 Winston Salem, NC pageantoma1@aol.com Angela Bell 1350 Rink Dam Rd. Taylorsville, NC angela.dlwgosh.bell@gmail.com Terri Brown 1112 Cruse Rd Salisbury. NC tmbrown36@windstream.net Maxine Amos 9 Robin Rd Lumberton, NC macmaxx@bellsouth.net Jane R. Cadwallader 2039 Travis Rd. Conover, NC cadwalladerj@hotmail.com Linda Holden 505 Somerset Way Newport, NC lholden@ec.rr.com Patti P. Lovell 495 Silver Ridge Dr. Lexington, NC plovell53@yahoo.com Lorri L. Monterose 1427 N. Main St. Mooresville, NC MonteroseWelding@aol.com Karin A. O Donnell 119 Eagle Ridge Dr. Dudley, NC Karin.odo63@gmail.com Leslie O. Pipan 904 Courtland St Greensboro, NC lopipan@aol.com Denise H. White 4640 Audrey Dr Winston-Salem, NC dhenrywhite@gmail.com B-day 5-22 R E E 13 1/22 E R E E E E E E E (H) (C) (H) (H) (C) (H) (C) (H) (C) (H) (C) (W) (H) (C) (C) (H) (C) (H) (C) (H) (C) (C)

6 North Carolina Synodical Women s Organization Women of the ELCA Webmaster Editor of the Carolina Vine Karen Hunt, 2943 Denwood Dr. PO Box 944, Claremont, NC karenhunt28610@gmail.com (info for website) Donna Prunkl 421 S. Ellis St Salisbury, NC dprunkl@gmail.com (H) (C) (H) (C) Updated

7 August, 2013 NC WOMEN OF THE ELCA PLANNING CALENDAR TH Anniversary of Women of the ELCA August 2013 July Bulletin Deadline for September 17 Committee Day I Grace, Salisbury 28 Bulletin Send September September 2013 LITERACY MONTH 1 Bulletin Deadline for October 15 Bulletin Send October 15 Carolina Vine (Fall Issue) articles to Editor and Pres 16 Early Bird discount Registration for the Triennial begins 21 International Day of Prayer for Peace 21 Alexander/Iredell Fall Gathering Sharon, Statesville Theological Seminar for Women Synod Office Salisbury October DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Bulletin Deadline for November Salem and Northern Fall Gathering Immanuel, High Point Blue Ridge Fall Gathering Calvary, Morganton North and South Coastal Fall Gathering Shepherd of the Sea, Atlantic Beach Bulletin Send November Carolina Vine (Fall issue) Send out Rowan Fall Gathering St. Peter s, Salisbury Cabarrus/Stanly Fall Gathering Kimball, Kannapolis Catawba Fall Gathering St. Stephens, Hickory Mecklenburg/Union Christ, Charlotte Southwestern Fall Gathering Philadelphia, Dallas Board Reports Due Sandhills Fall Gathering St. James, Fayetteville November, 2013 THANKOFFERING MONTH??? Lutheran World Relief Fall Collections Drop-Off Deadline 1 Bulletin Deadline for December 7 Church Women United, World Community Day 2 All Saints Sunday 8-9 SWO Board Meeting High Rock Lake December, 2013 CHRISTMAS 1 Bulletin Deadline for January 1 World AIDS Day 15 Bulletin Send January 15 Carolina Vine (Winter issue) articles to Editor and Pres 21 Board Reports Due 25 Christmas pg. 1

8 January, 2014 NEW YEAR 1 6 Bulletin Deadline for February Early Bird discount Registration for the Triennial ends 11 Committee Day II, First Lutheran, Albemarle 15 Bulletin Send February 15 Carolina Vine (Winter issue) Send Out Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Committee Day II (Snow date) February, 2014 BLACK HISTORY MONTH 1 Bulletin Deadline for March 15 Bulletin Send March 22 One Day Retreat one held in many Conferences 23 Board Reports Due Conference of SWO Presidents Chicago 23 Bold Women s Sunday (Women of the ELCA Sunday) March, Bulletin Deadline for April 1 World Day of Prayer 5 Ash Wednesday 7-8 SWO Board Meeting WOMEN S HISTORY MONTH SWO Committee Reports Due for GPR 15 Bulletin Send April 15 Carolina Vine (Spring issue) articles to Editor and Pres April, 2014 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH 1 Bulletin Deadline for May/June 4-6 Spring Retreat Kure Beach 15 Deadline for Early Bird Registration at reduced rates for Gathering 15 Bulletin Send May/June 15 Carolina Vine (Spring issue) Send Out 20 Easter May, Rachel s Day Delegate Registration for Gathering due Visitor Registration for Gathering due NC Synod Assembly June, Board Reports Due NC Women of ELCA SWO 27 h Annual Gathering Lenoir-Rhyne, Hickory 30 Carolina Vine (Summer issue) articles to Editor and Pres 30 Committee Evaluations Due pg. 2

9 July, Board Retreat Clarksville, VA 15 Carolina Vine (Summer issue) Send Out th Triennial Convention (delegates) Charlotte th Triennial Gathering - Charlotte August, Bulletin Deadline for September 15 Bulletin Send September 23 Committee Day I pg. 3

10 North Carolina Synodical Women's Organization Women of the ELCA Committee Members Mission: Action Chair: Karin O'Donnell 119 Eagle Ridge Dr. Dudley Good Shepherd, Goldsboro Conf Name Address Zip Telephone Congregation R Beaver, Kristin 2212 Woodlawn St, Kannapolis knzsmommy_42303@yahoo.com Mt Moriah, China Grove TR Cruz, Kristin 721 King Street, Cary cruzowlpost@att.net Christ the King, Cary NCO Douglas, Lisa 138 S. Marion Dr, Goldsboro ncfamilydouglas@hotmail.com Good Shepherd, Goldsboro CA Lutz, Rita 2485 Lynn Mountain Rd Vale rajlutz@gmail.com Sardis Lutheran, Hickory NCO Morgan, Sharon 2201 Royal Ave Apt. 134 Goldsboro Good Shepherd, Goldsboro TR Nelson, Alice 249 Chris Ct. Garner hakadyamn@gmail.com Holy Trinity, Raleigh R Overcash, Karen 2212 Woodlawn St, Kannapolis overcashkaren@yahoo.com Mt Moriah, China Grove TR Parker, Phyllis 1252 N. Blount St., Raleigh knowles.parker@earthlink.net Holy Trinity, Raleigh S Pfitzner, Gretchen 109 Huron Ct Winston-Salem eleecap@hotmail.com Epiphany, Winston-Salem CA Price, Rachel 1330 Wessex Ln, Hickory rtp1330@gmail.com Amazing Grace, Granite Falls TR Robey, Donna 313 Main St Knightsdale dwrobey@aol.com Joy of Discovery, Raleigh NCO Wade, Marisol marisol_marisollove@yahoo.com Grace, Washington TR Weinel, Debra 1612 Sherburg Court Raleigh dweinel@nc.rr.com Holy Trinity, Raleigh S Woody, Nancy 2231 Copperstone Dr #1C High Point erinwoody1@aol.com Emmanuel, High Point 1

11 North Carolina Synodical Women's Organization Women of the ELCA Committee Members Mission: Community Chair: Leslie Pipan 904 Courtland St, Greensboro First, Greensboro Conf Name Address Zip Telephone Congregation SW Anthony, Ruby 1160 River Hill Trl, Lincolnton Salem, Lincolnton CA Birkedal, Karen 479 Wildlife Access Rd., Hickory Mt. Olive, Hickory TR Lineberger, Gelene 556 Royalty Ct, Gastonia Lutheran Chapel, Gastonia CA Reese, Benelia 3044 Lutz Blvd, Newton Zion, Hickory CA Welch, Gail st Ave NW, Hickory Mt Olive, Hickory SH Yacobucci, Jacque 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayetteville St. James, Fayetteville 2

12 North Carolina Synodical Women's Organization Women of the ELCA Committee Members Mission: Growth SH Chair: Maxine Amos 9 Robin Rd, Lumberton macmaxx@bellsouth.net St Mark's, Lumberton Conf Name Address Zip Telephone Congregation R Aldridge, Geraldine 1183 Morris Farm Rd, Salisbury galdridge@winstream.net Grace Lutheran, Salisbury CA Babb, Nena 6130 Cheavner Rd Vale nhbabb@gmail.com Sardis Lutheran, Hickory SCO Beddard, Lois 12 Yaupon Way, Oak Island lebeddard@ec.rr.com St Peter, Southport MU Brennan, Julie Dansville Dr., Pineville jbrennan724@msn.com Living Saviour, Charlotte MU Glovier, Anne 5021 Quail Ridge Dr., Mint Hill aglovier@hotmail.com Morning Star, Matthews SH Hanson, Terri 204 W. 24th St., Lumberton, harrishanson@ymail.com St. Mark's Lumberton SW Harris, Susan 4369 Herter Rd., Lincolnton sepharris@bellsouth.net Salem, Lincolnton SM Kinschner, Bonnie 693 Mill Ridge Dr. Mills River bkinschner@aol.com Luth.Ch. Of Nativity,Arden MU Lautenslager, Pastor Mary 9309 Mountain Aire, Charlotte pastormary@carolina.rr.com A Mighty Fortress,Charlotte SW Long, Gloria 108 Woodstock Lane Rutherford iamgloryb@yahoo.com Advent, Spindale R Misenheimer, Sue 1480 Gold Knob Rd, Salisbury srm1934@gmail St. Peters, Salisbury SW Newton, Amelia 3730 Huldlow Rd Rutherfordton newcat77@bellsouth.net Advent, Spindale MU Piisila, Marie 2503 Rainbrook Dr, Monroe craftyfingersme@yahoo.com Morning Star, Matthews SH Ramsey, Denise NC Hwy 24-27, Cameron jakdalt@aol.com Trinity, Sanford TR Schlegel, Judy 2629 Camellia Dr, Durham plumheadschlegel@gmail.com St Paul's, Durham N Wagschal, Edna 3708 Luther Ct, Burlington ewwagschal@gmail.com St Paul's Burlington CA Wallace-Bailey, Kathy th St. NW, Hickory herseywal@aol.com St. Andrews, Hickory 3

13 North Carolina Synodical Women's Organization Women of the ELCA Committee Members Leadership Co Chair: Patti Lovell 495 Silver Ridge Rd. Lexington Grace, Lexington Co Chair: Denise White 4640 Audrey Dr, Winston-Salem Conf Name Address Zip Telephone Congregation CA Black, Patsy PO Box 96, Conover Old St Paul's, Newton N Creasy, Janet 6468 Alamance Co Line Rd, Liberty janet_creasy@yahoo.com Friedens, Gibsonville MU Graham, Diana 807 Carrington Dr Charlotte southerngraham@msn.com A Mighty Fortress, Charlotte SH Hagen, Jessie 6467 Gaddis Dr Fayetteville jessie.l.hagen@gmail.com St. James, Fayetteville NCO Jernigan, Melissa Holden 193 Salty Shores Rd.,Newport mholden2@ec.rr.com Shepherd of the Sea, Atlantic Bch AI King, Shawna 2451 All Healings Springs Rd Taylorsville shawnarking@gmail.com Reformation,Taylorsville AI Nestor, Karen 134 Steel Bridge Loop, Hickory karen_nestor@hotmail.com Reformation,Taylorsville CS Patterson, Heidi 473 Camrose Cir NE Concord motherhen@carolina.rr.com St. James, Concord CA Price, Christine th St. SE. Hickory price0317@gmail.com Mt. Olive, Hickory SW Quinn, Jean 2613 Clayton Ln Maiden photoqueenjean@yahoo.com Salem, Lincolnton AI Roseman, Kathy 192 S. Ct. St., Taylorsville rrose84666@aol.com Reformation,Taylorsville CS Rowland, Etta 820 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Mt.Pleasant kerowland@ctc.net St. John's, Concord CS Sell, Cathy 1210 Derbyshire Rd., Kannapolis katzen@vnet.net Kimball, Kannapolis CS Sinz, Kiana 123 Crescent St.,Kannapolis ksinz@vnet.net N Springer, Judy 3831 Wade Coble Drive Burlington jkspringer@bellsouth.net Friedens, Gibsonville Communications 4

14 North Carolina Synodical Women's Organization Women of the ELCA Committee Members Co-Chair: Linda Holden 505 Somerset Way, Newport Shepherd of the Sea, Atlantic Bch Co-Ch: Jane Cadwallader 2039 Travis Rd., Conover Beth Eden, Newton Conf Name Address Zip Telephone Congregation CS Graeber, Angie 1613 Eastwood Dr., Kannapolis CA Hunt, Karen PO Box 944, Claremont Old St Paul's, Newton R Prunkl, Donna 421 S. Ellis St., Salisbury dprunkl@gmail.com Grace, Salisbury CS Troutman, Jessica 1118 Grove St., Kannapolis jdrye05@gmail.com Kimball, Kannapolis N Walls, Sara 3952 Keller Ct., Haw River srwalls@triad.rr.com Alamance, Alamance 5

15 North Carolina Synodical Women's Organization Women of the ELCA Committee Members Gathering Planning Chair: Melanie Denny 1959 N. Peach Haven Rd. Ste204-Win Augsburg, Winston-Salem Conf Name Address Zip Telephone Congregation CS Armstrong, Esther 1110 Ray Suggs Place Concord NC one Kimball, Kannapolis CA Beaver, Jean (registrar) th St NE, Hickory St. Timothy, Conover CA Bell, Angela 1350 Rink Dam Rd, Taylorsville Unity, Hickory SW Bobbins, Cathey 3730 Huldlow Rd Rutherfordton Advent, Spindale BR Esch, Kate 1857 Cedar Dr. Lenoir St. Stephens, Lenoir SW Lineberger, Kay 1721 Auten Rd, Gastonia Lutheran Chapel, Gastonia R Ratliff, Lisa 1170 Beaufort Rd. Southport lisahop4@aol.com St. Peters, Salisbury S Riley, Kathryn Crowne Chase Dr. Winston Kathryn.riley21@gmail.com Epiphany, Winston-Salem TR Starr, Gail 405 Ashburn Ln., Durham starrga@nc.rr.com Abiding Savior, Durham TR Weinel, Debra 1612 Sherburg Court Raleigh dweinel@nc.rr.com Holy Trinity Raleigh SH Yacobucci, Jacque 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville jacquey00@aol.com St James Fayetteville Abbreviations for Conf. AI-Alexander/Iredell BR-Blue Ridge N-Northern CA-Catawba MU-Mecklenburg/Union C-Central NCO-North Coastal CS-Cabarrus/Stanly R-Rowan SH-Sandhills SM-Smoky Mountain S-Salem SCO-South Coastal SW-Southwestern TR-Triangle 6

16 CONFERENCE LEADERS North Carolina Synodical Women s Organization Women of the ELCA CONFERENCE LEADERS Updated Conference Coordinator: Lorri Monterose, 1427 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC , MonteroseWelding@aol.com Conf Name Address City Zip Phone Congregation Alexlredell Bd Liais Jane 2039 Travis Rd. Conover Beth Eden, Newton Cadwalladerj@hotmail.com Cadwallader Presider Anita Miller 150 New Sterling Stony Point Sharon, Statesville amiller@thorio.com Rd. DC Donna White 450 Devil Track Rd Taylorsville Reformation, DP_White@yahoo.com Taylorsville TA Dana Conklin 187 Gabriel Dr. Mooresville St Marks, Mooresville dlconklin56@gmail.com BlueRidge Bd Liais Angela Bell 1350 Rink Dam Rd Taylorsville Unity, Hickory Angela.dlwgosh.bell@gmail.com Presider Bonnie Irvin 140 Spring St Hudson St Johns, Hudson bonnieirvin@charter.net 2200 DC Judy Wellborn- P O Box 90 Boone Grace, Boone judyandbuck@bellsouth.net Grace TA Dot Fairchild P O Box 803 Granite Falls Philadelphia, Granite Falls dotfairchild@yahoo.com CabStanly Bd Liais Denise White 4640 Audrey Dr. Winston Mt. Olive, Mt. dhenrywhite@gmail.com Salem Pleasant Presider Theresa 197 Anthony Ln Mt Gilead First, Albemarle 1stumcmtgilead@embarqmail.com Salmiery DC Debbie 1118 Grove St. Kannapolis Kimballl, Kannapolis Phildebbietroutman@yahoo.com Troutman 7243 TA Kathy Schiele 334 Mt View Ct SE Concord Calvary, Concord Kathi43@windstream.net 1

17 CONFERENCE LEADERS Catawba Bd Liais Angela Bell 1350 Rink Dam Rd Taylorsville Unity, Hickory Presider Michele th St. SW Hickory Bethany, Hickory Pendry (H) (C) DC Tamarah PO Box 203 Claremont St Marks, Claremont TA Hefner Susan Leonard 1393 Ghostly Hollow Dr. Central Bd Liais Denise White 4640 Audrey Dr. Winston- Salem 0203 Newton Old St. Paul s, Newton Mt. Olive, Mt. Pleasant Presider Katie White 4640 Audrey Dr Winston Grace, Thomasville Salem DC Kristen 385 Beech Ridge Rd. Thomasville Grace, Thomasville Conrad TA Linda Pless 281 Giles Rd Lexington First, Lexington MeckUnion o Bd Liais Lorri Monterose Presider Susan Allison 4618 Gainesborough Rd DC TA NCoastal Bd Liais Presider Barbara Anderson Stephanie Buie Karin O Donnell Treva Inzerello 1427 N. Main St. Mooresville Charlotte St. Mark s Mooresville Holy Trinity, Cell Charlotte 0923 MonteroseWelding@aol.com SYAllison@aol.com 7300 Winslow Drive Waxhaw Christ, Charlotte Barbara.Anderson@amsspecialtysteel.com 3319 Tempo Lane Fort Mill, SC Holy Trinity, Charlotte sbuie@talismark.com 119 Eagle Ridge Dr. Dudley Good Shepherd, Karin.odo63@gmail.com or Goldsboro ojoiii@earthlink.net 417 Camela Dr. Washington Grace, Washington Trevai@aol.com DC Kathleen King 4260 Juanita Ave Ayden TA Linda Holden 505 Somerset Way Newport Our Redeemer, Greenville Shepherd of the Sea, Atlantic Beach KatKing31@yahoo.com lholden@ec.rr.com 2

18 CONFERENCE LEADERS Northern Bd Liais Leslie Pipan 904 Courtland St. Greensboro First, Greensboro Presider DC TA Donna Walli 4320 Sullivan s Lake Dr. Greensboro First Lutheran, Greensboro rdwalli@bellsouth.net Rowan Bd Liais Patti P. Lovell 495 Silver Ridge Dr. Lexington Grace, Thomasville plovell53@yahoo.com Presider Arlene Duffala 255 Jackson Rd Salisbury Prince of Peace, duffala72@gmail.com 0327 Salisbury DC Judy Gainey 8470 Old Concord Rd Salisbury Ebenezer, China Grove judykgainey@hotmail.com 9199 TA Angela Lippard 2085 Grace Church Rd. Salisbury Grace, Salisbury lippards5@gmail.com Salem Bd Liais Leslie Pipan 904 Courtland St. Greensboro First, Greensboro lopipan@aol.com Presider Laura Spain 2660 Greencrest Dr. Winston-Salem Epiphany, Winston- lspain@wcsr.com 3807 Salem DC Jane 776 Cook Rd Rural Hall Nazareth, Rural Hall No Bodenhamer TA Martha Oldland 2511 Farmbrook Rd Winston-Salem Epiphany, Winston- Salem mloldland@triad.rr.com Sandhills Bd Liais Maxine Amos 9 Robin Rd Lumberton St Mark s, Lumberton macmaxx@bellsouth.net 9177 Presider Tonie Neal 2312 Cypress Lakes Hope Mills St James, Fayetteville Jmp0247@aol.com Rd 8998 DC Michele Clancy Academy Rd. Laurinburg Living Word, Laurinburg jmclancy101@yahoo.com 9726 TA Julie Arndt 801 Pine Street Apt 1 Pembroke St. Marks, Lumberton jarndt08@hotmail.com 3

19 CONFERENCE LEADERS Smky Mtn Bd Liais Terri Brown 1112 Cruse Rd. Salisbury Grace, Salisbury Presider DC Connie Koiner 80 Wendover Road Asheville St. Mark s, Asheville TA Rhoda Hargrave PO Box 1045 Etowah Grace, Hendersonville SCoastal Bd Liais Linda Holden 505 Somerset Way Newport Shepherd of the Sea, Atlantic Beach Presider DC Barbara Vought 205 N. 5 th Ave Kure Beach Kure Memorial, Kure Beach TA Barbara Yost 117 Bosco Dr Jacksonville Our Savior, Jacksonville lholden@ee.rr.com barbaravought@charter.net barbyost@ec.rr.com Southwest Bd Liais Terri Brown 1112 Cruse Rd. Salisbury Grace, Salisbury tmbrown36@windstream.net Presider Carolyn Huggins 607 Queens Dr. Dallas Holy Communion, carolynsing@att.net Dallas DC Wanda Anthony 3034 Foxborough Gastonia Lutheran Chapel, wanthony@carolina.rr.com Ct. Gastonia TA Ann Abee 265 Alf Hoover Rd. Lincolnton Bethpage, Lincolnton No Triangle Bd Liais Melanie Denny 1959 N Peace Haven Rd Winston- Salem Augsburg, Winston- Salem pageantoma1@aol.com Presider Marilyn Hawley 619 Rippling Durham Abiding Savior, Durham enomontessori@gmail.com Stream Road DC Delphine Powell 2620 Adcos Place Raleigh St Philip, Raleigh dmrpowell46@hotmail.com TA Alecia Harrison 1812 Creekview Dr Clayton Lord of Life, Garner Tablharrison@mindspring.com 4

20 North Carolina Synodical Women s Organization of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Twenty-Sixth Annual Gathering June 21-23, 2013 The twenty-sixth Annual Gathering of the NC Synodical Women s Organization of the ELCA met at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, North Carolina June 21-23, The year s theme was Walk in Faith. The theme scripture was taken from 2 Corinthians 5:7-8: For we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Friday, June 21, 2013 Registration began at 3:00pm in the Rhyne Building Lobby. Early Bird Awareness Sessions: 3:30pm 5:00pm in the Rhyne Building Delegate orientation was 6:45pm in Belk Centrum. Delegates received directions on voting, standing rules, delegate seating, etc. First Meeting 7:00pm Prelude anthem, Praise the Lord His Glories Show, was sung by the choir. Then Ada Smith and her daughter, Marie Smith, sang an interpretation of Psalm 23. Robert Smith (Ada s husband) was the pianist for the evening. The opening hymn was All Are Welcome. President Sharon Johnson called the meeting to order and led the group in a responsive reading, which included the Purpose Statement of the Women of the ELCA. The gathering hymn was Just a Closer Walk WithThee. Melanie Denny introduced The Reverend Laura Wind as the Gathering Chaplain who led the opening devotions based on Psalm 19. The devotional song was We Walk By Faith. Blue Ridge and South Coastal Conferences welcomed the 15 conferences to the 26 th annual gathering by presenting a skit on traveling to the gathering. Other welcomes were extended by: Rachel Nichols of Lenoir-Rhyne University, Sandra Cline of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and Paul Henry of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Melanie Denny, chairperson of Gathering Planning, presented the GPR (Gathering Program of Reports). She said that Awareness Session room numbers were changed due to renovations being made to the building. A written schedule will be handed out with assigned room numbers. An additional session, Book of Faith, will be led by Catherine Fink. Other changes included: The introduction of Totally Awesome Groupies for God (TAGG), Teens Gathered in Faith (TGIF) and Taking Christ Beyond Youth 1

21 (TCBY) would be Friday evening instead of Saturday morning. Donna Prunkl will serve as Parliamentarian. Christine Post-Duncan, ELCA Gift Planner, will bring greetings on Saturday afternoon. Secretary Sue Misenheimer, moved the adoption of the GPR with changes noted and with the flexibility by the President to make changes as the need arises. The motion was seconded and carried. Sue Misenheimer moved that the Standing Rules found on pages 9 and 10 of the GPR be adopted. Motion was seconded and carried. Sue Misenheimer read the list of appointed Gathering Committees: Credentials Committee: Linda Blake, Chair; Jean Beaver, Ex. Officio; Lorri Monterose, Board Resource; and Anita Miller. Elections: Theresa Salmiery, chair Teller Team I Leslie Kern, Sandra Kennedy, Susan Allison, Carolyn Wiley and Patti Lovell, Board Resource Teller Team II Sylvia Pieper, Patricia Ridenhour, Etta Rowland, Jean Quinn and Denise White, Board Resource Resolutions: Karen Birkedal, Chair; Linda Jo Smith, Karen Overcash and Leslie Pipan, Board Resource Committee on Report of the President: Janet Creasy, Chair;Angela Bell and Karin O Donnell, Board Resource Committee on Minutes: Judy Gainey, Chair; Michele Clancy and Sue Misenheimer, Secretary Parliamentarian: Donna Prunkl Sue moved that the committees be accepted as read. The motion was seconded and carried. Campus Technical Director Scott Woodard welcomed the group for the weekend on behalf of Janet Matthews, the director of conferences and events of Lenoir-Rhyne. Patti Lovell shared with the gathering all the do s and don ts for the weekend and introduced the TAGGs and TGIFs. Chair of Credentials Committee Linda Blake, gave the first credentials report: Delegates-54; Visitors-45; The Fire Inside (TFI)-3; TCBY-0; TGIF-7; TAGG-2; Guests-5; Clergy-1; NC Synodical Officers-4; Board Members-8; Representatives of Women of the ELCA-1; Children-7; Total 137. Nominations Chair Cathy Sell, nominated Melanie O. Denny and Linda Holden for the office of Vice President. There were no nominations from the floor. Pastor Wind led a prayer for guidance and the President called for the vote. Cathy Sell nominated Maxine Amos and Delphine Powell as the Triennial delegates in the category of women of color or whose primary language is other than English. Pastor Wind led a prayer for guidance. The President called for the vote. Melissa Holden-Jernigan introduced The Fire Inside (young women guests): Kristin Beaver, Jessie Hagen and Stephanie Buie. Donna Prunkl introduced Churchwide Representative Charleen Walker-Horton who serves on the Churchwide Board Budget and Finance Committee and the Stewardship and Development Committee. 2

22 Charleen brought greetings from the Churchwide Expression, gave an update on the mission and ministries of the Women of the ELCA and complimented the North Carolina women on their work. The first offering was received during the singing of I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light. The offerings received during the gathering are designated to be divided equally between the 1000 Days Initiative and the ChurchwideExpression. The report on the ballot for Vice President: 64 ballots cast, no illegal ballots, with 34 needed to elect. Melanie Denny 42 votes, Linda Holden 22. The President declared Melanie Denny Vice President. Chair of Credentials Committee Linda Blake said the credentials report was unchanged. Cathy Sell nominated Angela Bell and Lorri Monterose for Secretary. There were no nominations from the floor. Pastor Wind led a prayer for guidance. The President called for the vote. Chair of the Election Committee Theresa Salmiery gave the report for Triennial delegates: 65 ballots cast, no illegal ballots, with 34 needed to elect. Maxine Amos 36 votes, Delphine Powell 29. Maxine Amos was declared the first delegate for the Triennial Gathering. Cathy Sell brought the nominations for first time delegates to the Triennial: Barbara Anderson, Stephanie Buie, Janet Creasy, Diana Graham, Anita Miller, Lorri Monterose, Leslie Pipan, Karen Overcash, and Sandra Zimmer for first time delegates. Pastor Wind prayed for guidance. The delegates were instructed to write in the name of Delphine Powell on the ballot. The President said to vote for two women on Ballot B. She called for the voting to be closed. President Johnson presented a gift to Melissa Holden-Jernigan for being the first visitor to register for the gathering. Carol Clapp received a gift for being first delegate to register. Hayley and Anna Jernigan were the first of the young people to register. President Johnson recognized Beth Wrenn, past NCSWO and Churchwide president. She then asked those who were attending the gathering for the first time to stand. No count was taken, but there were many first timers. Participants sang O Light Whose Splendor Thrills to close the session. The next session will resume at 8:30am on Saturday morning. Personal Devotions Christ Be Our Light were printed in the GPR to be used individually or in groups. Saturday, June 22, 2013 Morning Matins, led by Toni Neal, was held at 6:45 7:15 am in Fritz Auditorium. Second Meeting 8:30 am in Belk Centrum 3

23 The prelude To Be Your Presence and the hymn For All the Faithful Women were sung. Pastor Wind led a Bible Study using a scripture from Luke that told the story of Jesus and His love, grace and mercy for all people. We Are Called was sung. Theresa Salmiery reported on the ballot for Secretary: 63 ballots cast, no illegal ballots, with 34 needed to elect. Angela Bell - 47 votes, Lorri Monterose The president declared Angela Bell elected Secretary. Linda Blake gave the next credentials report: Delegates - 61; Visitors - 64; TFI - 3; TCBY - 0; TGIF - 10; TAGG - 2; Guests - 7; Clergy - 1; NC Synodical Officers - 4; NC SWO Board Members - 8; Childcare - 10; CWO Rep - 1; Total 171 Cathy Sell nominated Nina Babb, Jane Cadwallader, Karin O Donnell, Leslie Pipan, Bobbie Slaughter, and Kathy Wallace Bailey for positions on the Board. Linda Holden was nominated from the floor and her name was added to the ballot. The President instructed delegates to vote for four women. Pastor Wind led a prayer for guidance. The President called for the vote. Theresa Salmiery gave the report of Ballot B for Triennial Delegates: 63 ballots cast, 1 illegal ballot, 62 legal ballots, with 34 needed to elect. Barbara Anderson -2; Stephanie Buie - 8; Janet Creasy -20; Diana Graham - 8; Anita Miller - 1; Lorri Monterose - 19; Leslie Pipan -20; Karen Overcash - 15; Sandra Zimmer - 10; Delphine Powell There was no election. The President said that the names of the top four vote recipients would be placed on the 2 nd ballot B for Triennial Gathering delegates. She asked delegates to vote for two from nominees: Janet Creasy, Lorri Monterose, Leslie Pipan and Delphine Powell. Pastor Wind led a prayer for guidance. The President called for the vote. Mary Ann Johnson brought greetings from Lutheran Services Carolinas. She thanked the Women of the ELCA for their passion and dedication. She reported a $2, value of in-kind gifts; $1, in contributions were received this week-end. The pledge by NCSWO of $40, to Keeping the Promise Campaign was exceeded with $41,000+ contributed. Ms. Johnson showed a video thanking contributors to the campaign. Tom Monterose, president of NC Lutheran Men in Mission, brought greetings from the men s organization. He spoke of their mission and ministries, the Home Mission Foundation and the Lutheran Men In Mission Bibles. Just a Closer Walk With Thee was sung. The Leadership Committee brought the TAGG, TGIF, and TCBY girls to the stage who individually introduced themselves. Coffee, water and cookies were served in the common area during a short break. Conferences provided the cookies. 4

24 Kay Lineberger introduced Rev. Nancy Neal, guest speaker. Rev. Neal is the Associate Director for Denominational Women s Organization Relations at Bread for the World. She coordinates efforts of church women in the 1,000 Days Movement and facilitates the engagement of women in conversation about nutrition. She commended the Women of the ELCA for their service and invited women to her Awareness Session. The offering was received while everyone sang We Are Marching in the Light of God. Pastor Wind received the offering and prayed. Vice President Susan Harris assumed the position at the podium to receive the report of the President. President Sharon Johnson gave her report. Her printed report was on pages 67 and 68 in GPR. The Vice President received the report as information. Sharon then assumed her position at the podium. Treasurer Terri Brown had copies of the financial report distributed. They are included in these minutes. She presented the Proposed Budget for and she asked for questions and there were none. She said The Board moves that the proposed budget be adopted. There was a unanimous vote to adopt the budget. She reported that Friday night s offering amounts were $1, and pennies $ Report of Elections Committee on the second ballot for Board members: 67 ballots cast, 1 illegal ballot, 66 legal ballots, with 38 needed to elect. Nina Babb-27; Jane Cadwallader-38; Karin O Donnell-49; Leslie Pipan-47; Bobbie Slaughter-37; Kathy Wallace Bailey-30; Linda Holden-36. The president declared Jane Cadwallader, Karin O Donnell, and Leslie Pipan elected as board members. Report of Credentials Committee: Delegates 63; Visitors 68; TFI 3; TCBY 0; TGIF 10; TAGG 2; Guests 15; Clergy 1; NC Synodical officers 4; NC SWO Board members 8; Children 10; CWO Rep. 1; Total 185 The President called for a vote on the Third Ballot for Board members. Those on the ballot were Bobbie Slaughter and Linda Holden. Pastor Wind offered a prayer for guidance. Report of Election Committee for Triennial delegates: 68 ballots cast; 1 illegal ballot; 67 legal ballots, with 38 needed to elect. Janet Creasy -33; Lorri Monterose -32; Leslie Pipan -26; and Delphine Powell -43. The President declared Delphine Powell elected as Triennial delegate. The President called for a vote for Triennial delegates on the Third Ballot of Ballot B. Those on the ballot were Janet Creasy and Lorri Monterose. Pastor Wind offered a prayer for guidance. Melanie Denny announced that the 2014 Triennial Gathering would be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. She said there were information brochures in the Gathering bag. Donna Prunkl encouraged us to suggest local congregations provide scholarships for women to attend the Triennial. There was a Joyful Noise Parade of 10 children who then shared a song had learned during childcare time. 5

25 The Board Members presented their reports. Each member wore shoes that signified how they and their committees walk in faith. No resolutions were offered. The Postlude hymn Rock of Ages was sung to close the morning session. Lunch was served in Cromer Center from 11:30am 1:00 pm. Choir practice was held in Belk Centrum following the second meeting. Third Meeting 1:00pm The session opened with the hymn I Want Jesus to Walk With Me. The Elections Committee reported on the third ballot for Board members: 72 ballots cast, 1illegal ballot, 71 legal ballots, with 39 needed to elect. Bobbie Slaughter -30 Linda Holden -41. Linda Holden was declared elected to the Board. The Elections Committee reported on the Third Ballot B for Triennial Delegates: 70 ballots cast, 2 illegal ballot, 68 legal ballots, with39 needed to elect. Janet Creasy -44 and Lorri Monterose -24. Janet Creasy was declared elected as atriennial delegate. The Nominations Chair placed the following names in nomination as delegates to the Triennial on Ballot C: Terri Brown, Susan Harris, Tamarah Hefner, Melissa Holden-Jernigan. The President instructed the delegates to write in Barbara Anderson, Stephanie Buie, Diana Graham, Anita Miller, Lorri Monterose, Leslie Pipan, Karen Overcash, and Sandra Zimmer. Pastor Wind offered a prayer for guidance. The President asked the delegates to vote for four women. The voting was closed. Doris Roof gave the report of the Patterson Memorial Scholarship Committee. A total of $36,600 was disbursed through grants to 17 students. A complete report is found on pages 78 and 79 of the GPR. Doris announced that anyone who wished to make a donation to the Memorial Fund could send it to Susan Harris. Leslie Pipan read a Thank You Resolution to all those who have helped to make the 26 th Annual Gathering of the North Carolina Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America a time of grace, growth, thanksgiving, and purpose. She moved that the resolution be adopted as read. Motion carried. The Elections Committee reported on Ballot C for Triennial Delegates: 68 ballots cast, No illegal ballots, 68 legal ballots, with 39 needed to elect. Terri Brown -37; Susan Harris -33; Tamarah Hefner -21; Melissa Holden-Jernigan -30; Barbara Anderson - 11; Stephanie Buie -18; Diana Graham -13; Anita Miller -5; Lorri Monterose -29; Leslie Pipan -36; Karen Overcash -22; Sandra Zimmer -13. There was no election. The President instructed the delegates to write in eight names on the Second Ballot C: Terri Brown, Stephanie Buie, Susan Harris, Tamarah Hefner, Melissa Holden-Jernigan, Lorri 6

26 Monterose, Leslie Pipan, and Karen Overcash. Pastor Wind offered a prayer for guidance. The delegates were asked to vote for four and the voting was closed. Greetings: The North Carolina Synod of the ELCA and the NC Lutheran Youth Organization: Tammy Jones West, AIM (Associate in Ministry), brought greetings. Agape+Kure Beach Ministries: David Hutzenbuhler, Director of Development, introduced a slide show featuring the camps and their ministries. Novus Way Ministries (Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, Lutheranch): Lisa Spitler, vice president of Program, thanked the women for their support. ELCA Foundation: Christine Post Duncan. She explained that through her services the ELCA offers help with wills and making financial gifts to the Church and the Women of the ELCA. Benelia Reese presented the report of the Christine L. Bohr-Anderson Scholarship. Diane Cline of Hickory, who will be a first year seminarian at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary received the scholarship. Diane expressed her appreciation for the $1, scholarship. Maxine Amos introduced Inez Torres Davis, director for Justice of the Women of the ELCA, as the Keynote Speaker. Ms. Davis told her story of walking in faith. She said God expects us to share the Light and Love One Another. He relies on us to show Jesus to others. God s will is God s favor! Be determined to believe and Walk in Faith. Ms. Davis received a standing ovation after her remarks. Everyone sang the hymn Lead Me, Guide Me. Report of Gathering Committees: (no underline) Janet Creasy The Committee on the Report of the President has reviewed the President s Report and concluded that it is accurate and complete as printed on page 67 in the GPR. The committee recommends that the report be accepted as information. Judy Gainey - The Minutes Committee has reviewed and approved the minutes from the first and second sessions. We ask that the minutes from the third session be reviewed by the President and Secretary for their approval. Credentials Committee Final Report: Delegates -64; Visitors -68; TFI -3; TCBY -0; TGIF-10; TAGG -2; Guests -16; Clergy -1; NC Synodical Officers -4; NC SWO Board Members -8; Childcare - 10; CWO Rep -1. Total 187. The President announced: Practice for Sunday morning worship service following evening session Choir practice this evening Bible Study in dorms this evening Reminder to fill out evaluation forms Elections to be held at evening session Awareness Sessions I: 2:45-3:45pm Awareness Sessions II: 4:00-5:00pm Dinner: 4:30-6:00pm Choir Practice: 6:00-6:45pm 7

27 Fourth Meeting 7:00 pm President Sharon Johnson resumed the business meeting. Theresa Salmiery reported on the results of the Second Ballot C for Triennial Delegates. Terri Brown -44; Stephanie Buie -24; Susan Harris -51; Tamarah Hefner -24; Melissa Holden-Jernigan - 32; Lorri Monterose -34; Leslie Pipan -37; and Karen Overcash -26. Terri Brown and Susan Harris were declared elected as Triennial delegates. Linda Holden made a motion to suspend the regular rules of procedure and propose that the top two vote getters from the next ballot be declared the winners of the last two Triennial delegate positions. Dot Fairchild seconded the motion. Motion carried. The names placed on the Final Ballot for Triennial delegates were: Melissa Holden-Jernigan, Lorri Monterose, Leslie Pipan, and Karen Overcash. Pastor Wind offered a prayer for guidance. The President instructed the delegates to vote for two. The voting was closed. Door prizes provided by the Women of the ELCA were presented by Charleen Walker-Horton. Entertainment followed with vocalist Richard Harding and Connie Woolard, instrumentalist, sharing their gifts of music. Report of Election Committee for the final two Triennial delegate positions: 41 Ballots cast, 2 illegal ballots, 39 legal ballots. Melissa Holden-Jernigan 24; Lori Monterose 26; Leslie Pipan 38; Karen Overcash 24. The President declared Lorri Monterose and Leslie Pipan elected as delegates to Triennial. Service of Holy Communion was held on Sunday morning at 9:00am. The Rev. Dr. Leonard H. Bolick, bishop of the NC Synod ELCA, gave the sermon. He commended the NC Women of the ELCA for its dedication and service. He said others could learn from our organization. Charleen Walker-Horton, Women of the ELCA Representative, asked the retiring Board members and officers to the stage and thanked them for their service. Charleen then installed the new officers and Board. The elected Triennial delegates were installed. All officers, Board members, and Triennial delegates were called to the stage and recognized. President Sharon Johnson led the closing of the Gathering and declared the meeting closed. Sue Misenheimer, Secretary; Sharon Johnson, President; Susan Harris, Vice President 8

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30 North Carolina Women of the ELCA Scholarship Application for Ninth Triennial Gathering July 24 27, 2014 Charlotte, North Carolina The scholarship recipient will receive funds for Early Bird registration for the Triennial Gathering. (The recipient will be responsible for her own accommodations and transportation to and from the Triennial Gathering in Charlotte). Applications are open to ALL women whose church membership is with an ELCA congregation in North Carolina. For questions, call Sharon Johnson, President NC Women of the ELCA at or (Please print or type) Name Telephone Address City Zip Code Congregation City Conference Place an X on the lines that apply: Age: 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and over Ethnic/Racial Heritage: Asian: African American; Hispanic; Native American; Caucasian; Other Have you previously attended a Triennial Gathering: Yes No If Yes, how many Triennial Gatherings have you attended? List the Triennial Gathering(s) you attended: Why would you like to receive this scholarship? How do you intend to use the experience of attending the Triennial? Discuss your financial need for applying. (Please use back of form if additional space is needed to complete questions) Mail completed applications by November 15, 2013 to: Sharon Johnson, 4237 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC or to sadj@bellsouth.net