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Texas Conference
United Methodist
Women
2021 Directory
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Four Mission Priorities
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................... 3
United Methodist Women Purpose and Vision ........................................................ 4
Presidents 1940 – Present ...................................................................................... 5
2021 Calendar of Events ........................................................................................ 6
2021 Hands-on Project ........................................................................................... 7
Conference and National Information Resources .................................................. 8
National Staff Liaisons ............................................................................................ 9
Texas Conference Officers yr. 2021 .................................................. 10
Central North District Officers yr. 2021................................................... 12
Central South District Officers yr. 2021 .................................................. 14
East District Officers yr. 2021 .................................................. 16
North District Officers yr. 2020 .................................................. 18
Northwest District Officers yr. 2021 .................................................. 20
South District Officers yr. 2020.................................................. 22
Southeast District Officers yr. 2021 .................................................. 24
Southwest District Officers yr. 2021 ................................................. 26
West District Officers yr. 2021 ................................................. 28
Committees and Appointed Support ....................................................................... 30
Notes and Updates ................................................................................................. 32
Standing Rules of the Conference .......................................................................... 33
It is against the policy of the United Methodist Women to release lists of the officers to any organization or commercial firm. These lists are published for the use of the Texas Conference
United Methodist Women and are to be used only for the promotion of the work of the organization.
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Purpose of The
United Methodist Women
The Purpose provides the foundation for the work and witness of United Methodist Women.
United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ;
to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
The Vision of United Methodist Women
Turning faith, hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world.
Living the Vision • We provide opportunities and resources to grow spiritually, become more deeply rooted in Christ and put faith into action. • We are organized for growth, with flexible structures leading to effective witness and action. • We equip women and girls around the world to be leaders in communities, agencies, work places, governments, and churches. • We work for justice through compassionate service and advocacy to change unfair policies and systems. • We provide educational experiences that lead to personal change in order to transform the world.
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Presidents 1940 – Present Women’s Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Women
1940 – 1946 Mrs. C.T. Schaedel
1946 – 1951 Mrs. W.E. Horton, Jr.
1951 – 1957 Mrs. Harmon Lowman
1957 – 1961 Mrs. Lamar S. Clark
1961 – 1965 Mrs. E. Maurice Faubion
1965 -1968 Mrs. E.M. Decker, Jr. (Hazel)
1968 – 1970 Mrs. E.M. Decker, Jr. (Hazel)
1970 – 1974 Hallie Morton
1974 – 1975 Dorothy Schmidt
1975 – 1980 Elizabeth Gerdes
1980 – 1984 Wilodyne Hooper (Women’s Division 1984 – 1992)
1984 – 1988 Barbara Means
1988 – 1992 Darlene Dase
1992 – 1995 Margaret Sims
1995 – 1999 Norma Leah Bryant
1999 – 2003 Chris Skaggs
2003 – 2007 Charlotte Newton
2007 – 2011 Thebe Worden
2011 – 2015 Mattie Ordaz
2015 – 2017 Lee Thornton
2017 – 2020 Paulette Moore Hall
2020 – Present Carolyn Milby
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Texas Conference United Methodist Women 2021 Calendar of Events
Conference Leadership Team training January 9 Virtual meeting via Zoom
Legislative Event January 24-25 Virtual meeting via Zoom
Leadership Development Days January 28-30 Virtual meeting via Zoom
Spring Spiritual Growth Meeting* February 19-20 Virtual meeting/Lakeview
UMW Day of Giving March 23 www.unitedmethodistwomen.org
UMC Texas Annual Conference May 30-June 2 Hilton Hotel Americas
Houston, Texas
Conference Program Meeting May 30 Hilton Hotel Americas
UMW Annual Luncheon May 31 Cancelled
Conference Leadership Team Meeting June 1 Hilton Hotel Americas
Mission U July 16-17 Lakeview
Conference Program Planning Meeting August 7 Huntsville
Wesley Community Luncheon September TBA
Conference Leadership Team Meeting September 10 Lakeview
Fall Annual Meeting Friday Event** September 10 Lakeview
Fall Annual Meeting** September 11 Lakeview
Conference Program Meeting September 10-11 Lakeview
*More details to follow regarding UMW Luncheon options.
**Registration forms will not be mailed. The form will be on the website
www.txconfumw.org. To request that a form be mailed to you, please contact
Kennidi Bowsher at 832-701-6239 or your District President.
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2021 UMCOR ~ United Methodist Women Hands on Project ~ Hygiene Kits
(1) Hand towel 15" x 25" to 17"x 27" (Kitchen, cleaning or microfiber towels, not acceptable)
(1) Wash cloth
(1) Comb (No pocket combs or picks, please). Comb needs to be sturdy and longer than 6". Rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable with a minimum of 6" of teeth
(1) Metal nail file or clipper No emery boards or metal files
(1) Bath-size soap (No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content) 3 oz. and larger sizes only and do not remove from original packaging
(1) Adult size toothbrush. Do not remove from original packaging Personal advertising not acceptable
(6) Adhesive bandages ¾” to 1” size common household Band-Aids
(1) Plastic bag (One-gallon size sealable bags only)
$1 to purchase toothpaste, $1 for shipping. UMCOR is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to health kits to ensure that the product does not expire before they are sent.
DO NOT PUT MONEY IN THE KITS OR ENVELOPE IN THE BOX! Set the $2 aside to be included in a separate envelope. Put all cash or checks in the envelope; write your district and church name, how many kits and how much money. Give envelope to person(s) collecting kits.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Lay out the hand towel flat on a table.
Lay the washcloth flat in the center of the hand towel.
Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth.
Fold over the sides of the hand towel to cover all of the items.
Fold over one end of the hand towel so that it covers all of the items.
Grasp the bundle of items tightly and roll over the remainder of the hand towel tightly.
Place the tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag.
Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag.
IMPORTANT NOTES All items must be new.
Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used.
Please remove all packaging.
All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations.
Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that the kits contain only the requested items – nothing more.
DO NOT include any personal notes, money or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.
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Information Resources
Texas Conference United Methodist Women
www.txconfumw.org Latest TX Conference news and meeting registration www.facebook.com/texasconferenceunitedmethodistwomen Information and pictures www.twitter.com/txconfumw Conversations www.instagram.com/txconfumw Pictures
National United Methodist Women
www.unitedmethodistwomen.org Latest National news and information www.umwonline.org Social networking and contact other members www.facebook.com/UMWomen Want UMW information to appear on your news feed www.twitter.com/UMWomen Conversation around faith, hope, and love interaction www.youtube.com/UMWomen Videos for presentations and programs www.flickr.com/UMWomen Photos for your newsletter or Power Point www.umwmissionresources.org Order Mission Resources Toll-free phone: 1-800-305-9857 FAX: 1-700 280 0061 Information: [email protected] You may order by phone, fax or online.
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United Methodist Women National Staff Leadership Team Liaisons
Contact Persons as of 10/23/2020
President Sally Vonner [email protected]
Vice President/Program
Planning
Hortense Tyrell [email protected]
Secretary Susan Moberg [email protected]
Treasurer Tamara Clark [email protected]
Spiritual Growth Nora Cunningham [email protected]
Social Action Mollie James-
Vickery
Education & Interpretation Jessica Tulloch [email protected]
Member Nurture &
Outreach
Ebony Diaz [email protected]
Communication
Coordination
Tara Barnes [email protected]
Committee on
Nominations
Andris Salter [email protected]
Program Resources Andrew Cheu [email protected]
Language Coordinator Soonae Kang [email protected]
Interrupting the School-to-
Prison Pipeline campaign
Emily Jones [email protected]
Just Energy 4 all campaign Elizabeth Lee [email protected]
Mission u Deans Olivia DiAgostino [email protected]
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Texas Conference United Methodist Women 2021 Conference Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Carolyn Milby Central North District 9226 Lobelia Manor Dr Spring, TX 77379-3746 H: 281-430-4507 C: 713-907-8386 [email protected]
Krystal West Southeast District 1100 9th Street Port Arthur, TX 77640 H: 409-982-4094 C: 409-365-7078 [email protected]
Corliss A. Walker Southwest District P.O. Box 1510 Missouri City, TX 77459 C: 713-240-5672 [email protected]
Kathy Aubin Central South District 1621 Prairie Mark Lane Houston, TX 77077 713-299-1713 [email protected]
Spiritual Growth Social Action Education and Interpretation
Membership, Nurture, and Outreach
Lana Bowsher Central North District 21315 Di Mambro Lane Tomball, TX 77377 H: 832-701-6239 [email protected]
Theresa Graham South District 10603 Southdown Trace Trail #219 Houston, TX 77034 H: 281-484-1853 C: 713-408-3787 [email protected]
Kathy Kraiza Central North District 9630 Adobe Rose Dr Humble, TX 77396 360-320-1471 [email protected]
Gwendolyn Young Mason Central South District 7153 Chasewood Dr Missouri City, TX 77459 832-265-6205 [email protected]
Resource Room Management
Chair, Committee on Nominations
Communication Coordinator
Language Coordinator (Spanish)
Debra Wroblewski South District 1059 Birnham Woods Blvd Pasadena, TX 77503 281-658-5801 [email protected]
Judy Barker Central North District (Class of 2021) 9311 Taidswood Spring, TX 77379 H: 281-370-1221 C: 281-323-5773 [email protected]
Kennidi Bowsher Central North District 21315 Di Mambro Lane Tomball, TX 77377 H: 832-701-6239 [email protected]
Position not filled
Additional members of the 2021 Leadership Team
Administrative Assistant
Dean, Mission U Texas Conference
Registrar Bishop of Texas
Conference
To be assigned as necessary
Theresa Graham South District 10603 Southdown Trace Trail #219 Houston, TX 77034 H: 281-484-1853 C: 713-408-3787 [email protected]
Lue Wenzel West District 708 E. 10th Street Cameron, TX 76520 H: 254-605-4009 C: 936-661-2382 [email protected]
Bishop Scott Jones 5212 Main Street Houston, TX 77002 O: 713-521-9383 M: 877-774-2700
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Texas Conference United Methodist Women 2021
Members of the Committee on Nominations
Vernita Jackson (Class of 2021) 5222 Dumore Drive Houston, TX 77048 H: 713-731-0671 C: 832-259-8833 [email protected]
Lisa Davis (Class of 2022) 4338 King Cotton Missouri City, TX 77459 281-221-6080
Lynna Wright (Class of 2023) 2395 Hilltop Dr. Chappell Hill, TX 77456 979-451-1578 [email protected]
Sandra Crockett (Class of 2023) 3229 Ozark St. Houston, TX 77021 [email protected]
Carolyn Parker (Class of 2024) 2088 ACR 2402 Tennessee Colony, TX 75861 H: 903-928-2832 C: 903-724-4507 [email protected]
Lillian Rogers-Martin (Class of 2024) 5030 Brisbane Dr. Houston, TX 77048 713-502-3153 Lillianrogersmartin @yahoo.com
Conference Notes and updates
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Central North District United Methodist Women
2021 Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Florence Snyder 13251 Calhoun Rd. Conroe, TX 77302 H: 936-827-7478 C: [email protected]
Lana Bowsher 21315 Dimambro Ln Tomball TX 77375 832-495-8273 (h) [email protected]
Betty Fussell 310 South Ave., B Humble TX 77338 832-233-0421 [email protected]
Margie Maloney 21425 Naples Hollow Ln. Porter TX 77365 713-502-8134 [email protected]
Spiritual Growth Social Action Education and Interpretation Membership, Nurture,
and Outreach Alpharetta Holloway 7622 Langley Rd Houston TX 77016 713-501-4345 (c)
Suzie Worsham 13222 Brantfield Park Ln Tomball TX 77377 281-370-2628 (h) 281-384-4604 (c) [email protected]
Debbie Stephens 11902 Hillbrook Dr. Houston TX 77070 281-253-1494 [email protected]
Suzie Worsham 13222 Brantfield Park Ln Tomball TX 77377 281-370-2628 (h) 281-384-4604 (c) [email protected]
Resource Room Management
Chair Committee on Nominations
Program and Information Coordinator
Suzie Worsham 13222 Brantfield Park Ln Tomball TX 77377 281-370-2628 (h) 281-384-4604 (c) [email protected]
Mary Ann Vincent 10010 Hufsmith Rd Tomball TX 77375 281-516-0637 (h)
Lana Bowsher 21315 Dimambro Ln Tomball TX 77375 832-495-8273 (h) [email protected]
Members of Committee on Nominations
Emma Hood 15838 Pleasant Green Cr. Tomball TX 77377 281-320-8195 (h) [email protected]
Madaline Weber 11802 E. Jane Ln. Tomball TX 77375 713-732-8197 (h) [email protected]
Judy Barker (Class of 2021) 9311 Taidswood Spring TX 77379 H: 281-370-1221 C: 281-323-5773 [email protected]
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Central North District United Methodist Women 2020 Officers
Additional Members of the Executive committee
District Superintendent
Conference President Spiritual Growth Conference
Communication Rev. Kip Gilts 6363 Research Forest The Woodlands TX 77381 281-895-7700 (office) [email protected]
Carolyn Milby 9226 Lobelia Manor Dr Spring TX 77379-3746 281-430-4507 (h) 713-907-8386 (c) [email protected]
Lana Bowsher 21315 Di Mambro Lane Tomball, TX 77377 H: 832-701-6239 [email protected]
Kennidi Bowsher 21315 Dimambro Ln Tomball TX 77375 H: 832-701-6239 [email protected]
Education and Interpretation
Kathy Kraiza 9630 Adobe Rose Dr Humble, TX 77396 360-320-1471 [email protected]
District Notes and updates
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Central South District United Methodist Women 2021 Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Julie Russell 8325 Broadway 202-95 Pearland, TX 77581 832-978-8108 [email protected]
Vacant
Katherine (Kathy) Aubin (Interim) 1621 Prairie Mark Lane Houston. TX. 77077 713-299-1713 [email protected]
Georgia Jenkins 4906 Winfree Dr. Houston, TX. 77021 713-816-0797 [email protected]
Program Resources Chair, Committee on
Nominations Spiritual Growth
Coordinator Membership, Nurture, and
Outreach
Vacant
Gloria Mitchell (Class of 2021) 9631 W. Savile Cir Houston, TX 77065 281-890-5586 [email protected]
Vacant Vacant
Education and Interpretation
Social Action Coordinator
Communication Coordinator
Demeatra Yoman-Reed 14522 Braden Dr East Houston, TX 77047 713-385-8659 [email protected]
Karen Kelley 3014 Southmore Blvd Houston, TX 77004 832-498-6099 [email protected]
Carren Rogers 3619 Bremond St. Houston, TX. 77004 713-294-4790 [email protected]
Vacant
Members of Committee on Nominations
Gloria Mitchell (Class of 2021) 9631 W. Savile Cir Houston, TX 77065 281-890-5586 [email protected]
Bennie Malroy Sheppard (Class of 2022) 7318 Birchtree Forest Dr Houston, TX 77088 832-215-4468 [email protected]
Lenoir Westbrook (Class of 2022) 5319 Dumore Dr Houston, TX 77048 713-734-1709
Carren Rogers (Class of 2023) 3619 Bremond St. Houston, TX. 77004 713-294-4790 [email protected]
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Central South District United Methodist Women 2020 Officers
Additional Members of the Executive Committee
District Superintendent
Texas Conference Treasurer
Conference Committee on Nominations
Conference Committee on Nominations
Dr. Elijah Stansell 3511 Linkwood Dr Houston, TX 77025 713.222.0117 [email protected] [email protected]
Katherine (Kathy) Aubin 1621 Prairie Mark Lane Houston. TX. 77077 713-299-1713 [email protected]
Vernita Jackson (Class of 2021) 5222 Dumore Drive Houston, TX 77048 H: 713-731-0671 C: 832-259-8833 [email protected]
Lillian Rogers-Martin (Class of 2023) 5030 Brisbane Dr. Houston, TX 77048 713-502-3153 [email protected]
District Notes and updates
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East District United Methodist Women
2021 Officers
President(Interim) Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Susan Muzny 238 Jack Sprott Road Livingston, TX 77351 H: 936-967-4293 [email protected]
Joy Kennedy 126 County Road 207 Carthage, TX 75633 H: 903-926-5616 [email protected]
Josephine Taylor 2027 CR 349 Nacogdoches, TX 75961 H: 936-465-3901 [email protected]
Katherine Whitbeck 950 FM 33314 Nacogdoches, TX 75964 936-615-0843 [email protected]
Spiritual Growth Social Action Education and Interpretation
Membership, Nurture, and Outreach
Carolyn Copeland 1467 CR 225 Carthage, TX 75633 H: 903-690-9424 C: 903-381-1007 [email protected]
Nena Smith 5317 Northway Dr. #301 Nacogdoches, TX 75965 H: 936-462-9714 [email protected]
Billie Jones 909 W. Verna Jasper, TX 75951 H: 409-384-6151 [email protected]
Louise Rogers 1418 N. Hendrix Diboll, TX 75941 H: 936-829-4178
Resource Room Manager
Chair Committee on Nominations(Interim)
Communication Coordinator
Suzanne Ganzer 305 White Oak Livingston, TX 77351 H: 936-327-2867 johnandsuzanneganzer @livingston.net
Joyce Hancock 3515 Ashcreek Circle Nacogdoches, TX 75965 H: 936-569-8668 [email protected]
Barbara A. Wooten 723 CR 4175 Lovelady, TX 75851 H: 936-545-671 (8am-10pm)
barbara.wooten1878@ yahoo.com
Additional Members of the Executive Committee
District Superintendent
Dr. Richard P. “Dick” White 1507 S. John Reddit Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904 936-899-7383
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East District United Methodist Women 2020 Officers
District Notes and updates
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North District United Methodist Women 2020 Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Carol Stoner 4317 McKnight Rd, Bldg. 21 Texarkana, TX 75503 214-287-0140 [email protected]
Beth Melton 15 Sherri Lane Texarkana, TX 75503 H: 903-838-9033 -H C: 903-293-8018 - C [email protected]
Doris Rowland 1617 Spring Hill Road Longview, TX 75605 H: 903-295-1789 - H C: 903-241-1440 - C [email protected]
Pat Harden 256 Mitchell Road Marshall, TX 75670 H: 903-935-6361 - H C: 903-926-0120 - C [email protected]
Spiritual Growth Social Action Education and Interpretation
Membership, Nurture, and Outreach
Melba Burns 100 Fairview Apt. D Marshall, TX 75672 619-587-4004 [email protected]
Patsy Cox 411 East Emory Marshall, TX 75670 903-938-3567 – H 903-930-0835 – C [email protected]
Leta Thomas 299 Cherrywood Road Jefferson, TX 75657 [email protected]
Eleanor Kirk 29 Tallwood Circle Longview, TX 75605 903-663-3704 [email protected]
Resource Room Management
Chair, Committee on Nominations
Communication Coordinator
Sue Bright 209 Oakley Drive Marshall. TX 75672 H: 903-938-5468 - H C: 903-926-1830 - C [email protected]
Jeane DiBella (Class of 2021) 5 Creekmont Lane Longview, TX 75605-5645 903-757-4855- H 903-576-3456 – C
Sue Bright 209 Oakley Drive Marshall. TX 75672 H: 903-938-5468- H C: 903-926-1830 - C [email protected]
Additional Members of the Executive Committee
District Superintendent
Rev. Chuck Huffman 1511 Judson Road, Suite A Longview, TX 75601 903-563-6163
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North District United Methodist Women 2020 Officers
Additional Members of the Nominating Committee
Jean Roquemore (Class of 2020) PO Box 1708 Kildare, TX 75562-1708 903-796-7635
Debbie Crawford (Class of 2022) 4807 Dove Hollow Texarkana, TX 75501 903-832-5469 – H 903-244-7206 - C
Ruth Voss (Class of 2023) 11 Meadow Lake Drive Texarkana, TX 75503 903-490-7293 [email protected]
District Notes and updates
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Northwest District United Methodist Women
2020 Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Lois Butts 6780 Fm 1395 Wills Point, TX 75169 H: 903-560-0795 [email protected]
Patty Curtis 2871 Tray Circle Athens, TX 75752 H: 903-675-8251 [email protected]
Linda Hernandez 355 West Holly Trail Hollylake Ranch, TX 75765 H: 214-616-1267 [email protected]
Amy Rigsby 351 An County Rd 376 Palestine, TX 75801 C: 281753-5365 [email protected]
Spiritual Growth Social Action Education and Interpretation
Membership, Nurture, and Outreach
Resource Room Manager
Chair, Committee on Nominations
Communication Coordinator
Pat Durst 1545 CR3220 Quitman, TX 75783 H: 903-967-3578 [email protected]
Additional Members of the Executive Committee
District Superintendent Rev. Marlin Finn 300 W. Erwin Tyler, TX 75702 903-593-1861 Office
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Northwest District United Methodist Women
2020 Officers
Additional Members of the Nominating Committee
Marilyn Sparks (Class of 2021) Chandler, TX 75756 [email protected]
District Notes and updates
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South District United Methodist Women 2020 Officers
President Vice President Co -Secretaries Co -Secretaries
Kandy Lawson 414 Albatross Seabrook, TX 77586 713-408-0277
Connie Walding P.O. Box 1955 Baytown, TX 77522 281-424-4889(h) 713-906-9366(c) [email protected]
Beverly Lively 3906 Sandlehurst Pasadena, TX 77504-3026 281-487-3010 (h) 281-844-6963 (c) [email protected]
Jane Frantz 10929 Rosewood Court La Porte, TX 77571 281-470-0946 (h) 713-419-8048 (c) [email protected]
Treasurer Spiritual Growth Social Action Education and Interpretation
Mattie B. J. Peters 515 Grafton La Marque, TX 77568 409-935-0325 (h) [email protected]
Charlyn Auzenne 3026 Lake Estates Court Missouri City, TX 77459 281-208-9369 (h) 713-344-4719 © [email protected]
Lisa Davis 4338 King Cotton Missouri City, TX 77459 281-221-6080
Membership, Nurture, and Outreach
Resource Room Management
Chair Committee on Nominations
Communication Coordinator
Karla Hoskin 4402 Sherwood Green Court Missouri City, TX 77459 281-386-7792 [email protected]
Janice Fonokalafi P.O. Box 1738 Channelview, TX 77530 713-870-1377 [email protected]
Valerie Adame 540 County Road 140 Liberty, TX 77575 713-825-5358 (c 281-424-1501 (wc) [email protected]
Kim Mason 2 Terra Bella Drive Manvel, TX 77576 281-615-9320 [email protected]
Additional Members of the Executive Committee
District Superintendent
National Board Director
Conference Social Action
Conference Education and Interpretation
Dr. Vincent Harris 1062 Fairmont Pkwy. Pasadena, TX 77504-2904 281-998-8993 [email protected]
Stacie Hawkins 11927 Prior Park Drive Houston, TX 77047 713-433-6627 (h) 832-723-6237 (c) [email protected]
Theresa Graham 10603 Southdown Trace Trail #219 Houston, TX 77034 281-484-1853 (h) 713-408-3787 [email protected]
Krystal West 1100 9th Street Port Arthur, TX 77640 409-982-4094 (h) 409-375-7078 (c) [email protected]
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South District United Methodist Women 2020 Officers
Additional Members of the South District Nominating Committee
Sandy Woodlock (class of 2020) 2911 30th Ave. N. Texas City, TX 77590 409-948-6255 (h) 409-789-3496 (c) [email protected]
Lonnie Cobbin (class of2021) 5338 Willomine Way Houston, TX 77045 713- 433- 8073 (h) 832-465-2663 (c) [email protected]
Maxine Jones (class of 2022) 2016 Martin Luther King Ave. Dickinson, TX 77539 281-229-8084 [email protected]
Andrea Downey (Class of 2022) P.O. Box 8022 Houston, TX 77288 713-299-8397 [email protected]
District Notes and updates
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Southeast District United Methodist Women
2021 Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Marlis Weatherly 1041 Neches Port Neches, TX 77651 409-749-9692 [email protected]
Vinnie Mathews 2300 John Baker Circle Orange, TX 77630 409-920-0860 [email protected]
Position not filled
Trichee Abraham #4 Inwood Circle B Orange, TX 77630 409-497-7050 713-775-7228 cell [email protected]
Spiritual Growth Social Action Education and Interpretation
Membership, Nurture, and Outreach
Delores Hammond 1316 Sabine Avenue Port Arthur, TX 77642 409-983-7866 (H) 409728-5790 (C) [email protected]
Janis Allen 4900 Lakeshore Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77640 409-543-6539 [email protected]
Kay Simmons PO Box 397 Buna, TX 77612 409-423-9073 [email protected]
Tena Tyler 1737 East 14th St. Port Arthur, TX 77640 409-982-4813 (H) 409-332-8984 (C) [email protected]
Resource Room Management
Chair, Committee on Nominations
Communication Coordinator
Vicki Crainer 830 West Main Winnie, Tx 77665 409-296-4271 409-782-5560 (cell) [email protected]
Iberia Smith 2208 Sunrise Oaks Dr. Orange, TX 77630 409-988-5726 [email protected]
Jacqueline K. Gunner 1100 E. 9th Street Port Arthur, TX 77640 409-981-4094 713-775-7228 (C) [email protected]
Additional Members of the Executive Committee
District Superintendent
Alicia Coltzer Besser PO Box 4004 Beaumont, TX 77704 409-833-9510 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Timolin Colbert [email protected]
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Southeast District United Methodist Women
2020 Officers
District Notes and updates
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Southwest District United Methodist Women 2021 Officers
President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary
Carolyn Jones Newman Chapel UMC P.O. Box 815 Kendleton, Texas 77451 281-239-5539 (H) 281-239-5539 (C) [email protected]
Ella Aubin FUMC Sugar Land 13743 Greywood Dr. Sugarland TX 77489 281-794-5900 (c) 281-263-2152 (w) 281-491-5776(h) [email protected]
C. Renee Steward Jones Memorial UMC 4844 Redbud Houston, TX 77033 281-381-2358 (M) [email protected]
Julia Ebrahim FUMC Sugar Land 334 William Morton Dr. Richmond, TX 77406 (713)870-5521 [email protected]
Treasurer Spiritual Growth
Coordinator Social Action Coordinator
Education and Interpretation
Patricia (Patsy) Harvell FUMC Sugar Land 7606 Poitiers Drive Houston, Texas 77071 713-721-8520 [email protected]
Earline Brooks Jones Memorial UMC 5019 Arvilla Lane Houston, TX 77021 713-747-9046 (c) [email protected]
Rose Mary Taylor Jones Memorial UMC 5422 Madden Lane Houston, Texas 77048 713-734-4381 (H) 832-794-3664 (c) [email protected]
Ella Aubin FUMC Sugar Land 13743 Greywood Dr. Sugarland TX 77489 281-794-5900 (c) 281-263-2152 (w) 281-491-5776(h) [email protected]
Membership, Nurture, and Outreach
Program Resources
Chair, Committee on Nominations
Communications Coordinator
Julia Ebrahim FUMC Sugar Land 334 William Morton Dr. Richmond, TX 77406 (713)870-5521 [email protected]
Earline Brooks Jones Memorial UMC 5019 Arvilla Lane Houston, TX 77021 713-747-9046 (c) [email protected]
Gilda G. Williams Covenant Glen UMC 1250 Kings Creek Trail Missouri City, TX 77459 713-927-3600 [email protected]
Gilda G. Williams Covenant Glen UMC 1250 Kings Creek Trail Missouri City, TX 77459 713-927-3600 [email protected]
Additional Members of the Executive Committee
District Superintendent
Secretary
Rev. Jay Jackson 3900 Lexington Blvd. Missouri City, TX 77459 281-499-3700
Corliss A. Walker Covenant Glen UMC P.O. Box 1510 Missouri City, TX 77459 C: 713-240-5672 [email protected]
Ex Officio Member Cindy Scott
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Southwest District United Methodist Women 2021 Officers
District Notes and updates
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West District United Methodist Women 2021 Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Paulette O’Sullivan Box 1217 New Waverly, TX 77358 C: 936-661-2020 [email protected]
vacant
Lue Wenzel 708 E. 10th Street Cameron, TX 76520 H: 254-605-4009 C: 936-661-2382 [email protected]
Denise DuBois P O Box 901 Caldwell, TX 77836 H: 979-272-2435 C: 979-575-4098 [email protected]
Spiritual Growth Social Action Education and Interpretation
Membership, Nurture, and Outreach
Shelby Rowan 2300 Avon Bryan, X 77802 H: 979-822-2769 C: 979-229-6704 shelbyrowan@suddenlink. net
vacant
Elda Avalos 2018 Ave. R Huntsville, TX 77340 H: 936-661-3239 C: 936-661-3239 [email protected]
Lue Wenzel 708 E. 10th Street Cameron, TX 76520 H: 254-605-4009 C: 936-661-2382 [email protected]
Resource Room Management
Chair Committee on Nominations
Communication Coordinator
vacant
vacant
Lynna Wright 2395 E. Hilltop Dr. Chappell Hill, TX 77456 979-451-1578 [email protected]
Additional Members of the Executive Committee
District Superintendent Rev. Wanda Bess 4205 State Hwy 6 College Station, TX 77845 Ofc: (979)690-5627 [email protected]
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West District United Methodist Women 2020 Officers
Additional Members of the Nominating Committee
Sandra Runnels 1303 Laura Lane College Station, TX 77840 979-693-7417 [email protected]
Mattie Ordaz 23602 Saxon Way Hockley, TX 77447 H: 281-356-8844 C: 713-591-3658 [email protected]
Beth Haferkamp 518 N. 10th Street Navasota, TX 77868 936-419-6469 [email protected]
District Notes and updates
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Committees and Appointed Support 2021
Administrative Committee
Committee on Finance UMW Luncheon
Committee Carolyn Milby, Chair Kathy Aubin Krystal West Corliss A. Walker Administrative Assistant Judy Barker
Kathy Aubin, Chair District Treasurers Carolyn Milby Krystal West Corliss A. Walker Lana Bowsher Theresa Graham Kathy Kraiza Gwendolyn Young Mason Judy Baker Kennidi Bowsher Stacie Hawkins Administrative Assistant Paulette Moore-Hall
Carolyn Milby, Chair Krystal West Corliss A. Walker Kennidi Bowsher Lana Bowsher Theresa Graham Gwendolyn Young Mason Kathy Aubin Kathy Kraiza Lisa Davis Julie Russell-CS District Pres
Carol Stoner-N District Pres
Administrative Assistant
Committee on Membership Program Planning
Committee Committee on Charter of
Racial Justice Gwendolyn Young Mason, Chair District M.N. & O Coordinators Carolyn Milby Judy Barker Krystal West Corliss A. Walker Debra Wroblewski Lana Bowsher Kennidi Bowsher Stacie Hawkins Marcia Butcher Language Coordinator
Krystal West, Chair Carolyn Milby Corliss A. Walker Lana Bowsher Kennidi Bowsher Gwendolyn Young Mason Debra Wroblewski Judy Barker Kathy Kraiza Theresa Graham Kathy Aubin Administrative Assistant Paulette Moore-Hall
Carolyn Milby, Chair Theresa Graham Judy Barker Carolyn Jones-SW District Pres
Florence Snyder-CN District Pres
Corliss A. Walker Kennidi Bowsher Kathy Aubin Gwendolyn Young Mason Language Coordinator
Mission u Planning Committee
Communications and Displays
Scholarship Committee Legislative Event
Theresa Graham, Dean Beth Melton (Assistant Dean) Lillian Hall Associate Dean) Carolyn Milby Corliss A. Walker Kathy Aubin Lue Wenzel Carolyn Parker
Kennidi Bowsher, Chair Carolyn Milby Lana Bowsher Theresa Graham Debra Wroblewski Kathy Kraiza Gwendolyn Young Mason
Theresa Graham, Chair Carolyn Milby Administrative Assistant Lana Bowsher Marlis Weatherly-SE District Pres
Paulette O’Sullivan-W District Pres
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Committees and Appointed Support for 2021
Scholarship Committee Courtesy Committee Standing Rules Committee
Kathy Kraiza, Chair Carolyn Milby Lana Bowsher Carolyn Jones-SW District Pres Corliss A. Walker Administrative Assistant Kathy Aubin
Judy Barker, Chair Carolyn Milby Vernita Jackson Lisa Davis Lynna Wright Sandra Crockett Carolyn Parker
Corliss A. Walker, Chair Carolyn Milby Kathy Aubin Judy Barker Theresa Graham Debra Wroblewski Carol Stoner-N Dist Pres? Carolyn Parker Paulette Moore-Hall
Hospitality Committee Registrar
Carolyn Milby, Chair Krystal West Language Coordinator Judy Barker Sandra Crockett
Lue Wenzel
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Notes and Updates
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Texas Conference United Methodist Women
Standing Rules of the Conference
Date Adopted: October 4, 1996
Preface The United Methodist Women of the Texas Conference shall function in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws for Local, District, Conference and Jurisdiction Organizations of United Methodist Women adopted by the United Methodist Women National Office. These Standing Rules are supplementary thereto. Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall be the parliamentary authority in all instances in which they are not inconsistent with the Bylaws and these Standing Rules.
A. Nominations, Elections and Appointive Procedures
1. Method of Voting at Annual Meeting. Voting shall be by ballot, show of voting flag, or voice. 2. Voting Delegates at Annual Meeting. The voting body of the Annual Meeting of the conference shall be composed of one (1) elected delegate from each local unit, district officers, conference officers and directors of the United Methodist Women National Office and officers of the jurisdiction organization residing within the bounds of the conference, and the Bishop. 3. Nominations. No less than thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting of the conference, the Chairperson of the Committee on Nominations shall make the slate of nominees available to the Leadership Team and then to the membership. Voting delegates may make additional nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting of the conference provided that:
a. the nominee shall have been advised of the duties and responsibilities of the office and is willing to accept the nomination;
b. the nominee shall be available for presentation to the voting body.
4. Elected Leaders.
a. In addition to president, treasurer, secretary, and chair of the committee on nominations elected members of the Leadership Team shall be vice-president, communications coordinator, secretary for program resources, mission coordinator for spiritual growth, mission coordinator for social action, mission coordinator for education and interpretation, mission coordinator for membership, nurture, and outreach.
b. Only laywomen who are members of United Methodist churches within the boundaries of the conference may serve as elected leaders.
5. Elections. a. Nomination of all leaders to be elected for the ensuing year, including the chairperson and members of the committee on nominations, shall be presented by the committee on nominations at the time of elections.
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b. There shall be opportunity for nominations from the floor. Election may be by acclamation if there is only one nominee for each office. If there is more than one nomine voting must be by ballot. Eligible voters who are participating in a meeting by means of conference telephone or electronic video screen communication will be able to cast their votes during the election. A majority vote (>50 percent of persons voting) is required for election.
c. When voting is by ballot, the district presidents shall act as tellers.
5. Inclusive Representation. The leadership of the conference organization shall reflect the diversity of and is representative of the membership within the conference. Elements of this diversity are age, race, marital status, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, and employment and non-employment (See Bylaws, Article IV, Section 4, b, 3). 6. Rotation of Terms. Elections of officers shall take place biennially in even-numbered years. The chairperson and members of the Committee on Nominations shall be elected annually as their terms expire (See Bylaws, Article V, Section 1, a). 7. Clarification of Term of Office and Tenure. All elected officers shall serve for a term of two (2) years unless otherwise specified. An officer who serves less than six months receives no tenure. For additional information and restrictions regarding terms and tenure, see Bylaws, Article V, Section 2. 8. Date Newly Elected Officers Assume Office. Elected officers shall assume their duties January 1 of the next calendar year. Training for district officers shall be conducted annually by conference officer counterparts serving for the ensuing year. 9. Procedure for Transfer of Files from Outgoing to Incoming Elected Leaders. No later than January 1, each retiring leader shall give the files related to her position to her successor. The retiring president shall be responsible for completing the Annual Evaluation report and mailing it to the United Methodist Women National Office on or before the specified date. 10. Appointed Leaders.
a. The President shall appoint a parliamentarian to serve at meetings of the Leadership Team and at the annual business meeting. The parliamentarian may serve as Administrative Assistant for the Leadership Team. The Administrative Assistant is a member of the Leadership Team with voice and vote.
b. The President shall appoint language coordinators in consultation with persons of the particular language group. Language coordinators are members of the Leadership Team with voice and vote.
11. Nominees to United Methodist Women National Office.
a. At the Annual meeting in the fall of the year preceding each Quadrennial Meeting of the Jurisdiction
organization, the Committee on Nominations shall present a slate of two (2) women for possible
membership on the United Methodist Women National Office. The slate shall be presented to the
conference Leadership Team and then to the local units according to the above-mentioned timeline for
nominations to conference office. Additional names may be nominated from the floor of the Annual
Meeting with the consent of the nominee. Those elected as nominees shall be the two (2) with the
highest number of votes.
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The conference organization will also elect one woman to serve as an alternate. The committee on
Nominations will present the name of one woman for alternate following the procedure above.
Additional names may be nominated from the floor of the Annual meeting with the consent of the
nominee. The name of this alternate will be retained by the conference secretary. In the event that one
of the names of the two nominees is withdrawn, the name of the alternate will then be sent to the
jurisdiction organization as the second nominee of the conference.
b. At the Annual Meeting of the conference organization preceding the end of a Quadrennial, the conference organization will elect three women to be considered to serve on the program advisory group of the United Methodist Women National Organization. Nominees will be elected from a slate named by the conference committee on nominations. Additional names may be nominated from the floor of the annual meeting with the consent of the nominee. The names of those elected will be sent to the United Methodist Women National Office.
10. Delegates to Quadrennial Jurisdiction Meeting.
At the annual meeting of the conference organization prior to the quadrennial meeting of the jurisdiction
organization, three (3) voting delegates will be elected by the conference organization, all of whom will
be conference elected leaders. The conference president shall be one of the voting delegates. The
additional delegates shall be the two conference officers receiving the next highest vote rank according
to the number of votes received.
B. Committees
The president will serve as an ex officio member of all committees except the committee on nominations. “Ex officio” is defined as having voice and no vote. 1. Leadership Team a. There shall be no less than two (2) meetings of the Leadership Team each year. b. In the event the president and the vice president are unable to preside, the secretary shall preside. c. Voting members of the Leadership Team shall be those named in the Bylaws (see Article III, Section 1. a); these persons shall be expected to attend all meetings of the Leadership Team. d. Members of the Committee on Nominations may attend (without voting rights) all meetings of the Conference Leadership Team. e. At its first meeting of the year, the Leadership Team shall determine a recipient of the conference
Special Mission Recognition and the Hazel Decker Award. 2. Administrative Committee a. The Administrative Committee shall be composed of five (5) members: the President, who shall serve as Chairperson, the Secretary, and three (3) other members of the Leadership Team appointed by the president. b. In order to transact emergency business, a conference telephone call may be used in lieu of a meeting (see Bylaws, Article III, Section 2 for restrictions on decisions by Administrative Committee).
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3. Committee on Program In addition to the members named in the Bylaws, Article IV, Section 1. a, the Chairperson of the Committee on Nominations shall be a member of the Committee on Program. 4. Committee on Finance a. The Committee on Finance shall be comprised of those persons listed in the Bylaws, Article IV Other Committees, Section 2. Committee on Finance, a. Membership. District Presidents shall attend with vote in the absence of the District Treasurer. The Committee on Finance shall include only those members listed who are conference officers. b. The Committee on Finance shall meet in the summer to prepare the total budget, including Pledge to Mission and amounts for conference and district Administration and Membership Development for the following year, for recommendation to the fall meeting of the conference Leadership Team and adoption at the Annual Meeting. The Committee on Finance may meet in the spring for financial analysis and goal setting. 5. Committee on Membership Nurture and Outreach
a. The Committee on Membership Nurture and Outreach may meet two times per year, as needed. b. The district representation on the Committee shall include three district chairpersons of membership
nurture and outreach on a rotating basis
6. Committee on Nominations a. The Committee on Nominations shall be composed of seven (7) persons, including the
chairperson. b. The Committee on Nominations shall maintain a Talent Bank, which shall be updated annually. c. The chairperson of the Committee on Nominations shall be responsible for contacting potential nominees to inform them of responsibilities, meetings/calendar, payment of expenses, membership on connectional boards and agencies by virtue of office, etc. d. Each district Leadership Team shall present three (3) names to the conference Committee on Nominations by February 1 of each year. e. The Chairperson of the Committee on Nominations shall present an annual written report on term and tenure of elected/appointed leaders to the Leadership Team at their first meeting of the year. f. The Committee on Nominations shall meet at least twice a year, one of the times being during Mission u. In even-numbered years, they shall meet while gathered to attend the spring meeting of the Texas Conference. At the first meeting each year the Committee on Nominations (from among its members) shall elect a vice chairperson to serve in the event the chairperson of the Committee is unable to officiate. g. The nominee for chairperson of the Committee on Nominations shall be selected from among experienced members on the committee when possible. h. No member (of the Committee on Nominations) shall hold an office in the organization beyond the local unit (see Bylaws, Article IV, Section 4, a).
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7. Standing Rules Committee
a. The Rules Committee shall consist of no fewer than three (3) members appointed by the president.
b. The Rules Committee shall receive recommendations and propose to the Leadership Team amendments to the Standing Rules for the conference, district, and local unit organizations.
8. Mission u Planning Committee
a. The members of the committee shall be the president, treasurer, secretary, registrar, dean, assistant dean, and associate dean. b. The Dean shall serve as the chairperson of the Planning Committee. While she is serving, she will be a member of the conference leadership team.
c. The Dean and Assistant Dean shall be elected by the committee from the members of the committee. d. The functions of the committee shall be to plan and promote a Mission u which shall serve as one means of fulfilling the PURPOSE. e. The committee shall meet as needed to plan the event. 9. Committee on Charter for Racial Justice
a. There will be seven (7) members of the committee, one-third of whom will be women of color, in so far as possible. The seven members will include the president, who will serve as chairperson, the chairperson of the committee on nominations and a language coordinator, where one exists. The additional members will be nominated by the committee on nominations. They will be one district president, one member of the leadership team and two (2) members (or three (3) in the case of a conference without districts or a language coordinator) selected to ensure inclusiveness and/or special expertise in the skills necessary to accomplish the task. Additional members will serve no more than three years.
b. The committee will: 1) Develop and recommend to the leadership team:
a) Plans for the implementation of the Charter of Racial Justice.
b) Plans for training district and local leadership in the implementation of the charter.
2) Monitor conference-approved action plans to implement the charter.
3) Regularly evaluate progress made on conference, district and local implementation plans.
c. The committee will meet at least semiannually and on call of chairperson 10. UMW Luncheon Committee 11. Communications and Displays 12. Scholarship Committee Legislative Event 13. Scholarship Committee
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14. Courtesy Committee 15. Hospitality Committee C. Elected/Appointed Leaders Each elected/appointed leader is expected to attend all meetings required of the office. Any conference officer or member of the Committee on Nominations with three (3) unexcused absences will be replaced. The Administrative Committee will determine the validity of the excuses for the absences; the Committee on Nominations will make the nomination to fill the resulting vacancy (see Bylaws, Article IV, Section 4. b. 5).
D. Meetings
Members of the conference organization or any committee of the conference organization may participate in or conduct a meeting by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment or technologies, or by electronic video screen communication, provided that all persons participating in the meeting are able to hear and communicate with each other at the same time. Each person must be able to participate in all matters before the conference organization or committee, including without limitation, the ability to propose, object to, and vote upon a specific action to be taken by the conference organization or committee, to the extent such person would be entitled to vote at a physical meeting. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting. 1. Meetings Held Annually
a. Annual Meeting shall be held each fall at Lakeview Conference Center on the dates determined by the Committee on Program.
b. Mission u shall be held every summer at a location determined by the Mission u Planning Committee. 2. Other Meetings The Committee on Program has the responsibility for planning/implementation and schedule of other conference events. 3. Ecumenical Organizations
a. Church Women United: The Conference President is a member of the Leaders’ Council of Church Women United in Texas.
b. World Federation of Methodist Women: The Conference Vice President (or her substitute) shall be encouraged to attend the area, regional and state meetings of World Federation of Methodist Women. These meetings follow a sequence and occur every five (5) years.
E. Funds
1. Conference Administration and Membership Development. The percentage of local unit Pledge to Mission money to be retained for district, conference and jurisdiction Administration and Membership Development shall be recommended annually by the Expanded Committee on Finance for approval by the conference Leadership Team. (In 2006, the amount retained is 24% of Basic Pledge to Mission.)
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2. Emptying the Treasury. At the end of each year, any Administration and Membership Development funds except one fourth (1/4) of the Administration and Membership Development budget for the following year shall be added to the pledge and sent to the United Methodist Women National Office. 3. Audit. As soon as practicable following the end of the year, the Treasurer shall present the books either to a Certified Public Accountant or to a person who has a minimum of a four-year accounting degree. This person will perform certain procedures outlined by United Methodist Women National Office on the accounting records of the conference and will complete a statement indicating that the procedures were satisfactorily preformed. 4. Transfer of Records. A retiring Treasurer shall transfer the conference financial records to the new treasurer no later than January 1. 5. Authorized Check Signers. The Conference President, Conference Treasurer, and the Conference Secretary must sign a signature card. One of the above Conference officers will sign checks. The bank statement will be mailed each month to the Conference President for review. 6. Voucher Procedure. Leaders who have incurred expenses shall present a voucher for all expenses at least once a quarter for approval to the conference president, who forwards it for signature to the conference secretary, who forwards it for payment to the conference treasurer. 7. Rate for Travel Subsidized Expenses. The following costs shall be paid (this includes members of the Committee on Nominations while visiting district meetings and events outside their district to observe potential leadership:
a. Meals, not exceeding $20.00 per day. A maximum of $10.00 will be paid for trips requiring only one meal.
b. Transportation cost or, if using car, $.30 per mile. When multiple riders travel in one car, the owner of the car is reimbursed. c. Housing based on 25% of cost.
d. If an officer is invited to any meeting and the expense is to be paid by the conference, then the conference organization shall be responsible for all expenses. 8. Allowable Expenses.
a. Resources. Subscriptions to (state) IMPACT shall be provided for the mission coordinator for Social Action and the conference president at the conference expense. The Mission Resource Promotion Mailing Service shall be provided for the Conference President and the Conference Secretary Program Resources at the conference expense.
b. Dependent Care. Dependent care shall be provided at the maximum rate of $30.00 per day, with prior approval of the conference president and secretary, for a conference officer’s immediate family member (husband, parent, child) who lives in her household and requires constant care and supervision. Dependent care (using the same restrictions) shall also be provided for an immediate family member of a district president and members of the Committee on Nominations while attending Leadership Team meetings.
9. Gifts to Mission and Gift in Memory.
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a. In lieu of fees and honoraria, Gift to Mission cards shall be presented to thank speakers and presenters at conference events. Key note speakers will also receive the basic SMR pin in lieu of any other gifts. b. In the event of the birth or adoption of a baby or death in the immediate family of any member of the conference Leadership Team, the conference shall donate a Gift to Mission/Gift in Memory in the amount of $10.00. Immediate family includes spouse, child, parent, or sibling. 10. Special Mission Recognition. a. Retiring conference officers and members of the Committee on Nominations shall be presented a Special Mission Recognition for continuous service: President - minimum $500.00; other officers for 8 years’ service $200.00, 6 years’ service $100.00, 4 years’ service $60.00, 2 years’ service $40.00. b. A Special Mission Recognition pin in the amount of $100.00 shall be given to the recipient of the Hazel Decker Memorial Award. 11. District Funds. a. Administration and Membership Development. From the conference Administration and Membership and Development fund, the portion returned quarterly to districts for their Administration and Membership Development shall be recommended annually by the Conference Committee on Finance for approval by the conference Leadership Team. (This amount is 5% of Basic Pledge to Mission, minimum $600 and $1200 maximum). If additional funds are needed to carry out the required work, the district president shall request such of the conference Leadership Team. b. Start-Up Fund. An initial start-up amount of $400 for Administration and Membership Development c. Subsidy. Districts shall receive a subsidy of one-third the basic cost of housing and registration (rounded to the nearest dollar) for district officers, including members of the Committee on Nominations, in attendance at Lakeview for Spring Event, Annual Meeting, and Mission u. d. Mission u Scholarship(s). For one recipient from each district, the conference shall pay the cost of housing and registration, up to $150.00, for one youth, young adult, newly retired or first timer. Consideration shall be given to all ethnic groups in the district. (Each district is responsible for study materials, travel, and supervision of youth.) 12. United Methodist Women National Office Events Held Quadrennially. There shall be an amount budgeted to be added annually to a cumulative account from which funds are used for attendance at Assembly, Quadrennial Meeting of the jurisdiction and other National Office or jurisdiction events. 13. Jurisdiction Funding. Funding for the Jurisdiction Leadership Team Administration and Membership Development shall be paid in the amount and the manner determined by the Jurisdiction Core Planning Group in consultation with the presidents of the conferences. (This amount is 1.25% of the Conference Pledge to Mission paid quarterly). 14. Authorized Expenditures. a. Annual Conference. Expenses are paid for Officers of the Conference United Methodist Women and District Presidents of United Methodist Women serving as lay members of the Texas Annual Conference as follows: one- fourth charges for room (only nights conference is in session), hotel
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parking, $20.00 per day for meals. Commuters shall be paid for parking, meals, and mileage for one round trip each day they are in attendance. Lodging for the evening prior to the opening session shall be paid only for those whose travel distance mandates arrival the previous evening to attend the first session; those attending a breakfast meeting the first morning shall seek reimbursement from the appropriate conference committee. b. Annual Meeting. Participants in the Conference Annual Meeting program shall be paid for approved expenses and travel at current conference rate. A participating district officer shall be given the difference between what district allows and actual expense. Expenses shall also be paid for attendance of retired deaconesses and women missionaries living in the bounds of the Texas Annual Conference. c. Assembly and Quadrennial Meeting of the Jurisdiction. Expenses of members of the Leadership Team and members of the Committee on Nominations attending Assembly and Quadrennial Meeting shall be paid at the stated rate for travel expenses. In addition, a stated amount will also be paid to recipient(s) of Assembly and Quadrennial Meeting scholarship(s). d. Committee on Program. Newly elected members of the Committee on Program may attend at conference expense the last meeting of the year of the Committee on Program. e. Conference Committees. Expenses for meetings of conference committees shall be allowed as recommended by the Committee on Finance. f. Leadership Training. Expenses will be paid for Conference officers and members of the Committee of Nominations participating in training. District officers, including members of the committee on nominations, who drive to the January training event will be reimbursed at the current conference mileage rate. g. Legislative Event. Expenses shall be paid for the Texas Conference representative to attend meetings of the Task Force for Women’s Legislative Event. In addition a stated amount will also be paid to recipient(s) of Legislative Event scholarship(s). h. Quadrennial Meeting. Expenses of nominees to United Methodist Women National Office, which are not already paid by virtue of another office, shall be paid by the conference at the stated rate for travel expenses. i. Mission u. Conference shall pay housing for members of the Committee on Nominations to attend Mission u; during this time they are expected to have at least one meeting together. j. United Methodist Women National Office. The conference president may attend meetings of United Methodist Women National Office, when invited, at conference expense. k. Members of the Committee on Nominations shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred during Annual Conference as it relates to the Committee on Nominations in accordance with Section E. 12a. 15. Restriction on Solicitation for Funds. No publications except official Service Center publications and no products such as jewelry or manufactured articles other than those in the Service Center catalog shall be offered for sale, unless prior approval has been granted by the Leadership Team. 16. Church Women United. The conference organization shall support Church Women United in Texas each year as recommended by the Committee on Finance and approved by the conference Leadership Team. 17. Offerings. Offerings taken at all conference meetings shall be sent as Gift to Mission.
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18. Expenses to be Reimbursed. Any member of the Leadership Team or Committee on Nominations who makes reservations for an event but does not attend will reimburse conference funds for charges incurred on her behalf. Exceptions shall be at the discretion of the Administrative Committee. 19. Registration and Reserve Fund. Funds generated from non-refundable registration, cancellations and registration overages after event bills are paid shall be designated for the purpose of supporting special programming to be decided by the Leadership Team and for purchasing and upgrading equipment. The administration of these funds shall be the responsibility of the Leadership Team.
F. Minutes, Directory, Designated Mailings, Publicity, Records, Files 1. Minutes. Minutes shall be distributed to all committee members no later than one month after the meeting of the committee. 2. Annual Report. The secretary shall be responsible for completing (including compiling, editing and circulating) the Conference Annual Report and preserving it in the Texas Conference Archives. 3. Directory. The Conference Secretary shall prepare a directory which contains names, addresses, and telephone numbers of elected leaders in the districts. The outgoing secretary is responsible for the next year’s directory. 4. Mailings. All members of the Leadership Team shall receive a copy of any promotional information circulated by a conference officer. 5. Newsletter. The communications coordinator shall maintain the mailing list. 6. Financial Records. The treasurer shall keep the conference financial records for eight (8) years.
G. Amendments
1. No less than thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting of the conference, the secretary shall notify each
local unit president of the proposed amendments to the Standing Rules.
2. Upon recommendation of the conference Leadership Team, Standing Rules may be amended by a majority of the delegates present at the Conference Annual Meeting.
Date Revised: March 8, 1997 October 3, 1998 October 7, 2000 October 6, 2001 October 2, 2004 September 30, 2006 September 29, 2007 September 27, 2008 September 26, 2009 September 25, 2010
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