2012
DAILY PROCEEDINGS
97
Vote: The Body voted on the substitutions as outlined. Substitutions were adopted Vote: The Body voted on adoption of the budget, as amended by the substitutions and presented by CF&A. Budget was adopted. Kimball stated that CF&A nominated Pros Tumonong as Conference Treasurer for the next quadrennium. Motion: Kimball moved to confirm Tumonong as Conference Treasurer. Motion carried. Tumonong thanked the Conference for their continued support. He also recognized Dale Kimball for his leadership of CF&A. Kimball announced that the new president of CF&A would be Sue Cobb. Merna Francis delivered the Journal Committee Report. Motion: Francis moved the minutes from Friday, June 8 be approved as written, and that the Conference Secretary correct the minutes from Saturday, June 9. Motion carried. Laurie Dahlman offered a point of clarification. Item #11 was not brought to the floor because the Rules of Order Committee voted it down. Laurie Dahlman requested a point of personal privilege. She thanked Bishop Keaton and Benton Heisler for their assistance during her time as Lay Leader. Neil Davis introduced the Dean of the Detroit Annual Conference Cabinet, Mark Spaw. Spaw brought greetings from the Detroit Conference. He thanked the Conference for their hospitality. He presented Bob Hundley, the new Dean of the West Michigan Conference, with a gift: some University of Michigan memorabilia. Davis recognized the outgoing Dean of the Detroit Cabinet as well. Davis delivered the Cabinet Dean Report. He presented a video on the “fruits of the Spirit,” and their role in the West Michigan Conference’s vision of “A Healthy World: Mind, Body, and Spirit.” He spoke of the church’s power to persevere and impact the lives of new members, even as overall membership was declining. He also discussed how the church is rearranging and adjusting to the reality of a suffering economy. Davis recognized the growing congregation of LifeSpring Church. Their pastor, Patty Harpole, spoke about the church’s mission and future. Davis closed by sharing a video about the mission of the church. Melany Chalker asked a question if the videos shown were available for local churches. William Chu stated that they would be made available online in a few minutes. Bishop Keaton then moved to the business of fixing appointments for 2012-13, beginning with appointments to extension ministries. Bill Dobbs stated that the ministerial appointments were available on the tables outside the arena. The Bishop reappointed Bill Dobbs as Area Clergy Assistant to the Bishop for the next year. Each district superintendent confirmed the appointments for the coming year, and announced any changes. Bishop Keaton recognized Laurie Haller for her service with the Grand Rapids district, and presented her with a Bible. Haller requested a moment of personal privilege to thank those in attendance for their support. Bishop Keaton announced William Haggard as the new Grand Rapids District Superintendent.
Bishop Keaton prayed over the appointments for the next year. He then fixed all of the appointments for the coming year. Dan McQuown, College Chaplain at Albion College, offered greetings from the college, highlighting the college’s strong academic record and partnership with the United Methodist Church. He recognized three newly ordained and commissioned Albion alumni: Eric Burton-