Posted on January 19, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
As Council approaches several deadlines loom ahead of us.
- Exhibitor Registration has been extended until January 27 (Late registration fees apply)
- Parochial Reports due in the diocesan office February 1
- Deadline for hotel reservations February 2
- Certification forms for Delegates and Alternates due February 3
- Church and Visitor Registration closes February 10
- Youth in Action Registration closes February 14
More information is available on the Council 2010 website at http://council-dwtx.org/.
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Posted on January 19, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
Several pages have been updated or added to the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Council 2010 website at http://council-dwtx.org. We will again have computer recycling the first day of Council, Feb. 18 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Information on child care and nursery registration is now available. Older children have been invited to join parents for the “Banquet in a Box” at the Texas State Aquarium on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010.
Two resolutions for consideration by Council were submitted before the December 31st deadline. Resolution 1-2010 addresses a commendation of the Boy Scouts of American on its 100th Anniversary. Resolution 2-2010 presents proposed amendments to the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. The resolutions can be read in their entirety at http://council-dwtx.org/business/resolutions/.
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Posted on January 19, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
For you reading enjoyment pictures and bios have been added to the nominees for election during Council 2010 to be held February 18 – 20, 2010 in Corpus Christi. Nominees are standing for election to the Executive Board, Trustees of the Episcopal church Corporation, Trustees of TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, Trustee to the University of the South and the Standing Committee. Go to http://council-dwtx.org/business/nominations/ to begin the review process.
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Posted on January 10, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
The annual pre-council meetings will look different this year and we urge all clergy, delegates, alternates, clergy spouses and visitors to make a special effort to attend. It is at the pre-council meetings that the concept of the Biblical covenant will be introduced and discussed in interactive sessions led by Bishop Reed. Pre-council meetings will also be the place where details of the 2010-2011 diocesan budgets will be discussed so as to eliminate lengthy budget discussion on the floor of Council. Several important pieces of information to be addressed by Council will be distributed at the meetings. Among these items are Read more »
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Posted on January 10, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
Details have been added to the Worship page, and the Hotel page now indicates there are only about 50 hotel rooms left at the Omni Marina Towers. Omni Bayfront is sold out.
Under sign-up, a Parochial Reports page has been added with a PDF file of the Parochial Report Packet mailed December 15, 2009. For a church to be seated at Council 2010, their 2009 parochial report is due in the office of the Diocese of West Texas by February 1, 2010.
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Posted on January 10, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
The January/February 2010 issue of The Church News should be arriving in your mailbox soon. Until then, the contains of the four page Council 2010 insert is included on the Council website for your reading pleasure. Go to http://council-dwtx.org/activities/church-news/.
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Posted on January 4, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
The Texas State Aquarium, welcoming over 7 million visitors since its grand opening in 1990, invites you to travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll spend most of your time exploring the exhibits, but there will be tables spread throughout the grounds where you can pause and catch-up with friends while you enjoy the dinner catered by Water Street Oyster Bar.
Our “Banquet in a Box” dinner at the Aquarium begins at 6:00 pm on Friday, Feb. 19 with a special dolphin show at 6:45 pm. Read more »
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Posted on January 4, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
Don’t forget to register for the annual luncheons during Council. We begin with the Christian Faith in Action Luncheon (cost $16) on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 11:30 am in the Water Garden B room of AmericanBank Center. Returning to tradition, the Bishop’s Council Luncheon (cost $20) will be a seated lunch for 600 in the Omni Bayfront Corpus Christi Ballroom. Beginning at 12 noon on Friday, Feb. 19, the keynote speaker is Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. founder of the aha! Process. Concurrently, the Sharing Luncheon (cost $20) hosted by the Commission for Women’s Ministry will feature our own Marthe D. Curry, Ph.D. and World Mission Development Director, presenting “What’s in Your Hand?” in the Aransas Room of the Omni Bayfront Hotel. Learn more about the luncheon speakers at http://council-dwtx.org/activities/luncheons/.
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Posted on January 3, 2010 by Nancy Stinson
The names of nominees for the Standing Committee, Executive board, Trustees of the Episcopal Church Corp., Trustee of the University of the South and Trustees for TMI-The Episcopal School of Texas have been posted on the website. Individual pictures and bios for each nominee will be added shortly. Go to http://council-dwtx.org and click the menu on the left side for more information.
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Posted on December 16, 2009 by Nancy Stinson
There are a total of five (5) online registration forms for Council 2010. In addition to Church registration (clergy, clergy spouse, delegates and alternates) and Individual registration there is a form for Nursery and for the Youth in Action Event (youth and sponsor). Visit the website at www.council-dwtx.org and click on the “Sign-up” tab at the top or “Registration” in the left sidebar.
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