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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas VESTRY BASICS 101

★What is Vestry Basics 101? This conference is designed to present essential information and orient people currently serving on a vestry or bishop’s committee to the expectations of serving and the unique role they play in their church.

★Topics & Presenters Workshops on Leadership, Roles & Responsibilities, Governance, Finance, Administration, and Stewardship will be featured in the unique context of vestries. In addition there will be several Open Forums. Presenters include: Mary MacGregor - Canon for Leadership and Evangelism Bob Schorr - Manager of Church Plants and Strategic Development, former Jr. Warden Dave Bollinger - current Business Manager and member of Good Shepherd, Tomball, Congregational Coach, former member of the Executive Board, and retired energy executive

★Who Should Attend While attendance is open to anyone currently serving on a Vestry/Bishop’s Committee, first year Vestry and Bishop’s Committee members are strongly encouraged to attend as are clergy. To take full advantage of the diverse topics and forums we suggest that as many member of the vestry/bishop’s committee attend as possible.

★Location and Date Saturday, March 21, St. Francis Church, Tyler, Texas

★Cost The cost is $20 per person for both lay and clergy. This includes continental breakfast, lunch, beverages, any resources and printed materials. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card are accepted via online registration. Payments are processed through PayPal. Checks (individual and church) are made payable to: The Episcopal Diocese of Texas and mailed, along with a copy of the registration form, to: Vestry Basics 101 1225 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002

★Registration Advance registration is required. To guarantee meals and materials, registration must be received no later than the Wednesday immediately prior to the conference. Registration is limited to 100. To register for the Tyler area click here. ★Refunds Refunds will be made only if received in writing by the Wednesday immediately prior to the conference. Sorry, no refunds for no shows.

★Schedule The working schedule is below.

Time Event Welcome, Announcements 9:00 - 9:10 Bishop Andy Doyle video 9:10 - 10:20 Plenary 1 10:20 - 10:30 Transition 10:30 - 11:30 Workshop Session #1 11:30 - 11:40 Transition 11:40 - 12:30 Lunch, Transition 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Plenary 2 1:30 - 1:40 Transition 1:40 - 2:40 Workshop Session #2 2:40 - 2:50 Transition Commissioning Service & 2:50 - 3:00 Dismissal

★Workshops Workshop 1 Workshop 2 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1:40 - 2:40 p.m. Stewardship Open Forum: Congregational Mary MacGregor Development Annual campaigns, Stewardship Mary MacGregor Education, and Capital Campaigns Transitions, Leadership Development, Vision & Mission, Congregational Development Open Forum: Governance Open Forum: Building & Bob Schorr Buildings Meetings, Organization, Elections, Bob Schorr Orientation, Recruitment, and Facilities, Maintenance, Master institutional practices Planning, Remodeling, Construction, and Capital Campaigns Financial Oversight Financial Management & Dave Bollinger Controls Basics of the vestry’s/bishop’s Dave Bollinger committees financial responsibilities Self-Audits, Internal Controls, and oversight Reserve Fund, Maintenance Fund, Designated & Restricted Gifts, Managing Debt, and Church Corp ★Questions Any questions regarding the conference, your registration, etc. may be directed to Julie Heath, 713.353.2125.