Woman S Home and Overseas Missionary Society

Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FORM

The Resolution Committee is receiving Recommendations and Resolutions from delegates to the 28th Quadrennial Convention to be held in Orlando, FL on July 25 – July 30, 2015 (This form is to be used in submitting Resolutions/Recommendations to be voted on for inclusion in the Constitution and By- Laws of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society 2015-2019. Completed forms must be submitted 90 days prior to the Convention (April 26, 2015) for consideration. This form may be copied or completed electronically.)

SUBMIT BY: MARCH 31, 2015

RESOLUTION TITLE: ______Please check the appropriate classification: □ New □ Revision □ Information Item

THE RESOLUTION: ______(If necessary, please use additional sheets.)

THE RATIONALE: ______Submitted by:______Episcopal District:______Conference:______Presiding Elder District:______SUBMIT BY EMAIL, FAX, OR MAIL TO: Lovetta J. Holmes, 22071 Sunset Drive, Richton Park, IL 60471 [email protected] – (708)679-1562 Fax

Sample wording for Resolutions is found below. Highlighted language should be provided for all resolutions, without highlights: 1. Resolved, That the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society establish a Day of Health for screenings and dissemination of information. Underneath resolution, provide data identifying presenter: [Name of person(s) submitting resolution] [Episcopal District] [Conference] [Presiding Elder District] Preamble wording may be included prior to the resolution to give background information and state rationale of proposed resolution: 2. Whereas, A study done by a national commission reveals there are twice as many African Americans with diabetes than a decade ago; Whereas, African Americans must modify their lifestyles to enhance quality and longevity of life; Whereas, Information and health awareness initiatives have been proven to promote healthy living; be it Resolved, That the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society establish a Day of Health for screenings and dissemination of information. [Name of person(s) submitting resolution], [Episcopal District], [Conference], [Presiding Elder District]