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Session Book Southeastern California Conference October 7, 2018 At La Sierra University Church Riverside, California Table of Contents SECTION 1: General Info SECTION 2: Nominating Committee FAQ .....................................................................4 Nominating Committee Members ................34 Session Materials Nominating Committee Report Agenda ..........................................................6 Conference Officers ..................................35 Worship .........................................................7 Executive Committee Members ...............58 Seating of New Churches, Companies ......8 Bylaws Committee Members ...................59 Seating of Parliamentarians .......................9 SECTION 3: Bylaws Committee Report Constituency Session Procedures .................10 Proposed Bylaws Changes and Rationale ....61 Robert’s Rules of Order ..................................11 Bylaws with Proposed Changes ....................62 Motions Chart .............................................13 List of Delegates SECTION 4: Credentials Report Regular Delegates ......................................15 Credentials and Licenses ...............................88 Delegates-at-Large .....................................27 SECTION 5: A Compass for Our Future Retirements .....................................................30 Strategic Priorities ...........................................99 Mission Statement The mission of the Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the expansion of God’s kingdom through the preaching, teaching, publishing, and living of the everlasting gospel by women and men in the cross-cultural communities of our territory. General Information Frequently Asked Questions TIME AND LOCATION La Sierra University Church Time 4937 Sierra Vista Ave. Registration: 8 a.m. Riverside, CA 92505 Session Start Time: 9 a.m. DIRECTIONS Eastbound on Route 91- Westbound on Route 91- From Orange County/I-15/Corona From Riverside/Loma Linda 1. Exit Pierce St. 1. Exit La Sierra Ave. 2. Turn left onto Pierce St. (0.3 mi) 2. Turn right onto La Sierra Ave. (0.2 mi) 3. Follow Pierce as it turns into Riverwalk Pkwy. 3. Turn left on to Pierce St. (0.7 mi) 4. Turn left on Sierra Vista Ave. (0.4 mi) 4. Destination will be on the right (351 ft) 5. Destination will be on the right PARKING ATTIRE The church parking lot has a limited number of While there are no hard and fast rules of what you spaces. It is encouraged, whenever possible, that should wear to the session, business casual attire session attendees carpool. Once the church parking would be appropriate. lot is filled La Sierra University security will reroute attendees to overflow parking. REGISTRATION Registration Process Seating of Delegates All delegates are required to register before Delegates will be seated on the main floor. It is the meeting. Registration will begin at La Sierra important that as a delegate you wear your name University church at 8 a.m. at the main entrance. It is badge at all times, only then will you be granted important to be on time as there will be many others access to the main floor. registering as well, and business cannot commence until everyone is signed in and quorum is met. Guests There is limited room for guests, however for those Badges that come, there will be seating in the balcony. Upon registration delegates will receive a name badge. It is required that you wear this badge throughout the session. Only delegates wearing a badge will be granted access to the main floor, be able to vote, and be allowed to address issues. 4 FACILITY INFORMATION Electronics Lunch The church will provide wireless internet access, A lunch ticket is included in the registration however it will be very limited. You are welcome packet. This ticket entitles the delegate to receive to bring your electronic devices, but be aware that a box lunch. The box lunches can be found at the internet access could be very slow. To prepare Pathfinder pavilion. for this, it may be easier to print or download the information you feel is pertinent for the session prior Water to arriving. Water will be available in the downstairs hallway There are a limited number of outlets available at the of the church. You are welcome to help yourself, church. If you need to charge your electronic device however food and drinks are not permitted in the you are welcome to, however once you have finished sanctuary. please remove your device, so that others may have a chance to do the same. Medical Attention Please remember to silence your electronics for the If you should need medical attention at any time duration of the meeting. during the session there will be both a nurse and doctor available. Contact an usher and they will see Restrooms that you get the help you need. Restrooms are located downstairs from the sanctuary. A restroom only for handicapped persons can be found in the hallway behind the platform. BUSINESS OF THE DAY SECC Bylaws 2. There is a two minute time limit, so be sure to make your comments clear and concise. The bylaws of SECC describe how business is to be Translation services will be available. The time conducted. It is helpful to be acquainted with them. limit will be lengthened to three minutes if Article 6 will be especially important to delegates as it translation services are needed. describes the constituency session process. 3. Points of order/information and privileged Quorum motions will be handled at a separate microphone designated for those purposes. Once registration is over and it is confirmed that 4. A delegate cannot speak to a motion more than quorum has been met, the meeting may commence. twice, and the second time can only be after all Quorum for the meeting is described in the SECC others wishing to speak have done so. Bylaws, Section 6.6.c.1, p. 8. Speaking During the Session Electronic Voting All voting will be done electronically. Voting devices will If you wish to speak during the session it is important be provided the day of the session. Before voting begins that you adhere to the rules of the day. See Robert’s instructions on how to use the device will be provided. Rules of Order. Some additional rules for the day to remember are: Voting devices will be collected at the end of the day. It is important that all voting devices be returned after 1. State your full name and the church you represent. the session is over. Devices that are not returned will cost the conference $49.00 per device. 5 Agenda REGISTRATION 8:00 a.m. WORSHIP 9:00 a.m. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS Announcements Sandra Roberts Call to Session Reading of Mission Statement Declaration of Quorum Jonathan Park Seating of Delegates Sandra Roberts Seating of Parliamentarians Parliamentarian Instructions Chris Johnston Roberts Rules of Order, Session Procedures Seating of New Churches and Companies Jonathan Park Session Agenda Sandra Roberts Credentials and Licenses Jonathan Park OFFICER REPORT SESSION REPORTS – PART 1 Pine Springs Ranch Update Sandra Roberts, Verlon Strauss Strategic Planning, Visioning Sandra Roberts Strategic Priorities Growing Together Audit Report Verlon Strauss, Richelle Arsenault NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Ricardo Graham, Julihana Madison Officers Executive Committee, Bylaws Committee DEDICATION OF OFFICERS Ricardo Graham, SECC Prayer Ministries TRIBUTE AFFIRMATION OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS President SESSION REPORTS – PART 2 Bylaws Report Julihana Madison CLOSING REMARKS President MOTION TO ADJOURN CLOSING PRAYER President Sandra Roberts Chris Johnston Richelle Arsenault Karen Martell SECC PRESIDENT ATTORNEY DIRECTOR AT SINGER LEWAK PRAYER MINISTRY COORDINATOR Jonathan Park Verlon Strauss 6 Ricardo Graham Julihana Madison SECC EXECUTIVE SECRETARY SECC TREASURER PACIFIC UNION PRESIDENT BYLAWS/NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR Worship Praise & Worship Loma Linda University Church Praxis Team What Is A Church? Video Musical Waterman Visayan Church Adventurer Club “One Step At A Time” Welcome & Introduction of Speaker Sandra Roberts, President of SECC Opening Prayer Chris Oberg, Senior Pastor of La Sierra University Church Congregational Song Mt. Rubidoux Church Pathfinder Drum Corp “All Creatures of Our God and King” Responsive Reading Officers “Gratitude & Praise” Prayer Three Generations of Zurek Family Special Music We Are Uno “What A Beautiful Name” Homily & Prayer Kendra Haloviak-Valentine, Religion Professor at La Sierra University Closing Song Inland Empire Fil-Am Church Choir “Legacy of Faith” 7 Seating of New Churches, Companies 2013 Apple Valley All Nations Church Lake Elsinore Spanish Company Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship of Rancho Cucamonga Church 2014 Hope Community Adventist Company Yorba Linda Company 2015 Hemet Spanish Church Inland Empire Indonesian Company Los Alamitos Church 2016 Highland Spanish Company Laguna Indonesian Church Riverside Ghanaian Company Yorba Linda Church 2017 Inland Empire Indonesian Church 8 Seating of Parliamentarians Lead Parliamentarian Chris Johnston, Attorney Associate Parliamentarian Richard Marca, Attorney Associate Parliamentarian Joel Peterson, Attorney Associate Parliamentarian Lenita Skoretz, Attorney 9 Constituency Session Procedures When you wish to speak before the delegates at the Constituency Session Procedures used at previous constituency sessions. 1. State your full name and the church you represent. 2. There is a two minute time limit, so be sure to make your comments clear and concise. Translation services will be available. The time limit will be lengthened