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ARKANSAS CONFERENCE Let Your Light Shine 17th Annual Meeting United Methodist Women Saturday, November 7, 2020 2 IGNITED FOR JUSTICE Let Your Light Shine 17th Annual Meeting—November 7, 2020 Arkansas Conference United Methodist Women Table of Contents PAGE Purpose of United Methodist Women……………………………..….……… 2 Table of Contents………………………………………………………………. 3 Greetings and Special Thanks……..………………………………………… 4 Agenda for Meeting…………………………………………………….……… 5 Legacy Fund Information……………………………………………….…….. 6 Charter For Racial Justice…………………………………………….………. 7 2020 Conference Leadership Team…………………………………………. 8 Conference Memorial List…………………………………………….………. 11 Five Star Units and Women’s Awards & Other Giving Recognitions.…… 17 Mission Today and Mission Study Recognition…………………………….. 25 Reading Program Recognitions……………………………………………… 29 Mission u Information…………………………………………………………. 31 Proposed 2021 Budget……………………………………………………….. 32 Proposed Slate of 2021 Conference Officers………………………………. 33 Proposed Standing Rules Changes/Standing Rules……………………… 36 2021 Arkansas Conference Calendar………………………………………. 46 3 GREETINGS AND SPECIAL THANKS Greetings Arkansas Conference United Methodist Women! Welcome to the 17th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Conference United Methodist Women. Also, the first Annual Meeting in our history to be held virtually via Zoom Webinar. The Conference Leadership Team joins me in welcoming you to this “new normal” way of gathering in 2020. Our theme today is “United Methodist Women Ignited for Justice: Let Your Light Shine.” As we have seen over the past months many forms of injustice have been uncovered and the light has begun shining on them. I’m sure when the United Methodist Women Board of Directors and Program Advisory Group members approved the 2019-2020 Program Book theme and programs, little did they know that “for such as time as this” our Sisterhood would be learning about how we can shine light and be the light for others in our hurting world. My hope for you today is that you will hear something from Harriett Jane Olson, our general secretary/CEO of United Methodist Women, that will ignite your passion to be the light and help shine the light on injustices in our communities and world. I pray that your light will shine, and help others to know that they can make a difference as well. Shine brightly for those that have been blind in the darkness. “Among these (corrupt and crooked) people you shine like stars in the world.” Philippians 2:15B; CEB Be the Light that Shines! Cathy Blackwood ************************************************************************************************ SPECIAL THANKS TO…. Linda Spaul, Conference Communications and the Conference Program Committee for the program booklet; Harriett Jane Olson, general secretary/CEO of United Methodist Women, our guest speaker; Lynn Baker, Board Director National UMW for introducing the guest speaker; Jenny Stiedle, Conference Treasurer for presentation of the budget; Rosetta Dubose, Conference Committee on Nominations for installation and appreciation of officers; Brenda Gullett, Conference Social Action Coordinator for presentation about Racial Justice; Brenda Smith, Conference Education and Interpretation Coordinator for presentation of Mission Giving; LaVerne Paige, Conference Spiritual Growth Coordinator for presentation of the Memorial Remembrance; Jacob Turner and the AR Conference staff for their assistance in setting up our online registration and helping to produce our very first Annual Virtual Meeting and to All who participated in helping to make Today’s Meeting a Success! 4 Meeting Agenda 9:30 Zoom Webinar Etiquette.... .. .... Jacob Turner, Conference Staff Welcome & Recognition of Guests……………………………………...Cathy Blackwood, President Opening Worship . LaVerne Paige, Spiritual Growth UMW Purpose & Prayer Calendar. LaVerne Paige, Spiritual Growth Introduction of Speaker. ... Lynn Baker, 2016-2020 Board Director Guest Speaker. Harriett Jane Olson, CEO United Methodist Women Legacy Builders Presentation . .. Cathy Blackwood, President “Video excerpts from Legacy Fund” Call to Order………………………………………………………………..Cathy Blackwood, President Proposed Changes on Standing Rules & Approval . Cathy Blackwood, President 2021 Budget Presentation and Approval . Jenny Stiedle, Treasurer Recognition of Retiring Officers . Rosetta DuBose, Chair CON Presentation of 2021 Slate of Officers . Rosetta DuBose, Chair CON Election of 2021 Slate of Officers . Cathy Blackwood, President Installation of 2021 Officers . Helen Emmerson, SCJ CON Awards Recognition . Cathy Blackwood, President Mission Today . Brenda Smith, Education & Interpretation “Video excerpts from Camp Aldersgate” Social Action Presentation . .. Brenda Gullett, Social Action Memorial Remembrance . LaVerne Paige, Spiritual Growth Closing Announcements & Remarks . Cathy Blackwood, President 5 The Legacy Fund United Methodist Women continues to build upon the foundation set forth by our founders almost 150 years ago. Yet the difficulties encountered by women, children and youth around the world continue to sustain separation from life affirming compassionate care and support that heals, restores and empowers. Imagine what is achievable, what is possible, if United Methodist Women had the resources to deepen and expand its mission to transform and ignite change in places near and far. In 2014, the Board of Directors launched the Legacy Fund Endowment Campaign, setting a goal to raise $60 million. The Legacy Fund Endowment Campaign is both historic and unprecedented, with the campaign’s theme. Together we are building our legacy, celebrating the legacy of the courageous women who founded this mission movement, as well as the legacy that today’s members will leave for future generations of United Methodist Women, to create their legacy to carry the mission of faith, hope, love in action forward in the world for years to come. In the twenty-first century, women still need to organize for mission. Let’s help make that happen by contributing to The Legacy Fund. Giving Options: Donate Online, Give by Mail, Planned Giving, Talk to Our Staff Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 212-870-3705 United Methodist Women National Office 475 Riverside Drive 15th Floor, Attn: LEGACY New York, NY 10115 6 CHARTER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE Central District (13) Northwest: (15) Conway, First Alpena Gardner Memorial Atkins Greenbrier Bella Vista First Hunter Bull Shoals/Yellville Lakewood Eureka Springs Mabelvale Farmington Maya Virtual Circle Fort Smith, First Morrilton, First Goddard North Little Rock, First Leslie Oak Forest Midland Heights Pulaski Heights Northwest Bella Vista/Highlands Sardis Rogers, First Vilonia, First Russellville, First Wesley, Conway Springdale, First St Paul, Ft Smith Northeast (6) Batesville, First Southeast (7) Blytheville, First Forrest City Holiday Hills Jonesboro, First Gillet Pleasant Grove, Jonesboro Grand Avenue Searcy, First Lakeside Monticello, First Sheridan St Luke’s, Pine Bluff Southwest (5) Arkadelphia, First Christ of the Hills Grand Avenue Norphlet Oaklawn Village UMC 7 Arkansas Conference United Methodist Women 2020 LEADERSHIP TEAM PRESIDENT Cathy Blackwood 2822 Parkwood Circle, Rogers 72756 (W) 479-636-7045 [email protected] (C) 479-640-7590 VICE PRESIDENT Maybelline Strong 37 Talais Drive, Little Rock 72223 (H) 501-821-3539 [email protected] (C) 501-993-7420 SECRETARY Rebecca Simmons 6226 Rayhan Rd., Pine Bluff 71603 (C) 870-543-0585 [email protected] TREASURER Jenny Stiedle 10300 E. Kildeer, Mabelvale 72103 (C) 501-838-4309 [email protected] COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS, CHAIR Rosetta DuBose 22 N. Badalona Dr., Hot Springs Village 71909 (H) 501-922-6839 [email protected] (C) 501-276-2266 COMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Linda Spaul 10518 Wilder Rd., Mabelvale 72103 (C) 501-351-9157 [email protected] 8 Arkansas Conference United Methodist Women 2020 LEADERSHIP TEAM - (continued) MISSION COORDINATORS SPIRITUAL GROWTH Laverne Paige 17 Del Tara Drive, Jacksonville, 72076 (C) 501-416-0601 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP NURTURE and OUTREACH Neva Johnson 20 Towne Park Court #4, Little Rock 72227 (H) 501-228-5529 [email protected] (C) 501-231-4655 EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION Brenda Smith 4218 Mt. Nebo Road, Greenwood 72936 (H) 479-996-6321 [email protected] (C) 479-883-0148 SOCIAL ACTION Brenda Gullett 2709 N. Candlewood, Fayetteville 72703 (C) 870-489-0635 [email protected] RESOURCE COORD/LENDING LIBRARIAN Gretchen Diffee 1307 Cedar Street, Crossett 71635 (C) 501-467-2262 [email protected] 9 Arkansas Conference United Methodist Women 2020 LEADERSHIP TEAM - (continued) COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS 2020 Sylvia Griffin 2022 Doni Martin 403 Happy Circle, Hot Springs 71913 710 Bryan, Corning 72422 [email protected] [email protected] (C) 501-701-4288 (H) 870-926-2107 2021 Laura Palmer 2022 Mona Washington 339 Lake Ridge Dr., Russellville 72802 701 Wellington Hills Road, [email protected] Apt 424, Little Rock 72211 (C) 501-450-6201 monawashington38 @yahoo.com (H) 479-719-3150 2021 Kim Barton 2023 Barbie James 2 Bridgestone Dr., Conway 72032 105 Sue Ann Dr., Forrest City 72335 [email protected] [email protected] C) 501-472-5420 (C) 870-208-4172 2021 Shelley Lee 2023 Judy Green 1 Yacht Club Rd, Slip B7, LR 72223 P.O. Box 249, Sheridan 72150 [email protected] [email protected] (C) 501-607-0389 (C) 501-804-6326 10 CENTRAL DISTRICT MEMORIAL LIST Gardner Memorial Pulaski Heights Louise Campbell Doris Buchanan Dorothy Moseley Mary