Standing Rules Deadline Announced for 2020 Annual Conference

December 02, 2019
Information to be publicized in preparation for the 2020 Annual Conference Session
 
Members and Friends of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church:
 
The Committee on Standing Rules has begun its work in preparation for the 2020 Annual Conference session, June 7-9, 2020, at Frazer Memorial UMC in Montgomery, AL. The committee will be reviewing the Conference Standing Rules and recommending revisions. 

Please be aware of upcoming deadlines specified in our Standing Rules:
  • Any proposed changes to the Standing Rules should be received in writing by the chairperson of the Committee on Standing Rules no later than February 1, 2020.  You may submit proposed changes by email to swoodie171@troycable.net or by mail to Shirley H. Woodie, 171 Meadowview Drive, Ozark, AL 36360. 
  • Resolutions shall be submitted to the Committee on Resolutions and Petitions by February 15, 2020, except in cases where it can be demonstrated by the author of a late petition that the situation which gave rise to making the petition was not apparent until after the deadline for petitions. The committee shall provide copies of all resolutions submitted by February 15 to all voting members present at the conference session. The maker of the late resolution shall supply these copies of his/her resolution if submitted after February 15.  No resolution will be received on the last day of the session.  The Chairperson of the Committee on Resolutions and Petitions is Rev. Christina Shaver. You may contact her at revchristinashaver@gmail.com
  • Materials and reports to be included in the Book of Reports shall be in the hands of the Journal editor NO LATER THAN February 24, 2020. Please email materials and reports to Sarah McWilliams,  Journal Editor: sarah@awfumc.org.
 
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Dr. Shirley Woodie.
 
Shirley H. Woodie, Chairperson
AWFC Committee on Standing Rules
334-774-5516 (home)
334-379-7207 (cell)
swoodie171@troycable.net