SCHEDULE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS IN 2008

Approved by the Session 10/8/07

 

 

 

1.     The meeting of the Session adopting the Resolution for Officer Election

        calling for a congregational meeting                                                                                                                 3/10/08

 

2.     The Congregational Meeting (nomination of Elders/Deacons begins)                                                      4/06/08

 

3.     End of the period to nominate Elders/Deacons and advise the Officer Election

        Subcommittee and the Session the names recommended for nomination — 5:00 p.m.                            5/02/08

 

4.     Refresher Officer Training Class                                                                                                                       6/01/08

 

5.     Elder/Deacon nominee training and instruction begins (Dr. Duncan)

        (For nominees who did not complete the officer election process in 2002)                                                6/15/08

 

6.     Elder/Deacon nominees training and instructions (Dr. Duncan)                                                                 6/22/08

 

7.     Elder/Deacon nominees training and instructions (Dr. Duncan)                                                                 6/29/08

 

8.     Elder/Deacon nominees training and instruction (Dr. Duncan)                                                                   7/06/08

 

9.     Elder/Deacon nominees training and instruction (Dr. Duncan)                                                                   7/13/08

 

10.   Elder/Deacon nominees training and instruction (Dr. Duncan)                                                                   7/20/08

 

11.   Elder/Deacon nominees training and instruction (Dr. Duncan)                                                                   7/27/08

 

12.   Elder/Deacon nominees training and instruction (Dr. Duncan)                                                                   8/03/08

 

13.   Session examines and approves Elder nominees at Session meeting                                                         8/11/08

        (Examination is for those completing either the 2002 or the 2008 Officer Training Class)

 

14.   Elder nominees' pictures and resumes posted as information for the congregation                                 8/17/08

 

15.   Voting for Elders begins (continues until 10 are elected)                                                                              9/7/08

 

16. Session examines and approves Deacon nominees at a called Session meeting on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.                  9/21/08

        (Examination is for those completing either the 2002 or the 2008 Officer Training Class)

 

17.   Deacon nominees' pictures and resumes posted as information for the congregation                            9/24/08

 

18.   Voting  for Deacons begins                                                                                                                               10/12/08

        (Voting for Deacons continues until 25 are elected)

 

19.   Officers elected will be required to attend a four-week installation class                                                   11/09/08

 

20.   Installation class                                                                                                                                                  11/16/08

 

21.   Installation class                                                                                                                                                  11/23/08

 

22. Installation class                                                                                                                                                    11/30/08

 

23.   Ordain/Install Deacons and Elders                                                                                                                   12/07/08

 

 

 

(Note: This timeline provides for at least 4 congregational meetings for Elders and Deacons)