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AEC Annual Meeting, 7.31.2024: Minutes (Draft)

8/3/2024

Association of Episcopal Chaplains Annual Meeting

July 31, 2024, 12:00 - 12:50 pm CST
Location: Zoom Meeting

Attendees: Alex Allain, Dorothy Balser, Elaine Bayless (President-elect), Kate Bell, Sherry Black (Immediate Past President), Carla Davis, Peggy Determeyer, David Fleenor (President), Mark Jeske, Kate O’Connor, Barbara Pendergrast, Andrew Peterson (Treasurer), Paul Rajan, Margaret Rose, Marshall Scott (Web/Communications), Cheryl Sherman, Chuck Stewart, Jana Troutman-Miller

1. Welcome and Introductions - David Fleenor

2. Noonday Prayer - David

3. Opening Remarks - David

4. President’s Report - David

Highlighted the name change from the Assembly of Episcopal Healthcare Chaplains to the Association of Episcopal Chaplains.
Emphasized the inclusive mission to serve all chaplains within the Episcopal Church.
Mentioned ongoing communication with church leaders and efforts to regain nonprofit status.
Addressed the decline in church attendance and the unique role of chaplains in continuing the work of love.

5. President-elect’s Report - Elaine Bayless:

Provided updates on recent activities, including participation in meetings, proofreading, and leading noonday prayer.
Discussed planning for the 2025 retreat and efforts to ensure geographic accessibility.

6. Treasurer’s Report - Andrew Peterson:

Presented the financial report, highlighting expenditures and account balances.
Mentioned ongoing efforts to regain nonprofit status and the need for a new treasurer.
Discussed the use of grant funds for the upcoming retreat and other activities.

7. Web/Communications Report - Marshall Scott:

Shared updates on the association's web presence, including the website, Facebook group, and Mailchimp mailings.
Encouraged contributions to the Chaplair and highlighted recent popular posts.

8. Open Forum

Margaret Rose: Expressed gratitude for the work of chaplains and the importance of spiritual care.
Cheryl Sherman: Inquired about the inclusion of various chaplaincy fields, such as animal chaplaincy.
Sherry Black: Acknowledged the success of the General Convention and the distribution of materials.

9. Acknowledgment of Newly Certified Chaplains

Paddy Blaine, Linda Card, Mary Grace Doran, Christy Dumont, Michael Inver, Kayla Ford, Teresa Newell, Kate O'Connor

10. Closing and Benediction

Benediction by Sherry Black: A prayer of blessing for all participants and their work.

11. Next Meeting: TBD - July 30, 2025?
Notes recorded by AI
Respectfully submitted: Mark Jeske, Secretary
August 1, 2024

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AWC Annual Meeting, 7.31.24: Acknowledging Certified Chaplains

8/3/2024

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2023-2024 Newly Certified Chaplains

Patti Blaine
APC Board Certified Chaplain
December 2023
Linda Card
Clinical Chaplain and a Pastoral Counselor by CPSP
December 2023

Mariegrace Doran
APC Board Certified Chaplain
December 2023

Christy Dumont
APC Board Certified Chaplain in April 2024 & Doctor of Ministry in Integrative Mental Health Chaplaincy from Vanderbilt University with Honors
May 2024

Michael J. Engfer
Received recommendation to be APC Board Certified Chaplain
2024

Kayla Ford
APC Board Certified Chaplain
October 2023

Therese Newell
APC Board Certified Chaplain
2024

Kate O’Connor
APC Board Certified Chaplain
December 2023

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