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October 21-22, 2016 The Lansing Center, Lansing Michigan Enclosed are the following: Petition Notice & Slate of Candidates Petition Biographical & Signature Forms Proposed Resolution Form 2017 Proposed and 2018 Draft Convention Exhibits Information and Reservation Form Convention Lodging Information Volunteer Information Form (Information enclosed can also be found on our website at www.edomi.org/convention) July 22, 2016

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE 182 ND ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF MICHIGAN Petition Nominations Now Being Accepted Petitions for additional nominations for elective office are now being solicited. The Petition Form and Biographical Statement, which together comprise the Petition, are enclosed. The petition must be completed and sent to the address below not later than September 6, 2016. Clergy, wardens and lay delegates are asked to bring this request to the attention of your congregation by verbal announcement, publication in service leaflets as well as posting in a prominent place. Please photocopy the petition information as needed. Please type or print all information and use additional pages as needed. The Petition Form must be signed by 15 persons who are members of the clergy or members in good standing of one or more congregations in the diocese. The petition and biographical form may be sent by mail, email or FAX to: The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin Secretary of Convention Diocese of Michigan 4800 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 Fax: 313-831-0259 secretaryofconvention@edomi.org Questions??? Please contact the Secretary of Convention, The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin at secretaryofconvention@edomi.org or Canon Jo Ann Hardy, 313/833-4422; jhardy@edomi.org

Report of the Committee on Nominations and Elections for the 182 nd Annual Convention as of July 11, 2016 Nominations by Petition will be accepted through September 6, 2016* Cathedral Chapter (1 clergy, 1 lay to be elected) Lay: Ms. Dawn McDuffie Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit Clergy: Commission on Ministry (1 clergy, 1 lay to be elected) Lay: Clergy: Ms. Pam Wagner Grace, Southgate The Rev. Dr. Katherine Carlson All Saints, East Lansing The Rev. Carol A. Mader St. James, Dexter The Rev. James Pashturro St. Stephen s, Hamburg & St. John s, Howell Deputy to General Convention (4 clergy, 4 lay to be elected) Lay: Ms. Elizabeth Anderson St. John s, Royal Oak Ms. Carol Latimer Spirit of Grace, West Bloomfield Mr. Stephen J. Ott Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit Ms. Felicity Thompson St. Andrew s, Ann Arbor Mr. Eric Travis Trinity, Belleville Ms. Edie Wakevainen Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills

Deputy to General Convention (4 clergy, 4 lay to be elected) Clergy: The Very Rev. Susan Anslow Williams St. Stephen s, Troy The Rev. Paul Castelli St. George s, Milford The Very Rev. Ellis Clifton St. Clement s, Inkster The Very Rev. Philip M. Dinwiddie St. James, Grosse Ile The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin Retired The Rev. Deon Johnson St. Paul s, Brighton The Rev. Carol A. Mader St. James, Dexter The Rev. Dcn. Jenny Ritter St. John s, Howell The Rev. Judith Schellhammer St. Michael and All Angels, Cambridge Junction The Very Rev. Lisa Tucker-Gray St. John s, Plymouth Disciplinary Board (1 clergy, 1 lay to be elected) Lay: Clergy: Mr. Michael Stone Richards Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit Mr. Michael Stewart St. James, Birmingham Ms. Pam Wagner Grace, Southgate The Rev. Steve Domienik St. John s, Westland & Nativity, Bloomfield Twp. The Rev. Beth Taylor St. John s, Royal Oak Standing Committee (1 clergy, 1 lay to be elected) Lay: Clergy: Ms. Ann Putallaz St. Clare of Assisi, Ann Arbor Mr. Robert Sherry St. Thomas, Trenton The Rev. Deon Johnson St. Paul s, Brighton The Rev. Joyce Matthews Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills The Very Rev. James Rhodenhiser St. Clare of Assisi, Ann Arbor The Very Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray St. John s, Plymouth * Bishop s Nominations for Trustee of the Diocese will be published in September. Nominations for this office are not accepted by petition.

The 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan October 21/22, 2016 The Lansing Center, Lansing Michigan Mr./Ms./Mrs./The Rev. Address City/State/Zip Daytime Phone FAX Number Email Address: Congregation City The above named person is nominated for: Cathedral Chapter Commission on Ministry Deputy to General Convention Disciplinary Board Standing Committee To indicate that the above named person will serve if elected, the nominee should sign her/his signature here: To be valid, this form must be signed by 15 (fifteen) clergy and/or members of congregations in the Diocese of Michigan: 1. 9. 2. 10. 3. 11. 4. 12. 5. 13. 6. 14. 7. 15. 8. Please return this completed Petition Form and Biographical Information Form so that it is received by September 6th either by mail, fax or email to: Nomination Petition Form The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin, Secretary of Convention Diocese of Michigan 4800 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 FAX: 313/831-0259 EMAIL: secretaryofconvention@edomi.org

Biographical Information Form For Nominees by Petition (Name of office) Mr./Ms./Mrs./The Rev. Present Service: (Congregation, Deanery, Diocese) Pursuant to Canon 1.2.2.5, please include a brief summary of your Anti-Racism education and training. Previous Service: (Congregation, Deanery, Diocese) Service in the Community: Other qualifications for this office: What gifts, talents, skills and experience would you bring to this office? Biographical Form During your term of office, what do you think should be your primary focus? Please return to the Secretary of Convention along with the Nomination Petition Form by September 6, 2016

The 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan October 21/22, 2016 The Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan RESOLUTION Please see Canon 1.1.4.1 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY, OR TYPE Resolution No. (Committee Use Only) ORIGINATOR: (Enter name of person writing the resolution) Address City Zip Daytime Phone ( ) Email: SUBJECT: Enter the text of the resolution below: Resolved, State your argument in favor of the resolution. Continue on back if necessary. EXPLANATION/RATIONALE: 2016 Proposed Resolution Form EMAIL to secretaryofconvention@edomi.org or mail to: The Rev. Dr. W. Richard Hamlin, Secretary of Convention, 4800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. Resolutions must be received (electronic form preferred) by the Secretary of Convention no later than 4:30 p.m., August 22, 2016.

The 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan October 21/22, 2016 The Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan DIOCESAN COUNCIL OPERATING BUDGET 2015 Actual Results 2016 Approved 2017 Proposed 2018 Draft

Episcopal Diocese of Michigan 2017 Proposed Operating 90 Days Prior to Diocesan Convention Summary 2017 Compare 2015 2016 Proposed 2017 to 2018 Draft Actual 2016 Bud Operating Revenues Apportionment Pledges 1,533,884 1,550,000 1,572,000 22,000 1.4% 1,572,000 Dividends & Interest 495,715 485,608 487,801 2,193 0.5% 487,801 Contributions 220,479 225,500 223,500 (2,000) -0.9% 223,500 Transfer from Reserves 36,883 7,055 0 (7,055) -100.0% 0 Total Operating Revenues 2,286,962 2,268,163 2,283,301 15,138 0.7% 2,283,301 memo: Total Op Rev w/o Reserves 2,250,079 2,261,108 2,283,301 22,193 1.0% 2,283,301 Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits 1,086,930 1,143,928 1,145,767 1,839 0.2% 1,145,767 Professional Fees 112,756 88,100 88,100 0 0.0% 88,100 Occupancy 167,448 172,300 170,800 (1,500) -0.9% 170,800 Office Expenses 60,926 58,470 61,170 2,700 4.6% 61,170 Communications and P.R. 34,111 37,400 37,400 0 0.0% 37,400 Conf, Meetings, & Events 105,880 95,300 109,800 14,500 15.2% 109,800 Denominational Support 389,786 369,615 362,713 (6,902) -1.9% 362,713 Travel & Related Business 91,580 73,300 77,100 3,800 5.2% 77,100 Grants & Other Outreach 206,228 209,050 209,751 701 0.3% 209,751 Equipment 25,414 20,700 20,700 0 0.0% 20,700 Total Operating Expenses 2,281,059 2,268,163 2,283,301 15,138 0.7% 2,283,301 Net Oper Surplus/<Deficit> 5,903 0 0 0 0.0% 0 memo - Total Sal & Ben net of Reserves 1,050,047 1,136,873 1,145,767 8,894 0.8% 1,145,767

Episcopal Diocese of Michigan 2017 Proposed Operating 90 Days Prior to Diocesan Convention Account-Level Detail 2017 Compare 2015 2016 Proposed 2017 to 2018 Draft Actual 2016 Bud Operating Revenues Apportionment Pledges 41100 Apportionment Curr Yr 1,518,959 1,540,000 1,562,000 22,000 1.4% 1,562,000 41200 Apportionment Prior Yr 14,926 10,000 10,000 0 0.0% 10,000 1,533,884 1,550,000 1,572,000 22,000 1.4% 1,572,000 Dividends & Interest 42000 Dividends 47,701 51,857 52,458 601 1.2% 52,458 42100 Extended Ministries 350,571 338,355 342,094 3,739 1.1% 342,094 42300 Endowment Fund 51,502 49,496 49,836 340 0.7% 49,836 42400 Interest Income 45,941 45,900 43,413 (2,487) -5.4% 43,413 495,715 485,608 487,801 2,193 0.5% 487,801 Contributions 42200 Tannahill Fund 217,500 217,500 217,500 0 0.0% 217,500 43000 Contributions 2,979 8,000 6,000 (2,000) -25.0% 6,000 220,479 225,500 223,500 (2,000) -0.9% 223,500 Transfer from Staff Reserves 49910 Release from Designated 36,883 7,055 0 (7,055) -100.0% 0 36,883 7,055 0 (7,055) -100.0% 0 Total Operating Revenues 2,286,962 2,268,163 2,283,301 15,138 0.7% 2,283,301 memo: Total Oper Revenue w/o Reserves 2,250,079 2,261,108 2,283,301 22,193 1.0% 2,283,301 Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits 70100 Salaries 779,148 805,280 800,269 (5,011) -0.6% 800,269 70101 Staff Exp Shared by Oth (72,090) (52,668) (52,167) 501-1.0% (52,167) 71310 Payroll Taxes-FICA 36,972 38,686 38,075 (611) -1.6% 38,075 71410 Medical Insurance 203,049 205,327 212,941 7,614 3.7% 212,941 71420 Life Insurance 5,683 4,399 5,800 1,401 31.8% 5,800 71430 Disability Insurance 4,686 5,017 5,231 214 4.3% 5,231 71440 Worker's Compensation 2,408 2,000 2,000 0 0.0% 2,000 71510 Clergy Pension 52,351 53,922 54,462 540 1.0% 54,462 71520 Lay Pension 37,609 44,353 44,795 442 1.0% 44,795 71530 Retiree Medical 23,597 25,554 21,189 (4,365) -17.1% 21,189 71600 Sabbatical Provision 13,516 12,058 13,172 1,114 9.2% 13,172 71900 Other Personnel Costs 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1,086,930 1,143,928 1,145,767 1,839 0.2% 1,145,767 Professional Fees 72220 Pastoral Care 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 0.0% 1,200 72240 Ecclesiastical Discipline 8,933 2,400 2,400 0 0.0% 2,400

Episcopal Diocese of Michigan 2017 Proposed Operating 90 Days Prior to Diocesan Convention Account-Level Detail 2017 Compare 2015 2016 Proposed 2017 to 2018 Draft Actual 2016 Bud 72290 Outside Services 26,540 24,000 24,000 0 0.0% 24,000 72310 Legal 27,041 15,000 15,000 0 0.0% 15,000 72360 Audit 13,140 13,500 13,500 0 0.0% 13,500 72370 Accounting 93 0 0 0 0.0% 0 72380 Payroll Processing 6,571 4,000 4,000 0 0.0% 4,000 72385 IT Support 27,528 28,000 28,000 0 0.0% 28,000 72500 Honoraria 1,709 0 0 0 0.0% 0 112,756 88,100 88,100 0 0.0% 88,100 Occupancy 73200 Diocesan Center Maint 155,800 155,800 155,800 0 0.0% 155,800 73400 Property/Liability Insur 11,648 16,500 15,000 (1,500) -9.1% 15,000 167,448 172,300 170,800 (1,500) -0.9% 170,800 Office Expenses 74100 Telephone 8,076 8,000 8,000 0 0.0% 8,000 74200 Cell Phone 7,392 7,470 7,470 0 0.0% 7,470 74400 Internet Services 413 1,000 1,000 0 0.0% 1,000 74500 Postage & Delivery 22,191 24,000 23,000 (1,000) -4.2% 23,000 74600 Net Copy Exp/<Reimb> 3,264 4,800 5,800 1,000 20.8% 5,800 75100 Ref Materials/Subscript 1,778 2,250 1,950 (300) -13.3% 1,950 76400 Licenses/Copyright 110 250 250 0 0.0% 250 77100 Office Supplies 16,500 9,300 9,300 0 0.0% 9,300 77200 Bank Charges 448 550 3,550 3,000 545.5% 3,550 77250 Late Fees 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0 77400 Worship Supplies 752 850 850 0 0.0% 850 60,926 58,470 61,170 2,700 4.6% 61,170 Communications and P.R. 74700 Electronic Marketing 125 2,000 2,000 0 0.0% 2,000 74800 Promotional Marketing 1,450 3,000 3,000 0 0.0% 3,000 74900 Outside Printing/Copying 32,469 32,400 32,400 0 0.0% 32,400 74925 Bulk Mail 0 0 0 0 0.0% 0 74950 Copying 66 0 0 0 0.0% 0 34,111 37,400 37,400 0 0.0% 37,400 Conferences, Meetings, & Events 75200 Membership 5,749 4,500 4,500 0 0.0% 4,500 75300 Conference & Seminars 9,046 10,400 10,400 0 0.0% 10,400 75360 Training 1,469 2,400 2,400 0 0.0% 2,400 75500 Facility Rental 24,060 13,000 24,000 11,000 84.6% 24,000 75600 Hosting 3,626 5,600 4,200 (1,400) -25.0% 4,200 75700 Other Meeting Costs 114,230 99,600 113,000 13,400 13.5% 113,000 75800 Staff Meetings 1,090 400 400 0 0.0% 400

Episcopal Diocese of Michigan 2017 Proposed Operating 90 Days Prior to Diocesan Convention Account-Level Detail 2017 Compare 2015 2016 Proposed 2017 to 2018 Draft Actual 2016 Bud 75900 Event/Meeting Offset (53,391) (40,600) (49,100) (8,500) 20.9% (49,100) 105,880 95,300 109,800 14,500 15.2% 109,800 Denominational Support 76100 TEC Assessment 373,649 353,685 346,513 (7,172) -2.0% 346,513 76200 Provincial Assessment 4,137 3,930 4,200 270 6.9% 4,200 76500 Episcopal Election Accr 12,000 12,000 12,000 0 0.0% 12,000 389,786 369,615 362,713 (6,902) -1.9% 362,713 Travel & Related Business 78100 Mileage Reimbursements 22,608 22,000 22,000 0 0.0% 22,000 78150 Gas cost (Auto) 1,404 1,600 1,400 (200) -12.5% 1,400 78200 Vehicle Expense 15,525 7,000 7,000 0 0.0% 7,000 78500 Staff Travel & Lodging 46,485 36,500 40,500 4,000 11.0% 40,500 78600 Travel - Meals 5,558 6,200 6,200 0 0.0% 6,200 91,580 73,300 77,100 3,800 5.2% 77,100 Grants and Partnerships 75400 Discretionary Fund 1,187 3,000 3,000 0 0.0% 3,000 79500 Chaplaincy Support 120,000 120,000 120,000 0 0.0% 120,000 79600 Grants MDGs 14,842 15,050 15,751 701 4.7% 15,751 Advocacy Ministries 18,995 19,000 19,000 0 0.0% 19,000 Social Ministry Prog 50,793 52,000 52,000 0 0.0% 52,000 YAYA Scholarships 411 0 0 0 0.0% 0 206,228 209,050 209,751 701 0.3% 209,751 Equipment 81200 Equipment Rental 17,347 10,400 10,400 0 0.0% 10,400 81300 Equip Maint & Supplies 386 1,000 1,000 0 0.0% 1,000 81400 PC Equip & Software 7,682 9,300 9,300 0 0.0% 9,300 25,414 20,700 20,700 0 0.0% 20,700 Total Operating Expenses 2,281,059 2,268,163 2,283,301 15,138 0.7% 2,283,301 Net Operating Surplus/<Deficit> 5,903 0 0 0 0.0% 0 memo - Total Sal & Ben net of Reserves 1,050,047 1,136,873 1,145,767 8,894 0.8% 1,145,767

The 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan October 21-22, 2016 The Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan To: From: Re: Congregations, Committees, Agencies and Ministries of the Diocese and All Interested Parties Beth Rowley, Executive Assistant, Office of the Bishop Exhibit-Display Space Reservation We are happy to extend this opportunity to your organization to participate as an exhibitor during the 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan. In years past, the exhibit area has always served as important gathering and focal point for our time together. To further enhance the exhibit area, the pre-banquet reception on Friday night, and the continental breakfast on Saturday will take place in the exhibit area. If you are interested in reserving space in the exhibit area, please complete the reservation form enclosed with this memo, and return it with your check, payable to The Diocese of Michigan to: Convention Exhibit Reservation Office of Diocesan Convention 4800 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 The reservations due date has been extended to August 15, 2016 and will be processed on a first come-first served basis. Exhibit space is limited, so please return your reservation form & fee as soon as possible. Questions may directed to browley@edomi.org or 313/833-4435. Exhibit/Display Information We look forward to seeing you in October! The Exhibit Area will be open to the public: Friday, October 21, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Set-up for exhibits begins on October 21 at noon.

The 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan October 21-22, 2016 The Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan Name of Committee, Agency, Organization or individual: Contact Person(s): Please print or type information Name Address City/State/Zip Daytime Phone Number Email Table reservation request: table(s) x $50 (display only) $ table(s) x $80 (Items for sale or auction) $ Electrical Outlets: The Lansing Center will supply an electrical outlet (220 amp) for your exhibit table at an additional cost of $55.00 each. Please indicate this need below: electrical outlet (s) x $55 each $ Names for your nametags (2) If you plan to sell items at your table, please give a brief description of those items below: The person listed on this form will be notified regarding specific arrangements, hotel and meal reservations and set-up arrangements for exhibitors. Please read the following statement carefully and sign below: While we will do everything possible to assure the security of exhibit space, Exhibitors are liable for the safety and security of exhibits and related materials. The Diocese and The Lansing Center are not to be held liable. Exhibit Reservation Signature: Date: All Reservation Forms and CHECKS (payable to the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan) must be received no later than August 15, 2016. Send the form and check to: Convention Exhibit Reservation - Office of Diocesan Convention Diocese of Michigan, 4800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

Convention Lodging Rooms have been reserved for Friday night, October 21, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel (which is at the convention site). Rooms are available on a first-come, first served basis. Radisson Hotel 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 To make your reservation call 800-333-3333 (ask for Episcopal Diocese rate) Or Book on-line at http://www.radisson.com/edomi Room Cost: One King or Two Double Beds: $116.00 per night Rooms are held under: Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Note: The Diocese of Michigan has contracted for a block of rooms with the Radisson Hotel for convention delegates and guests. Please make your reservation by using the information provided so we are properly credited. Thank you for your cooperation!

The 182nd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan October 21/22, 2016 The Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan Your help is needed for a successful Diocesan Convention! Hospitality/Greeters are needed Friday and Saturday to greet delegates and serve as guides within the convention center. Chairs will be provided at most hospitality stations. Tellers work directly on the convention floor on Saturday to assist the Secretary of Convention in quickly counting the show of hand votes. We are looking for volunteers to work all day with a 1.5 hour break for lunch. (10-12 needed) Vendor Set-up/Break-down assistants are needed Friday and Saturday. Volunteers will help set-up and takedown vendor displays and help with registration where needed. (2 needed each day) Yes, I would like to volunteer for Diocesan Convention, October 21/22 at the Lansing Center, Lansing (333 E. Michigan Ave.) Name (please print - as you want it on nametag) Address City Zip Congregation City Daytime Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Email I am not a delegate I am available to serve as: Hospitality/Greeter: Friday: 1:00 pm - 6:15 pm Saturday: 6:45 am - 1:00 pm Teller: Saturday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm I am an alternate Volunteers Needed Vendor Set-up/Breakdown: Friday: 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm Saturday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Please return this form to the Volunteer Coordinator, Julie Travis via FAX 313-831-0259 or mail to EDOMI, 4800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201. You may also email your response to Julie Travis at pcjuli@yahoo.com or call her at (734) 233-7334 and a form will be completed for you. Please respond by Friday, October 7th. Thank you! Confirmations and updates will be sent via email, if provided.

The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan 4800 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 www.edomi.org 313-832-4400 The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Tenth Bishop