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NOMINATIONS REPORTfor the

2018 Michigan Area Annual ConferenceThe United Methodist Church

Traverse City, MIMay 31 - June 3, 2018

Year elected in parenthesis ( ) following name.

AGENCIES RELATING TO CHRIST-CENTERED MISSION & MINISTRY

Annual Conference Session, Commission on the (1.1)8 members, clergy or laity, in consultation with the Executive Team

4 year term, 3 terms maximumCommission will elect from its members the following:

Chairperson: Nichea Ver Veer Guy (2018) Vice Chairperson: Marsha Woolley (2018)Head Usher: Mara Marsman (2018) Worship Coordinator: Anna Moon (2018)

Secretary: Conference Secretary, Rev. Joy BarrettFacilitator: Sue Buxton.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Marsha Woolley (2018)

Alex Fernandez (2018)2020 Nichea Ver Veer Guy (2018) Leslee Fritz (2018)2021 Mara Marsman (2018) Anna Moon (2018)2022 Don Archambeau (2018) David Eardley (2018)

AC Coordinator of Event Planning: Nancy ArnoldLegislative Coordinator: Diane Brown (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: Resident Bishop/representative, Conference Lay Leader/representative;Conference Secretary; Chairperson of the Committee on Rules; a District Superintendent designated bythe cabinet: Anita Hahn; Legislative Coordinator; Conference Facilitator.

Ex. officio with voice, not vote: Director of Connectional Ministries, Director of Communications.

Executive Team: Bishop, Clergy Assistant to the Bishop, Chairperson, Worship Coordinator, Directorof Connectional Ministries, Legislative Coordinator, Director of Communications, ConferenceSecretary, Annual Conference Coordinator.

Communications, Commission on (1.2)4 members, clergy or laity, in consultation with

the Director of Communications4 year term, 2 terms maximum

Class Laity Clergy20192020 Oneika Mobley (2018)2021 Dillon Burns (2018)2022 Clayton Hardiman (2018)

Vickie Prewitt (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: Bishop/Clergy Assistant to the Bishop, Conference Lay Leader, Board Membersof UM Communications residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference.

Ex. officio with voice, not vote: Senior Editor of Conference Communications, I.T. Data Manager/representative, Conference Director of Communications, Director of Connectional Ministries.

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Journal, Committee on the (1.3)4 members, clergy or laity

4 year term, 2 terms maximumChairperson: Conference Secretary, Rev. Joy Barrett

Secretary: Conference Secretary, Rev. Joy Barrett

Class Laity Clergy20192020 Kathy Cadarette (2018)2021 Blair Hunt (2018)2022 Beth Snyder (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: Conference SecretaryEx. officio with voice, not vote: Conference Director of Communications.

Board of Justice (1.4.0)Chairperson: 2022 Rev. George Covintree (2018)

(Chairperson of the Board is an additional member, chosen by Committee on Nominations)Vice Chairperson:

(1 Convener shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Board, chosen by the conveners)Each Division shall elect a Convener

Division of Church and Society (1.4.3.1)4 members, clergy/ or laity

4 year term, 2 terms maximumConvener shall be elected among the members.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Joan Bosserd-Schroeder (2018)2020 Corey Simon (2018)2021 Clarice McKenzie (2018)2022 Albert Rush (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: Mission Coordinator for Social Action of the Conference United MethodistWomen, member(s) of the General Board of Church & Society residing in the bounds of the AnnualConference, Conference Peace with Justice Coordinator (named by the Division of Church & Society,serving up to 8 years).

Division on Religion and Race (1.4.3.2)2 clergy members

2 lay men & 2 lay women4 year term, 2 terms maximum

Convener shall be elected among the members.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Hoon-Yung Hopgood (2018)2020 Beatrice Alghali (2018) David Huseltine (2018)2021 Tina Campbell (2018)2022 Ken Dowell (2018) Scott Manning (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: Member(s) of the General Commission on Religion and Race residing within thebounds of the Annual Conference.

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Division on the Status and Role of Women (1.4.3.3)2 clergy women, who shall be members of the Annual Conference1 clergy man, who shall be a member of the Annual Conference

3 lay men3 lay women

4 year term, 2 terms maximumConvener shall be elected among the members, and shall be a woman.

Class Laity Clergy201920202021 Patricia Bostic (2018) Eric Stone (2018)

Carol Blair Bouse (2018)2022 Mary Blashill (2018) Hillary Thurston-Cox (2018)

Kristy Hintz (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: member(s) of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Womenresiding within the bounds of the Annual Conference.

Division on Disability Concerns (1.4.3.4)4 members, clergy or laity

4 year term, 2 terms maximum1 member shall have a physical disability.1 member shall have a mental disability.

Convener shall be elected among the members.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Ellen Brubaker (2018)2020 Colleen Wilsdon (2018)2021 Amee Paparella (2018)2022 Frederick Sampson (2018)

Board of Global Ministries (1.5)12 members, clergy or laity

4 year term, 2 terms maximumBoard will elect from its members the following:

Chairperson: Brenda DuPree Vice Chairperson:

Class Laity Clergy2019 Debbie Lobb (2018)

Alice Reissman (2018)2020 Jackie Euper (2018) Julie Liske (2018)2021 Dick Kopple (2018) Karen Williams (2018)2022 Brenda DuPree (2018) Julie Elmore (2018)

Mildred Mallard (2018) Brian William (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: Mission Coordinator for Education & Interpretation of the Conference UnitedMethodist Women, the Conference Secretary of Global Ministries (appointed by the Board, may serveup to 8 years), Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, member(s) of the General Board of GlobalMinistries residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference, Conference VIM Coordinator.

Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: Dan O’MalleyUMW Mission Coordinator for Education & Interpretation of the Conference United MethodistWomen:Conference Secretary of Global Ministries: Appointed by the Board of Global Ministries (1.5.3.4.2)Conference VIM Coordinator:Existing Task Forces: Liberia – Kayte Aspray; Haiti – Rev. Karl Zeigler

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Commission on Archives and History (1.6)4 clergy members, 4 lay members

4 year term, 2 term maximumCommission will elect from its members the following:

Chairperson: Mary Whitman Vice Chairperson:Secretary: Treasurer:

Class Laity Clergy2019 Dan Yakes (2018)2020 Tom Williams (2018)2021 Jim McNitt (2018) Melanie Young (2018)2022 Mary Whitman (2018) John Ross Thompson (2018)

Ex officio with vote: member of the General Commission on Archives & History: Diana Miller andLinda Schramm

Ex. officio without vote: member(s) of the General Commission on Archives & History residingwithin the bounds of the Annual Conference: Justin Seidler (Albion Archivist) and Rebecca McNitt(Adrian Archivist)

AGENCIES RELATING TO BOLD AND EFFECTIVE LEADERS

Conference Leadership Council (2.1)4 clergy members, at least 1 of whom shall be a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry

5 laity3 year term, 4 terms maximum

In consultation with the Bishop, the Council shall elect from its voting members:President: Vice President: Secretary:

Class Laity Clergy2019 Valerie Maidens (2018) Daryl Totty (2018)2020 Sung Yu (2018) Amy Mayo-Moyle (2018)

Nick Arnold (2018)2021 Alex Plum (2018) Eric Mulanda (2018)

Carmen Zeigler (2018) Jodie Flessner (2018)

Ex. officio with voice and vote: Conference Lay Leader, President of the Council on Finance &Administration, a representative of the Division on Religion & Race of the Board of Justice.

Ex. officio with voice, not vote:Director of Administrative Services and Conference Treasurer, Director of Connectional Ministries,Director of Communications,Bishop or Clergy Assistant to the Bishop,Dean of the Appointive Cabinet: Rev. Charles Boayue,any other Directors whose position may be created by the Conference Leadership Council,member(s) of the Connectional Table residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference.Except for ex. officio members listed above, chairperson of Conference agencies and employees ofConference agencies shall be ineligible for membership on the Council.

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Board of Ordained Ministry (2.2)4 year term, beginning the after the Annual Conference following General Conference

3 terms maximumThe Board shall elect from among its members:

Chairperson Vice Chairperson SecretaryRegistrar(s)

25 clergy members of the Annual Conference(at least one of whom shall be engaged in Extension Ministry, age 35 or younger, retired2/3 shall be graduates of theological schools approved by the University Senate)

2008 QuadrenniaLaura Speiran (2018)

Jan Brown (2018) Dean Prentiss (2018)Jodie Flessner (2018) Jennifer Jue (2018)

2012 QuadrenniaPam Buchholz (ret) (2018) Briony Desotell (2018)Carter Grimmett (2018) Anthony Hood (2018)AmyLee Terhune (2018) Tim Ziegler (2018)Wes Brun (ret) (2018) Annelissa Gray-Lion (2018)Lynn Hasley (ret) (2018) Thom Davenport (2018)Mark Erbes (2018) James Mitchum (2018)Sherri Swanson (2018) Bill Johnson (ret) (2018)Pat Catellier (2018) Julie Greyerbiehl (2018)

Rob McPherson (2018)Mark Thompson (2018) Christina Wright (2018)

2016 QuadrenniaJ.D. Landis (2018) Scott Lindenberg (2018)Paul Hahm (2018)3 Associate Members/completed Course of StudyTerri Bentley (2018) Jacqueline Raineri (2018)

12 laypersons2012 Quadrennia

Cathy Hazen (2018) Duane Townley (2018)Carol Wesner (2018) Ruby Anderson (2018)John Wharton (2018) Annette Erbes (2018)Steve Lett (2018) Laurie Dahlman (2018)Claire Hills (2018)

2016 QuadrenniaSharon Appling (2018) Kelly Ross (2018)Carol Hodges (2018)

Ex. officio with voice and vote:Chairpersons of the Order of Elders: Rev. Mary McIness the Order of Deacons: Rev. Georgia Halethe Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members: Rev. Sue Platt

District Superintendent named by the Bishop: Rev. Scott HarmonDirector of Clergy Excellence: Rev. Jennifer BrowneExecutive Committee: Chairpersons of the Order of Elders, the Order of Deacons, the Fellowship ofLocal Pastors and Associate Members; Director of Clergy ExcellenceChairpersons of any committees established as per below:any Conference Director as may be determined by the Conference Leadership Council, a lay memberof the Board.Conference Relations shall be chaired by the Vice Chairperson; the Board shall determinemembership. A District Superintendent shall not be a member.

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Committee on Nominations (2.3)2 persons nominated & elected by the Annual Conference session

10 persons nominated by the Conference Leadership Council4 year term, 2 terms maximum

The Committee shall elect the following from among its members:Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary

Class Laity Clergy2019 Laurie de la Garza (2018)2020 Taylorie Bailey (2018) Janet Larner (2018)2021 Simmie Proctor (2018) Melissa Claxton (2018)2022 Ruby Anderson (2018) Virginia Heller (2018)

Wayne Bank (2018) Mike Conklin (2018)

Ex. officio with voice, not vote: Director of Connectional Ministries,Ex. Officio with voice and vote: District Superintendent Rev. Dwayne Bagley, Conference LayLeader, Chairperson or Representative of Rules, Secretary of the Annual Conference

Committee on the Episcopacy (2.4)6 clergy members, 6 laity,

4 year term, 2 terms maximumone of whom shall be the Conference Lay Leader

3 clergy members or laity appointed by the resident BishopThe Committee shall elect from among its members the following:

Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Secretary:

Class Laity Clergy2019 Jay Hook (2018) Janet Larner (2018)

Jim Tuttle (2018)2020 Dave Howard (2018) Carolyn Spragg (2018)2021 Karl Jennings (2018) Darryl Totty (2018)2022 Koom Cho (2018) Bob Hundley (2018)

Craig Schroeder (2018) Brian West (2018)

Conference Lay Leaders: John Wharton (2018), Anne Soles (2018)

Selected by the Bishop:Greg Timmons (2018) Elbert Dulworth (2018)Bruce Smolenski (2018)

Ex. officio with voice and vote: members of the Jurisdictional Committee on the Episcopacy residingwithin the bounds of the Annual Conference.

Committee on Human Resources (2.5)8 members, clergy or laity

4 year term, 2 terms maximumChairperson (elected by Committee on Nominations): Rev. Ellen Zienert

The Committee shall elect the following from among its members:Vice Chairperson: Secretary:

Class Laity Clergy2019 James White (2018) Jean Snyder (2018)2020 Alice Tucker (2018) Tom Macauley (2018)2021 Georgia Marsh (2018) Ellen Zienert (2018)2022 Deb Fennell (2018) Tommy Boutell (2018)

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Ex. officio with voice and vote: Bishop or Clergy Assistant to the Bishop, District SuperintendentRev. Margie CrawfordEx. officio with voice, not vote: Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. Benton Heisler

Director of Administrative Services/Conference Treasurer: David DobbsDirector of Pension and Benefits: Rev. Don Emmert

Protection Policy Implementation Team (2.6)8 members, clergy or laity (at least 18 years of age)

4 year term, 2 terms maximumThe Team shall elect the following from among its members:

Chairperson: Judy Heriff Vice Chairperson:

Class Laity Clergy2019 Mike Darby (2018)2020 Phyllis Hart (2018)

Marguerite Zawislak (2018)2021 Toni Grimmett (2018)2022 Judy Herriff (2018)

AGENCIES RELATING TO VIBRANT CONGREGATIONS

United Methodist Women (3.1)Membership shall be composed of all members of the local UMW units

existing within the bounds of the Conference.The UMW shall elect from among its members:PresidentTreasurerSecretaryA Committee on NominationsAny other committee that the membership may create.Ex. officio with vote: Resident Bishop,member(s) of the Board of Directors of the national office of the UMW residing within the bounds ofthe Annual Conference,member(s) of the UMW Program Advisory Group residing within the bounds of the Conference;member(s) of the North Central Jurisdiction UMW leadership team residing within the bounds of theConference,District Superintendent Rev. Anita Hahn

United Methodist MenMembership shall be composed of all men who are professing members of

local churches within the bounds of the Annual Conference.The UMM shall elect the following offices from among its members:PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerEx. officio members: member(s) of the North Central Jurisdiction UMM residing within the bounds ofthe Conference, member(s) of the General Commission on UMM residing within the bounds of theConference, Conference Lay Leader, Resident Bishop who shall serve as the honorary president;District Superintendent Rev. Scott Harmon

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Board of Laity (3.3)

Conference Lay Leader: John Wharton (2018), Anne Soles (2018), co-leaders

District Lay Leaders: Associate District Lay Leaders:Northern Skies: John Preston (2018) Northern Skies:Northern Waters: Denny Olin (2018) Northern Waters: Kathy Maynard (2018)Central Bay: Central Bay:Midwest: Suzanne Hewitt (2018) (Co-Lay Leaders) Midwest:Mid-Michigan: Nona Spackman (2018) Mid-Michigan:East Winds: Michael Schlusler (2018) (Co-Lay Leaders) East Winds: Bonnie Potter (2018)Greater Southwest: Wynne Hurlbut (2018) Greater Southwest:Heritage: Max Waagner (2018) Heritage:Greater Detroit: Ruby Anderson (2018) Greater Detroit: Kenneth Dowell (2018)

Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries:President of the UMM/representative:President of the UMW/representative:Convener of the Division of Young Adult Ministry of the Board of Young People’sMinistries:Convener of the Division of Youth Ministry of the Board of Young People’s Ministries:Conference Scouting Coordinator:Director of Connectional Ministries:A District Superintendent designated by the Cabinet:

Board of Young People’s Ministries (3.4)Chairperson: Rev. Christina Miller-Black

(Chairperson of the Board is an additional member, chosen by Committee on Nominations)Vice Chairperson:

(1 Convener shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Board, chosen by the conveners)Each Division shall elect a Convener

Ex. officio with voice, no vote: a representative of the Michigan Area Board of Christian Camping

Division of Youth Ministry (3.4.2.1)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

2 clergy, 2 laity (age 18 or older)

1 year term, renewable as long as younger than 18 at beginning of term10 youth (age 13-17)

Convener shall be elected among the members.

Class Laity Clergy2019202020212022 Susan Youmans (2018)

Class Youth Youth2019 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018)

Ex officio without vote: Bridget Nelson, conference staff

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Division of Young Adult Ministry (3.4.2.2)

1 year term, renewable as long as age 30 or under at beginning of termNominations: 2 clergy (age 18-30)

4 young adults nominated by District Councils on MinistryConvener shall be elected among the members.

Class Laity Clergy2019

Ex. officio without vote: Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry: Pastor Lisa Batten

Division of Higher Education & Campus Ministry (3.4.2.3)6 members, clergy or laity

4 year term, 2 terms maximumConvener shall be elected among the members.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Bonnie Garbrecht (2018) Jeff Williams (2018)2020 Catherine Fahey (2018) Richard Burstall (2018)2021 Blair Hunt (2018)2022 Tito Kromah (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry: Pastor Lisa Batten

Board of Congregational Life (3.5)Chairperson: Rev. Sherry Parker

(Chairperson of the Board is an additional member, chosen by Committee on Nominations)Vice Chairperson:

(1 Convener shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Board, chosen by the conveners)Each Division shall elect a Convener

Ex. officio with vote: Director of Congregational Vibrancy – Rev. Dirk Elliott

Division of Congregational Vibrancy (3.5.3.1)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

4 clergy members / laityConvener shall be elected among the members.

Class Laity Clergy2019 LuAnn Rourke (2018)2020 Michael Sawicki (2018)2021 Matt Stoll (2018)2022 Kathy Lefler (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: member(s) of Discipleship Ministries residing within the bounds of the AnnualConference; District Superintendent Rev. David Kim

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Division on the Small Membership Church (3.5.3.2)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

4 members, clergy or laityConvener shall be elected among the members.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Matt Bistayi (2018)2020 Kim Metzer (2018)2021 Matt Osborne (2018)2022 Peggy Katzmark (2018)

Division on Christian Unity & Interreligious Relationships (3.5.3.3)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

6 members, clergy or laity, one of whom shall serve as aDistrict Coordinator for Christian Unity & Interreligious Relationships

Convener: Rod Gassaway

Class Laity Clergy20192020 Laurie Smith Del Pino (2018)2021 Matt Packard (2018) Diane VanMarter (2018)2022 Rodney Gasaway (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: member(s) of the Office of Christian Unity & Interreligious Relationships of theCouncil of Bishops, the governing Board of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.,the World Methodist Council, The United Methodist delegation to the most recent World Council ofChurches Assembly, the United Methodist delegation to the most recent plenary meeting of ChurchesUniting in Christ residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference.

Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry (3.6)The committee shall define its membership and organize in any way it sees fit,

subject to the approval of the Conference Leadership Council.Term: 4 year term, max 2 terms

Chairperson: Rey Mondragon - 15

Laity Clergy2019 Audrey Mangum (2018) Rey Mondragon (2018)

Lawrence Iseler (2018)2020 Ricardo Angarita Oviedo (2018) Joel Walther (2018)

Patsy Coffman (2018) Jennifer Jue (2018)2021 Rebecca Dean (2018) Ellen Zienert (2018)

Lea Tobar (2018) Sari Brown (2018)Randie Clawson (2018)

2022 Tori Booker (2018) Patricia Gandarilla (2018)Jorge Costales (2018) Laura Feliciano (2018)Holly Downer (2018)

CO-OPTED MEMBERS (maximum of 4; may be asked to fill the following positions such as but notlimited to):

Training Coordinator:Grant Application Coordinator:Immigration Advisor:

EX-OFFICIO:District Superintendent: Rev. Margie CrawfordConference Treasurer: David DobbsDirector of Connectional Ministries: Rev. Benton HeislerStaff employed by the Conference Leadership Team and assigned to the Committee onHispanic/Latino Ministry: Sonya Luna

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Committee on Asian-American Ministry (3.7)The committee shall define its membership and organize in any way it sees fit,

subject to the approval of the Conference Leadership Council.

Chairperson: (CR) Rev. Jung Eun Yum

Class of 2019 Rev. Jung Eun Yum (2018) Rev. Sang Chun (2018)Class of 2020 Rev. Latha Ravi (2018) Rev. Anna Moon (2018)Class of 2021 Rev. Won Dong Kim (2018) Rev. Gunsoo Jung (2018)Class of 2022

Co-opted members:Rev. Darryl Totty (2018) Rev. Andy Baek (2018)Rev. Jennifer Jue (2018) Prospero Tumonong (2018)

Ex-officio: DS designated by cabinet, Rev. David Kim; Director of Connectional Ministries or anotherconference representative: Sonya Luna

Committee on Native American Ministry (3.8)“The majority of the committee’s members should be Native Americans, insofar as possible.

The committee shall define its membership and organize in any way it sees fit,subject to the approval of the Conference Leadership Council.”

The preliminary proposal that follows will need to be confirmed/revised by the Conference LeadershipCouncil and the Committee on Native American Ministries/Indian Workers Conference at their next

meeting:

The membership of the Committee on Native American Ministry (CONAM) shall include two personselected by each Native American United Methodist congregation or ministry; the pastor may be adelegate or alternate, as determined by the church and at least 4 members at large selected by CONAM:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:CHAIRPERSON: Fran Church PrattVICE-CHAIRPERSON: Rev. George PampSECRETARY: Valerie MaidensTREASURER: Valerie MaidensCABINET MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE: Rev. Anita Hahn

Bradley Indian Mission UMC Oscoda UMCChippewa Indian UMC Saganing Native American Mission UMCSalem Indian Mission UMC Zeba Indian Mission UMCGreensky Hill Indian Mission UMCKewadin Indian Mission UMCNorthport Indian Mission UMCPaWaTing MaGedwin Kikaajik (Native American Elders Program)

EX-OFFICIO (voice but not vote; on because of category):Bishop: Bishop David A. BardCabinet: Rev. Anita HahnDirector of Connectional Ministries: Rev. Benton Heisler

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

LaityRich GuyonAmy AlbertsClara LawrenceRose Bledsoe

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Committee on African-American Ministry (3.9)The committee shall define its membership and organize in any way it sees fit,

subject to the approval of the Conference Leadership Council.

Rev. Jan Brown, Simmie Proctor Co-chairsRev. Marshall Murphy Recording SecretaryDwanda Ashford Communications CoordinatorSharon Appling Spiritual Formation CoordinatorRev. Anthony Ballah Spiritual Care CoordinatorGreg Keeler Registrar

Members:Rev. Sandra Douglas Bibilomo, Rev. Darryl Totty, Rev. B. Kevin Smalls, Rev. EzromShaw, Loretta Lee, Cecelia Tolliver, Beatrice Alghali, ex officio

Ex. Officio: District Superintendent Rev. Margie Crawford

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES

Council on Finance and Administration (4.1)4 year term, 2 terms maximum (quadrennially staggered classes, beginning at end of

the annual conference session following General Conference)6 clergy members, 7 laity members

At least one the 13 members shall be appointed to, or a member of,a church with fewer than 200 members

The Council shall elect from among its members the following:President: Vice President: Secretary:

Class Laity Clergy2016 Quadrennia

Susan MacGregor (2018) Geri Hamlin (2018)Cam DeLong (2018) Bob Hundley (2018)Clayton Osborn (2018)Renae Clevenger (2018)

2020 QuadrenniaJim Bosserd (2018) Brad Bartelmay (2018)Andy Wayne (2018) Willie Council (2018)Patrick Tiedt (2018) Janet Gaston Petty (2018)

Co-Opted Member:CFA Personnel Committee Chair: Marsha Lyttle (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: member(s) of the General Council on Finance and Administration residingwithin the bounds of the Annual Conference.

Ex. officio without vote: Director of Administrative Services and Conference Treasurer; Bishop orClergy Assistant to the Bishop; District Superintendent Rev. John Hice; Director of ConnectionalMinistries; other conference directors designated by the Conference Leadership Council.

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Board of Pension and Health Benefits (4.2)8 year term, 1 term maximum

6 clergy members, 6 laity membersThe Board shall elect from among its members the following:

Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Secretary:Treasurer of the board is Director of Administrative Services/Conference Treasurer.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Eric Simmons (2018)2020 Carol Kandell (2018) David Hills (2018)2021 Kenneth Norton (2018) Steve Buck (2018)2022 Kathleen Dorman (2018)2023 Kevin Dick (2018) Carol Johns (2018)2024 Gary Glanville (2018)2025 Al Minert (2018) Neil Davis (2018)2026 Joel Fitzgerald (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: District Superintendent Rev. Jerome DeVine; member(s) of Wespath Benefitsand Investments residing within the bounds of the Annual Conference: Rev. Joel Pier-Fitzgerald.

Ex. officio without vote: Director of Pension and Benefits, Rev. Don Emmert; Director ofAdministrative Services and Conference Treasurer; other conference directors designated by theConference Leadership Council.

Administrative Review Committee (4.3)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

Nominated by the Bishop3 full clergy members, 2 alternate full clergy members

District Superintendents, members of Board of Ordained Ministry,and their relatives shall be ineligible.

Class Clergy Clergy2019202020212022

Alternates:2019202020212022

Board of Trustees (4.4)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

6 clergy members, 6 laity membersAll members must fulfill any other criteria the laws of the State of Michigan

may require for serving on the board of directors of a corporation.The Board shall elect from among its members the following:

Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Secretary:Treasurer of the board is Director of Administrative Services/Conference Treasurer.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Doris Sain (2018) Brent Webster (2018)

Jorge Costales (2018)2020 David Apol (2018) Clifford Radke (2018)

Karl Bauman George Lewis (2018)2021 Michael Belt (2018) Carolin Spragg (2018)

Dan Hart (2018)2022 Rob Long (2018) Matt Hook (2018)

Ex. officio without vote: Director of Administrative Services and Conference Treasurer; Director ofConnectional MinistriesEx. officio with vote: District Superintendent Rev. John Hice

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Committee on Investigation (4.5)1 quadrennium term; nominated by the Bishop

4 clergy members, 3 laity members3 alternate clergy members

6 alternate lay members, 3 of whom are diaconal ministers if possibleMembers of the Cabinet and Board of Ordained Ministryand their immediate family members shall be ineligible

The Committee shall elect from among its members the following:Chairperson:

Class Laity Clergy2017201820192020

Alternate members:2017201820192020

Committee on Rules (4.6)4 year term, 3 terms maximum

8 members, clergy or laityThe Committee shall elect from among its members the following:

Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Secretary:

Class Laity Clergy2019 Keith Radak (2018)

Brenda Fultz (2018)2020 Todd Price (2018)

Judy Coffey (2018)2021 David Lundquist (2018)

Herb Vanderbilt (2018)2022 Jim Searls (2018) Paula Timm (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: Legislative Coordinator; Annual Conference Facilitator; District Superintendentchosen by the Cabinet; Annual Conference Secretary; Conference parliamentarian (if one is appointedby the bishop)

Ex. officio without vote: Director of Connectional Ministries

Episcopal Residence Committee (4.7)Chairperson of the Committee on Episcopacy (or representative):President of Council on Finance and Administration (or representative):Chairperson of Board of Trustees (or representative):Others may be co-opted, without vote, as needed:

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Commission on Equitable Compensation (4.8)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

4 clergy members, at least one of whom shall be appointedto a church w/ fewer than 200 members

4 laity members, at least one of whom shall be appointedto a church w/ fewer than 200 members

The Commission shall elect from among its members the following:Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Secretary:

Convener: Mark ZenderTreasurer of the commission is Director of Administrative Services/Conference Treasurer.

Class Laity Clergy2019 Ruth Sutton (2018) Mark Zender (2018)2020 Bob Bernum (2018) Gerald Hagans (2018)2021 Molly Schaffer (2018) Nancy Patera (2018)2022 Barry Trantham (2018) Karen Williams (2018)

Ex. officio with vote: District Superintendent Rev. Elizabeth Hill; a member of the Council on Financeand Administration

Ex. officio without vote: Director of Administrative Services and Conference Treasurer

OFFICERS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Secretary: Rev. Joy Barrett (2017) (6.1)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

Elected at first Annual Conference session following General Conference.

Statistician: Rev. Ron Iris (2017) (6.2)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

Elected at the Annual Conference session immediately preceding General Conference.

Facilitator: Sue Buxton (2018) (6.3)4 year term, 2 terms maximum

layperson

Parliamentarian: None (6.4)May be appointed by the Bishop at his/her discretion

Chancellor: (2018) (6.5)Nominated by the Bishop, elected quadrennially

Director of Administrative Services / Conference Treasurer: David Dobbs (2017) (6.6)Elected at first Annual Conference session following each General Conference.

Lay Leader (co-leaders): John Wharton (2018), Anne Soles (2018) (6.7)4 year term, 1 term only

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AFFILIATE ENTITIES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

AFFILIATED VIA THE BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES (10.1)

TRUSTEES OF BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP (10.1.1)

2008 Floyd Parks

TRUSTEES OF CLARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (10.1.2)

(Reported only, election is by Clark, as per change in Clark by-laws.)

Laity Clergy

OFFICERS:Steve Finney (2013), ChairBob Gillette (2013), Vice ChairBeth Kelly (2051), SecretaryGregg Richardson (2016), Treasurer

TRUSTEES: [TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 9 years.]Suzeanne Benet (2015)Spencer Brown (2015)Jayne CourtsDale Grogan (2015)Kathy Holt (2016)

EX-OFFICIO:Mike Crete Bill HaggardBrian PangleCarol Ann YouellsCharles Homeyer

METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY DIRECTORS (10.1.3)[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 10 years.]

Laity ClergyDavid Bennett (2011) William Amundsen (2008)*Murray Brown (2005)* Charles Boayue (2001)*Marianne Conner (2016)Steven Dosca (2000)*William Johnston (2010)Peter Lenz (2009)Eric Pelton (2017)Doug Ross (2007)*Carrie Russell (2014)Les Ryckman (2018)Juli Stephens (2018)Christine Weemhoff (2000)*

* Extended by action of the directors.

Ex. officio with vote: A District Superintendent named by the Bishop, Rev. Charles Boayue

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UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY HOUSE (10.1.4)[pending changes in board of directors]

Laity Clergy

UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES BOARD OF TRUSTEES(10.1.5)

Laity ClergyDick Lundy (1983) Matt Hook (2007)Rich Brown (2004) Mark Spaw (2010)John Nixon (2007)Stuart Main (2007)Gary Vander Haagen (2007)Russ Ives (2009)

Ex. officio with vote: A District Superintendent named by the Bishop, Rev. Elizabeth Hill

AFFILIATED VIA THE BOARD OF YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINISTRIES (10.2)

TRUSTEES OF ADRIAN COLLEGE (10.2.1)

[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 9 years.]Laity ClergyBonnie Garbrecht (2008) Russell McReynolds (2006)

Area Bishop: David A. Bard[ ] Indicate names submitted for election of two by College in coordination with Board of

Higher Education and Campus Ministry.* Term extended by request of the Trustees of Adrian College.

TRUSTEES OF ALBION COLLEGE (10.2.2)

[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 12 years.]Laity Clergy

Stephen Charnley (2007Faith Fowler (2013)

Area Bishop: David A. Bard[ ] Indicate names submitted for election of two by College in coordination with Board of

Higher Education and Campus Ministry.

BAY SHORE EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS (10.2.3)

Laity ClergyKevin Wightman (2015) Mark Karls (Ret.) (2010)Susanne Niedrich (2006)Jeff Leipprandt (2015) George Lewis (2011)Kerry Bailey (2011)Bill Schaard (2015) Jackie Roe (2013)Kendal Root (2016) Susie Hierholzer (2016)Justin Kuhl (2016) Doug Mater (2017)Chuck Squires (2016)

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MICHIGAN AREA UNITED METHODIST CAMPING BOARD (10.2.4)Chairperson: Joel Wortley

ELECTED BY THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, per Board by-laws: (no less than 60%)Laity ClergyStuart Smith (2018) David Wichert (2017)Bob Wyatt (2018) Sheryl Foster (2013)Susan Witte (2017) Paula Timm (2016)Michelle Hills (2014)Joel Wortley (2017)

ELECTED BY THE BOARD, per Board by-laws:Laity ClergyJim Beyer (2017)Lisa Machesky (2017)Deb Fennell (2018)

Designated by the Full Cabinet (voice and vote): District Superintendent Rev. Dwayne Bagley

EX-OFFICIO (voice but without vote):Executive Director of Camping: Rev. George Ayoub

LAKE LOUISE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (10.2.5)Tenure: Bylaw terms are limited to 9 years. Elect their own chair.

Laity ClergyDaphne Mitchell (2013) Phil Friedrick (2010)Liz Carr (2014) June Marshall-Smith (2014)Doug Clark (2016) Ben Bower (2018)Linda Zeeb (2018)

MICHIGAN AREA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HISTORICALSOCIETY, INC. (10.3)

Elected by Commission on Archives and History:Laity ClergyKen Gackler (2008) Sharon Scott (2007)Dan Yakes (2008) Melanie Young (2012)Merna Francis (2008) Mary Whitman (2014)M. Kay Mowery (2015)

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY RESIDING IN THE

CONFERENCE: Diana Spitnale Miller, Linda Schramm; BOARD MEMBER OF THE HISTORICAL

SOCIETY OF THE UMC: Linda Schramm

EX-OFFICIO (VOICE AND VOTE):Archivists: Justin Seidler (Albion), Rebecca McNitt (Adrian)

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AFFILIATED VIA THE COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (10.4)

MICHIGAN AREA LOAN FUNDS (10.4.1)[TENURE: Bylaw terms are limited to 9 years.]

Laity ClergyNancy Craig (2010) George Fleming (2010)Roland “Pete” Shelby (2014) Kathy Smith (2013)Ron Jones (2015) Gary Step (2018)Howard Burdett (2016)Sally J. Howden (2016)Lisa Martin (2018)

Church Extension Staff Person: Rev. David S. BellPresident: Rev. Wayne C. Barrett

Ex Officio: CF&A Chairperson TBD

UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN (10.4.2)

Directors (12) (6 from each Conference, elected by the Foundation):Class of 2018 Rev. Joy Barrett, Rev. Ed Ross, Karen Thompson, Rev. Sue WoodardClass of 2019 Lauren Frey, Rev. Gary Glanville, Rev. Brad BartelmayClass of 2020 Ransom Leppink, Nancy Craig, Joy Stair

Ex-Officio (without vote):President & Executive Director: Rev. David S. BellSenior Executive: Rev. Wayne C. BarrettResident Bishop: Bishop David A. BardConference Treasurer: David Dobbs

CONFERENCE DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM

Team Chairperson: Rev. Robert MillerDisaster Response Coordinator: Dan O’MalleyConference Emotional & Spiritual Care Coordinator:Conference Communications Director: Mark DoyalConference Finance Officer: David DobbsConference VIM Coordinator:District Disaster Response Coordinators

Northern Skies: Terri BranstromNorthern Waters: Dave StockfordCentral Bay:Midwest: Rev. Lyle and Janet BallMid-Michigan: Earle KnappEast Winds: Robert McCormickGreater Southwest: Rev. Dave MortonHeritage: Rev. Robert MillerGreater Detroit: Dwanda Ashford, Don Archambeau

Ex. Officio: District Superintendent Rev. Dwayne Bagley

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DISTRICT COMMITTEES

DISTRICT BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING

Northern Skies District –Laity Clergy

Don Balmer (2018) Jim Mathews (2018)Jim Hart (2018) Ted Trudgeon (2018)Larry Rogers (2018)Pat Waeghe (2018)

Northern Waters District –Laity Clergy

Tom Bowman (2018) John Scott, Chair (2018)Walter Urick (2018) George Spencer (2018)Lyle Matteson (2018) Eugene Baughan (2018)Ann Porter (2018) Patti Haas (2018)

Central Bay District –Laity Clergy

Karl Bauman, Chair (2018) Jim Payne (2018)Darlene Levia (2018) Jon Gougeon (2018)Randy Hock (2018)Randy Bartlett (2018)

Midwest District –Laity Clergy

David Apol, Chair (2018) Greg Buchner (2018)Dennis Bekken (2018) Diane Gordon (2018)John Faas (2018) Mike Ramsey (2018)LouAnn Hoffman (2018)Susan MacGregor (2018)Steve Meredith (2018)

Mid-Michigan District –Laity Clergy

James LeBaron, Chair (2018) Jerome DeVine, DS (2018)William Blanchett (2018) Jeanne Randels (2018)Darcy Bozen (2018)Deborah Federau (2018)Dick Rice (2018)

East Winds District –Laity Clergy

Dayna Wright (2018) Barbara Benjamin (2018)Doris Sain (2018) Jerry Griggs (2018)Kathy Dorman (2018) David Reed (2018)Bob Wyatt (2018) John Hice, DS (2018)Bob Bernum (2018)Peter Plum (2018)

Greater Southwest District –Laity Clergy

Wynne Hurlbut (2018) Dwayne Bagley, DS (2018)Mark Crawford (2018) Ron VanLente (2018)Nate Hawthorne (2018) Ryan Wenburg (2018)Donald Weaver (2018)

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Heritage District –Laity Clergy

Nicolas Dever (2018) Elizabeth Hill, DS (2018)Jim Jacobs (2018) Robert Hughes (2018)

Bob Stover (2018)

Greater Detroit District –Members at Large:

Laity ClergyDon Archambeau (2018) Jean Snyder, Chair (2018)John Lawrence (2018) Jonathan Combs (2018)Pearl Lewis (2018) Jinny Song (2018)Eugene Paik (2018)Lynn Van De Putte (2018)

DISTRICT COMMITTEES ON ORDAINED MINISTRY

Northern Skies District –Ordained Ministry Representative: Scott Lindenberg (2018)District Superintendent: Scott Harmon, Executive Secretary

Laity ClergyAnine Bessolo, at-large (2018) Geri Hamlen, Chair (2018)Lorna Addison, at-large (2018) Christopher Hintz, Vice Chair (2018)

Peggy Paige, Registrar (2018)Albert Barchue, at-large (2018)Jim Balfour, at-large (2018)Scott Lindenberg, at-large (2018)Caroline Hart, at-large (2018)

Northern Waters District –Ordained Ministry Representative: James Mitchum (2018)District Superintendent: Anita Hahn

Laity ClergyCharlene Heim (2018) Dale Ostema, Chair (2018)Debie Horn (2018) Richard Morrison (2018)Denny Olin (2018) James Mitchum (2018)Allen Horstman (2018) Melody Olin (2018)

Eric Falker (2018)

Central Bay District –Ordained Ministry Representative:District Superintendent: David Kim

Laity ClergyRoger Yerion, chair (2018) Heather Nowak (2018)Karl Bauman (2018) Matt Chapman (2018)Doug Hasse (2018) Ernesto Mariona (2018)Tina Karnath (2018) Rob Richards (2018)

Midwest District –Ordained Ministry Representative: Bill Johnson (2018)District Superintendent: Margie Crawford

Laity ClergyAnnmarie Buchner (2018) Susan Hagans, Chair (2018)Dan Davis (2018) Bill Johnson, Registrar (2018)

Jan Lancaster (2018)Mark Miller (2018)Nancy Patera (2018)Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald (2018)Ryan Wieland (2018)

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Mid-Michigan District –Ordained Ministry Representative: Terri Bentley (2018)District Superintendent: Jerome DeVine

Laity ClergyKathy Dobie, Recording Sec. (2018) Cynthia Skutar, Chair (2018)Fred Olmsted (2018) Nancy Powers, Registrar-Local Pastors (2018)

Irene Vittoz, Registrar-Candidates (2018)Terri Bentley (2018)Joseph Huston (2018)Kathleen Smith (2018)Ellen Zienert (2018)

East Winds District –Ordained Ministry Representative: Jennifer Jue (2018), Susan Platt (2018)District Superintendent: John Hice

Laity ClergyBonnie Potter (2018) Grant Lobb (2018)Tom Cerny (2018) Jeff Jagger (2018)Bernie Schneider (2018) Bo Rin Cho (2018)

Jennifer Jue (2018)Joel Walther (2018)Andrew Allie (2018)Dennis Irish (2018)Cathi Huvaere (2018)Susan Youmans (2018)Phil Tousley (2018)Rick Dake (2018)Chuck Jacobs (2018)John Huhtala (2018)Christine Wyatt (2018)Ann Emerson (2018)Maurice Horne (2018)Patricia Hoppenworth (2018)Karen Williams (2018)Susan Platt (2018)

Greater Southwest District –Ordained Ministry Representative: Laurie Dahlman (2018)District Superintendent: Dwayne Bagley

Laity ClergyWynne Hurlbut (2018) David Hills, Chair (2018)Laurie Dahlman (2018) Mona Joslyn (2018)Fred Douglas (2018) Julie Elmore (2018)Kari Selleck (2018) Jeanne Garza (2018)

Ron Hansen (2018)Karen Wheat (2018)Marty Culver (2018)

Heritage District –Ordained Ministry Representative:District Superintendent: Elizabeth Hill

Laity ClergyLynne Pauer (2018) Nancy Lynn, Chair (2018)Max Waagner, Lay Leader (2018) Loretta Job, Co-Registrar (2018)John Wharton (2018) Eric Beck (2018)

Pat Bromberek (2018)Ron Brooks (2018)

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Annelisa Gray-Lion (2018)Paul Gruenberg (2018)Rob McPherson (2018)Cathy Rafferty (2018)Marsha Woolley (2018)Tim Ziegler (2018)

Greater Detroit District –Ordained Ministry Representative:District Superintendent: Charles Boayue

Laity ClergyCarole Wesner (2018) Steve McCoy, Chair (2018)Grace Epperson (2018) Hilda Harris, Vice Chair (2018)Ruby Anderson (2018) Suzanne Goodwin (2018)Don Archambeau (2018) B. Kevin Smalls (2018)

Joy Wong (2018)Weatherly Burkhead-Verhelst (2018)Don Gotham (2018)Melanie Carey (2018)Gregory Mayberry (2018)Jack Manschreck (2018)Amy Mayo-Moyle (2018)Carter Grimmett (2018)Latha Ravi (2018)Judy May (2018)Jeffery Nelson (2018)

DISTRICT COMMITTEES ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY

Northern Skies District –District Lay Leader: John Preston (2018)

Laity ClergyJanet Helmbold (2018) Scott Harmon, DS (2018)Dawn Payne (2018) Dave Wallis, Chair (2018)John Preston (2018) Kristi Hintz, clergy rep (2018)

Northern Waters District –District Lay Leader: Denny Olin (2018)

Laity ClergyBrian Highway, Chair (2018) Daniel Hofmann (2018)Denny Olin (2018) Jack Conklin (2018)Valerie Maidens (2018) Dan Bowman (2018)Linn Murray (2018)

Central Bay District –District Lay Leader: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (2018)

Laity ClergyAl Gonzalez (2018) Ernesto Mariona, chair (2018)Madison Meyer (2018) Rob Richards (2018)Linda Doane (2018)Cathy Kelley (2018)Dick Simons (2018)

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Midwest District –District Lay Leader: Suzanne Hewitt (2018)

Laity ClergyDeb Hodges (2018) Dean Prentiss, Chair (2018)John Huizing (2018) Jennifer Wheeler (2018)Sydney Judnich (2018)Linda Sbraccia (2018)Jayne Thomas Porritt (2018)Suzanne Hewitt (2018)

Mid-Michigan District –District Lay Leader: Nona Spackman (2018)

Laity ClergyNona Spackman (2018) Jerome DeVine, DS (2018)Marilyn Rothert (2018) Debbie Thomas, Chair (2018)

Russell McReynolds (2018)Molly Turner (2018)

East Winds District –District Lay Leader: Michael Schlusler (2018)

Laity ClergyLois Bunton, DS appointee (2018) Janine Plum (2018)Debra Lobb, DS appointee (2018) Julius Del Pino (2018)Nora Barker (2018) Sari Brown, at-large (2018)Susie Haggenstein (2018)James Dover (2018)Bruce Hurd (2018)Dayne Walling, at-large (2018)Michael Schlusler (2018)

Greater Southwest District –District Lay Leader: Wynne Hurlbut (2018)

Laity ClergyWynne Hurlbut (2018) Barry Petrucci, Chair (2018)Michelle Brokaw (2018) David Haase (2018)Lisa Coe (2018)Marlene Cutler (2018)Larry Edris (2018)John Graves (2018)Karen Scheetz (2018)Deb Search Willoughby (2018)Donna Smith (2018)

Heritage District –District Lay Leader: Max Waagner (2018)

Laity ClergyJane Case (2018) Elizabeth Hill, DS (2018)Vicky Engelbert (2018) Bob Miller, Chair (2018)Wendy Everett (2018) Mary Loring (2018)Ken Kneisel (2018) Brad Luck (2018)John Phillips (2018)Max Waagner (2018)John Wharton (2018)

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Greater Detroit District –District Lay Leader: Ruby Anderson (2018)

Laity ClergyRuby Anderson (2018) Judy May, Chair (2018)Don Archambeau (2018) Carter Grimmett, Vice Chair (2018)Christopher Brown (2018) Lynn Hasley (2018)

Susan Goodwin (2018)Diana Goudie (2018)Cherlyn McKanders (2018)Dale Milford (2018)

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