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Annual Conference Leadership Structure Annual Conference Council James F. Myer Term ends 7/09 The Annual Conference Council was created by the Annual Conference Review and Evaluation Committee report adopted by the delegates at the 2001 Annual Conference. Council composition includes the current officers of the Annual Conference, the immediate past moderator, one former moderator (not having served the previous three years), and a current district executive. The latter two are elected to four year terms by the Annual Conference. The Council is authorized to organize itself and is staffed by the Conference Executive Director. Joan L. Daggett Term ends 7/08 Belita D. Mitchell, chair Term ends 7/08 James M. Beckwith Term ends 7/09 David K. Shumate Term ends 7/10 Fred W. Swartz Term ends 7/12 Annual Conference Officers James M. Beckwith Moderator The Annual Conference Officers are comprised of the current Moderator, Moderator-elect, and Secretary. They receive and process the business of Annual Conference, establish and manage agendas for Standing Committee and the Conference, represent the Conference at district meetings and other appropriate settings, and respond to concerns of denominational members regarding actions and activities of Conference. David K. Shumate Moderator-elect Fred W. Swartz Secretary Program and Arrangements Committee James M. Beckwith Moderator The Annual Conference Program and Arrangements Committee is comprised of 3 elected members, each serving a three year term, the Annual Conference officers, treasurer, and executive director. They are responsible for developing the overall program for Conference, including theme, fees, worship services, and schedules. They also administer the policies guiding Annual Conference on-site activities. David K. Shumate Moderator-elect Fred W. Swartz Secretary Kristi Kellerman 3 year elected term 2005-2008 Scott L. Duffey 3 year elected term 2006-2009 Sarah Steele 3 year elected term 2007-2010 Judy E. Keyser Treasurer Annual Conference Staff Lerry W. Fogle Conference Executive Director 410-635-8781 lfogle_ac@brethren.org The Annual Conference Executive Director serves as liason for the Annual Conference Council and Program and Arrangements Committee with other Annual Conference agencies, districts, and Brethren-related groups. Other responsibilities include managing the day-by-day functions of Annual Conference, and is the primary contact for all inquiries, suggestions, and requests related to Annual Conference. The Conference Executive Director is aided in this endeavor by the Conference Assistant. Dana Weaver Conference Assistant 410-635-8740 dweaver_ac@brethren.org

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