Official Minutes of Business Session
Saturday, June 4, 2005
The 2005 World Conference convened in legislative session at 9:30 a.m. on
Saturday, June 4, 2005, in the conference chamber of the Auditorium,
Independence, Missouri. President Stephen M. Veazey was in the chair.
The assembly sang the hymn “Come, Holy Spirit, Come,” accompanied by Robert
Rowlett on the organ. A prayer of invocation was offered by Judy Mauka of South
Africa.
President Veazey asked Apostles James E. Slauter and Leonard M. Young to
assist him in the presiding function, and they joined him at the presider’s
table.
Approval of Minutes
The Chair called attention to the minutes of the business sessions of
Thursday, June, 2, 2005, and Friday, June 3, 2005, on pages 72–76. Tom Webber
was recognized for point of information regarding W. Grant McMurray’s message to
the Conference, which was read on Thursday evening. President Veazey stated that
the ultimate disposition of the message had not been determined, but it was not
clear that it was intended to be made part of the permanent record.
Pam Romig rose to make a similar point, and President Veazey stated that the
matter would be taken under advisement.
Larry Melton was recognized for a question of privilege.
Lori Weigand-Vaughn noted that the Friday afternoon session ended at about
3:25 p.m.
With this change, the minutes of both sessions were approved as corrected.
President Veazey then noted two corrections to the Bulletin. On page
78, the final word of the first line of the final paragraph should be “share”
rather than “have.”
In addition, the amounts listed in Item D-1, World Ministries Budget
Projections, on page 78, should be $24,500,000 for fiscal year 2008 and
$25,300,000 for fiscal year 2009.
Conference manager Sue Sloan was recognized to make several announcements.
Letter of Counsel Regarding the Presiding Quorums
President Veazey briefly reviewed the procedure to be used in considering
his Letter of Counsel Regarding the Presiding Quorums on pages 70–71. He then
called on President of the Quorum of High Priests William M. Barnhard to offer a
prayer.
Apostle Slauter was recognized to read the letter, after which Apostle Linda
L. Booth moved to approve the Letter of Counsel and approve the ordinations
contained therein. A second was received.
Each of those named in the letter was given opportunity to address the
assembly. This was followed by the receiving of reports from the councils,
quorums, orders, mass meetings, and caucuses.
Council of Twelve, read by David R. Brock
To the World Conference:
The Council of Twelve Apostles met on the morning of Saturday, June 4,
2005, to consider the Letter of Counsel regarding the Presiding Quorums issued
by President Stephen M. Veazey. After prayer by three members of the Council,
a motion was received to approve the content of the letter with its
instruction regarding the presiding quorums of the church. The motion was
passed unanimously.
The Council is deeply grateful to Peter Judd for thirty-four years of
dedicated, full-time service to the church, and for his gentleness,
competence, passion for justice, and his ministry of servanthood in the
Presidency.
We are appreciative of Ken Robinson’s wise leadership, and we affirm his
call to further visioning of the Temple as Ensign of Peace, as he continues
service in the Presidency.
We confess our sadness at the loss of David Schaal, Kenneth McLaughlin,
Gail Mengel, and Stephen Veazey to the collegial community we have shared in
the Council of Twelve Apostles. But we express unreserved excitement about the
ways their giftedness is now being focused for the mission of the future
church.
We say “welcome” to Stassi Cramm, Ron Harmon Jr., Rick Maupin, and Susan
Skoor as they take their places in the Council. We affirm their call as
Messengers of Good News, good beyond any other news!
R. Paul Davis has unique insights and gifts. His personal spirit of
generosity, so important to the life of the church at this time, will
complement the fine ministers he now joins in the Presiding Bishopric.
Finally, we wish to thank President Veazey for prophetic ministry expressed
in the Letter of Counsel. As members of the Presiding Quorums, we took to
heart the challenge to bring increased clarity to our ministry, and to be
fully present with our members. We pray to be faithful to the sacred privilege
of service which is ours.
Sincerely,
David R. Brock, secretary pro tem
Quorums of Seventy, read by Richard W. Hawks
To the World Conference:
This morning the seven Quorums of Seventy met and gave prayerful
consideration to the Letter of Counsel from Prophet-President Stephen M.
Veazey. After discussion and supportive testimonies, all quorums of Seventy
gave unanimous approval to the calls of Kenneth N. Robinson and David D.
Schaal to the First Presidency; Stassi D. Cramm, Ronald D. Harmon, Rick W.
Maupin, and Susan D. Skoor to the Council of Twelve Apostles; and R. Paul
Davis to the Presiding Bishopric. Deep appreciation was expressed for the
ministries given by Peter A. Judd, Kenneth L. McLaughlin, and Gail E. Mengel.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard W. Hawks, secretary for the Council of Presidents of Seventy
Quorum of High Priests, read by Jane D. Watkins
To the First Presidency and the World Conference:
The Quorum of High Priests has given careful and prayerful consideration
to the document from President Stephen M. Veazey dated June 3, 2005, and
wishes to express to President Veazey profound thanks for his leadership and
witness as he presents these calls for the consideration of the Conference.
The members of the quorum are grateful for the long and faithful ministry
of Peter A. Judd, Kenneth L. McLaughlin, and Gail E. Mengel and pray God’s
richest blessings on them as they move forward in new avenues of ministry and
witness. The quorum endorsed the calls of Kenneth N. Robinson and David D.
Schaal to serve as members of the First Presidency; Stassi D. Cramm, Ronald D.
Harmon Jr., Rick W. Maupin, and Susan D. Skoor to serve as apostles in the
Council of Twelve; and R. Paul Davis to serve as counselor to the Presiding
Bishopric. To each of these brothers and sisters we pledge our support as they
seek to offer their ministry and leadership on behalf of the Christ.
The Quorum of High Priests affirms its trust and support for President
Veazey as well as the members of the First Presidency as they guide the church
into the future.
William M. Barnhard, president
Jane D. Watkins, secretary
Order of Evangelists, read by Richard W. Kohlman
To the First Presidency and the World Conference:
Greetings:
The Order of Evangelists assembled in session on Saturday, June 4, 2005, to
consider the Letter of Counsel from President Stephen M. Veazey presented to
the church on June 3, 2005. The Divine Spirit who creates, sustains, and calls
each of us was present in our midst during our worship and consideration of
this letter.
Testimonies of gratitude were shared for the varied ministries of Peter A.
Judd and his particular gifts that have been made available to the church over
his long years of ministry. Gratitude was also expressed for Kenneth N.
Robinson and his skills in helping lead the church following the unexpected
resignation of Brother Grant McMurray. We look forward to the continuity he
will bring as he expands his ministry as a member of the First Presidency. We
express our full support of David D. Schaal as he brings his apostolic
ministry into the First Presidency and further enhances the growth of
spirituality within the broader community of the church.
The Order also expressed their thanks for the apostolic ministries of
Kenneth L. McLaughlin and Gail E. Mengel, which will now find further
expression in particular roles that will help to deepen our understandings of
God and of worship and our interconnectedness to many other faith communities
who also respond to the divine call of God.
Appreciation was shared for the ministry that Stassi D. Cramm brought to
the Presiding Bishopric and will now bring to the apostolic witness in the
Council of Twelve.
The Order also shared testimonies and expressed its support for the calls
of Ronald D. Harmon Jr., Rick W. Maupin, and Susan D. Skoor to the Council of
Twelve Apostles and R. Paul Davis to the Presiding Bishopric as a counselor to
the presiding bishop. We look forward to their continuing ministry in these
new avenues of service in the cause of the kingdom and pray their ministry
will be blessed with the spirit of discipleship.
The Order of Evangelists then voted on the Letter of Counsel and approved
it unanimously. We continue to offer our support to the church that together
we might be blessed as we walk the path of the disciple.
Danny A. Belrose, presiding evangelist
Richard E. Kohlman, secretary
Order of Bishops, read by Michael P. Hartford
To the First Presidency and the World Conference:
The Order of Bishops met this morning in session under the leadership of
the Presiding Bishopric to consider the June 3, 2005, “Letter of Counsel” from
Prophet-President Stephen M. Veazey regarding calls to the presiding quorums
of the church. The Order considered those named in the document who were
called to new positions of responsibility. After offering testimonies of
support, the Order expressed its affirmation of their calls as reflective of
the mind and will of God.
Members of the Order also expressed their appreciation for the service and
contributions of President Peter A. Judd and Apostles Kenneth L. McLaughlin
and Gail E. Mengel and offer their support in their new ministries.
The Order warmly welcomes R. Paul Davis in his role as counselor to the
Presiding Bishop and member of the Presiding Bishopric. We offer our support
in his new calling and ministry.
The bishops also voiced their special appreciation for the leadership and
ministry provided by Stassi D. Cramm during her three years of dedicated
service to the Order as a counselor to the Presiding Bishop and member of the
Presiding Bishopric. Stassi has led us, trained us, blessed us, and supported
us with her energetic love. We are confident that her gifts and talents will
be as well received in the Quorum of Twelve as they have been in the Order of
Bishops.
The Order expresses our appreciation to President Veazey’s insight that is
so freely shared with the church through this Letter of Counsel. We fully
support the letter in its entirety.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael P. Hartford, chair
W.B. "Pat" Spillman
Mass Meeting of Elders, read by Susanne Holloway
To the World Conference:
The Mass Meeting of Elders met at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2005, to
consider motions to approve the following matters: Kenneth N. Robinson as a
member of the First Presidency and a counselor to the president of the church;
David D. Schaal as a member of the First Presidency and a counselor to the
president of the church; Stassi D. Cramm as an apostle and member of the
Council of Twelve; Ronald D. Harmon Jr. as an apostle and member of the
Council of Twelve; Rick W. Maupin as an apostle and member of the Council of
Twelve; Susan D. Skoor as an apostle and member of the Council of Twelve; R.
Paul Davis as a bishop and counselor to the presiding bishop of the church as
a member of the Presiding Bishopric; and the Letter of Counsel Regarding the
Presiding Quorums.
The members of the mass meeting expressed support for each of the
individual calls as presented in the Letter of Counsel.
Appreciation by acclaim was made for Peter Judd and his significant
ministry and service to the church. In addition, appreciation and ongoing
support were expressed for the continuing ministry and service that Ken
McLaughlin and Gail Mengel will bring to the church.
Susanne Holloway, secretary pro tem
Mass Meeting of Aaronic Priesthood, read by Joan Brown
To the World Conference:
The Mass Meeting of the Aaronic Priesthood met to consider the Letter of
Counsel of Stephen M. Veazey regarding the presiding quorums. After a period
of worship that included prayer requesting God’s confirming Spirit, we began
our consideration.
As we considered each person being called to a new responsibility,
testimonies were given and God’s confirming Spirit was felt. The mass meeting
approved each of the calls contained in the Letter of Counsel and also
unanimously approved the entire letter.
We wish to express our support for each of those named in the letter and
call upon the church to join us in lifting them up in prayer continually.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Brown, co-chair
David Brown, co-chair
Robert Pratt, secretary
French Language Caucus, read by Thierry Schmidt
To the First Presidency:
To the Conference:
The French language caucus met on Saturday the 4th of June at 7:30 a.m. to
discuss and to vote on the Letter of Counsel Regarding the Presiding Quorums.
The majority of the caucus supports the calls and the document in its
entirety. The participants of the caucus would like to reaffirm their support
of the First Presidency.
Still, support was not without reservation. The French language caucus
notes the diversity of our church in the world and the comparatively weak
representation of this diversity in the leading quorums.
The caucus, by its right to speak, wishes that the First Presidency take
into consideration this reservation.
Thierry Schmidt, chairperson
French language Caucus
Spanish Language Caucus, read by Juan Luis Valentin
To the World Conference and the Church:
On June 4, 2005, at 7:30 a.m. the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking members
gathered to reflect on the Letter of Counsel given by the First Presidency.
We want to express our gratitude toward our brother Peter Judd for his
dedication to the church over the years, and we have sincere feelings of
gratitude for his service in the First Presidency.
During our gathering we shared feelings and testimonies about each one of
the persons in the proposed changes by the leadership of the church, which we
feel has been guided by the Holy Spirit.
We unanimously accept the new ministries that have been recommended and we
express our unconditional support for each one of them.
Your brother in Christ
Roberto Esteban Garza Fishburn, secretary
Tahitian Language Caucus, read by Mareva Arnaud
To the First Presidency and the World Conference:
This morning the Tahitian language caucus met and discussed the Letter of
Counsel about names for the First Presidency, the Council of Twelve, and the
Presiding Bishopric.
The Letter of Counsel was presented; the Tahitian Language Caucus believes
in the spirit that led the prophet. Thus, we accept and support all names
mentioned in this letter.
May God bless us.
Tahitian Language Caucus
Youth Caucus, read by Jonathan Hatch and Vincent Fultz
To the First Presidency and World Conference:
After thoughtful discussion and much consideration, we the Children and
Youth Caucus have openly accepted the recommendations made by President Veazey.
We believe that they will fulfill the responsibilities of their unique
callings and look forward to their continued support of worldwide youth
ministries.
Respectfully submitted,
Jonathan Hatch, secretary pro tem
Vincent Fultz, secretary pro tem
Delegate Caucus, read by Madeline Midgorden
To the World Conference:
After prayerful consideration and discussion, the Delegate Caucus has
approved the recommendations of the Letter of Counsel to the church from
President Veazey. We wish to express our appreciation to President Peter Judd
for his many years of devoted service to the church and we offer our best
wishes to him as he retires.
President Kenneth Robinson has served with loving dedication, and we are
grateful for his willingness to continue to serve as a counselor to the
president. In addition, the Delegate Caucus welcomes David Schaal as a new
counselor to the president.
We acknowledge the release of Ken McLaughlin and Gail Mengel from the
Council of Twelve and express our gratitude for their ministry. We offer our
prayerful support to Stassi Cramm, Ronald Harmon Jr., Rick Maupin, and Susan
Skoor as they enter their new servant ministry in the Council of Twelve. Our
support and appreciation is also extended to Paul Davis as he accepts his new
role in the Presiding Bishopric.
In addition the Delegate Caucus expresses its appreciation to Grant
McMurray for his many years of spiritual leadership of the church and
congratulates Stephen Veazey as our new president of the church.
Respectfully submitted,
Patti Page, co-chair
Robert Wanga, co-chair
Madeline Midgorden, secretary
Each ordination recommended in the letter was considered individually. Adam
Smith asked the Chair to provide information about the ethnicity and language
skills of the candidates, and the Chair complied. During the discussion, there
was a request to acknowledge abstentions, and the Chair agreed to do so.
Following discussion regarding some calls, all calls were approved on individual
votes. Consideration was extended to the document as a whole, and there was some
discussion, during which Terri Ashburn was recognized for a question of
privilege. John VanDerWalker was recognized for a question of privilege. Henry
Fultz moved the previous question, and a second was received. A vote was taken,
and the previous question was approved by the required two-thirds vote. A vote
was taken on the Letter of Counsel as a whole, which was approved.
Ordination of Counselors in the First Presidency
President Veazey noted that the ordinations of the counselors in the First
Presidency would proceed immediately. The assembly sang the hymn “Santo, Santo,
Santo.” Apostle Young read from Section 4 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Kenneth
N. Robinson was ordained by Stephen M. Veazey and Peter A. Judd, and David D.
Schaal was ordained by Stephen M. Veazey and Stephen M. Jones.
The Conference recessed for lunch at 12:25 p.m. and reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
Service of Ordination
The assembly sang the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be,” accompanied by Pam
Robison on the organ. Henry De Silva of Sri Lanka offered a prayer. The
Conference then entered a period of worship during which the following
ordinations took place:
Stassi D. Cramm was ordained as an apostle and member of the Council of
Twelve by Linda L. Booth and Kenneth L. McLaughlin. Ronald D. Harmon Jr. was
ordained as an apostle and member of the Council of Twelve by David R. Brock and
John P. Kirkpatrick. Rick W. Maupin was ordained as an apostle and member of the
Council of Twelve by Bunda C. Chibwe and Gail E. Mengel. Susan D. Skoor was
ordained as an apostle and member of the Council of Twelve by Mary Jacks Dynes
and Dale E. Luffman. R. Paul Davis was ordained as a bishop and member of the
Presiding Bishopric by David D. Schaal and Larry R. Norris.
Dates of the Next World Conference
President Veazey assumed the chair as the legislative session resumed. He
noted that those who had been released from the leadership councils of the
church would have voice and vote for the remainder of the conference.
The Chair called attention to Item C-3, Dates for the Next World Conference,
on page 41. Adelyn Naidu moved to approve the item, and a second was received.
Sterling Respass moved to amend the motion by substituting the following for
all Resolved paragraphs with the following:
Resolved , That a full legislative agenda be held every three (3) years;
and be it further
Resolved, That on the even-numbered year, the date of Conference
coincide with the birthday of the church; and be it further
Resolved, That on the odd-numbered year, the date of Conference
coincide with the first week of June; and be it further
Resolved, That the next Conference be held in 2008.
A second was received, and the Chair ruled that if the amendment were to
pass, it would supersede WCR 1277. Following discussion, Julie Dimmitt moved the
previous question, and a second was received. A vote was taken on the previous
question, which carried by the required two-thirds vote. A vote was taken on the
amendment, which failed, and discussion returned to the main motion.
Bob Zabloudil moved to amend the motion by changing the date of March 24 to
March 25. A second was received, and there was some discussion. Linda Carlile
moved the previous question on all matters before the body. A second was
received, and a vote was taken on the previous question, which carried by the
required two-thirds vote. A vote was taken on the amendment, which lost. A vote
was taken on the main motion, which carried as originally proposed.
World Ministries Budget Projections
Following an announcement, President Veazey read Item D-1, World Ministries
Budget Projections, on page 78, noting the corrections made earlier in the day.
He also noted that the action on the World Conference dates made it necessary to
vote only on the projection for fiscal year 2008 of $25,400,000. Moana Faana
moved to approve the recommendation, and a second was received. There was
discussion, after which a vote was taken, and the item was approved.
Graceland University Board of Trustees and Seminary Board
President Robinson assumed the chair and made the following announcements:
Graceland University Board of Trustees
To the World Conference:
The World Conference elects approximately one-third of the Graceland
University Board of Trustees in staggered six-year terms. Because we
recommend that the World Conference meet again in 2007, and because neither
the lead time for this current Conference nor the time available for
business has allowed for the election of three trustees whose terms would
begin in 2006, we plan to take the following course of action:
The Articles of Incorporation for Graceland University state, “If the
Church, for any reason, shall fail to convene a World Conference in any
biennial year, or if the World Conference fails for any reason to elect a
Trustee required to be elected, the position to be filled may be filled by
the Corporate Body.”
The Corporate Body for Graceland University is composed of the First
Presidency, the Presiding Bishopric, and the President of the Council of
Twelve. We plan to ask the Corporate Body to fill the three vacancies that
will exist in 2006.
In subsequent years, the World Conference will elect Trustees for terms
that expire the year following. For example, the 2007 World Conference will
elect Trustees for terms that begin in the summer of 2008.
We believe that this procedure will be helpful as we transition to
holding the World Conference in odd-numbered years, and we believe that it
continues to respect the rights of the World Conference to elect Trustees.
The First Presidency
Community of Christ Seminary Board
To the World Conference:
The board governing the Community of Christ Seminary is composed of eight
individuals. The Graceland University Board of Trustees may select four of
its members to serve on the board of the seminary, and the First Presidency
may select four additional members. This structure is designed to represent
the interests of Graceland, which administers the operation of the seminary,
and the church.
It has been our practice to ask the church’s representatives to this
board to serve for four-year terms, with the terms of two expiring at each
World Conference. It has also been our practice to ask the World Conference
to provide a sustaining vote for members beginning a new term. Neither the
establishment of terms nor the practice of holding a sustaining vote is
required under any World Conference resolution or other governing documents
of the seminary.
During the past year, Brother Frank Kelley asked to be relieved of his
position on the seminary board after being instrumental in the formation of
this fine institution. We have filled this vacancy by appointing Brother
Ronald L. Sheridan of Scottsdale, Arizona, to fill the unexpired term.
Because this World Conference is a special Conference with a limited
agenda, we have decided that it would be best not to include a sustaining
vote at this time. We intend to ask for a sustaining vote for the First
Presidency’s appointees to this board at the next World Conference.
The First Presidency
World Church Finance Board
President Veazey assumed the chair and read the Resolved paragraphs
of Item B-1, World Church Finance Board, on page 40. Steven C. Kellogg moved to
adopt the item, and a second was received. A vote was taken, and the item was
approved.
Council of Twelve Assignments
President David Schaal assumed the chair and announced that the Council of
Twelve Apostles had elected Apostle James E. Slauter to serve as president of
the Council and Apostle Linda L. Booth to serve as secretary of the Council. He
then announced the assignments of the Twelve as follows:
James E. Slauter
President, Council of Twelve
Director of Field Ministries
Young Adult and Campus Ministries
Linda L. Booth
Secretary, Council of Twelve
Southern USA Mission Field
Alabama-Northwest Florida USA Mission Center
Ark-La-Tex USA Mission Center
Coastal Bend USA Mission Center
Florida USA Mission Center
Gulf USA Mission Center
Heart of Texas USA Mission Center
Mid-South USA Mission Center
Rio Grande USA Mission Center
Southeast USA Mission Center
Church Planting Ministries
Contemporary Christian Ministries
David R. Brock
Pacific Mission Field
Australia Mission Centre
French Polynesia Mission Center
Pacific Island Mission Center
Hispanic American Ministries
Native American Ministries
Bunda C. Chibwe
Africa Mission Field
Central Africa Mission Center
East Africa Mission Center
Southern Africa Mission Center
West Africa Mission Center
Stassi D. Cramm
Michigan USA Mission Field
Heart of Michigan USA Mission Center
Michigan Blue Water USA Mission Center
Northern Great Lakes (Canada/USA) Mission Center
Southern Great Lakes International (Canada/USA) Mission Center
African-American Ministries
Director of Mission Support Ministries
Mary Jacks Dynes
Canada/North Central (USA) Mission Field
Canada East Mission Centre
Canada West Mission Centre
Headwaters USA/Canada Mission Center
Lamoni Heartland USA Mission Center
Prairie Bluffs USA Mission Center
Ronald D. Harmon Jr.
East Central USA Mission Field
Bountiful USA Mission Center
Brush Creek USA Mission Center
Cedar Valley-Nauvoo Mission Center
Chicago USA Mission Center
Eastern Great Lakes USA Mission Center
Gateway USA Mission Center
Kentucky-Indiana USA Mission Center
Western Ohio USA Mission Center
Director of Leadership Development Ministries
Spectacular and IYF
Urban Ministries
John P. Kirkpatrick
Asia Mission Field
East Asia Mission Center
South Central Asia Mission Center
Southeast Asia Mission Center
Director of WorldService Corps
Dale E. Luffman
Central USA Mission Field
Central USA Mission Center
Central Missouri USA Mission Center
Far West USA Mission Center
Midlands USA Mission Center
Oklahoma USA Mission Center
South Central States USA Mission Center
Singles Ministries
Theological Education Ministries
Rick W. Maupin
Latin America/Caribbean Mission Field
Caribbean Mission Center
Central America Mission Center
Dominican Republic Mission Center
Haiti Mission Center
Mexico-Texas (Mexico/USA) Mission Center
South America Mission Center
Susan D. Skoor
Western USA Mission Field
Arizona USA Mission Center
Greater Pacific Northwest USA Mission Center
Inland West USA Mission Center
Rocky Mountain USA Mission Center
Sierra Pacific USA Mission Center
Southern California USA Mission Center
Southwest International (USA/Mexico) Mission Center
Leonard M. Young
North Atlantic (Europe/USA) Mission Field
British Isles Mission Centre
Chesapeake Bay USA Mission Center
Europe Mission Center
Mid-Atlantic USA Mission Center
New England USA Mission Center
Kirtland Annoucement
President Veazey assumed the chair and recognized President Emeritus Wallace
B. Smith, who announced that plans had been made to construct a new Kirtland
Temple visitor’s center. A capital campaign had raised $4.9 million of the $5
million goal, with groundbreaking planned for spring 2006.
Retirement of World Church Ministers
President Veazey relinquished the chair to President Schaal, who called
attention to Item A-1, Retirement of World Church Ministers. The following World
Church ministers were invited to come to the rostrum with their spouses, if
present, in honor of their retirement during 2005: Kenneth D. Bell Jr., Peter A.
Judd, J. Paul Lucero, and Raymond D. Peter. Biographical statements were read,
and they came to the rostrum to be greeted by President Veazey. Additionally, it
was noted that C. Clifton Cloyd would also be retiring, but he was unable to be
present.
Recognition for Twenty-five Years of Service
President Schaal read an item recognizing that the following World Church
ministers had served in full-time ministries for twenty-five years: Donald R.
Ewing, Thomas L. Mountenay, Larry R. Norris, and Raymond D. Peter. They also
came to the rostrum to be greeted.
Recognition of General Officers
President Schaal then read an item recognizing those general officers who
were retiring or assuming other roles: James L. Doty Jr., Peter A. Judd, Gail E.
Mengel, and Kenneth L. McLaughlin.
Sustaining of General Officers
The chair was returned to President Veazey, who called attention to item
A-2, Sustaining of General Officers, on page 78. William M. Barnhard moved that
the list of general officers be sustained, and a second was received. The chair
was relinquished to Brother Barnhard, who put the question. The item was
approved, and the chair was returned to President Veazey.
Sustaining of Quorums, Councils, and Orders
The Chair drew attention to Item A-3, Sustaining of Quorums, Councils, and
Orders, on page 40. Jennifer de Guzman moved to sustain those on the list. A
second was received, and a vote was taken. The item was approved.
Statement of Appreciation
President Veazey made a statement of appreciation for all those who had
assisted in making arrangements for the Conference.
Approval of Minutes
President Veazey noted that this was the last session of the World
Conference, and the First Presidency had appointed a committee of three members
of the Standing High Council to serve on a committee to approve the day’s
minutes: Sharon M. Clothier, Gwendolyn Hawks Blue, and C. William Kramer.
Adjournment
Apostle Slauter moved that the World Conference adjourn sine die. A
second was received, a vote was taken, and the motion to adjourn was approved.
The assembly sang the hymn “He Leadeth Me,” and a prayer of benediction was
offered by Albertine Luciano of New Caledonia. The 2005 Special World Conference
stood adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
A. Bruce Lindgren
secretary
We have reviewed the minutes of the 2005 Special World Conference for
Saturday, June 4, 2005, and we find them to be correct.
Sharon M. Clothier
Gwendolyn Hawks Blue
C. William Kramer
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