2017 Annual Diocesan Convention Book by EpiscopalFlorida

49th Annual Convention

Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14, 2017 Speakers, Workshops, Elections, Reports, 2018 Budget Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, Punta Gorda

The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, Bishop

September 2017 8005 25th St. East Parrish, FL 34219 Phone: (941) 556-0315 Iwww.episcopalswfl.org

My dear friends, Work, pray, and give is a phrase from the Catechism response to the question “What is the duty of all Christians?”. It is, of course, not the full response, but it does serve well as a diocesan convention theme. The theme and the full response in the catechism have to do with the missional purpose of spreading the kingdom of God. Every diocesan convention has to do with the purpose of mission. Working, praying, and giving have to do with our Christian duties of living into that mission. This year, our 49th annual diocesan convention, we have a healthy number of practical and transformative workshops to aid our delegates and congregations in living missionally. I invite and encourage you to participate fully in the workshops having to do with spiritually vital congregations, feeding the underfed nutritionally, evangelizing in the 21st century, dealing with conflict with the Biblical imperative of Peace, and the continuous need to dismantle racism. Please take note of all of the workshops and divide up your congregational teams to gain as much information as you can. The teachings at our convention, and the business of the church, all have to do with working, praying, and giving, for the spread of the kingdom of God. There are other kingdoms, or sovereignities not of God, that seek our lives. Spreading God’s kingdom is the work of the Church. It is why we are here. Work, Pray, and Give! Faithfully yours,

Dabney T. Smith Fifth Bishop of Diocese of Southwest Florida

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inside for 2017 Speakers...........................................8 Agenda...........................................12 Convention Rules......................................15 Elections...........................................16 Worksheets...........................................22 Resolutions...........................................24 Proposed 2018 Budget............................27 Reports to Convention ........................... 41

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Welcome to Punta Gorda

Welcome to Convention from Convention Chair Judy Stark Welcome to the 49th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. This is always a great weekend of networking, worship, continuing education and doing the work of the diocese. Thanks to all of you, the delegates — the leaders of this diocese — for your gift of time this weekend, and indeed all through the year. We’re glad you’re here. On the diocesan website (episcopalswfl.org), you’ll find our Convention Q&A, in which we respond to some frequently asked questions and explain how we put convention together and why we do what we do. We work year round planning convention, studying the feedback sheets you fill out to learn what you like and what you don’t, what you want more of, and what you’re interested in. You’ll find this year’s feedback sheet in your voter packet on Saturday. Please do take time to fill it in. We really do read them, we take your comments to heart, and we are energized by your suggestions. Your feedback makes each convention better than the last. This is our annual diocesan reunion. Some of you have attended 40-plus conventions. For others, this is your first. We invite everyone to welcome the first-timers and make them feel part of our diocesan family as we work, worship, learn and socialize together. 4

Check in Friday Morning Locate the registration tables on the concourse of the conference center. • Registration for Friday is alphabetically organized from A – Z. There is no designation for clergy, lay delegate/alternate and guests/visitors. • Everyone is listed by individual last name, not by congregation or city. • You will be handed your name tag and your tickets for lunch and dinner if you have pre-ordered these. Unfortunately, no additional lunch or dinner tickets will be sold or will be available at convention. • Once you have picked up your materials, you may help yourself to the continental breakfast, visit the Ministry Fair tables, locate your first workshop room and attend Morning Prayer. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.

Convention Location Diocesan Convention is located in downtown Punta Gorda on the Peace River. At Charlotte Harbor Event Center; 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, 941- 833-5444 WORK, PRAY & GIVE

Plenary Session Featuring Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catherine Meeks and The Beloved Community Our Plenary Session on Friday is led by Catherine Meeks, from the Diocese of Atlanta. In 2010, Catherine Meeks led a transformative process for addressing racism. This new look at structure, training, and engagement for the issue included turning their diocesan AntiRacism Commission into a new idea, The Beloved Community. In this plenary, Dr. Meeks will share how this process of transformation has made a positive impact on the Diocese of Atlanta and how this might be shared in other dioceses. Dr. Meeks will be accompanied by our newly-formed Committee on Race and Reconciliation for a response and panel discussion. Find out more on page 9.

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Friday Schedule 8 a.m. Registration opens. Continental breakfast. 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. Morning workshops 12 noon-1 p.m. Lunch on the Riverwalk 1-2:30 p.m. Plenary Session, Hibiscus A & B 2:45-4 p.m. Afternoon workshops 4-4:45 p.m. Anglican tea party on the Riverwalk 5 p.m. Opening Eucharist, Hibiscus A&B 7 p.m. Dinner party at Hurricane Charleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Weekend Worship Schedule Includes Friday Eucharist One of the greatest joys of convention weekend is corporate worship. The diocese that prays together stays together. We offer these opportunities for prayer: * Friday morning at 9 a.m., Morning Prayer in Hibiscus Hall. The string players from Good Shepherd Day School will join us for the third year. * Friday afternoon at 5 p.m., Opening Eucharist in Hibiscus Hall. The Rev. Canon Michael Durning will preach. Our worship music will be led by the organist and choir from St. Alfred’s Episcopal Church in Palm Harbor. * Saturday morning at 9 a.m. our business meeting opens with Morning Prayer.

Service Features Choir of St. Alfred, Palm Harbor Each year, the music is a highlight of convention. Past conventions have included choirs and choirmasters from churches, as well as jazz and contemporary music. For 2017, we will have the choir of St. Alfred’s, along with their organist and choirmaster, Kevin Johnson. St. Alfred’s is one of the larger choirs for a medium sized church in the diocese; Johnson has led the choir since 2000. Johnson was the first full-time musician in the history of the church. The all-volunteer choir numbers from 20 to 30, with a season that runs from September to June. The Opening Eucharist is at 5 p.m. The Rev. Canon Michael P. Durning will preach.

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Friday Workshops Offer Continuing Education & Speakers This year we’re pleased to offer presenters to share with us what’s going on in the wider church -- RenewalWorks and Missional Voices -- and workshop leaders who will help us enhance our skills in mission, ministry, stewardship and formation. We welcome our plenary speaker, Dr. Catherine Meeks, for a thoughtful discussion of racial reconciliation. We want our delegates to emerge from convention the besteducated people in the Episcopal Church and inspired to take that knowledge back to their congregations and put it to work! Please see the details of our workshop offerings on Page 8.

Friday Night Food and Fellowship One of the highlights of convention is the chance to share a meal, meet new friends and connect with old ones. By popular demand, our Friday night party again this year is at Hurricane Charley’s restaurant, directly west of the Convention Center across U.S. 41. You must pre-register and pay in advance for the Friday night party. You’ll receive your tickets when you register at the Conference Center on Friday. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins. How to Get There: After the opening Eucharist, exit the Conference Center through the doors on the north end (the river side, onto the patio where lunch is served). Guides with flashlights will direct you to the walkway, which runs UNDER U.S. 41. It is accessible for those who use wheelchairs or walkers. You can leave your car in the parking lot, take this safe walkway, and enjoy a fun evening.

Visit and See Ministries at the Fair The concourse at the conference center is lined with tables displaying the breadth and depth of ministries in this diocese -- everything from an animal ministry to our diocesan Altar Guild’s free market (bring what you don’t need, take what you need). The Ministry Fair is a good place to shop (Christmas is coming!); your purchases support these important ministries. Come meet, network, get ideas!

Friday Anglican Tea Party & Dinner Banquet after Eucharist • Our Anglican Tea Party will offer our

now-legendary cupcakes (some glutenfree!), fruit cups, and beverages at 4 p.m. on the Riverwalk, overlooking the Peace River at the north end of the building.

• Our opening Eucharist starts at 5 p.m. in Hibiscus Hall. This early start time comes in response to your request; we’re happy to comply.

• Our Friday night dinner party at

Hurricane Charley’s starts immediately after the opening Eucharist. The buffet line will open at 7 p.m. You told us that after a full day of workshops and worship, you’re ready for dinner and an early night. Please note: You must order and pay for your dinner ticket in advance. You’ll receive your dinner ticket when you register on Friday. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

Saturday Business Session At the business meeting on Saturday morning, Bishop Smith will deliver his “state of the diocese” address. Delegates will vote on resolutions; elect candidates to fill vacancies on committees, councils and boards; and approve the budget. Please see the Rules of Convention on page 15 so you understand how convention operates and how you can participate in the debate. Please also look at the Convention Primer you received in the packet that was mailed to you in August. 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

There you will learn how to register, how alternates may change to full delegate status, how delegates are seated, and much more. The business meeting is where we set the agenda for the future of the diocese. Don’t wait until Saturday morning to do your homework. Examine the budget, read the biographies of those seeking office, and study the resolutions. 7

Friday Speakers & Workshops MORNING SESSION: 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon 1A: RenewalWorks: Creating Spiritually Vital Congregations What makes for spiritually vital congregations? Research with more than 200 Episcopal congregations has provided important insights for our beloved (and sometimes beleaguered) denomination. In this workshop, we will explore these lessons, derived not only from Episcopalians but from a range of Christian communities. We will explore catalysts that contribute to spiritual growth, and also consider those things that seem to get in the way. We will identify some key archetypes among Episcopal congregations and consider ways to move those congregations along the spiritual journey. We’ll share best practice principles from particularly lively congregations and focus in particular on how to support clergy and lay leadership. Join us for this exploration of spiritual growth. Presenter: Since 2013, the Rev. Jay Sidebotham has served as Director of RenewalWorks, a ministry of Forward Movement, seeking to build cultures of discipleship in Episcopal congregations. He also serves as associate rector at St. James, Wilmington, N.C. Before ordination, he worked in animation, illustration and advertising. He appreciates the opportunity to produce cartoons for the wider church, describing the joys and challenges of parish ministry.

1B: Children and Youth Formation: Including All, Offering More We’ll cover two big topics in this workshop. Part One is “Including All -- Bridging the Ages,” focusing on intergenerational ministry. When we separate people by ages for fellowship, worship, service and learning, not only do children and youth lose the experience of older people; adults miss the opportunity to share the joy and faith experiences of children and youth. We have to go beyond 8

Popsicle sticks and cotton balls. Join us as we enter this sacred space of our extended church family. Part Two of our workshop will be “Offering More — A Curriculum Cafeteria.” Sample from a smorgasbord of creative curricula, available now, for children, youth and adults to nourish faith formation in your parish. You’ll hear from people who are using these curricula now, such as Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Godly Play, J2A, and more. Presenters: Jacki Boedecker is director of children’s Christian formation at Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota. She has 36 years of parish experience working with children and youth, developing Sunday School and VBS programs and curricula that have been used everywhere from in-house to abroad in the mission field. Jacki serves on the Province IV Christian Formation Steering Committee and the Kanuga Conferences Program Committee. Toni Nettles retired in 2012 after 25 years as a Christian education/formation director, having served in three parishes: Christ Church in Bradenton and Palmer Memorial and St. Mark’s in Houston. Her passion is for children and family ministries. She is a member of St. Peter’s in Plant City.

1C: Food Is Medicine: Transforming Communities with Unlikely Partners Food Is Medicine is an innovative outreach ministry that offers access to fresh fruits and vegetables, health screenings, and nutritional education to people in underserved neighborhoods. These areas are often food deserts, without access to fresh produce, where people die from diseases such as diabetes or obesity that can be prevented or controlled by good nutrition and health education. The project is designed to show how to use non-church funding to support ministry work, i.e., partnering with hospitals, universities, non-profits and governments. Food Is Medicine is supported by a grant to the Cathedral Church of St. Peter in St. Petersburg from Province IV of the Episcopal Church to support collaboration between dioceses to further the Jesus Movement and model mission and outreach in creative ways. The Cathedral will work with the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast to create a tool kit / white paper showing other congregations, dioceses and the wider church how they can use this model to promote ministry. WORK, PRAY & GIVE

Come and learn about the transformative work happening in south St. Petersburg and begin to dream about how you and your parish can transform your community with unlikely partners. Presenter: The Rev. Canon Katie Churchwell serves at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter as Canon for Community Formation. She serves on the board of the St. Petersburg Downtown Business Association, Tampa Bay Interfaith, and the St. Petersburg Downtown Neighborhood Association. A priest both inside and outside the walls, Canon Churchwell works to reimagine the role of the church in the community, speaking the truth of God’s love to God’s people. Ordained in 2011, Canon Churchwell has served the church in Arizona, Virginia, and Texas and is now deeply settled in the Diocese of Southwest Florida.

seniors, staff and volunteers, and offers detection and prevention training. Trainees will be issued a certificate of completion that is good for five years. Recommended for those who work with children, youth and seniors, including lay ministers and church leaders. Presenters: Diocesan Safe Church team

1D: Developing Courageous Leaders

2: Dismantling Racism in the Diocese of Atlanta: One Story of Change

Are churches not growing or growing slowly because there are few courageous disciples of Christ? “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control” ( 2 Tim 1:7 RSV). What prevents us from stepping outside our comfort zone in boldly sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ? The gospel imperative “go and make disciples of all nations ...” is broadreaching and forceful, yet fear and doubt can loom before us, stopping us in our tracks in fulfilling this commission (Matthew 28: 19). How did Peter have the courage to step out of the boat and walk on the water? How did Paul have the courage to sing and worship in prison at midnight? How did the woman with the issue of blood have the courage to press through the crowds to touch Jesus and receive healing? All of them did something outside of their comfort zones. Come and discover what blocks you or your parishioners from exhibiting courage, and then discover the healing way through these blocks by changing your focus through Jesus Christ. Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Sharon Lewis earned her M.Div. at Sewanee and her D.Min. at the Trinity School for Ministry. She retired after 15 years as the rector of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Osprey. She is the founder and executive director of Amazing Love Healing Ministry, focusing on God’s healing and reconciliation. She has created a series of DVDs and accompanying workbooks on healing, and is writing a book on healing.

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PLENARY SESSION: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

In 2010, Catherine Meeks led a transformative process in the Diocese of Atlanta for addressing racism. This process involved a new look at structure, training, and engagement. The Anti-Racism Commission became The Beloved Community. Its mission statement: Because racism works against our baptismal call to love others in the power of the spirit and to strive for justice and peace among all people, we seek to heal this chronic illness in our faith community through education, developing greater awareness of its existence in our ongoing spiritual formation. We will use prayer, intentional action, continued dialogue and the sharing of our personal and collective stories to help in facilitating the healing, transformation and reconciliation that will make it possible for us to truly see the face of God in all others. In this plenary, Dr. Meeks will share how this process of transformation has made positive impact on the Diocese of Atlanta and how this might be shared in other dioceses. Dr. Meeks will be accompanied by our newly-formed Committee on Race and Reconciliation for a response and panel discussion. Presenter: Catherine Meeks, Ph.D., is the chair of The Beloved Community: Commission for Dismantling Racism for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. She is the retired Clara Carter Acree Distinguished Professor of Socio-Cultural Studies and Sociology from Wesleyan College. She is the author of five books and recently edited a sixth, Living Into God’s Dream: Dismantling Racism in America, which will be available at Convention. She writes for the Huffington Post and is a regular contributor to Hospitality, which is published monthly by the Open Door Community, a 9

residential community in Baltimore in the Catholic Worker tradition. Dr. Meeks is involved with prison work, visits regularly on death row, and works for the abolition of the death penalty.

AFTERNOON SESSION: 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. 3A: Missional Voices: Claiming Yours for the Sake of the Gospel In every system throughout history, there are those who are called to ponder, “What does the future hold?” As the church grapples with being a 20thcentury church in a 21st-century world, empowering and equipping people to “make disciples of all nations” in light of the decline of the mainline church is a must. What is missional thinking? How do you claim your missional voice? Through storytelling and group discussions, we will explore and dream how we are being called by God to impact our communities. Leave this workshop with additional language on how to be the church in the world — in addition to feeling encouraged, excited, and alight with the possibilities that exist through the love and power of God, “with whom all things are possible.” Presenters: The Rev. Daniel J. Lemley is assistant to the rector at Church of the Ascension in Clearwater. During his senior year at Virginia Theological Seminary, he joined several classmates who were discussing fresh expressions, missional communities, and entrepreneurial endeavors in the broader church. This discussion led to a conference called Missional Voices. He was the worship and music co-chair for the 2016 national conference, program co-lead in 2017, and will continue in this role for the 2018 national gathering in Indianapolis. The Rev. Canon Katie Churchwell serves at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter as Canon for Community Formation. She is on the board of the St. Petersburg Downtown Business 10

Association, Tampa Bay Interfaith, and the St. Petersburg Downtown Neighborhood Association. Canon Churchwell has served the church in Arizona, Virginia, and Texas and is now deeply settled in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Adrienne Hymes will become the newest deacon in the Diocese of Southwest Florida on September 17. She is chaplain at St. Anselm’s Episcopal Chapel Center at USF in Tampa and is diocesan missioner for church extension, exploring church development in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. The Rev. Eric Cooter is Canon for Ministry Development, working with congregations in transition as diocesan transition officer and supporting congregations seeking revitalization. He oversees efforts to reimagine campus ministry and facilitates the Fresh Start program for new clergy in our diocese.

3B: Peacemaking Through Biblical Principles in a Divided World Conflicts are all around us — just watch the news — and the need for peacemakers is great. In this workshop, you will learn how to analyze conflicts, based upon Biblical principles, and how to apply those principles to conflicts in your life. We will explore the role that confession, forgiveness, gentle restoration and reconciliation play in resolving conflicts. Through this teaching, a demonstration role play, and analyzing a conflict in your life, you will learn how to take the first steps in resolving conflicts in a way that glorifies God. Each participant will receive a Peacemaking Principles pamphlet as a reminder of the Biblical way to resolve conflicts. Presenter: Susan Fischer is the founder of Christian Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services (www.ccrams. biz). She has a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law and has practiced law in Sarasota, Manatee, and Pinellas counties for 30-plus years, trying more than 50 cases. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator in Southwest Florida. Her calling is to teach and practice peacemaking, Christian conflict coaching, and Christian mediation. She was trained by the Peacemakers International organization in Colorado Springs. She is a healing prayer minister at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Lakewood Ranch.

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3C: Disaster Preparedness and Asset Mapping As a church, we must be prepared to respond to disasters at any time. Hurricanes are a threat six months of the year in Florida, but fires, floods, tornadoes and other weather crises are always possible, as well as disasters created by human actions. Episcopal Relief & Development has formulated a plan that includes Asset Mapping. This workshop will help each parish/community determine their assets for utilizing the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) resource. This helps every parish be prepared for disasters and recovery, both short and long term. This plan contributes to our diocesan Asset Map, which helps church communities know how to maximize our unique and joint resources within the diocese and beyond, with the Episcopal Church Asset Map. Presenters: Maureen Belote has been a diocesan coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development since 1997. Originally from the Diocese of Newark, N.J., she and her husband and youngest son have been members of Good Shepherd, Dunedin, since their move to Florida in 1992. Jody Tiffany has been a coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development in our diocese since 2002, serving as a support and educational connection to parish representatives in the southern end of the diocese. Jody is a member of Trinity-by-the-Cove, Naples, where she has been active in Christian Formation, Lay Caring and Eucharistic Ministries, and is currently CoChairman of the Altar Guild. Deacon Micheal Sircy has been the diocesan disaster preparedness coordinator since 2009. He has been assigned to Christ Episcopal Church, Bradenton, since January 2013. He and his wife, Patricia, have lived in Bradenton since 2005.

3D: Raise That Roof! Successful Capital Campaigns Undertaking a capital campaign can seem daunting, but it need not be! Join our presenters, Paula Paquette and Nick Sollog, as they provide a step-by-step methodology that has led hundreds of parishes not only to reach their campaign goals, but to transform their churches. It’s natural to have questions about getting started and it’s natural to have some fear. Paula and Nick will address your concerns as you consider launching your campaign. You will be provided with replicable, real-time information that will give your church all the tools you need. So join us, and let’s raise that roof! 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Presenters: Paula Paquette is a member of Iona-Hope Episcopal Church in Fort Myers, where she has served on the vestry and as senior warden. She is owner and president of Community Homes and Hearts and Four Centers for Wellness, providers of independent living services for adults with developmental disabilities. She has a master’s degree in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of New Hampshire. She is author of Devotions from Hope, Truly Well and Joyful, and Poems for Your Brave Heart. F. Nicholas “Nick” Sollog III is a capital campaign consultant with the Episcopal Church Foundation, where he has guided Episcopal organizations through more than $4-million in capital projects. Nick formed The Sollog Group to help charitable organizations meet their annual giving and prospect-research needs. Most recently Nick worked in the development offices at the University of Richmond and Lynchburg College. He is a graduate of Lynchburg College and has received certificates from the University of Richmond’s Institute of Philanthropy in Grant Writing & Management, Fundraising & Development, and Nonprofit Marketing.

3E: We Are Your Neighbors/ Somos Sus Vecinos This workshop is presented by the Diocesan Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry. As a newly-constituted committee of the Diocese, we are eager to hear your questions. Come prepared to learn the stories of people who are engaged in ministry among Spanish-speaking Episcopalians. Our presentation will give you an introduction to the members of the Committee and we will update you on the work we have already done. Participants will receive a resource booklet designed to assist you in getting a clearer picture of what God is doing in this exciting mission field. Presenters: Members of the Diocesan Committee on Hispanic/Latino Ministry. 11

Saturday Convention Agenda Forty Ninth Annual Convention Diocese of Southwest Florida Registration and Coffee........................................................................................................................................ 8 – 8:50 a.m. Quiet Time before Morning Prayer...................................................................................................................... 8:50 – 9 a.m. Morning Prayer, Rite II: The Rt. Rev. Barry R. Howe, Officiant ......................................................................... 9 – 9:30 a.m. Bishop’s Address.................................................................................................................................... …….9:30 – 10:15 a.m. First Business Session....................................................................................................................................10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Introduction of Visiting Dignitaries .................................................................................. The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith Appointments for Convention ........................................................................................... The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith Credentials Report........................................................................................................ The Rev. Canon Michael Durning Introduction of New Canonically Resident Clergy....................................................... The Rev. Canon Michael Durning Introduction of Non Canonically Resident Clergy....................................................... The Rev. Canon Michael Durning Final Credentials Report............................................................................................... The Rev. Canon Michael Durning Report of the Committee on Dispatch of Business................................................................ The Rev. Canon Eric Cooter Report on Nominations, Elections and Explanation of Process.................................... The Rev. Canon Michael Durning First Ballot.................................................................................................................... The Rev. Canon Michael Durning Break

10. Voice Vote Confirmation/Deanery Reps to Diocesan Council…...............................Committee on Dispatch of Business 11. Bishop Appoints and Convention Confirms...............................................................Committee on Dispatch of Business 12. Bishop’s Appointees....................................................................................................Committee on Dispatch of Business 13. Report of Vote.............................................................................................................. The Rev. Canon Michael Durning 14. Noonday Prayer .................................................................................................The Rt. Rev. Michael Garrison, Officiant 15. Necrology.................................................................................................................................. The Rev. Adrienne Hymes Lunch 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. 16. Second Ballot................................................................................................................ The Rev. Canon Michael Durning 17. Report of the Treasurer and Budget Presentation.............................................................. Canon Anne M. Vickers, CFO 18. Resolutions through Constitution and Canons...................................................................................Mr. Theodore Tripp 19. Report of the Resolutions Committee.............................................................................................. Mr. Gregory Hearing 20. Report of Vote.............................................................................................................. The Rev. Canon Michael Durning 21. Third Ballot.................................................................................................................. The Rev. Canon Michael Durning 22. Announcement: 2018 (50th) Diocesan Convention....................................................................................Ms. Judy Stark 23. Other Resolutions (if necessary)....................................................................................................... Mr. Gregory Hearing 24. Courtesy Resolutions........................................................................................................................ Mr. Gregory Hearing 25. Report of Vote (if necessary)......................................................................................... The Rev. Canon Michael Durning 26. Closing Prayer and Adjournment........................................................................................ The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith

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Saturday Convention Details Credentials and seating at the business meeting

At the business meeting, seating is designated as follows: • Voting members of convention sit at designated tables at the front of the hall labeled by deanery and congregation. • Retired clergy, who retain seat and voice, sit at tables specifically designated for them. They do not sit with their former or current congregations. • Tables marked “Special Guests” are set aside for members of Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Finance Committee, Endowment Board, Chancellor and Vice Chancellors, Chaplains to retired clergy and families, Honorary Members of Convention, Visiting Bishops and other designated Special Guests. • All others are seated in the designated guest gallery. These include, but are not limited to, lay alternates; non-canonically resident clergy; clergy spouses; and anyone else wishing to attend this annual business meeting of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Convention Pages will be assigned to the floor of convention to assist with the collection of ballots and other voting floor tasks as assigned. The Saturday registration and seating maintain the integrity of the voting system, ensuring that everyone who is on the floor of convention is authorized to be there. From this registration we are able to obtain an accurate count of the delegates and the congregations represented in order to determine a quorum. That establishes the number of votes required to conduct the business of convention, such as approving resolutions and the budget, electing candidates and dealing with other business that may be brought to the floor. You may not pick up your Saturday voter packets, nametags or sign in for the business meeting before 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. In your voter packet you will find convention information, ballots and a specific type of pencil 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Saturday On-Site Registration Begins at 8 a.m. The annual business meeting of the diocese requires a separate registration process from Friday. We do this to differentiate “members of convention” (lay and clergy voting delegates) from all other attendees. • Locate the registration table in the concourse of the conference center that corresponds to your standing as an attendee. The choices will be clergy/clergy spouse/lay delegate/lay alternate/guests/visitors. Each category will be sub-sectioned alphabetically (A-J, K-N, and so on) by last name. Make certain you are at the correct table category and in the correct line alphabetically. • You will be handed your nametag and where applicable a voter packet. You will also be handed your lunch tickets for Saturday (No additional lunch tickets will be sold or available at convention). • Once you are registered, proceed to the floor of convention in Hibiscus Hall. Locate your designated seating area/deanery. Convention Pages will be assigned to each deanery and can help you find your table.

that must be used to mark the ballots. Nametags for Saturday are specifically color-coded as a means for us to easily distinguish the credentialed members of convention from our guests.

Clergy Members Diocesan Canons list six (6) separate

distinctions for clergy members of convention. The canon that applies to you will be noted on your nametag. The preliminary roster was posted online in July so that you have adequate time for review and change requests. It is too late to make status changes on convention weekend. 13

Lay Member Change from Alternate to Delegate Delegates who know in advance of convention weekend that they will be unable to attend may arrange to have their congregation’s alternate changed to full delegate status. The change of delegation form is on the convention page of the diocesan website (found under the “Governance” tab on the “Home” page) along with all the other convention registration materials. This form must be completed and signed by the rector/vicar/priest-in-charge and senior warden or secretary of the vestry, and mailed to the Rev. Canon Michael Durning at the diocese and received no later than close of business on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. For delegate changes on the day of convention (Saturday only), alternates and their rector, vicar, priestin-charge or interim must visit the credentials room located at the back of the registration tables. The clergy member must sign the change form. If no clergy member from the congregation is present, a clergy member of the bishop’s staff will verify and sign the change form. At that point the alternate’s nametag will be updated and the alternate will receive a voter packet and will be seated at the congregation’s table on the floor of convention. Delegate changes are only permitted prior to the

presentation of the final Credentials report (usually this comes about at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday). After that time no changes in delegate/delegation status may be made. Once you have picked up your nametag and voter packet, you are officially registered and you alone are responsible for your personal convention materials and ballots. No duplicate materials will be handed out. Your voter packet includes the day’s agenda. We begin with registration at 8 a.m. followed by Morning Prayer at 9 a.m. and the business session at 9:30 a.m. You are invited to enjoy a continental breakfast and visit the Ministry Fair in the concourse before you enter the floor of convention in Hibiscus Hall.

Business Session, Seating and Voting As you enter Hibiscus Hall, a floor manager will direct you to the appropriate area — the floor of convention or the guests’ gallery. We do this to assure that only those who are entitled to vote are seated on the voting floor of convention. This is how we insure the integrity of the vote, which you, the delegates, have told us repeatedly, is critically important to you. Once the business meeting has begun, if you wish to speak at an appropriate time, please approach one of the two microphones on the convention floor and wait to be recognized by the chair. First state your name and congregation, and then make your comments, which are limited to two minutes. Then return to your seat. Convention works through the agenda, with scheduled breaks and a lunch period. Votes will be taken throughout the day on a variety of issues. For some votes, you will fill in a printed ballot and hand it to an assigned page, who will then carry the ballots to the tellers to be counted electronically. Other votes may be taken by a show of red or green cards, which you will receive in your voter packet, along with other official materials. At the appropriate time, hold up red for “No” and green for “Yes.” The floor pages will count the cards. We believe this is a more accurate system than a voice vote. 14

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Rules of Convention RULE I: MAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED Unless otherwise specified, all decisions shall be by majority of the Members of Convention.

RULE II: DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS (A) No items of any kind, except water and similar generic provisions, shall be placed on the tables on the Convention floor. (B) Except for materials accepted for inclusion in the registration packets, no papers, including biographical data for persons running for office, shall be distributed on the tables on the Convention floor or to people as they register for Convention.

RULE III: OBJECTIONS TO CONSIDERATION OF A QUESTION Objection to the consideration of a question can be made only when the question is first introduced before it has been debated. Such objection requires no second, cannot be debated or amended, and must have a two-thirds vote to sustain it.

RULE IV: QUESTIONS OF ORDER All questions of order shall be decided by the Presiding Officer without debate. If a member wishes to request reconsideration of the decision, it must be requested immediately. The Presiding Officer shall take such consultation as seems advisable and make a final decision, which is not debatable or appealable.

Nonprocedural motions that are not written out prior to presentation shall be ruled out of order. (E) No Member may speak longer than two (2) minutes at one time, without leave of the Convention. (F) No Member may speak a second time to a question if any other Member who so desires has not spoken for a first time to that question. (G) No Member may speak more than twice in the same debate without leave of the Convention. (H) Total debate on a motion shall be limited to fifteen (15) minutes, except when extended by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the Convention. (I) Total debate on any one Resolution, including all proposed amendments thereto, shall be limited to forty-five (45) minutes, except when extended by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the Convention.

RULE VI: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS In order for a Resolution to be presented to and considered by the Convention, it must conform to the provisions of the Canons of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. A proposed resolution that is not presented to the Convention in accordance with the Canons shall be ruled out of order. RULE VII: MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES A Motion to Suspend the Rules requires a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote, is not debatable, and cannot be amended or reconsidered.

RULE V: RULES OF DEBATE (A) Members of Convention intending to address the Convention shall use one of the designated microphones and shall preface their remarks with their name and congregation or organization. (B) Remarks shall be addressed to the Presiding Officer and not to another member. (C) Debate shall be confined strictly to the subject before the Convention. (D) Members presenting nonprocedural motions shall have the motion written out prior to making the motion, and shall immediately furnish the written motion to the Secretary of the Convention to ensure that it is accurately stated to the Convention and recorded in the journal of the Convention. 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Speaking at Convention • Once the business meeting has begun, if you wish to speak at an appropriate time, please approach one of the two microphones on the convention floor and wait to be recognized by the chair. • First state your name and congregation, and then make your comments, which are limited to two minutes. Then return to your seat. • Convention works through the agenda, with scheduled breaks and a lunch period immediately after nominations close.

Election Nominees Election A: Standing Committee, Lay Elect one lay person to a three-year term

Dominick Maldonado St. Francis, Tampa Biography: I grew up in New Haven, Conn. I have one daughter, five grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. I am a Vietnam veteran. I have a background in public health. For 25 years, I worked for the city of New Haven Health Department as an HIV/ AIDS Education/Prevention Coordinator. I dedicated myself to the most vulnerable populations, the substance users, the ladies working in the streets, homeless, the incarcerated, and the undocumented. I cofounded the first syringe exchange program in the northeast part of the country. The goal of the program was to reduce the spread of HIV amongst intravenous drug users. The program became a success and reduced the spread of HIV by 25 percent in the first year of operation. Later it became a model for other syringes exchanges all over the country. I was certified to teach HIV/AIDS education by the Center for Disease Control. I helped educate the entire New Haven Police Department, and also provided HIV education in the prison system. I travelled all over the country presenting and helping to establish other syringe exchanges like ours in New Haven Connecticut. During all those years I also dedicated myself to helping those family members that were affected by this pandemic. Nominee Statement: I retired six years ago and moved to Tampa. I grew up as a Catholic, however shortly after moving to Tampa, I responded to God’s call and became an Episcopalian. I was not a faithful Catholic, and only attended church periodically. Upon moving to Tampa, I felt this spiritual need in my life, I knew I was missing something. I kept praying for God to please help me fill this need in my life. I read “Dilemma” by Fr. Alberto Cutie, former Catholic priest and now an Episcopalian in Miami. The answer to my prayer to God was in that book, and I immediately became Episcopalian. I strongly recommend the book. I immediately began searching for an Episcopal church in Tampa, and 16

found St. Francis, then on Nebraska Avenue. I contacted the church and spoke with then Fr. Hector Lopez, who stated, “You have found the right place to worship God. I wait for you next Sunday and the rest is history.” When I retired, I had planned to be on the beaches of Florida, sun bathing and having fun, however God had other plans for me. I serve my church and the diocese in different ways and positions. I am the secretary of the Bishop’s Committee at St. Francis. I am also the church administrator, and the assistant treasurer. Most important for me is helping Fr. Livan on the altar as acolyte, and being prepared to become a Eucharistic Minister. At the diocesan level, for the past three years I have been a member of the Hispanic/Latino committee, and a member of the Standing Committee.

James H. Corn St. Augustine, St. Petersburg Biography: A graduate of Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga. with a degree in Marketing. Over thirty years in retail store, and automotive store management (Sears, Montgomery Ward, Sam’s). Over the years served on board of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, past president of Toastmasters Int., and member of Rotary. Married to my wife Joyce for over 50 years, and have three grown children, and four grandchildren. I enjoy people, helping others, and stay active physically. Currently, I work as an independent insurance broker, and also assist persons with disabilities to attain Waiver Services from the state of Florida. I am placing my name as a nominee because I always work to do the right thing. I feel I demonstrate a level-headed approach to life, and maintain faith in God on a daily basis. While I certainly have ideas, I am open minded to the ideas of others. Nominee Statement: I have been a member of St. Augustine’s since 2005, and an Episcopalian since 1989. Over 15 years as a lector, over 10 years as a vestry member, and served the past 6 plus years as senior warden at St. Augustine’s. Most recently, served on the Search Committee as we looked for a new priest.

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will responsibly and meaningfully further the ministry of the Diocese of Southwest Florida and The Episcopal Church.

Election B: Standing Committee, Clergy Elect two presbyters to a three-year term

The Very Rev. Charles E. Connelly St. John, Tampa Biography: I hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from the Columbia University School of Business. After an eighteen-year career with a major international corporation, I spent fifteen years engaged in various entrepreneurial endeavors. As a layperson, I was involved in a wide range of ministries in several Episcopal churches including service on the Vestry of Christ Church, New Brunswick, NJ; as Senior Warden of St. John’s Church, Tampa; and as a Trustee of St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School. I graduated from The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church with a Master of Divinity degree and returned to St. John’s after my ordination in 2007, serving as Associate Rector and Chaplain to the School until 2013 when I was appointed Bishop’s Vicar and then Priest-in-Charge. I was elected rector of the parish in 2014. I believe my varied experiences within the church and beyond have allowed me to bring a helpful perspective to the work of the Standing Committee. As with everything I do, I am prepared to continue to devote the time and energy necessary to faithfully fulfill the responsibilities of the office with excellence. Nominee Statement: I am completing a first term on the Standing Committee and would be honored and humbled by your willingness to entrust me with a second and final term. I also currently serve the diocese as the Dean of the Tampa Deanery. In the past, my diocesan service has included election to the Ecclesiastical Trial Court and appointments to the Commission on Ministry, the Men’s Ministries Clergy Advisory Committee, the Lay Pension Plan/Diocesan Health Insurance Task Force, and the Advisory Task Force on Congregational Capital Campaign Support. I serve the wider church as a Trustee and Treasurer of The General Theological Seminary, Chair of the Finance and Operations Commission, and a member of the Endowment Investment Committee. I have served the community as a member of the University of South Florida Institutional Review Board and the University’s Research Integrity and Compliance Conflict of Interest Committee. I believe my broad exposure to the wider church, our diocese, the community, and the parish will inform my continuing work on the Standing Committee in a way that 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

The Rev. Carla McCook St. Margaret of Scotland, Sarasota Biography: I am a native Floridian; born in St. Petersburg, and spent my adolescent years in Altamonte Springs. I graduated from Flagler College with a B.A. in Elementary & Deaf Education. While in college I met and married my husband of 23 years, Shane McCook. We have three children, a son and two daughters. I taught in public and private schools in Orange County for five years. In 1999 I took the position of Director of Children and Youth Formation and Programming at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, College Park. I graduated Virginia Theological Seminary in 2004 and have been ordained thirteen years. I served as Assistant Rector, St. Paul’s, Salem, VA; Rector of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Greendale, WI and Bishop’s Assistant for Christian Formation, Director of the Diaconal Formation School and Camp Director of the Diocese of Milwaukee, WI. In February 2016 I began my current ministry at St. Margaret of Scotland where I am Rector. I am a graduate of the Education for Ministry from University of the South School of Theology. My hobbies include yoga, mystery novels, knitting and spending time with family. Nominee Statement: I am a strong believer in the ministry of the diocese and I want to be an active participant in the life of our diocese. I know from experience that serving on a committee like the Standing Committee gives insight into the diverse ministries, assets, and needs of the diocese in which we live and serve. As a parish priest, I served as Second Vice President and then Vice President of the Episcopal Conference of the Deaf; two years as Secretary and two years as President of the Standing Committee in the Diocese of Milwaukee; and as diocesan staff I served on the Executive Committee for five years in the Diocese of Milwaukee. Currently I am the convener and member of the clericus planning committee for the Manasota deanery and the Vice Chair of S.U.R.E (Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity).

The Rev. Jon Roberts Calvary Episcopal Church, Indian Rocks Beach Biography: The Rev. Jon Roberts has been ordained for ten years in The Episcopal Church, and has been an active participant in the life of The Diocese of Southwest Florida for seventeen years. Before becoming a priest, Father Roberts’ career path began in North Carolina, working in the academic communities of ECU and Duke University and in the Biotech corporate sector relating to research in the fields of Toxicology, Radiation Oncology and 17

Molecular Biology. He holds a B.S. from NCSU and did his graduate work at ECU and Duke. He met Lynne Watson, in North Carolina in 1997 and were married. He felt God’s calling to leave the scientific arena to become more involved in Parish ministry and accepted a full time Youth Minister position at the Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota in 2000. He was sent by this church into seminary and over the course of nineteen years, Father Roberts has enjoyed his marriage to Lynne, the raising of their children, Emma and Watson, serving as a Youth Minister at Redeemer, going to Nashotah House Theological Seminary for his formal training, and serving congregations as the Rector of Good Shepherd in Venice, St. Paul’s in Naples (Associate Rector) and currently as the Rector of Calvary Episcopal in Indian Rocks Beach. He has also enjoyed serving on the Diocesan Council this year and being one of few priests who can claim he has been a member of each convocation in the diocese and three different deaneries. His major accomplishments in the parish have been growing family ministries and making missional work an important part of acting on our faith. Serving on the Standing Committee he will offer his experience, wisdom, patience and understanding on many levels. Nominee Statement: Seminary was a very important experience for my development as a deacon, a priest and a Christian. During this time of spiritual formation, the Benedictine rule of life, emphasizing work, study and prayer, took hold and has kept me focused ever since. Through these ten years as a priest I have learned a great deal from serving as a Parish priest, many things that were implied but not taught directly in seminary. Things like, life is not always fair, budgets can cause great angst, people can really surprise you, and God is always good. The Standing Committee requires those who are “aged” with experience, those who can act in the present, draw from the past and cast vision for the future of not only our Diocese, but also the larger Church as a whole. I would look forward to being a counsel of advice, immersed in prayer and offering my experience. I believe I can offer the Diocese, particularly the Bishop, a true hand of support, listening to the issues of the day with a careful thought and investing in the promise and security of our future as Episcopalians. Prayerfully support my election as a Presbyter for this year’s Standing Committee.

The Rev. Lance Wallace St. Andrew, Spring Hill Biography: I am the rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in beautiful Spring Hill, Florida and have been there since 2013. I am married to Diane Wallace and between us we have six adult children and seven grandchildren. I have an undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University, and seminary degrees from Reformed 18

Theological Seminary in Orlando and Nashotah House Seminary in Wisconsin. I am a retired teacher and taught English literature, composition, speed reading, drama, TV production, and computer repair. Even though I was very involved in the church as a lay person after leaving teaching I was called into full-time ministry. The Standing Committee does important work on the diocesan level and even on the national church wide level. The committee advises the bishop on candidates for ordination after interviewing them and on other sensitive matters. I have been honored to serve one term on the Standing Committee. I was asked to serve again and will do so if elected.

Election C: Diocesan Council, Lay Elect two lay persons to a two-year at large term

W. Blanton Garnett Jr. Cathedral Church of St. Peter, St. Petersburg Biography: Blanton is the President and founder of the Garnett Retirement Group and has more than 25 years experience in the financial services industry. Blanton’s focus is working with companies and individuals to assist them in planning and achieving their investment, retirement and estate planning goals. He received his B.A. from the University of Nebraska and has been working in corporate consulting since 1982. Blanton is very active in the community and has served in various leadership roles in numerous civic organizations in St. Petersburg. In addition, he has served in several leadership roles at St. Peter’s Cathedral including Sr. Warden, Treasurer, Capital Campaign Chair (2 times), Treasurer (6 years), Finance Committee member (19 years) , Sunday School teacher, LEM and LEV and he is currently a board member of the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Southwest Florida with his term expiring this year. Blanton is eligible to serve another term on the Council. Blanton has been married to his wife Lela for 32 years and they have three daughters and two grandchildren. Nominee Statement: I have enjoyed all my work in the church over the past 30 years. In terms of my leadership roles, without question the most fulfilling has been that of Sunday School teacher. Having taught both pre-school and High School students, I’ve been blessed to see how helping young children learn about their faith and sharing my faith journey with them has helped them to explore, sometimes find and WORK, PRAY & GIVE

grow in their own journey. While no elected leadership role is particularly “fun” I have always felt a strong call to be involved in the leadership because it is so important to the church to have caring, concerned and committed leaders to help the community move forward in our collective mission, always honoring our past but keeping an eye on the future and working diligently to be certain we are good stewards of our blessing for the generations to come. I have enjoyed my initial term on the Council and, if re-elected, will take the knowledge I have gained over the past 2 years and use it to be a more effective and committed leader in the Diocese in the coming years.

Michael Alford Calvary Episcopal Church Indian Rocks Beach Biography: I am Deputy General Counsel for Raymond James, a financial services company in St. Petersburg, FL. I am 57 years old, married with 3 kids ranging in age from 14 to 18. I am a third generation Floridian and very involved in community service. By way of example I currently volunteer with Habitat For Humanity, serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees for American Stage, participate in mission work with El Ayudante in Nicaragua, and serve as Senior Warden at Calvary Episcopal. Past associations include American Red Cross Board service, pro bono legal service, and volunteering with Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, Florida. My ability to work corroboratively within a team would seem to be an asset in this role. Moreover, having managed various groups over the years I have gained insight and perspective in motivating a team with positive reinforcement to achieve the goals at hand. Nominee Statement: I currently serve as Senior Warden on the Vestry at Calvary Episcopal Church. In addition I am licensed as a Lay Eucharistic Minister and serve in that capacity on a regular basis. I volunteer for mission work annually in Nicaragua and am active in other service projects at home. I have previously served on the Finance and Endowment committees for our parish. I am also active in the church’s signature fund-raising event, Winterfest, as a volunteer coordinator and set up/break down assistant.

Allen O. Getz St. Andrew, Tampa Biography: Relocated from Maine to Tampa in 1981. Undergraduate and Graduate work at the University of Maine. Have been involved in all aspects of business from sales to operations. Senior Management at several large 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

companies directing successful expansion development. Also have experience in turn-around situations and had success in turning failing companies to ones of profitability. I was the chair of the Finance Committee for six years. I again am on the Finance Committee and have been on the Disciplinary Committee. Am currently on Diocesan Council and asking for your vote to run for one more term. Nominee Statement: I have been on Diocesan Council from the Tampa Deanery, and am currently on Council as an at large member. I would greatly appreciate your vote for new term. I was a Trustee of DaySpring and have enjoyed and followed its growth. I am currently on the Vestry at St. Andrews in Tampa and have served as Treasurer and Junior Warden; fortunately not at the same time... I have served on Vestries in Maine and in Florida. I served on the Vestry at the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland, Maine and was able to correct issues which saved a lot of unnecessary expenses. I am not a ‘nodding head’ and vote as I feel is best for the Council and the Parishes. I am very proud of the Diocese and its leadership.

Election D: Disciplinary Board, Lay Elect one lay person to a three-year term

Karen O. Patterson St. Mary, Dade City Biography: My degree is in English Literature from the University of South Florida. Prior to “retiring”, I worked for two law firms in the City of Tampa for a total of 22 years. After “retiring”, I started my own business working as a court appointed guardian of incapacitated persons. I continue to do that, working in various counties in the state. Within the diocese, I have served on the Diocesan Council (1985-1991); the Standing Committee (2000-2006, four years as Chairman); Ecclesiastical Court; National Committee on Social Concerns; two Diocesan Nominating Committees for Bishop; and have attended eight General Conventions, serving as a deputy and/or Alternate to five. I have also served as Diocesan President of the ECW (1992-1994) and Province IV President of the ECW (1994-1997). As the Province IV ECW President, I also served on the Province IV Synod Board. Presently I am the Treasurer of the National ECW Board (2015-2018) and Chairman of the Sarah Howell Fund for our Diocesan ECW. In my parish, I have served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister for several years and have also served as the Parish Outreach Chairman. 19

Nominee Statement: I am a member of St. Mary’s, Dade City, and have been for a number of years, Previously I was a member of St. Chad’s, Tampa, and Grace, Tampa. Since setting up my own business, I have served as a court appointed guardian since 1993 as well as in other capacities. Part of being a guardian is working through the legal and personal issues of family relations, financial exploitation as well as other types of exploitation, and the legal system in order to obtain the best outcome for everyone concerned. Understanding the details is a very important part of this aspect of guardianship. My position as an advocate for my wards requires me to understand why we are at where we are today and determine how to go forward. I believe that the positions I have held in the Church as well as in the secular world would allow me to make a valid contribution to the Disciplinary Board.

James D. Park St. Mark, Venice Biography: I have recently been appointed to the Board and am seeking an elected term. I am a member of the Florida Bar in good standing. I am canonically qualified, within the meaning of Title IV. Within the Diocese, I have previously served on Diocesan Council and was Vice Chancellor for the Venice Deanery. I have attended our Diocesan Convention for a number years, serving as Parliamentarian. It has been my honor twice to speak to postulant classes on the Disciplinary Canons of The Episcopal Church and our Diocese. Nominee Statement: Proceedings under the Disciplinary Canons should, we hope, be rare events. But when they take place, they should be handled in a manner that is fair, compassionate, and just to all involved parties. Both principles of discipline and restorative justice need to be addressed. If elected, I will do my best to approach my duties with a listening heart and to try and set aside my human foibles and biases.

representative to the Convention. I have been on the board of Directors of the USF Episcopal Center, and a member of the Diocesan Ecclesiastical Court, later the Disciplinary Board. I am currently a member of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Temple Terrace. Nominee Statement: The Diocesan Disciplinary Board is very important, although it is to be hoped that it is resorted to sparingly and judiciously. Members need to have a deep appreciation for the various levels of authority in the Episcopal Church and a grounding in its theology, history, and operation. I have been a Vestryman and Senior Warden in this diocese, I have previously been a member of the Diocesan Ecclesiastical Court which was transformed into the Disciplinary Board. I was term-limited out, but would now like to seek re-election to the Board. As a cradle Episcopalian, and with parish and diocesan experience, as well as being a practicing lawyer, I will add experience and perspective to my participation on this Committee. It would be an honor to serve the Diocese in this position.

Election E: Disciplinary Board Two clergy (priest/deacon) to a three-year term.

The Rev. Joel J. Morsch Christ Church, Bradenton Biography: I was appointed to fill an unfinished term for the Disciplinary Board for a period of six months originally. I feel called to serve a full term. Previously I have served on the Finance Committee of the Diocese and was the Chairman of Finance for 7 years. I currently am serving on Diocesan Council and the Endowment Fund Board. Nominee Statement: I love our Diocese and would be honored to continue serving on the Disciplinary Board. I have been the Rector of Christ Church in Bradenton for 11 years.

The Rev. Jonathan W. Evans St. Boniface, Sarasota Biography: My first call in ministry was in psychology, being fascinated in the science from a young age. I earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Georgia, and a M.A. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University. My clinical training emphasized WORK, PRAY & GIVE

psychological testing and diagnosis. I began my career working in residential settings and then I moved to private practice. There, I conducted psychological evaluations for Social Security Disability, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and for the Department for Children and Family Services. Over five years, I conducted over 1,000 clinical interviews with in-depth testing and wrote reports with recommendations. I grew up in the United Methodist Church and joined the Presbyterian Church (USA) in my 20’s. Besides psychology, I felt called toward missions. In my mid-twenties, I went to Argentina for one year as I served street kids through a partnership of the Presbyterian Church (USA). While training for missions, I sensed call to become an ordained minister. After much discernment, I enrolled in seminary. My wife, Barbara, a “Cradlepalian,” has always been passionate about the Episcopal Church. So, when I had free Sundays, I went to the Episcopal Church with her. The liturgy took root in my understanding of worship and spirituality and I came to see also that much of what I had longed for in ministry was present in the Episcopal Church. Above all, my central attraction with the Episcopal Church was and is beauty. When a good time emerged, I responded to my call to become an Episcopal priest three years ago. I am now a curate at St. Boniface Church in Sarasota, and I am looking for ways to contribute to the mission and ministry of our diocese. Nominee Statement: Sometimes individuals’ personalities (long-term and ingrained patterns of behavior) can interfere with one’s ability to love, to fulfill one’s work obligations, and/ or to follow expected norms. Sometimes temporary stress overwhelms one’s functional capacity and the individual subsequently behaves in ways that harm others, themselves, or the church. The latter occurs more easily when stressors increase and social and spiritual support diminishes. Critical in dealing with disciplinary issues is to consider the whole person: including one’s context and personality. I want to offer my skills and knowledge that I have from my background in clinical psychology. Much of my professional work in psychological evaluations involved understanding personality disorders, which are patterns of ingrained and long-term maladaptive functioning. While I would never offer a diagnosis in my role as priest on a disciplinary board, I can ask questions others may overlook and help with understanding any previous psychological testing of clergy and/or interventions. My previous work in the Presbyterian Church often related to international missions, farm worker ministry, and youth ministry. At this time, I am interested in exploring how my background in clinical psychological can help our diocese fulfill its mission and ministry.

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Election F: Trustee, University of the South One lay person to a three-year term

David R. McCallister St. Catherine of Alexandria, Temple Terrace Biography: A cradle Episcopalian, born in Miami, FL in 1952, I was confirmed at Holy Cross. I was educated at St. Mark’s School in Massachusetts and Winchester College in England. I received a BA in history at Emory, 1975, and a Juris Doctor degree at Stetson Law School in 1986. I have been a vestryman and Senior Warden in this Diocese. I have been on the board of Directors of the USF Episcopal center, and a member of the Diocesan Ecclesiastical Court - later the Disciplinary Board. I am currently a member of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Temple Terrace. Nominee Statement: I am very concerned about education and the University of the South. As a cradle Episcopalian, parish and Diocesan leader, and practicing lawyer, I will add perspective and experience to my participation as a Trustee. It would be an honor to serve the Diocese of Southwest Florida and the Episcopal Church in this position.

Voting Worksheets Use these practice worksheets before you fill out out your ballot Election A

Nominating Commitee

Standing Committee, Lay

Mr. Allen O. Getz Mr. W. Blanton Garnett The Rev. C. Jon Roberts The Rev. A Charles Cannon Mrs. Jody Maxwell The Rev. Edward Gleason The Rev. Alexander Andujar Dr. Henry E. Wiley III Ms. Donna Francisco

Elect One Lay Person to a Three-year Term 1.

Mr. Dominick Maldonado

Mr. James H. Corn

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Election B

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Standing Committee Presbyter

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Elect Two Presbyters to a Three-year Term

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Rules on Nominations Additional candidates may be nominated from the floor of convention. Nominations printed here were submitted before the August 1, 2017 deadline. We are unable to provide biographical information for floor nominees because the voting takes place immediately after nominations close. Take time to study the candidates and their qualifications and give prayerful consideration in determining whom you will choose to do the work of the Diocese in the years to come.

The Very Rev. Charles E. Connelly

The Rev. Carla McCook

The Rev. Jon Roberts

The Rev. Lance Wallace

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Election C

Election D

Diocesan Council At Large

Disciplinary Board, Lay

W. Blanton Garnett Jr.

Michael Alford

Allen O. Getz

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Karen O. Patterson

James D. Park

David R. McCallister

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Election E

Election F

Disciplinary Board, Clergy

University of the South, Trustee, Lay

The Rev. Joel J. Morsch

The Rev. Jonathan W. Evans

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David R. McCallister

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Resolutions Resolution 2017-1: Proposed Memorial to the 49th (2017) Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida That the 49th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida shall memorialize to the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church that the 79th General Convention direct the Executive Council to prepare and the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to present a budget to the 80th General Convention in which Diocesan Commitments for funding the budget are set at a rate no higher than 12.5% beginning with the next triennium (2022-2024); and be it further Resolved, That the member dioceses of this Church commit to paying the full asking, with the expectation that the minimum commitment from each diocese of this Church shall reach the asked level during the 2022-2044 triennium. Explanation: This 12.5 percent asking rate is compatible with recommendations of the House of Bishops and others who have spent time working on restructuring the Church for the future. There are three intended outcomes of the adjustment: • • •

The Episcopal Church has a reliable source of funding Diocesan expenses are reduced Greater participation in the full Asking by member Dioceses of the Episcopal Church

Resolutions Committee Review: The Resolutions Committee has reviewed and considered the above proposed resolution. Pursuant to Canon II, Section 4(c)(3)(c), the resolutions committee reports that the proposed Resolution has been validly submitted to Convention and reports it to floor without comment.

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St. Mark, Venice Clearwater Point Hilton Sheraton, Ft. Myers Manger Motor Inn, Tampa Cathedral, Princess Martha, St. Pete (Bishop Haynes elected coadjutor) Beach Club, Naples Sheraton, Clearwater Beach Sarasota Hyatt House Holiday Inn, Tampa Hilton, St. Petersburg

Nov. 19, 1969 Oct. 28-29, 1970 Oct. 13-14, 1971 Oct. 11-12, 1972 Oct. 23-25, 1973 April 26-27, 1974 Oct. 29-30, 1974 Oct. 28-30, 1975 Oct. 26-28, 1976 Oct. 26-27, 1977 Oct. 24-26, 1978

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been filed with the Secretary of the General Convention and approved by the Executive Council of this Church, such new Diocese shall thereupon be in union with the General Convention. D008: Amend Article I.1 Resolved, That Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution is amended to read as follows: Sec. 1. There shall be a General Convention of this Church, consisting of the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies, which Houses will sit, debate, and vote separately, unless otherwise provided for by this Constitution or the Canons. The Houses by majority vote of each House may call for the Houses to sit, debate, and vote, or any combination thereof, together. The General Convention may by Canon establish procedures for such sessions. In all deliberations freedom of debate shall be allowed. Either House may originate and propose legislation, and all acts of the Convention shall be adopted and be authenticated by both Houses.

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4. Advocating for funding for job training and apprentice programs for those who are at risk of incarceration and those who are formerly released from prison;

2018 Diocesan Budget Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida The 2018 Diocesan Budget Process and Reporting

This diocesan budget is the product of a deliberate process of conversations that include the diocesan community through Diocesan Council, committees, leaders and focus groups. While truly a year-long process, the budgeting work formally begins in June and continues through final presentation in October.

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The Office of the Bishop staff communicated with a variety of diocesan leaders regarding individual line items. The Endowment Fund Board determined the 2018 spending rule per the Endowment Fund Policy. Funds available for distribution are determined by using a total return principal. The approved spending rate for 2018 is 4.0% of the threeyear rolling average market value of the endowment account ending in June 2017. The Bishop Compensation Subcommittee reviewed the compensation of the Bishop. The Finance Committee reviewed draft budgets in their June and August meetings, and recommend the final draft to Council. Diocesan Council approved the final budget at their August 19, 2017 meeting. The budget was presented to convention delegates and clergy at the Fall Deanery Convocations in September.

Within this budget presentation are the following: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.

2018 Diocesan Operating Budget - Summary (one page summary of the operating budget) 2018 Diocesan Operating Budget - Detail (detailed operating budget) 2018 DaySpring Episcopal Center Budget Endowment Spending Rule Analysis (explanation of endowment spending rule calculation) Designated Funds (summary of the activity of the council-designated funds) Restricted Funds (summary of the activity of the individual donor-restricted funds) Apportionment Schedule (detailed schedule of 2018 apportionment amounts which fund the diocesan budget, by church) Apportionment Calculation (detailed definition of the apportionment calculation in our diocese) Parochial Report Analysis (comparison of parochial report totals for 2015 and 2016)

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 Diocesan Operating Budget Summary 2017-18 Change 2017 Budget

2018 Budget

INCOME Operating Apportionment

3,129,128

3,096,441

(32,687)

Investment Income

5,106

37,739

32,633

639%

Income Released from Restricted/Designated Funds-General (a)

65,580

66,583

1,003

3,199,814

3,200,763

950

Seminarian Transition

21,106

15,619

(5,487)

Congregation Leadership

39,000

Cultural & Ethnic Ministries

125,000

Mission and Congregational Development (b)

180,055

90,557

(89,498)

Uncollectable Apportionment Allowance

156,456

154,822

(1,634)

-1%

521,618

424,998

(96,620)

-19%

-34%

INCOME

-1%

EXPENSES Congregational Support and Development

Total Congregational Support and Development

-26%

-50%

Ministry and Programming Ministry Development

7,423

4,869

(2,554)

Recovery Ministries

13,800

DaySpring Program Development

100,000

Youth, Young Adult and Families

155,000

Campus Ministry

111,851

115,344

3,492

Beyond Diocese

577,177

610,608

33,431

965,252

999,621

34,370

Administration

309,441

331,090

21,649

Cemetery

3,650

3,567

Total Ministry Administration

(82)

7% -2%

Bishop Discretionary

Investments

Personnel (b)

1,375,094

1,430,483

55,389

Retired Personnel

24,760

11,004

(13,756)

Total Administration

1,712,944

1,776,144

63,200

3,199,813

3,200,764

950

EXPENSES NET TOTAL OPERATING

(0)

4% -56%

(0)

Notes a. Income released from restricted or designated accounts that is restricted to a particular expense category ($334,140) is presented as an offset to the expense (see detailed budget). b. Missioner for Church Extension position moved to Diocesan Staff in Administration category

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 Diocesan Operating Budget Details 2017-18 Change Line 1 2 3

2017 Budget

Accounts INCOME

2018 Budget

Apportionment 570000 - Operating Apportionment

Total Apportionment

Miscellaneous Income

3,129,128

3,096,441

(32,687)

3,129,128

3,096,441

(32,687)

570200 - Misc Interest Income

5,106

4,406

570xxx - Grant Income

33,333

Total Miscellaneous Income

5,106

37,739

32,633

8 9 10 11

-1%

(700) 639%

Transfers of Released Income (a) 572000 - Released from Restricted Funds-General Total Transfers

65,580

66,583

1,003

65,580

66,583

1,003

3,199,814

3,200,763

950

12 13

TOTAL INCOME

14 15 16 17

EXPENSES Congregational Support and Development Seminarian Transition

572002 - Released from Restricted Funds-Seminarian Transition

582180- Seminarian Transition/Deployment

35,000

30,000

(5,000)

21,106

15,619

(5,487)

20 21

Total Seminarian Transition

(13,894) $

(14,381) $

(487)

580492 - Congregation Education

21,000

583350 - Deanery Support

7,000

11,000

39,000

24 25 26 27 28 29

583340 - Meetings Total Congregation Leadership 582194 - Cultural & Ethnic Ministries Total Cultural & Ethnic Ministries

125,000

Mission and Congregational Development 572003 - Released from Restricted Funds-Mission

(48,575) $

(50,277) $

(1,702)

572001 - Released from Designated Funds-Mission

(71,370) $

(74,166) $

(2,796)

580493 - Congregation Expertise Support

45,000

581020 - Congregation Aid

120,000

581265 - New Mission Investment-Program

35,000

50,000

15,000

581266 - New Mission Investment-Personnel

100,000

(100,000)

180,055

90,557

(89,498) (1,634)

Cultural & Ethnic Ministries

-26%

Congregation Leadership

Total Mission and Congregational Development

-50%

Uncollectable Apportionment Allowance

570100 - Uncollectable Apportionments

156,456

154,822

Total Uncollectable Apportionment Allowance

156,456

154,822

(1,634)

-1%

40 41

Total Congregational Support and Development

521,618

424,998

(96,620)

-19%

42 43

Ministry and Programming Ministry Development

573750 - School for Ministry Development Revenue

582121 - School for Ministry Dev Expense*

582150 - Education for Ministry

572004 - Released from Restricted Fund - Seminarian

582160 - Seminarian Support

30,000

28,000

580720 - Clergy Spouse Association

5,000

7,423

4,869

(2,554)

50 51

Total Ministry Development

(4,000) $ 4,000

2,500

(30,077) $

(4,000) $ 4,000

3,000

(31,131) $

500 (1,054) (2,000)

573900 - Recovery Ministries Revenue

584030 - Recovery Ministries Expense*

31,800

13,800

-34%

Recovery Ministries

Total Recovery Ministries

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(18,000) $

Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 Diocesan Operating Budget Details 2017-18 Change Line 55

2017 Budget

Accounts DaySpring Program Development

2018 Budget

5824xx - Adult Program Revenues

(30,000) $

(20,000) $

582400 - Adult Program Development

130,000

120,000

(10,000)

Total DaySpring Program Development

100,000

58 59

10,000

573500 - Youth Program Revenues

580850 - Youth Programs Expense

220,000

582179 - E.Y.E./Prov. Youth and Young Adult Events

20,000

585218 - General Young Adult and Family Ministry Programming

15,000

155,000

64 65

Youth, Young Adult and Families

Total Youth, Young Adult and Families

(100,000) $

Campus Ministry

572007 - Released from Restricted Fund - SCF Chaplaincy

573510 - USF Chapel Center Income

582195 - USF Chapel Center Expenses

24,920

30,000

5,080

582196 - College Ministry Programming

14,000

20,000

6,000

582197 - College Ministry Personnel

74,145

66,600

(7,545)

111,851

115,344

3,492

71 72

Total Campus Ministry

(1,214) $

(1,256) $

(43)

Beyond Diocese

584010 - Episcopal Networks & Travel

5,000

8,000

3,000

585010 - Episcopal Church Asking

509,779

485,203

(24,576)

585015 - Sustainable Development Goals

17,399

17,405

585080 - Episcopal Relief & Development

5,000

585020 - Province IV - Support

10,000

585030 - Sewanee - University of the South

5,000

585050 - General Conv/Synod Expenses

10,000

65,000

55,000

585060 - Dominican Development Group

15,000

577,177

610,608

33,431

965,252

999,621

34,370

80 81 82

Total Beyond Diocese Total Ministry and Programming

83 84 85

Administration Administration

583300 - Office Expenses

24,000

583315 - Maintenance, Housekeeping, Repairs

25,432

583310 - Utilities

28,892

583302 - Background check expense

3,000

583330 - Insurance

43,117

57,166

14,049

583335 - Legal and Auditing

24,000

24,600

600

583336 - Banking and Professional Fees

4,000

6,000

2,000 5,000

583360 - Diocesan Convention

45,000

50,000

582100 - Diocesan Liturgy Support

4,000

583600 - Publication Costs and Website

70,000

583325 - Postage

8,000

583345 - Equipment and Software

3,000

580370 - Office of the Bishop

7,000

583601 - Bishop Endowment Appeal

20,000

309,441

331,090

21,649

100 101

Total Administration

102

572060 - Released from Restricted Fund - St. Barth's Cemetery

103

599040 - St. Bartholomew's Cemetery

6,000

3,650

3,567

(82) (376)

104 105

Total Cemetery

(2,350) $

(2,433) $

(82)

572005 - Released from Restricted Funds-Bishop Discretionary

(17,837) $

(18,213) $

107

573300 - Donations to Discretionary Fund

(10,000) $

108

599090 - Bishop Discretionary - Miscellaneous

27,837

28,213

376

110 111 112

-2%

Bishop Discretionary

106

109

Cemetery

Total Bishop Discretionary

Investments 583308 - Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Invest. Total Investments

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 Diocesan Operating Budget Details 2017-18 Change Line 113 114

2017 Budget

Accounts Personnel

2018 Budget

The Episcopate

115

580100 - Bishop - Stipend

112,450

115,824

3,374

116

580150 - Bishop - Housing

77,246

79,563

2,317

117

580200 - Bishop - Insurance

21,500

22,415

915

118

580250 - Bishop - Pension

34,145

35,170

1,025 3,000

119

580300 - Bishop - Prof Exp

30,000

33,000

121

580900 - Assisting Bishops - Stipend

16,974

17,484

122

580910 - Assisting Bishops - Prof Exp

11,000

10,000

(1,000)

303,315

313,456

10,141 (90,811)

123 124

510

Mission and Ministry

125

583201 - Staff - M&M-Compensation

381,777

290,966

126

583211 - Staff - M&M-PR Taxes

10,703

7,137

(3,566)

127

583221 - Staff - M&M-Insurance

64,072

53,655

(10,417)

128

583231 - Staff - M&M-Pension

50,831

44,463

(6,368)

129

583241 - Staff - M&M-Prof Exp

33,500

47,500

14,000

540,883

443,721

(97,162)

130 131

Finance and Administration

132

583200 - Staff - Finance&Admin-Compensation

332,496

456,882

124,387

133

583202 - Staff - Finance&Admin-Contract

60,000

25,000

(35,000)

134

583210 - Staff - Finance&Admin-PR Taxes

23,164

34,951

11,787

135

583220 - Staff - Finance&Admin-Insurance

63,957

92,285

28,328

136

583230 - Staff - Finance&Admin-Pension

30,279

45,688

15,409

137

583540 - Staff - Finance&Admin-Prof Exp

21,000

18,500

530,896

673,306

142,411

1,375,094

1,430,483

55,389

138 139

Total Personnel

140

Retired Personnel

141

572006 - Released from Restricted Funds-Retirement

142

580700 - Health Insurance Benefit for Retired Clergy

143 144 145

580710 - Retirement Benefits Total Retired Personnel Total Administration

(73,137) $ 91,897

(75,700) $ 80,704

(2,500) 4%

(2,563) (11,193)

6,000

24,760

11,004

(13,756)

-56%

1,712,944

1,776,144

63,200

3,199,813

3,200,764

950

(0) $

211,396

441,675

230,279

211,396

441,675

230,279

109,095

99,996

(9,100)

68,000

146 147

TOTAL EXPENSE

148 149

NET TOTAL - OPERATING

150 151 152 153

OTHER INCOME 570050 - Capital Apportionment

154

72%

155 156

OTHER EXPENSE

157

583306 - Depreciation Expense (non cash)

158

583355 - Capital Project Interest Expense

159

583410 - DaySpring Capital Maintenance Support

100,000

209,095

267,996

58,900

30%

NET TOTAL - GRAND TOTAL

2,300

173,679

171,379

142%

Notes a. Total amount released from Restricted/Designated (presented alongside the expense line)

(324,033) $

(334,140)

b. Total amount received as program revenue

(152,000) $

(142,000)

160

161 162

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 DaySpring Episcopal Center Budget

Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

INCOME Meals/Lodging Diocesan Budget Episcopal-Other Non-Episcopal Miscellaneous DaySpring Endowment Income (b) Total Revenue EXPENSES Food Services

2017 Budget

2017-18 Change

2018 Budget

1,518,218 $ 27% 3% 70%

1,514,918 $ 27% 3% 70%

(3,300)

$ $

37,624 26,323

$ $

39,161 29,326

$ $

1,537 3,003

4% 11%

1,582,165

1,583,405

1,240

441,393 $ 28%

439,038 $ 28%

(2,355)

-1%

Guest Services

215,479 $ 14%

211,275 $ 13%

(4,204)

-2%

Maintenance (c )

372,211 $ 24%

351,883 $ 22%

(20,328)

-6%

Administration (d)

562,017 $ 36%

571,097 $ 36%

9,080

Other Expenses

11,850 $ 1%

10,112 $ 1%

(1,738)

-14%

Total Operating Expenses

(19,545)

-1%

Net Total Operations (Before Depreciation)

(20,785) $

* Depreciation (non-cash)

307,910

310,910

Capital Income (e) Capital Maintenance Expenses Net Total Capital

$ $ $

100,000 100,000 -

$ $ $

100,000 100,000 -

$ $ $

25,000 25,000 -

33% 33% 0%

% of revenue

1,602,950

1,583,405 -

Notes a. Original 2017 Budget as presented October 2016 b. From the DaySpring Endowment per diocesan spending rule c. 2017 included extraordinary expenses related to transitioning into new Program Center d. 2018 includes full year of property insurance increase for new buildings e. From Diocesan Budget Expense Account 583410 - DaySpring Capital Maintenance Support

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Endowment Spending Rule Analysis 2018 Market Value Endowment Fund Income Fund Endowments/ Restricted Funds

Total

Revolving Loan Fund

2014-Q3 2014-Q4 2015-Q1 2015-Q2 2015-Q3 2015-Q4 2016-Q1 2016-Q2 2016-Q3 2016-Q4 2017-Q1 2017-Q2

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

10,152,350 10,716,507 10,778,683 10,688,618 10,706,300 10,935,215 11,661,454 11,984,962 12,241,232 12,459,179 13,001,754 13,368,651

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

963,229 975,625 1,059,020 1,284,640 1,334,653 1,380,901 1,530,633 1,494,136 1,536,555 1,474,130 1,569,202 1,550,377

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

11,115,579 11,692,132 11,837,703 11,973,258 12,040,953 12,316,117 13,192,086 13,479,098 13,777,787 13,933,310 14,570,957 14,919,028

3 Year Average as of 6/30/17

11,557,909

1,346,092

11,679,030

$ $

462,316 38,526

Spending Rate

2018 Distribution* Monthly

4.00%

$ $

462,316 38,526

NA NA

Explanation: The percentage of the FUND made available for distribution shall be determined each year by the board and will normally fall in the range of three to five percent. In so doing, market performance of the portfolio will be an important consideration. It will be the goal of the board to grow, or at least maintain, the purchasing power of the FUND taking inflationary effects into account. Funds available for distribution are determined by using a total return principle, i.e., return derived from dividends and interest as well as realized and unrealized capital gains. The funds available for distribution during any one year will be limited to a percentage of the market value of the corpus that is based on a three-year rolling average, with measures taken at the end of each of the preceding twelve quarters. The approved spending rate for 2018 is 4.0% of the three-year rolling average market value of the endowment ending in June 2017. This rate is justified by considering the 3-year average return of 4.44%, 3-year average inflation of 0.9%, and endowment management fees of .61%, and by considering the conservative spending rates of the prior five years. This spending rule releases a total of $462,316 from restricted and designated invested funds for use in 2018. Of this total, $79,773 is the Diocesan Endowment Management Program (DEMP) for 22 churches. The calculated funds available for distribution are then included in the diocesan budget for 2018 and distributed monthly.

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 Budget - Designated Funds These are funds grouped according to designations approved by Diocesan Council.

6/30/2017 Balance Endowments DaySpring Endowment Episcopal Charities Endowment

Mission Fund Mission Fund Revolving Loan Fund Notes Receivable Cash Available

Total Designated Funds

Rate

Budgeted 2018 Distribution

Income Released to:

$ $ $

777,258 849,492 1,626,750

4.0% (d) 4.0% (d)

$ $ $

29,326 26,778 56,103

DaySpring EC Grants

2,133,179

4.0% (d)

74,166

Operating Budget

$ $ $

2,086,141 1,550,377 3,636,518

3%-4.25% 1.20%

$ $ $

62,584 18,605 81,189

Reinvested into RLF Fund Reinvested into RLF Fund

7,396,446

211,458

$ $ $

74,166 81,189 56,103

211,458

Notes a. Total to Operating Budget b. Total to Designated Funds c. Total Out to Third Party

d. Approved spending rule: 4.0% of the trailing 3 year average balance

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 Budget - Restricted Funds These are funds legally restricted by the donor's wishes.

6/30/2017 Balance

Restriction Category / Fund Name Congregation Loans Flagler (St Mary, Tampa, Available funds) Rev. Cap.Loan (St Mark, Tampa)

Missions

$ $

10,115 8,098

18,213

Operating Budget

4.0% (d)

4,560

Operating Budget

18,582 12,523 790,818 601,480 22,680 1,446,083

4.0% (d) 4.0% (d) 4.0% (d) 4.0% (d) 4.0% (d)

$ $ $ $ $ $

646 435 27,495 20,912 789 50,277

Operating Budget

$ $ $ $ $

503,875 22,680 196,928 124,136 47,766

4.0% (d) 4.0% (d) 4.0% (d) 4.0% (d) 4.0% (d)

$ $ $ $ $

17,519 789 6,847 4,316 1,661

895,385

31,131

Operating Budget

36,133

4.0% (d)

1,256

Operating Budget

$ $ $

1,035,772 1,141,521 2,177,293

4.0% (d) 4.0% (d)

$ $ $

36,011 39,688 75,700

Operating Budget

St Bartholomew Cemetery

69,964

4.0% (d)

2,433

Operating Budget

Hubbs

413,620

4.0% (d)

14,381

Johnson 50% Blacktop Werk SWFL Endowment-Unrestricted

$ $ $ $

112,618 30,778 1,579,562 17,826

4.0% (d) 4.0% (d) 4.0% (d) 4.0% (d)

$ $ $ $

3,915 1,070 54,918 620

Foster Plumley Leach Slemaker Evans 50%

Theological Education Lindsey Evans 50% Greene Mochino Hall

College Chaplaincy Kiely SCF Chaplaincy Fund Benefit of elderly Archambault Ross

Cemetery Other

Dunning

$ $

337,163 232,917

570,080

131,156

$ $ $ $ $ $

2,154,403

For Distribution to Church Johnson 50%

112,618

Total Restricted Funds

8,649,901

0.00% 3.00%

Income Released to:

28,062 28,062

Underprivileged Smith

121,388 935,396 1,056,784

Budgeted 2018 Distribution $ $ $

Bishop Discretionary Tulane (part A-St Mark Tampa loan) Tulane (part B-Endowment)

$ $ $

Rate

3.00% 4.0% (d)

Fixed

4.0% (d)

1,500

76,404

3,915

291,951

Revolving Loan Fund

Operating Budget Church of the Ascension

Beneficial Interest in Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation The Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit Florida corporation, organized to provide retirement support for the aged under the auspices and control of the Central, Southwest and Southeast Florida Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church currently through a scholarship program which is intended to help eligible elderly Episcopalians from the three dioceses obtain quality housing and healthcare. The Diocese elects four members to the governing board to the Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation, Inc. At 12/31/2016, the total assets of the Foundation were $11,451,350.

Notes a. Total to Operating Budget b. Total to Designated Funds c. Total Out to Third Party

$ $ $

259,974 28,062 3,915

291,951

d. Approved spending rule: 4.0% of the trailing 3 year average balance

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City Holmes Beach (Anna Maria) Arcadia Boca Grande Bonita Springs Bradenton Bradenton Bradenton Brooksville Cape Coral Clearwater Clearwater Clearwater Clearwater Dade City Dunedin Englewood Fort Myers Fort Myers Fort Myers Fort Myers Fort Myers Beach Hudson Indian Rocks Bch LaBelle Largo Lehigh Acres Longboat Key Marco Island Naples Naples Naples Naples New Port Richey North Fort Myers North Port Osprey Palm Harbor Palmetto St. James City (Pine Island) Pinellas Park Plant City Port Charlotte Punta Gorda

Church Annunciation St. Edmund St. Andrew St. Mary Christ Church St. George St. Mary Magdalene St. John Epiphany Ascension Good Samaritan Holy Trinity St. John St. Mary Good Shepherd St. David Iona-Hope St. Hilary Lamb of God St. Luke St. Raphael St. Martin Calvary Good Shepherd St. Dunstan St. Anselm All Angels by the Sea St. Mark St. John St. Monica St. Paul Trinity-by-the-Cove St. Stephen All Souls St. Nathaniel Holy Spirit St. Alfred St. Mary St. John St. Giles St. Peter St. James Good Shepherd

Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 Apportionment Schedule

Ref 1,101 1,103 1,105 1,107 1,109 1,110 1,111 1,113 1,115 1,117 1,119 1,121 1,123 1,125 1,127 1,129 1,130 1,131 1,132 1,133 1,135 1,137 1,141 1,143 1,147 1,149 1,151 1,153 1,155 1,156 1,157 1,159 1,161 1,163 1,165 1,167 1,169 1,171 1,173 1,175 1,177 1,179 1,181

Line 8

Capital Additions $ 15,708 $ $ $ 50,000 $ 272,330 $ 5,017 $ 155,351 $ 12,570 $ 33,242 $ 284,967 $ 7,032 $ 100,000 $ 66,884 $ $ 30,460 $ 70,162 $ 64,872 $ 123,142 $ 114 $ $ 2,495 $ $ 1,519 $ $ 2,000 $ 9,754 $ $ 170,836 $ $ 2 $ 25,158 $ 54,660 $ 6,650 $ 18,572 $ 15,178 $ $ 42,266 $ 37,272 $ 420 $ $ 166,045 $ 3,300 $ 30,000

Normal Operating Income $ 298,864 $ 111,630 $ 462,985 $ 821,352 $ 861,136 $ 260,684 $ 273,105 $ 102,180 $ 369,211 $ 1,162,468 $ 161,038 $ 550,142 $ 328,182 $ 344,184 $ 386,547 $ 262,287 $ 536,142 $ 469,831 $ 299,630 $ 449,575 $ 128,992 $ 92,344 $ 310,514 $ 29,256 $ 172,217 $ 110,310 $ 356,773 $ 602,589 $ 652,232 $ 567,718 $ 288,426 $ 1,948,895 $ 193,452 $ 301,348 $ 123,678 $ 164,508 $ 346,183 $ 195,121 $ 77,989 $ 122,928 $ 257,172 $ 328,102 $ 375,763

Total Subject to Apportionment $ 314,572 $ 111,630 $ 462,985 $ 871,352 $ 1,133,466 $ 265,701 $ 428,456 $ 114,750 $ 402,453 $ 1,447,435 $ 168,070 $ 650,142 $ 395,066 $ 344,184 $ 417,007 $ 332,449 $ 601,014 $ 592,973 $ 299,744 $ 449,575 $ 131,487 $ 92,344 $ 312,033 $ 29,256 $ 174,217 $ 120,064 $ 356,773 $ 773,425 $ 652,232 $ 567,720 $ 313,584 $ 2,003,555 $ 200,102 $ 319,920 $ 138,856 $ 164,508 $ 388,449 $ 232,393 $ 78,409 $ 122,928 $ 423,217 $ 331,402 $ 405,763

2016 Parochial Report Subtotal A (lines 3+4+5+6)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Operating @10% 29,886 11,163 46,299 82,135 86,114 26,068 27,311 10,218 36,921 116,247 16,104 55,014 32,818 34,418 38,655 26,229 53,614 46,983 29,963 44,958 12,899 9,234 31,051 2,926 17,222 11,031 35,677 60,259 65,223 56,772 28,843 194,890 19,345 30,135 12,368 16,451 34,618 19,512 7,799 12,293 25,717 32,810 37,576 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Capital @10% 1,571 5,000 27,233 502 15,535 1,257 3,324 28,497 703 10,000 6,688 3,046 7,016 6,487 12,314 11 250 152 200 975 17,084 0 2,516 5,466 665 1,857 1,518 4,227 3,727 42 16,605 330 3,000

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2018 Apportionment

Total 31,457 11,163 46,299 87,135 113,347 26,570 42,846 11,475 40,245 144,744 16,807 65,014 39,507 34,418 41,701 33,245 60,101 59,297 29,974 44,958 13,149 9,234 31,203 2,926 17,422 12,006 35,677 77,343 65,223 56,772 31,358 200,356 20,010 31,992 13,886 16,451 38,845 23,239 7,841 12,293 42,322 33,140 40,576

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Totals

City Sun City Center Safety Harbor St. Petersburg St. Petersburg St. Petersburg St. Petersburg St. Petersburg St. Petersburg St. Petersburg St. Pete Beach Sanibel Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Seminole Spring Hill Tampa Tampa Tampa Tampa Tampa Tampa Tampa Tampa Tampa Tarpon Springs Temple Terrace Valrico Venice Venice Zephyrhills

Church St. John Holy Spirit St. Augustine St. Bartholomew St. Bede St. Matthew St. Peter St. Thomas St. Vincent St. Alban St. Michael & All Angels Nativity Redeemer St. Boniface St. Margaret St. Wilfred St. Anne of Grace St. Andrew Grace St. Andrew St. Chad St. Clement St. Francis St. James House of Prayer St. John St. Mark St. Mary All Saints St. Catherine Holy Innocents Good Shepherd St. Mark St. Elizabeth

Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida 2018 Apportionment Schedule

Ref 1,183 1,185 1,189 1,191 1,193 1,195 1,197 1,199 1,201 1,203 1,207 1,209 1,211 1,213 1,215 1,217 1,219 1,221 1,223 1,225 1,229 1,233 1,235 1,237 1,239 1,241 1,243 1,245 1,247 1,249 1,250 1,251 1,253 30,964,409

4,416,750

Capital Additions $ 72,903 $ 3,431 $ $ 6,000 $ 4,160 $ $ 23,240 $ 22,963 $ 37,158 $ $ 39,704 $ 18,594 $ 918,115 $ 5,472 $ $ 45,474 $ $ 20,139 $ $ $ $ 937,685 $ $ 20,079 $ 121,000 $ 75,337 $ $ 2,700 $ 37,139 $ 20,801 $ 93,503 $ 13,175 $ -

Normal Operating Income $ 377,212 $ 183,406 $ 204,351 $ 288,340 $ 137,734 $ 117,684 $ 1,160,690 $ 630,729 $ 256,037 $ 198,560 $ 877,865 $ 289,928 $ 2,214,400 $ 933,016 $ 218,113 $ 304,225 $ 171,165 $ 417,302 $ 317,008 $ 551,689 $ 88,877 $ 218,214 $ 35,000 $ 251,922 $ 1,112,725 $ 446,920 $ 347,869 $ 284,635 $ 350,821 $ 467,991 $ 308,010 $ 863,414 $ 80,874 $

Line 8

35,381,159

Total Subject to Apportionment $ 450,115 $ 186,837 $ 204,351 $ 294,340 $ 141,894 $ 117,684 $ 1,183,930 $ 653,692 $ 293,195 $ 198,560 $ 917,569 $ 308,522 $ 3,132,515 $ 938,488 $ 218,113 $ 349,699 $ 171,165 $ 437,441 $ 317,008 $ 551,689 $ 88,877 $ 1,155,899 $ 35,000 $ 272,001 $ 1,233,725 $ 522,257 $ 347,869 $ 287,335 $ 387,960 $ 488,792 $ 401,513 $ 876,589 $ 80,874

2016 Parochial Report Subtotal A (lines 3+4+5+6)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 3,096,441

Operating @10% 37,721 18,341 20,435 28,834 13,773 11,768 116,069 63,073 25,604 19,856 87,787 28,993 221,440 93,302 21,811 30,423 17,117 41,730 31,701 55,169 8,888 21,821 3,500 25,192 111,273 44,692 34,787 28,464 35,082 46,799 30,801 86,341 8,087 $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

441,675

Capital @10% 7,290 343 600 416 2,324 2,296 3,716 3,970 1,859 91,812 547 4,547 2,014 93,769 2,008 12,100 7,534 270 3,714 2,080 9,350 1,318 -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2018 Apportionment

3,538,116

Total 45,012 18,684 20,435 29,434 14,189 11,768 118,393 65,369 29,320 19,856 91,757 30,852 313,252 93,849 21,811 34,970 17,117 43,744 31,701 55,169 8,888 115,590 3,500 27,200 123,373 52,226 34,787 28,734 38,796 48,879 40,151 87,659 8,087

Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Exhibit A - Apportionment Calculation Clarification

The apportionment that each congregation pays to the Diocese of Southwest Florida for the support of the diocese and related activities of the diocese shall be calculated as the sum of two parts: 1) operating apportionment and 2) capital apportionment. The Parochial Report figures used as the basis for these calculations shall be from the report filed two years preceding the year in which the apportionment is due. For example: the 2017 apportionment is calculated using the data filed in the 2015 Parochial Report.

1) Operating Apportionment is calculated as 10% of the congregation's "Normal Operating Income", reported on SubTotal A of the Parochial Report. The 10% rate is the default for every year, however the percentage amount may be adjusted as a part of the annual budgeting process. Any exceptions to the rate for a particular year would be approved through the regular approval process of the diocesan budget for that year. 2) Capital Apportionment is calculated as 10% of the congregation's "Funds Received for Capital Projects", reported on Line 8 of the Parochial Report. These apportionment dollars are directed to the capital needs of the diocese and the support of new missions. The apportionment shall be paid on a regular monthly basis throughout the year unless other arrangements are made with approval of the Diocesan Council in advance.

Please refer to Exhibit B for apportionment calculation definitions as they relate to the Parochial Report

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Exhibit B - Apportionment Definitions and Sources

Operating Income Apportionment

Capital Apportionment

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Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Parochial Report Analysis 2015-2016

2015 12,418

Sunday Attendance

12,075

% Change

(343)

-3%

8,580 20,762,688

8,370 21,071,959

(210) 309,271

-2% 1%

$ $

25,671,270 1,060,017

$ $

25,779,875 983,688

$ $

108,605 (76,329)

0% -7%

$ $ $ $ $

4,219,391 340,603 31,291,281 277,217 31,568,498

$ $ $ $ $

3,784,231 416,618 30,964,412 383,695 31,348,107

$ $ $ $ $

(435,160) 76,015 (326,869) 106,478 (220,391)

-10% 22%

$ $ $ $ $ $

2,206,499 6,096,077 4,534,626 793,551 13,630,753 45,199,251

$ $ $ $ $ $

4,459,574 2,799,334 4,339,038 1,593,581 13,191,527 44,539,634

$ $ $ $ $ $

2,253,075 (3,296,743) (195,588) 800,030 (439,226) (659,617)

102% -54% -4% 101%

$ $ $ $

3,289,153 596,344 28,124,372 32,009,869

$ $ $ $

3,293,667 577,565 27,478,390 31,349,622

$ $ $ $

4,514 (18,779) (645,982) (660,247)

0% -3% -2%

2,836,102 3,896,515 75,495 1,005,570 7,813,682 39,823,551

$ $ $ $ $ $

2,343,028 3,830,159 59,930 1,643,275 7,876,392 39,226,014

$ $ $ $ $ $

(493,074) (66,356) (15,565) 637,705 62,710 (597,537)

-17% -2% -21% 63%

Subtotal Non-Operating Expenses (Subtotal F) Total Expenses (Total G)

$ $ $ $ $ $

Total Cash in Checking/Savings (Line 19) Total Investments at Market Value (Line 20) Total Debt

$ $ $

13,011,687 39,999,789 12,287,418

$ $ $

13,568,927 43,438,391 8,330,130

$ $ $

557,240 3,438,602 (3,957,288)

4% 9% -32%

(678)

-2%

Number of Signed Pledge Cards Total Dollar Amount Pledged Plate, Pledge and Regular Support (Line 3) Available for Operations From Investments (Line 4) Other Operating Income, Unrestricted/Restricted Gifts for Operations, Contributions from Congregation's Organizations (Line 5) Unrestricted Bequests used for Operations (Line 6) Normal Operating Income (Subtotal A) Assistance From The Diocese (Line 7) Total Operating Revenues (Subtotal B) Capital Funds (Line 8) Additions To Endowment (Line 9) Contributions for Outreach & Mission Programs (Line 10) Funds for Transmittal To Other Organizations (Line 11) Subtotal Non-Operating Revenues (Subtotal C) Total Revenues (Total D) Apportionment Paid To Diocese (Line 12) Outreach From Operating Budget (Line 13) All Other Operating Expenses (Line 14) Subtotal Operating Expenses (Subtotal E) Capital Improvement Expenditures (Line 15) Expenses for Congregation's Outreach and Mission (Line 16) Contribution to Episcopal Seminaries (Line 17) Funds Sent to Other Organization (Line 18)

Members

2015-2016 Change

2016

30,326

29,648

-1% 38% -1%

-3% -1%

-2%

1% -2%

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Reports to Convention Bishop’s Cabinet for DaySpring Development The Bishop’s Cabinet for DaySpring had an exciting year in 2017, as the first Phase of the ten-year master plan was completed and dedicated to its vision of transforming lives at DaySpring. The new Program Center and Pool opened on November 17, 2016 and was officially dedicated on February 26, 2017. From the first day of use, we realized we had a winner. The Cabinet is centered in prayer as we carefully advise the Bishop on how DaySpring Episcopal Center achieves its essential purposes – as a Sacred Space for experiencing Leadership development, Spiritual Strength, Transformation of lives, thereby increasing Congregational Vitality. We are focused on how these experiences integrate with the lives of our congregations. We spread this message of opportunity through our God’s Word, Your Light, Our Legacy awareness campaign in various ways – at diocesan gatherings, in local congregation settings, and in our individual interactions. It’s an exciting message, full of opportunity for leadership and new opportunities for DaySpring. It’s a passionate message, that celebrates the experiences of our first 35 years and inspires the legacy that will enhance the lives of our families and congregations for generations to come. Michael H. Kline, Chair

Bishop Gray Retirement Foundation, Inc. The Foundation’s financial assistance program continues to provide financial aid to low-income senior Episcopalians from the Southwest, Southeast, and Central Dioceses of Florida seeking help with the costs of retirement living and medical expenses. We do still gratefully receive donations from individuals and parishes from the three dioceses, and also through estate charitable planned giving. The board of trustees would like to preserve the endowment fund as much as possible, using only the income from investments for distributions. During 2017, we have helped 56 Episcopalians, living in retirement communities, assisted living and senior facilities/apartments in the three dioceses. Approximately $560,000 will be distributed for financial assistance this year mostly in the form of monthly housing grants. Sample Retirement/ALF/Senior Living Facilities housing BGR Foundation financial aid recipients: The Crossroads, Davenport; Savannah Court of Lake 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Wales; Savannah Court of Maitland; Westminster Winter Park; Orlando Lutheran Towers; Trinity Towers South, Melbourne; Grand Reserve, Zephyrhills; Lake Point Senior Apt., Tavares; Atria Senior Living, Spring Hill; Pinellas Heights, Largo; Calusa Harbour, Fort Myers; McCown Towers, Sarasota; The Barrington, Largo; Lesly’s Leisure Living, Tamarac; Palm’s Edge ALF, Riviera Beach; Lake Worth Towers; St. Andrews Residence, West Palm Beach; St. James Residence, West Palm Beach; Brookdale Senior Living, Tamarac. BGR Foundation Board of Trustees: Southwest Diocese: The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, President; Dr. C. Thomas Gooding; Ms. Barbara Kelly, Asst. Treasurer; The Rev. Deacon Bill Moyers; The Rev. Deacon Denise C. Healy. Southeast Diocese: The Rt. Rev. Peter Eaton; Canon Richard E. Miller; The Rev. Canon Howarth L. Lewis, Jr.; The Ven. Thomas Bruttell. Central Diocese: The Rt. Rev. Gregory O. Brewer, Vice President; Mr. Alexander C. Mackinnon, Secretary/Chancellor; Mr. Guy D. Colado, Treasurer; The Very Rev. Hugh McGlashon, Jr.; Dr. Thomas Bates. Ginger Van Valkenburgh, Executive Director

Chaplains to Retired Clergy and Families Our diocese has 15 chaplains to provide pastoral care for 306 clergy and 251 spouses. The chaplains are assigned regionally by deanery and under the direction of the office of the bishop. We provide pastoral care when needed with illness and at the time of a death. Our focus is to connect the retiree with a local congregation, if they are not already attached. The bishop’s administrative staff is an invaluable resource to us. Among other duties she breaks down the list of retirees sent from CPG and organizes it into our seven deaneries. We are also most fortunate to have a loving and responsive bishop who cares deeply about the retired in our diocese. In the spring the bishop sponsors an annual Retired Clergy/ Spouse Day at DaySpring. It includes an outside speaker, Holy Eucharist, fellowship, and lunch. Registration averages 120 – 140. This event is coordinated through the diocesan office and is funded through the diocesan budget. We have a great staff! When information is provided to the bishop, one of our chaplains follows up with phone calls to sick and grieving clergy and/or spouses. The following is a sampling of some of the ministry being accomplished: hospital visits, luncheons with clergy and 41

spouses, “2 dinners in my home”; some of us are mailing birthday cards and Christmas cards, attending funerals and following up as needed; phone calls--particularly to the ill and infirm, home visits--again to the ill and infirm, transportation on occasion, counseling and conversations with clergy widows, transportation provided to church and for events, sending handwritten notes to clergy widows during Lent. Much of our work is reactive, responding to situations as they arise. The Rev. Canon Chris & Paula Gray (Diocesan Chaplains) The Rev. Glad McCurtain, James McCurtain (Clearwater The Rt. Rev. Barry Howe and Mary Howe (St. Petersburg) The Rev. Edward Scully and Susan Scully (Tampa) The Rev. Read Heydt and Diane Heydt (Manasota) The Rev. Arthur Lee and Rosemary Lee (Venice) The Rev. Michael Basden and Jill Basden (Naples) The Rev. Suzanne Post (Ft. Myers Deanery) The Rev. Canon Chris Gray, Diocesan Chaplain

Clergy Spouse Association Seeing the need for better communication and support among spouses of the ordained clergy, a small band of spouses led by Cathy McGinnis and Susan Joy Smellie, began meeting during the Annual Clergy and Spouse Retreat as a planning committee group in May, 1981 at the Naples Beach Club. Around 1984, the first Clergy Spouse Association President assigned by Bishop Paul Haynes was Marion Fleming and hence formed the Executive Board. Inclusion of membership is all spouses of ordained, retired, and widowed clergy in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. The CSA gathers twice a year to build connections for support and communications. The Clergy Spouse Luncheon is held offsite at the Annual Convention in the fall and a Clergy Spouse Weekend Retreat is held annually at DaySpring Conference Center in the spring. Our planning committees this year coordinated guest speakers that would enlighten us to topics of outreach interest and give ideas of how to care for ourselves in spiritual health. Last year’s luncheon we hosted Christa Hernandez, founder of Loving You Where You’re At ministries. She provided educational insight and testimony on human trafficking crisis in the US. At our Spring Retreat we were pleased to host Rev. Barbara Price who led us in meditations and a connection to spiritual self based on individual personality types. The mission statement is to support one another and bind together as a strong, caring, loving Christian family to help other clergy families throughout the diocese and the world. Our core values are to be a supportive fellowship in which clergy spouses are valued for who they are as individuals, a sacred space where it is safe to share as openly about themselves and their lives as they choose. The 2017 Board consists of 7 officers (currently seating 6 with a vacancy for Vice-President), members at large, and planning committees; anyone from the CSA community at 42

large are invited to attend any event and or planning meeting. Meeting and event times are always posted on the Clergy Spouse Website; a link can be found on our Diocesan website. Our community has impacted the lives of many clergy families in outreach support all over our nation. Over the past two years we have instituted an in-reach memorial fund to support the local needs of our clergy families, donated funds to clergy families in crisis, supported global missions, send holiday gift cards to seminarian families, as well as fun events for each deanery like BBQ’s, picnics and afternoon teas. The board has established a balanced budget, By-Laws, reestablished the Buddy System and improved communication. If you have not attended the luncheon or retreat, we invite you to do so. If you are interested in being a part of planning sessions we hope you will see you at our next board meeting! Marcia Allison

Commission on Ministry The Commission on Ministry continually strives to be a helpful guide to our Bishop as we engage with those who are discerning God’s call to ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church. This year we have had two changes in leadership as Canon Eric Cooter has taken on the role of Diocesan Liaison to the COM. We also have a new chair, Fr. Bryan O’Carroll. This transition has offered opportunity for the COM to continue the good work Canon Durning and The Rev. Ellen Sloan have done previously in these roles. We are grateful for all their hard work. The important work of walking the discernment journey with those seeking ordination comes with a great deal of responsibility that the members of the COM take on with great joy and clear passion. This Commission consists of lay and ordained people. Lay Members: Ms. Donna Davis, Mrs. Janice Straske, Mrs. Quincey Thoeni (Clergy Spouse), Mr. Brian Trimble, Deacon Members: The Rev. O. Keith Backhaus, The Rev. Mary Alice Lopez, Presbyter Members: The Rev. Bryan D. O’Carroll, The Rev. Alexander Andujar, The Rev. Virginia N. Herring, The Rev. Daniel T. Moore, The Rev. Margaret L. Sullivan, The Rev. Stephen F. Zimmerman. On average, the COM is working with 35 persons in various stages of discernment and educational preparation for ordained ministry. Each member serves one or more of these persons as liaison guiding them through parish discernment groups and maintaining connection and communication with them until the completion of their process. In addition to these individual duties, the COM meets monthly for updates and to make decisions and we also interview aspirants by hosting two, day-long, Bishop Advisory Panels annually. I am grateful for the work of this Commission and it is our privilege to serve the church in discerning with those who God is calling to ordained leadership. The Rev. Bryan D. O’Carroll WORK, PRAY & GIVE

Committee on Race and Reconciliation In March of 2017, work began to re-form our diocesan dialogue on race. This is part of a larger effort at regularizing Diocesan committees. Building on work already done in the Dioceses of Atlanta and Virginia, Bishop Smith approved the following inaugural mission for a Committee on Race and Reconciliation: The mission of the Committee on Race and Reconciliation is to support the Diocese, its congregations, committees, commissions and related organizations in eliminating racism and encouraging cultural diversity, recognizing and incorporating the diverse & enriching gifts of all races and cultures. The Committee: • Advises the Bishop regarding matters of race and reconciliation. • Liaisons with the Bishop, the Standing Committee and the Commission on Ministry regarding the actions of the General Convention regarding race and the ordination process. • Provides Facilitators to the School for Ministry Development for the “Church’s Teaching on Racism” pre-ordination requirement. The Committee consists of nine members, three of whom are appointed by the Bishop following the adjournment of the annual Diocesan Convention and prior to December 31 of each year. The Bishop appoints a Chair from among those on the Committee. No member may serve for more than six consecutive years. Class of 2018: Dr. Navita Cummings James (North); Dr. George Mimms (Central); The Rev. Cesar Olivero (South) Class of 2019: The Rev. Raynald Bonoan (North); The Rev. Wayne Farrell (Central); The Rev. Panel Marc Gurrier (South) Class of 2020: The Rev. Roy Allison (North); Ms. Lisa Parker (Central); The Rev. Mary Piper (South) Staff Liaisons: The Rev. Canon Michael Durning, The Rev. Adrienne Hymes.

Companion Diocese Committee 2017 was a busy year for the Companion Diocese. The Tampa Deanery sent two teams that worked in the D.R. In addition to the continuation of a project begun last year – the building of a new San Timoteo Episcopal Church in Nizao both teams worked at San Matias Church and School in Santana, Bani, where they completed much needed repairs, painting, sealing the concrete roof, and building a reinforced concrete wall to protect the school property. The San Timoteo site, when completed, will house the church on the first floor and a children’s shelter or “Albergue” on the second floor. Additionally, the land will be the site of an agricultural 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

cooperative. 2017 marked the 18th consecutive year that churches from the Tampa Deanery have sent teams. The Venice Deanery’s mission project was to remodel the small kitchen at the San Andres Episcopal School installing new appliances along with new cabinets, counters, and plumbing fixtures. The team also completed other painting and repair projects at the school. (All electrical, plumbing and other work was done by local workers who were paid for their labor.) 2017 marked the 16th consecutive year of churches from the Venice Deanery providing teams and financial support to the Dominican Episcopal Church. The Clearwater Deanery, working alongside the Venice Deanery, traveled to San Andres Episcopal School in order to remodel the large kitchen. Due to a government mandate that requires all schools public and private to offer 8-hour school days, the Dominican Church Schools have to retrofit their kitchens and cafeterias. (You may recall a drive the CDC sponsored to purchase chairs and tables for the cafeterias.) This larger kitchen was provided with commercial grade appliances along with new cabinets, counters, and plumbing fixtures. This year also marks the 16th consecutive year of mission work. Once again, the Cathedral Church of St. Peter sent a mission team to help with the Vacation Bible School program at the churches of La Anunciación and San Lucas, located in Santiago del Los Caballeros. Most of The VBS program booklet was created by the Cathedral team based on stories written for this year’s theme, the Fourth Mark of Mission: “To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation.” The supplies needed for this program were made possible through donations by members of the Cathedral congregation. This year donations were generous, which afforded the opportunity to install a water dispenser and fans in San Lucas’ parish hall where VBS is held, as well as having the outside doors refurbished. 2017 marks the 18th consecutive year (13th in Santiago) for teams from St. Peter’s to travel to the D.R. in order to support the VBS program. The Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota sent a large youth team to the San Simon church in the community of San Marcos just outside of Puerto Plata on the North Coast. They helped extend, repair, and paint the perimeter wall which was damaged last year when heavy rains caused massive flooding in the area. They also worked in the community on various projects and lead a VBS for the children in the community. Additionally, The Church of the Redeemer has reinstituted their adult team mission and plans to send a team this fall to construct the new Iglesia Monte Sion (Mount Zion church) in the Andres community near Boca Chica. The ECW continues to support the educational initiatives for the children in the Dominican Episcopal church schools through the scholarship program. They also support the Santo Tomas children’s nutritional and educational programs providing nutritious meals, bible study, tutoring, and computer training to hundreds of children each week. 43

The Naples Deanery has again supported the Albergue Buen Samaritano (Good Samaritan children’s shelter) in San Francisco de Marcoris. This program provides vital assistance to the children in this poor community through its quality nutritional and educational programming. The Rev. Kathy Gilpin

Council on Deacons The Council on Deacons serves as the advisory body to the Bishop to oversee, study, and promote the life, work, and ministry of the diaconate. The membership includes 3 presbyters, 3 deacons, and three lay persons, one of whom serves as the liaison to the Commission on Ministry. The current members are: The Ven. Dr. Kathleen Moore, Archdeacon (Convener); The Rev. Dr. Robert Baker; The Rev. Deborah Brown; Mrs. Donna Davis (COM Liaison); The Rev. Dr. Lynn Grinnell; The Rev. Jean Hite; Mr. Billy Pardy; The Rev. Janet Tunnell; Mrs. Carol Wilde. The Council meets approximately five times per year at DaySpring. This year, the Council undertook a telephone survey of the approximately 50 active deacons in the Diocese designed to elicit information about the work of deacons and the ways in which the Council on Deacons may better support this work and serve as a resource for continued diaconal discernment and formation. The Council is grateful to all those deacons who took the time to participate in the survey and contribute their valuable ideas and opinions. The Council reviewed evaluations of the February 25 Deacons’ Retreat that featured Dr. David Schlafer as guest presenter. The evaluations were generally very positive, and the Council continues to consider the suggestions received in the planning of the 2018 retreat which will be held on Saturday, February 24 at DaySpring. Support for community building within the deacon community was identified as particularly important, along with a number of ministry-related topics. Other outcomes of the Retreat evaluations included development of a deacon page on the Diocesan web site that will provide general information about the diaconate and diaconal ministry for priests and other parish leaders, information about the discernment process for those experiencing a call to the vocational diaconate, and information for active, ordained deacons on continuing education opportunities through the School for Ministry Development and elsewhere. An annual task of the Council on Deacons is a review of the applications for funding from the Episcopal Charities Grant program. Recommendations for awards are developed at the August meeting of the Council and transmitted to the Bishop and Diocesan Council. A final list of approved awards is announced by the Archdeacon at the Diocesan Convention. The Ven. Dr Kathleen Moore, Archdeacon 44

Cursillo Secretariat Cursillo is alive and well in our Diocese! De Colores! The rainbow is God’s promise to always love us. Saying “De Colores” is one way of sharing God’s love with those around us. We offer three weekends every year, February and October for English-speaking and May for Spanish-speaking. The weekend begins Thursday at 7pm and concludes Sunday afternoon about 4:30 p.m. The purpose of Cursillo is to prepare lay people to assume leadership positions in their parish, in their deanery, or in the Diocese. The Cursillo Secretariat is the governing body for all Cursillos in our Diocese. The Cursillo Secretariat meets the second Saturday of each month at DaySpring. In June this year, the Cursillo Secretariat hosted a Back to the Mountaintop – A Day of Renewal for all Cursillistas at the DaySpring Program Center and had 117 in attendance, including Bishop Dabney Smith, Canon Michael Durning, and Barbara MacKenzie (the SE Representative from the national Episcopal Cursillo Ministry). There were many good talks and information sharing. A Leadership Survey was collected and 91 people replied indicating the leadership positions they have held. That is 78% of those in attendance have assumed some type of leadership position in their parish, in their deanery, or in the Diocese. Wow! I would say we are accomplishing our mission – to prepare lay people for leadership positions. We have 2293 Cursillistas on our Roster following Cursillo #136, and that is after performing a clean-up of the data to remove those who are deceased or have moved away. Our Roster will be updated shortly to add the new Cursillistas from Cursillo #137. If that percentage holds true for all of the Cursillistas on our roster, that would mean that 1788 lay people who attended a Cursillo weekend are holding some type of leadership position. Praise God! We love being able to use the new Program Center. We would like to thank the DaySpring staff for building banner poles to display the banners from previous weekends and for their continued support of our ministry. Karen Jones, Secretariat

Daughters of the King The Order of the Daughters of the King in the Diocese of Southwest Florida has 36 active senior chapters. The Daughters of the King celebrated the Institution of Senior Chapters and Admission of Members Service in St. James City and our first Spanish-speaking Chapter from St. Francis in Tampa last year. By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service to the clergy and parish to advance the cause of Christ, evangelism and to habitually wear the cross of the Order. Our chapters regularly visit and offer prayers for the sick WORK, PRAY & GIVE

and shut-ins, participate in quiet days, healing services, host breakfasts, support women’s issues, the World Day of Prayer, as well as hold book and Bible studies. We support “Safe Passage,” a non-profit organization working in Guatemala city to bring hope, education, and opportunity to the children and families living in extreme poverty around the city’s garbage dump as well as have we have begun support for our Chaplain, Rev. Dee, in her outreach to Our Little Roses in Honduras. President, Vickie Stevens, represented Daughters of the King at the annual Province IV Assembly Committee Meeting, in January. Additionally, Dr. Stevens, our chaplain the Rev. Dee Ann de Montmollin and Daughters from St. Anselm and Annunciation attended our annual Province IV Fall Assembly/Retreat at Kanuga. In October and April, Daughters of the King host their annual Fall Assembly and Spring Retreat at DaySpring. At these events Daughters gather together in community for a time of reflection, encouragement, inspiration and information. Recently Daughters have been informed about and encouraged to support and pray for the victims of Human Trafficking, entertained by Maureen Belote, a Daughter and our Episcopal Relief diocesan co-coordinator, and Tampa Bay Storyteller’s Guild president. We also participated in workshops on the Seven-fold Gifts of the Holy Spirit, The Labyrinth, Stations of the Cross, and praying the Episcopal Rosary. For those who are interested in finding out more about the Order of the Daughters of the King, look around for those of us with our Greek Fleury Cross or log on to the doknational. org website. Dr. Vickie Stevens, President

Committee on Latino/ Hispanic Ministry This Committee assumes the work begun by the Latino Ministry Advisory Group, which is now disbanded. We are scheduled to meet monthly. The group is collaborating online with conversation and topics. One of our initial tasks is to organize a workshop as part of the Annual Diocesan Convention. Our vision: to provide the Diocese with an effective model for multilingual and multi-ethnic ministry that: • Advises the Bishop on matters related to Hispanic/ Latino ministry in the Diocese • Brings the Hispanic/Latino voice to the Church, and promotes the development of Hispanic leadership within both the laity and the clergy. • Promotes awareness of the presence of Hispanics/ Latinos and acknowledges their gifts to the life of the Church. • Serves as a source of information and support for the development and growth of Hispanic/Latino 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Ministry within the Diocese.

• Creates a lay/clergy community that crosses congregational boundaries in the Diocese.

• Acknowledges and deals with the effects of power

dynamics in the growth and development of community in the Church. The Committee consists of nine members, three of whom are appointed by the Bishop following the adjournment of the annual Diocesan Convention and prior to December 31 of each year. The Bishop appoints a Chair from among those serving on the Committee. No member may serve for more than six consecutive years. 2018: The Rev. Alexander Andujar (North); The Rev. Mario Castro (Central); The Rev. Mary Piper (South) 2019: Mr. Dominick Maldonado (North); The Rev. William de la Torre (Central); The Rev. Hipolito Fernandez (South) 2020: The Rev. Debbie Self (North); Mr. Miguel Sanchez (Central); The Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan (South) Staff Liaison: The Rev. Canon Michael Durning Ex Officio: The Rt. Rev. J. Michael Garrison

Diocesan Altar Guild

The Diocesan Altar Guild consists of representatives from each deanery. Our job is to support the Bishop and coordinate his wishes throughout the diocese. We meet four time a year and are responsible for several annual events. Our biggest contribution is putting together the Convention Eucharist for several hundred people in the Convention Center. We also sponsor a very popular exchange table where churches may bring liturgical items they no longer need or use and where others may find just what they need or want. No money exchanges hands. We also sponsor an annual meeting. In 2017 it was held at Christ Church, Bradenton. Our speaker was Canon Michael Durning sharing his knowledge of the history of the Diocese of Southwest Florida. We also help with disposal of worn linens and have a big bonfire at DaySpring where the deconsecrated items are burned. We have also buried a few broken items. We support campus ministries. This year we are especially supporting St. Anselm’s USF Chapel Center in Tampa. As a resource center for the whole diocese, we are happy to help with training or suggestions. Sarah Hill, Directress

Diocesan Ecumenical & Interreligious Relations As an active member of the Florida Council of Churches, we participated in solidarity with other denominations in engaging with: refugee and migration 45

issues in Florida; abolition of death penalty; and social, racial and economic justice. As the Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer, myself and other members of our Clearwater deanery congregations participated in a forum, Nehemiah Action, organized by Faith and Action for Strength Together last April 24 at the St. Petersburg Stadium to engage local government officials on issues of health care, education, housing, and restoration of felony rights. Late last year, I participated in a discussion of a current issue that burdens us all; human trafficking, as it relates to worldwide refugee movement and migration, during the 7th CWWM (Churches Witnessing With Migrants) gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh. On July 15-22, I joined the Clearwater Deanery Mission Team to the Dominican Republic to partner with our brothers and sisters at San Andres Episcopal Church in Santo Domingo in one of their church projects for the summer. On May 1 through 4, I represented our diocese in the National Workshop for Christian Unity held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This annual conference was attended by two hundred twenty-two participants from various religious denominations, 49 of which are Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical Officers and Interreligious Officers led by our very own Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry. This year’s theme was, “Reform, Repent, Reconciliation”. One of the highlights was the discussion on the proposed TEC- Methodist Concordat full Communion. Having concluded my report to Bishop Dabney pertaining to this issue, the direction I received was to assist in the continuing dialogue. Hence, after my meeting with the Reverend Alex Shank, assistant to the Bishop of the United Methodist Church (Florida Conference) in Lakeland last July 27, final arrangements were made that our Bishop, Dabney Smith and UMC, Florida Conference Bishop, Kenneth Carter will meet and is set to happen in the coming months. The Rev. Raynald S. Bonoan

Disciplinary Board On behalf of the nine members of the Disciplinary Board, (The Rev. Roy Allison, The Rev. Dr. David Danner, Deacon Jane Kelly, The Rev. Dewey E. Brown. Jr., The Rev. Joel J. Morsch, James D. Park, Dr. Virginia Harper, The Hon. Doug Spangler, and myself) I am pleased to report that all ecclesiastical discipline Canonical requirements have been satisfied. The Disciplinary Board conducted an organizational meeting as required. During this meeting, as subsequently confirmed and approved by both the Standing Committee and the Bishop, John Goldsmith was again selected as the Church Attorney. During the organizational meeting, members of the Board decided that prior years’ instruction, prior years’ actual experiences having to apply these, and their own reading gave them sufficient familiarity with the relatively new Title 46

IV disciplinary procedures under which we operate as a Disciplinary Board instead of as an Ecclesiastical Court. Accordingly, we did not have a formal educational program about the new process and the role of each person in it. But our Board’s experiences during the year – where both a Conference Panel and a Hearing Panel had to be appointed, each staffed by three members of the Board - showed how much all of us will welcome the chance to benefit from what the 2015 Salt Lake City General Convention approved - a national training process for interpretation and use of these procedures. Hopefully that program will be available to us later this year or early in 2018. Unfortunately, this has been a year of change for the Board. We had to replace two prior Board members – the Rev. Jo Popham (because she moved to another Diocese), and Sue Hookum (because she resigned from the Board). Their places were taken by The Rev. Joel J. Morsch and James D. Park. Then, just as I was preparing this report I learned that the Rev. Roy Allison also will be moving to another Diocese in October. Under the Canons, his replacement will be appointed through the process of Canon XXIII, Section 2. We had one matter reported to the Intake Officer. We pray that during the coming year we will have no other matters other than resolution of this ongoing proceeding and next year’s organizational meeting for the Board. This year has been very busy for our members and I want to thank the members of both panels in our on-going mater (Rev. Brown, Rev. Allison and Virginia Harper on the Conference Panel and Judge Spangler, Rev. Danner and Deacon Kelly on the Hearing Panel) for all of their hard work. I also want to thank The Rev. Glad McCurtain for her willingness to continue to serve as Intake Officer even after her “retirement”, and for her tireless efforts to keep in touch from wherever in the country she might be traveling. I appreciate Virginia Harper’s continuing service as the Clerk for the Board, and the Rev. Dewey Brown’s continuing service as President Pro Temp for the Board (who would serve as Board President in the event I was disqualified, conflicted or otherwise unable to perform the duties canonically required of the Board President). Rev. Brown’s term on the Board ends this year and he has elected not to run again at this time. Based on his service as the President of the Conference Panel and as President Pro Tem, we are really going to miss him. Roger D. Schwenke, Disciplinary Board President

Education for Ministry Education for Ministry is a distance learning program founded by Sewanee, The University of the South, in 1975. It began in our diocese in 1987. We are a sponsoring diocese, which means that our students receive a $100 discount on tuition each year. EfM is a four-year course of study in the Bible, church history, theological choices, and theological application in our lives today. This program is not like any other bible study. An WORK, PRAY & GIVE

in-depth study of scripture is an integral part of the program, but it is not the only part. EfM is a powerful combination of scripture, worship, theology and theological reflection to help students develop the skills they need to better discern their call to ministry. Groups begin meeting in September. On-line group meetings are also available. We currently have groups meeting in Naples, Punta Gorda, Venice, Sarasota, Pinellas Park, and Tampa. The 2018 mentor training will take place at DaySpring on May 17-19. If you would like information on a group in your area or are interested in mentoring a group, please call or email Martha Goodwill at (941) 556-0315 x980 or mgoodwill@episcopalswfl.org. Martha Goodwill, Coordinator

Episcopal Church Women The ECW Diocesan Board’s focus is to: 1. Represent and build support for Episcopal Church Women and their ministries in every church in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. 2. Develop, support, and encourage women’s leadership at all levels, and 3. Model and share best practices in communication, programming, leadership, and governance throughout the diocese. The ECW Diocesan Board also represents and manages Church Periodical Club (CPC), Mission & Ministry, United Thank Offering (UTO), the Sara Howell Memorial Fund ministries. Also serving on the board is the Diocesan Altar Guild, Daughters of the King (DOK), and Women’s History leadership. The ECW Board also encourages participation and support for DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center and its programs. As ECW President, I have personally witnessed Episcopal Church Women’s leadership, their commitment to Christ, and their dedication to their churches. For many women using their God-given gifts has been a lifelong process and for some, the adventure has only begun, but our common thread continues. We are the women of the Episcopal Church joined together to do God’s work with love and compassion. As a board, our vision has been for all women, of all ages, in the Diocese to become a vibrant blend of women coming together as a peacemaking, healing part of the church. The current members of the board will complete their term at the 2017 Annual meeting in November. For the past three years, the board has lived into their mission statement to “Make Christ known with love and compassion”. As your outgoing ECW Diocesan President, I would like to tell you how honored the Board and I are to have served the past three years and we look forward to the new leadership as we worship and work together in our churches and beyond, serving, trusting and thanking Jesus for His Presence in our world today. Lana J. Fitzgerald, Diocesan President 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Episcopal Relief & Development For over 75 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has served as a compassionate response to human suffering in the world, and today is serving more than 3 million people in 40 countries to overcome poverty, hunger and disease. In 2017, the agency has embarked on a 5-Year Strategic Plan that affirms and expands its programs in three key areas: Early Childhood Development, Combating Gender-Based Violence, and Resilience & Climate Change. The agency also continues its work in Disaster Relief – working closely with the Anglican Communion and ecumenical partners to offer immediate aid to those affected: helping communities to recover, rebuild after disasters, and develop long-term development strategies. In the United States, the U.S. Disaster Program of Episcopal Relief & Development works with diocesan and congregational leadership to bring saving help to those in areas that have been impacted by disasters. It has expanded its U.S. Disaster Program to offer trainings, a national volunteer database, and an online resource library. Asset-Based Community Development: In 2015 Episcopal Relief and Development launched the Episcopal Asset Map. Begun in 2012 by Episcopal Relief & Development as an aid in disaster relief, this model affirms the gifts and talents that people already possess, facilitating solutions rather than directing them. This method supports the strategies that empower people to improve their own lives. Today, all of the agencies’ programs follow this model, implemented through a network of partnerships. This asset-based approach to ministry follows 1 Corinthians 12, which tells us that each is given different gifts to serve the community, and we are all part of the body of Christ working together. Jody Tiffany and Maureen Belote, Diocesan Co-Chairs

General Convention Report The 48th Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida elected the deputation that will represent Southwest Florida at the 79th General Convention that will be held in Austin, TX from July 5-July 13, 2018. The Deputies will spend the time until convention preparing themselves to serve. Those elected were Clergy deputies: The Rev. Doug Scharf, The Very Rev. Cesar Olivero, The Rev. Canon Eric Cooter, and the Rev. Bryan O’Carroll. Since the election, The Rev. Doug Scharf took a call outside the Diocese and was replaced by Alternate, The Very Rev. Roy Tuff. Other Clergy Alternates are: The Rev. Janet Tunnell and The Rev. Canon Katherine Churchwell. Lay deputies elected were: Mr. Kevin M. Fitzgerald (Chair), Mrs. Judy Stark, Dr. Navita Cummings James and Ms. Anna Haeffner. Lay Alternates are 47

Mrs. Joan O. Kline and Mr. Roger Schwenke. Diocesan conventions elect deputies as members of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church’s triennial General Convention. The General Convention sets the mission priorities, budget and policies of the Episcopal Church for the next three years. It approves changes to the Church’s Constitution and Canons, and broadly defines the standards of worship. The House of Deputies is the older of the two Houses of General Convention. It has equal numbers of clergy and lay deputies selected by each of the 110 dioceses and one convocation of Episcopal Church congregations in Europe. The first session of the first General Convention, held in 1785, consisted only of the House of Deputies. It adopted a constitutional provision establishing a separate House of Bishops, which joined the Convention at its second session in 1789. The bi-cameral nature of the General Convention continues today. There are approximately 300 bishops eligible to sit in the House of Bishops. The Presiding Bishop and the President of the House of Deputies, both of whom are elected, oversee the legislative process in their Houses. General Convention decisions take the form of resolutions agreed to by both the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. Resolutions come to Convention from the groups which carry out the work authorized by the previous convention as well as from bishops, dioceses, provinces (geographic collections of diocese), and deputies. Convention legislative committees hear public testimony on all resolutions before they come to the houses. Deputies and bishops cannot be instructed to vote one way or another by their diocese. They agree to come to Convention with an open heart so that they can prayerfully listen to others and be led by the Holy Spirit. And, they cannot refuse to vote on an issue. Kevin M. Fitzgerald, Deputation Chair

Recovery Ministries Our Mission Statement states: We seek to embrace the addicted with God’s healing love, mercy and acceptance by offering spiritual and pastoral resources through a retreat program and individual spiritual direction. This year we offered three recovery retreats at DaySpring that were attended by between 40-50 individuals from throughout the diocese. The retreat is open to all people in recovery programs who are searching to enhance their recovery through spiritual growth and development. The retreats begin with a 12-step Eucharistic Liturgy on Friday. On Saturday we offer an opportunity for individual spiritual direction. The focus of the retreat is the spirituality of the twelve steps. We have implemented a reorganization process with the appointment of a board consisting of the chair, Alfred Boettjer, the chaplain, the Rev. Glen Graczyk, and two 48

members at large. Two of the board members will be attending the Gathering 2017, the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church convention in Phoenix, October 5-7. The Rev. Glen Graczyk

School for Ministry The School for Ministry Development prepares Postulants and Candidates for ordination to the Diaconate. We are accountable to the Bishop, the Standing Committee and the Commission on Ministry for the progress of our students. Faculty (called “Facilitators”) are made up of clergy and lay leaders within the Diocesan Community. Studies are pre- and post-ordination studies in a four-year program. We operate on a 12-month “trimester” basis and we hold two retreats per year. Our current list of 12 students are representative of the length and width of the Diocese. The Rev. Canon Michael P. Durning

Standing Committee At the 2016 Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida held at the Charlotte County Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, FL, the following were elected or re-elected, the Very Rev. Fred Robinson, Ray Stoll and Mary Grace Duffy. The Standing Committee is responsible for many varied and important functions, but primarily as a council of advice for our Bishop; we serve as an initial audience for any topic or issue the Bishop would like to discuss. The Standing Committee works very closely with the diocesan Commission on Ministry (COM) in working with those members of our diocesan community who are seeking holy orders. This year alone the Standing Committee has been involved in the continued formation and ordination of four priests and six deacons with more to come before year’s end. The Standing Committee also has significant and important work related to the governance of the wider church, such as giving consent when any diocese elects a new Bishop. Legally the Standing Committee is required to approve decisions about clergy leaving the Episcopal Church and other matters related to church property and finances. While this brief illustration only gives an overview of the Standing Committee, however, pursuant to the canons much of our work is ultimately required to be held in the strictest confidence. We ask that you keep the work of the Standing Committee in your daily prayers. Current Committee Members are The Very Rev. Fred Robinson, The Rev. Chip Connelly, The Rev. Lance Wallace, The Very Rev. Dr. Randall Hehr, Mary Grace Duffy, Ray Stoll, Dominick Maldonado, (Secretary), The Rev. Cesar Olivero (Vice President) and Kevin M. Fitzgerald (President). Kevin M. Fitzgerald, President WORK, PRAY & GIVE

Youth & Family Ministries Vision: To create a united community for Episcopal Youth where we stay connected and are excited to flourish in faith. Youth Ministry is thriving in our congregations and in the diocese. This year featured strong leadership of youth, a great summer camp in the new facility, 21 youth and adults from our diocese attending the Episcopal Youth Event in Oklahoma City, several adult leader training events including a combined event with Christian Formation leaders, two New Beginnings weekends, two Happening weekends and much more. We are pleased to welcome Greg Randall as the new full time Director of Youth Programing for the Diocese who began on June 1. We are blessed by Greg and his wonderful family, Catalina and their baby, Charlie. The focus of this ministry is fourfold: To help each congregation build a strong youth presence; To continue to support and promote New Beginnings, Happening and other youth events; To raise up diocesan leadership of youth and adults; To enlarge and enhance the camp program. This year featured a strong diocesan Youth Leadership Team consisting of 21 youth and 18 adults from around the Diocese. High schoolers, Devon Shank, St. Clements, Tampa and Christen Crosby, the Cathedral, were the coordinators. All of the YLT did an excellent job of leadership. Summer Camp had a record 203 campers with BreakOut (elementary), Middle School and High School camps, Elementary session, Leadership Camp for high school and Mission Camp with almost 50 campers visiting different mission sites. We so enjoyed the new Program Center, youth sector and the beautiful pool. WOW! It is a joy to partner with DaySpring in creating and enhancing this new program. Youth Explosion Saturday was held at Church of the Redeemer on January, 21, 2017 with about 100. Bishop Smith made a presentation, presided over a closing Eucharist and spent time with our young people. There were workshops including “Blessings Bags” for the homeless and creative art expression. Donald White, a high school person from St. Mary Magdalene, gave a powerful message at the Eucharist. It was a great gathering of teens and planned and led by youth. There is a focus on helping each congregation build a strong youth ministry or support the local ministry in whatever way possible. There were several visitations and adult trainings held during the year impacting many congregations. Many churches continue to thrive in building a strong youth presence. The Acolyte Festival at the Cathedral, September 2016 was a great success with about 340 in attendance and the one for this year is scheduled for September 16 with an exciting line up of workshops, food, fun, and a grand Eucharist with a procession of many acolytes all vested to celebrate their service at the Altar in our congregations. Youth ministry is alive and well in the diocese and in congregations thanks to the desire and commitment of many to lift up the gifts of young people. The Rev. Dr. John Palarine, Canon for Program and Youth 49th DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Catechism: The Ministry Q. Who are the ministers of the Church? A. The ministers of the Church are lay persons, bishops, priests, and deacons. Q. What is the ministry of the laity? A. The ministry of lay persons is to represent Christ and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may be; and, according to the gifts given them, to carry on Christ’s work of reconciliation in the world; and to take their place in the life, worship, and governance of the Church. Q. What is the ministry of a bishop? A. The ministry of a bishop is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as apostle, chief priest, and pastor of a diocese; to guard the faith, unity, and discipline of the whole Church; to proclaim the Word of God; to act in Christ’s name for the reconciliation of the world and the building up of the Church; and to ordain others to continue Christ’s ministry. Q. What is the ministry of a priest or presbyter? A. The ministry of a priest is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as pastor to the people; to share with the bishop in the overseeing of the Church; to proclaim the Gospel; to administer the sacraments; and to bless and declare pardon in the name of God. Q. What is the ministry of a deacon? A. The ministry of a deacon is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as a servant of those in need; and to assist bishops and priests in the proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of the sacraments. Q. What is the duty of all Christians? A. The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for corporate worship; and to work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God. Book of Common Prayer, p. 855

Episcopal Ministry Fair The concourse at the conference center is lined with tables displaying the breadth and depth of ministries in this diocese, everything from the Holy Land to our diocesan Altar Guild’s free market (bring what you don’t need, take what you need). Below are some of the exhibitors for 2017: DaySpring Camp and Conference Center Episcopal Relief & Development Redeemer Gift Shoppe Amazing Love Healing Ministry Christian Conflict Resolution & Mediation RenewalWorks Bishop Gray Retirement Communities C.M. Almy Clergy Spouse Association Union of Black Episcopalians All God’s Creatures at Iona-Hope Cursillo Episcopal Church Women Church Periodical Club United Thank Offering Daughters of the King WORK Cornerstone Kids PRAY& Food for the Journey GIVE Racial Reconciliation Resources Education for Ministry Epiphany Church Women, Cape Coral Altar Guild Free Market American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Young Adult Service Corps LifeTouch Dominican Development Group Kairos Prison Ministry Arthur Lee Pottery Holy Land with Bishop and Mrs. Howe St. Augustine’s Our Little Roses

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Diocesan Staff Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith dsmith@episcopalswfl.org Assisting Bishops: The Rt. Rev. Michael Garrison The Rt. Rev. Barry R. Howe Bishops’ Administrative Ms. Jan Nothum - Ext. 986 Assistant: Cell: 941-306-9582 / jnothum@episcopalswfl.org Canon to the Ordinary:

Diocesan House DaySpring Episcopal Center 8005 25th St. East Parrish, FL 34219 941-556-0315 episcopalswfl.org dayspringfla.org

The Rev. Canon Michael P. Durning - Ext. 984 Cell: 941- 993-3101 / mdurning@episcopalswfl.org

Administrative Assistant Mrs. Tana Sembiante - Ext. 983 to Canon Durning: tsembiante@episcopalswfl.org Archdeacon: The Ven. Dr. Kathleen Moore Cell: 813-785-9400/ kmoore@episcopalswfl.org Canon for Stewardship The Rev. Canon Christopher N. Gray and Pastoral Care: Cell: 941-321-0249 / cgray@episcopalswfl.org Canon for Ministry Development:

The Rev. Canon Eric S. Cooter – Ext. 978 Cell: 941-548-6027 / ecooter@episcopalswfl.org

Canon for Program & Youth:

The Rev. Canon Dr. John Palarine – Ext. 989 Cell: 941-807-9906 / jpalarine@episcopalswfl.org

Director Youth Ministry & Mr. Greg Randall – Ext. 989 Programming: Cell: 941-304-9306 / grandall@episcopalswfl.org Missioner for Church Extension:

Ms. Adrienne Hymes Cell: 813-418-1281/ ahymes@episcopalswfl.org

Administrative Assistant Mrs. Michelle Mercurio - Ext. 977 Youth/School For Ministry: mmercurio@episcopalswfl.org Canon for Finance and Administration/CFO:

Canon Anne Vickers, CFA - Ext. 982 Cell: 813-760-4630 / avickers@episcopalswfl.org

Director Communications: Mr. Garland Pollard – Ext. 979 Cell: 941-981-2320 / gpollard@episcopalswfl.org Director Congregational Support:

Ms. Martha Goodwill - Ext. 980 Cell: 941-323-7912 / mgoodwill@episcopalswfl.org

Bookkeeper: Mrs. Barbara Leonard - Ext. 981 bleonard@episcopalswfl.org Registrar/Reception: Ms. Marilyn Erfourth - Ext. 987 merfourth@episcopalswfl.org Exec. Director, DaySpring Mrs. Carla Odell Episcopal Center: Cell: 941- 776-1018 / execdirector@dayspringfla.org

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WORK PRAY& GIVE Q: What is the duty of all Christians? A: The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for corporate worship; and to work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God. Book of Common Prayer, Catechism, p. 856

DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DaySpring Episcopal Center 8005 25th St. East Parrish, FL 35219 941-556-0315 www.episcopalswfl.org