Session Report
BMA Endowment Donations
Thank you to those that donated to the endowment fund at the constituency session, $394.00 was collected in loose offering throughout the day.
You can learn more about the endowment fund and donate at gscsda.org/gsc-today/bassendowment
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Gulf States Conference Office
10633 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36117
Watch a Virtual Town Hall Session
In August of 2021, delegates to the 33rd Constituency Session were invited to participate in virtual town hall sessions which were aimed to be an orientation meeting for the upcoming in-person meeting (if you are a delegate and you didn’t receive an invitation via email, please email gsc-communications@gscsda.org or call 334-272-7493 x115).
The meeting has been divided into chapters, use the “chapter” button next to the gear icon in the player to navigate to specific parts of the presentation. Alternatively you can use the highlight points on the play progress bar along the bottom of the player.
If you have a question or concern that you would like to share with the administration of the conference, or any other employee of Gulf States, please scroll down and fill out the form or reach out to us using any of the listed communication methods.
What will the day look like?
PARKING
Parking will be available on-site at the conference office. Drivers may offload their occupants near the door and drive around the office (counter-clockwise) to secure their parking spot. Paved parking will be limited, and many will be reserved for vehicles with appropriate disability parking placards. Additional parking will be available on the unpaved grounds at the office.
Mockup of the delegate badge. Final version may differ in appearance.
Registration
When you arrive at the office, proceed through the main entrance on the South side of the building. When looking at the front of the office, use the door on the right. Upon entering the foyer, provide your name to a clerk at the registration desk and you’ll receive your name badge, information packet, and a paper voting device. Exit the foyer through the door to the West or through the ABC and proceed to the tent area on the West side of the building.
Safety & Attire
The meeting will be held outdoors under tents, dress casually and appropriate for the weather. Registration and certain committee meetings will take place indoors. Masks are recommended anytime you are inside the office.
Additionally, if you have an elevated temperature or are feeling ill, please do not come to the meeting. Work with your pastor to send an alternate delegate. We also ask that you respect the personal space of others and refrain from hugs and handshakes if that is their desire.
Food
Lunch will be provided on-site on September 26, 2021.
You or your church will be responsible for all other meals.
Adventist Book Center
The ABC will be open on Sunday, September 26. Consider placing any bulk orders in advance by calling 888-345-0500.
AGENDA
8:15 AM - Organizing Committee Meets
10:20 AM - Main Program Begins
Opening Remarks & Prayer by Elder Brian Danese
Official Call & Seating - Martin Fancher
Ascertain Quorum
New Churches Organized, New Delegates Recognized
Session Opens for Business
11:00 AM - Vote the Agenda
11:02 AM - Constitution & Bylaws Committee Recommendations
11:20 AM - Report of the Organizing Committee
11:50 AM - President’s Report - Brian Danese
12:10 PM - Spotlight on Adventist Mission - Clifford Goldstein
12:45 PM - Lunch (On-Site)
1:30 PM - Executive Secretary Report - Martin Fancher
1:45 PM - Treasurers & Audit Report - Gwen Speak
2:00 PM - Bass Memorial Academy
2:30 PM - Final Report of Nominating Committee
2:50 PM - Challenge and Response - President, Gulf States Conference
*No childcare will be provided, parents will be responsible for their children during the constituency session. Additionally, due to the nature of the session and the meeting space it requires, no indoor space will be available for children to wait in during the meeting. If the weather is favorable, there is an outdoor area with pecan trees that may be utilized by families.
What is the constituency meeting?
Martin Fancher, Executive Secretary, wrote this for the 2018 Departmental Report (Page 8), it explains what the session is about and one of the key items of discussion:
Executive Secretary Report (September 2018)
This GSC Today special edition report is a “mid-term” report to the constituency of Gulf States. Every five years we hold a Constituency Session to elect the leadership of the conference to represent the members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Gulf States Conference territory.
A Constituency Meeting is part of the organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As part of the worldwide community of believers, our church is organized on various levels, with each level having…
Agenda Item
Proposed Delegation Update
After reading the above article, click here to see how many delegates your church will be sending to the 2021 constituency session compared to the proposed 2026 session. Membership numbers are based on reports given at the end of the third quarter of 2020. Also, keep in mind that membership continues to increase, therefore these numbers may be different for the 2026 session.
Agenda Item
Proposed Constitution and By-Law Update
The need for alternative types of meetings has become apparent around the world over the last two years. As a result, virtual meetings are now commonplace at every level of all kinds of organizational structures. In addition, these virtual meetings are helpful to provide access to sessions for those that would traditionally need to travel long distances, among other circumstances. This proposed update to the constitution and by-laws of the Gulf States Conference aims to meet this growing need.
Administrative Reports
Departmental Reports
Employee Spotlight
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Submit a Question
Do you have a question you would like to ask the administrative team or department director? Fill out the form below and we will answer the question as soon as possible. Also, feel free to email your question directly to gsc-talk@gscsda.org. Lastly, if you prefer to send a question via traditional mail, please send it to Constituency Session c/o Gulf States Conference, PO Box 240249, Montgomery, AL 36124.
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See the Mid-Term Report
Read and watch the administrative and department director reports from October 2018 by clicking the button below.
4 Min Read - The 33rd Gulf States Conference Constituency Session was held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Gulf States Conference Office in Montgomery, Alabama. Members representing…