Convention Update

Dear Friends,

Well, Diocesan Convention is drawing ever nearer, so here is some information for you to ponder. As a reminder, this information is being sent to all clergy (active & retired), wardens, delegates, alternates, Deanery Deans and convention officers.

We will all meet together on Friday & Saturday, November 8 & 9, at the Red Lion Inn in Pocatello. Room rates for the Red Lion are $120/night and breakfast is included. Deadline for room reservations is October 31.

Note: For those wanting to stay elsewhere, nearby hotels/motels include Super 8 by Wyndham; Best Western Pocatello Inn, Quality Inn and the Grand Idaho Inn & Suites. (All are located at the same interstate exchange exit as the Red Lion (Pocatello Creek exit) -- no arrangements have been made with them regarding room rates.)

The Convention Planning Committee has come up with some  exciting plans for this year’s gathering and it is the hope that each parish will participate as follows:

• Parishes are requested to bring a tri-fold display to illustrate the activities, mission work and any other activities that will give a picture of the difference they are making in their communities.
• Clergy, wardens and vestries are also asked to consider an auction item to be a part of a "silent auction" for folks to bid on. (Already included are a stay at Paradise Point Camp and a dinner for 8 to be prepared by Bishop Jos & Kimby.) Other ideas could include a weekend at an AirBnB, cabin or condo owned by a parishioner; a ski pass, basket of wine and cheese; a piece of artwork created by a parishioner; a month's worth of lawn mowing and weeding provided by a couple of teenagers; a children's basket (books/games), just to name a few. Folks will have the opportunity to place their bids during Friday & Saturday and the winners will be announced sometime Saturday afternoon. Proceeds from the auction will be divided between the congregations and the Diocese. Please put on your thinking caps and plan to be a part of this very creative and fun experience.
• Tables will be arranged in the convention hall for all parish tri-fold displays and auction item sheets.

• Parishes are  also requested to bring their banners which will be placed around the Convention hall.

Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:

• Standing Committee: 1 lay member for a 3-year term
• Diocesan Council:  1 clergy member for a 3 year term & 1 lay member for a 3-year term
• Diocesan Council:  Central Deanery rep for a 3-year term.  This position will be elected at the pre-Convention deanery meeting scheduled for October 7 at 7:00pm (by zoom)

Note:  Nominations are due by September 25 in order to be included in the Pre-Convention packet.  Late nominations are due no later than October 23.

Pre-Convention meetings (by zoom) are scheduled for October 7 (Eastern & Central Deaneries) and October 8 (Western & Southwestern Deaneries)  Convention packets will be sent to all clergy, wardens, delegates & alternates in late September.

Other dates to consider:  Any canonical changes must be submitted by September 9 (60 days before Convention) and resolutions must be submitted by September 24 (45 days before Convention)

Information regarding meals, childcare, Friday workshops, diocesan committees and clergy activities will be forthcoming in the next couple of weeks.  In the meantime, don’t hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

"We are Pilgrims on a Journey" and we are really looking forward to seeing you in November.

Carrol