2015 • EXECUTIVE COUNCIL POSITIONS OPEN BY DEANERY
Each Deanery is represented on the Executive Council by two lay persons and one member of clergy. Representatives are elected and serve for three years. Incumbents may be re-elected to a second three-year term before rotating off the Council. See Canon 35. Please submit nomination forms to your Dean at least one week before the October Deanery Meeting.
EASTERN DEANERY
Elect one (1) lay person for a three (3) year term.
*Incumbent Cindy Francis is eligible for re-election
Representatives still in office:
The Rev. Andrew Petta (2016) • Mr. Harvey Craig (2017)
FORT WORTH EAST DEANERY
Elect one (1) clergy person for a three (3) year term.
*Incumbent Fr. Jonathan Ogujiofor is eligible for re-election
Representatives still in office:
Mrs. Dorothy Gregory (2016) • Mrs. Judy Mayo (2017)
FORT WORTH WEST DEANERY
Elect one (1) lay person for a three (3) year term.
*Incumbent Andy Perrier is not eligible for re-election
Representatives still in office:
Mr. Joel Bailey (2016) • Fr. Joel Hampton (2017)
NORTHERN DEANERY
Elect one (1) lay person for a three (3) year term.
*Incumbent Charles Bellows is eligible for re-election
Elect one (1) clergy person to fill the unexpired term of Fr. Wooten
(Term expires in 2016)
Representative still in office:
Mrs. Sandy Reed (2017)
SOUTHERN DEANERY
Elect one (1) lay person for a three (3) year term.
*Incumbent Christopher Till is not eligible for re-election
Representatives still in office:
Mr. Jim Hays (2016) • Fr. Christopher Woodall (2017)
WESTERN DEANERY
Elect one (1) clergy person for a three (3) year term.
*Incumbent Fr. John Phelps is not eligible for re-election
Representatives still in office:
Mrs. Barbara Mills (2016) • Mr. Tom Sikes (2017)
FORMS
Nominations
Resolutions
Necrology
Executive Council
Meals
Use this form by Sept. 14 to nominate a lay person or member of clergy to the Standing Committee or Ecclesiastical Trial Court.
Use this form by Sept. 14 to submit a Resolution for consideration at this year’s Convention. For Resolutions requiring an amendment to the Canons or Constitution of the Diocese, see Articles 18 and 19.
Clergy, use this form by Oct. 30 to inform the Bishop’s secretary of any parish members who served at the diocesan level and have died since the last diocesan Convention.
Use this form to nominate a lay person or member of clergy to a position on the Executive Council. Submit the form to your Dean at least one week prior to your October Deanery Meeting.
Download a form and mail in your reservation information and payment not later than Friday, Nov. 6. (You may make your reservation online instead. Click here.)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Holiday Inn Express, at 201 Hwy 287 North in Mansfield, 76063, has extended special guest room rates of $89 for a room with one King bed, or $99 for a room with two Queen beds. Rates do not include tax.
Reservation Procedure
Guest room reservations are to be made individually by the guests by calling (817) 453-8722 and requesting the group rate for the “Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth.” You may also make a reservation online at www.hiexpress.com/mansfieldtx using the group code “EPI.”
Reservations received after the “cut-off date” of Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 will be based on availability and charged at the Hotel’s prevailing rates.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation within 24 hours is subject to a one-night charge.
Check-in and Check-out Times
The check-in time is 3 p.m. Checkout time is 12 noon.
