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Convention Delegate Primer -- Whether you're attending your first or your 41st convention, here's what clergy and delegates need to know about their responsibilities.

The 2010 Convention Book -- Download the 40-page book given to clergy and delegates at deanery convocations, containing schedules, Friday workshop details, voting information and the proposed 2011 budget presentation.

The Proposed 2011 Budget -- The 11-page budget proposal approved Aug. 21 by Diocesan Council to be presented at Deanery Convocations and convention.

Hello, Punta Gorda

View an interactive map showing the locations of the convention center and Church of the Good Shepherd.

Convention deadlines

Here are some important deadlines to keep in mind as convention approaches:

July 21 (80 days from convention):

A roster of voting clergy and lay delegates must be distributed.

Aug. 10 (60 days before convention):

Any resolutions to be submitted to convention must be received by the diocesan office by this date. Send them, preferably in electronic format, to Jim DeLa.
A list of nominees for election must be reported to the secretary of convention.

Sept. 9 (30 days before convention):

Resolutions to be considered at convention must be published.
Roster changes must be published .

Oct. 2: (one week before convention:

A final roster of convention must be published.


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The 42nd Diocesan Convention The 2010 diocesan convention is scheduled for Oct. 8-9 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. The theme for the 42nd annual convention is "Five Marks of Mission." Those are... To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom; To teach, baptize and nurture new believers; To respond to human need by loving service; To seek to transform unjust structures of society; To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. The convention planning team seeks your suggestions about this year's gathering. Please send your thoughts to program chair Judy Stark. Fall convocations Each deanery gathers its voting clergy and delegates in the fall to preview items to be considered at convention, including the proposed diocesan budget and any resolutions that may be submitted for debate. Each deanery also elected its representation to Diocesan Council for the following two years. On Aug. 31, Betty Gamel was re-elected to represent the Naples Deanery; and Birger Anderson was re-elected to a third term to represent the Fort Myers deanery. At the Sept. 1 convocation, the Rev. Joel Morsch was re-elected to Council represent the Manasota Deanery and the Rev. Eric Cooter was elected to represent the Venice Deanery. At the Sept. 2 convocation, the Clearwater Deanery re-elected Mike Kline to Council, the St. Petersburg deanery elected Brian Trimble and the Tampa deanery elected the Rev. Ed Henley.
What's new Register for Friday workshops, dinner Register online for Friday's workshop and the Friday night dinner party Register for Saturday convention All clergy and delegates must preregister for convention. Pre-registration is the only way to have your name badge prepared and to order lunch for Saturday. 2010 convention workshops View the convention's workshop schedule for Friday, Oct. 8. Preliminary roster now online The preliminary roster of the 2010 diocesan convention is now available for inspection. Clergy and lay delegates are urged to review the list for accuracy, to be sure to have seat, voice and vote at the convention. Convention schedule View the schedule of events for the 2010 Diocesan Convention. Hotel information These are the recommended hotels for diocesan convention, Oct. 8 -9, 2010 in Punta Gorda. Please mention the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Convention: Room rates are good through Sept. 3. Convention election ballot Clergy and delegates at the Oct. 9 diocesan convention will be electing 18 people to serve on several governing bodies of the diocese, including the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council. The deputation of the 2012 General Convention of the Episcopal Church will also be elected this October. See who's been nominated by clicking here. The offices are: Deputation to the 2012 General Convention of the Episcopal Church: Eight deputies will be elected, four clergy and four laypeople. Standing Committee: Two clergy and two laypersons. One clergy position is for a full three-year term, the other is to fill an unexpired term. Diocesan Council: One presbyter to be elected to fill an at-large seat for a two-year term. University Of The South Trustees: One presbyter to be elected for a three-year term. Diocesan Review Committee: One clergy and one layperson to be elected to serve until July 1, 2011, when new Title IV canons take effect. Ecclesiastical Court: One clergy and two laypersons to be elected to serve until July 1, 2011, when new Title IV canons take effect. Nominations need to be received at the diocesan office by Wednesday, July 7. Download a nomination form by clicking here. It is requested that nominees provide a photograph along with their biographical information. Click here to see the nominees.