Annual Conference History
2024
April 4-6, 2024, in Memphis, TN. Hosted by the TWK PAUMCS Chapter at Doubletree by Hilton, Downtown Memphis. Theme: Bind Us Together”. Offered in-person and online. Charity supported: Soul Force
Learning Session Speakers: Dr. Ashley Boggan, Todd Cox, Clara Ester, Dr. Michael Bowie (online only), and Cynthia Bond-Hopson. The in-person learning opportunity while Dr. Michael Bowie spoke to the online group was a trip to the Civil Rights Museum.
Officers Elected:
President – Brenda Lockhart Vice President – Gail Douglas-Boykin
Secretary – Bindy Lewis Treasurer – Wendy Miller
Membership – Lonna Nunn Communications – Ria Fruscello
Finance – Robin Stanfield PTS – Judy Gross
Nominations – Timolin Colbert GCFA Liaison – Tammie Ruffle
2023
April 27-29, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hosted by the Minnesota PAUMCS Chapter at Embassy Suites by Hilton, Minneapolis Airport. Theme “Water: Both Constant and Changing”. Offered in-person and online.Charity supported: Emma Norton Services.
Learning Session Speakers: Jody Pfarr, “The Differences are Real”; Rev. Susan Nienaber, “Change, Conflict, and Bad Behavior”; Rev. Chris Carr, “Open, Welcoming, and Safe”; and Rev. Cynthia Williams, “Putting It All Together”. Friday evening Riverboat Dinner Cruise was included in registration but because of high waters, the outing changed to a visit to local cave.
Officers Elected:
President – Rhonda Ramsey Vice President – Brenda Lockhart
Secretary – Ria Fruscello Treasurer – Wendy Miller
Membership – Gail Douglas-Boykin Communications – Christol Medley
Finance – Robin Stanfield PTS – Judy Gross
Nominations – Timolin Colbert GCFA Liaison – Tammie Ruffle
In-person attendance: 92. Online attendance: 23. PAUMCS National Membership 198. 37th Class of the PAUMCS Online Institute had 24 participants. Advanced Certification had 20 plus Betty Yeomans-Barton who was Advanced Certified 20 years ago but wanted to take the course again.
2022
April 21-23, 2022, at Lake Junaluska Assembly in North Carolina. Conference offered in person only. The conference was hosted by the Western North Carolina PAUMCS Chapter. The theme was “Refresh, Renew, Restore”.
Officers Elected:
President – Rhonda Ramsey Vice President – Brenda Lockhart
Secretary – Denise Wilson Treasurer – Josie Hickom
Membership – Renee Farrar Communications – Christol Medley
Finance – Gail Douglas-Boykin PTS – Terri Pagani
Nominations – Libby Craven GCFA Liaison – Tammie Ruffle
2021
April 15-17, 2021 – Virtual PAUMCS Annual Conference, Theme: Keep Our Eyes Focused on Christ. Sponsored by the Missouri Chapter. Workshops: “Unleashing Our Inner Warrior” by Rev. Lia McIntosh – “Balancing Act” by Rev. Julie Sanders – “Staying Healthy, Productive, and Grounded when You are Pulled in Different Directions” by MJ Jean – Option #1: “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” by Rev. Curtis & Rev. Angie Olsen – Option #2: “Wespath Benefits and Investments” by Robert Christophel – Option #1: “Volunteers…Past, COVID, and Future” by Rev. Paul Klepees – Option #2: “Outreach through Online Workshops, Podcasts & Technology” by Ryan Funn – Option #1: “Social Media Strategies for Churches” by John Haney – Option #2: “Connecting in Rural Areas” by Rev. Meghan Reigerix – “Practicing Emotional Intelligence as a Spiritual Discipline” by Rev. Charity Goodwin – “Multicolored or Multicultural?” by Nikki Lerner – “Coping with the Biggest Risks to Your Mission” by Melanie Lockwood Herman – “Growing God’s Kingdom through PAUMCS, (panel discussion) by Christol Medley, Robin Stanfield, Libby Craven & Rhonda Ramsey
Officers Elected:
President – Rhonda Ramsey Vice President – Bev Amperse
Secretary – Denise Wilson Treasurer – Josie Hickom
Membership – Renee Farrar Communications – Christol Medley
Finance – Gail Douglas-Boykin PTS – Heidi Careaga
Nominations – Kathy O’Brien Schroeder GCFA Liaison – Natalie Valerio
183 Participants –. Membership of Association is: 235.
Thirty-Fifth Certification Class had 16 participants.
2020
April 16-18, 2020 – Kansas City Missouri – Theme: Keep Our Eyes Focused on Christ – Cancelled due to COVID 19 pandemic
Officers Elected:
Due to the pandemic all Executive Committee members were contacted and agreed to remain as is for another year. The Nominations Committee had to fill a couple of interim positions: Lori Sluder asked to step down as Communications Chair. Libby Craven filled the position of Communications Chair. Heidi Careaga filled the vacant position of PTS Chair.
Membership of Association is: 219 Thirty Fifth Certification Class had 16 participants.
2019
March 14-17, 2019 – PAUMCS Annual Conference at Sea, Ft. Lauderdale to Cozumel, Mexico
Sponsored by the PAUMCS Executive Team with EO Tours. Guest Speakers: Reverend Mike Slaughter, Carolyn Slaughter, Catherine Crowell,
Officers Elected:
President – Gail Douglas-Boykin Vice President – Rhonda Ramsey
Secretary – Denise Wilson Treasurer – Josie Hickom
Membership – Renee Farrar Communications – Lori Sluder
Finance – Bev Amperse PTS – Libby Craven
Nominations – Christol Medley GCFA Liaison – Natalie Schuette
105 Participants –29 Guests. Membership of Association is: 171.
Thirty-Fourth Certification Class had 26 participants.
2018
April 12-14, 2018 – Nashville Airport Marriott – Nashville, TN – Theme: “Make a Joyful Noise”
Workshops: “Spiritual Health” – Rev. Dr. Diana DeWitt, “Beneficially Administrative” – Mr. Robert Christophel, “Encouragement for the Encourager” – Rev. Stephen Handy, “Mission Focus: End Slavery Tennessee” – Stacy Elliott, “Innovative Connectional Strategies” – Rev. Scott Aleridge, “Compassionate Ministry” – Bishop Bill McAlilly, “Partnerships” – Rev. Dr. Jacqui King
Officers Elected
President – Gail Douglas Boykin Communications Coordinator – Lori Sluder
Vice President – Rhonda Ramsey Finance – Bev Amperse
Secretary – Mary Schramm PTS – Barbara Buck
Treasurer – Josie Hickom Nominations – Landa Wallace
Membership Chair – Denise Wilson GCFA Liaison – Natalie Schuette
147 Participants – 7 Guests. Membership of Association is: 247. Thirty Third Certification Class had 28 participants.
2017
May 4-6, 2017 – Westin O’Hare – Rosemont, IL – Theme: “Feel the Spirit in the Windy City”
Workshops: “Diversity in Ministry” – Rev. Grace Imathiu, “Radical Hospitality” – Rev. James Preston, “Cross-Cultural Ministry and Experiences” – Rev. Young-Mee Park, “Office Ergonomics” – Seema Bhagwakar, Focus Groups
Officers Elected
President – Gail Douglas Boykin Communications Coordinator – Lori Sluder
Vice President – Rhonda Ramsey Finance – Bev Amperse
Secretary – Mary Schramm PTS – Barbara Buck
Treasurer – Josie Hickom Nominations – Landa Wallace
Membership Chair – Denise Wilson GCFA Liaison – Natalie Schuette
146 Participants – 9 Guests. Membership of Association is: 241. Thirty Second Certification Class had 37 participants.
2016
April 14-16, 2016 – Marriott – Wichita, KS – Theme: “There’s No Place Like Home”
Workshops: “Partners in Ministry” – Rev. Adam Hamilton and Sue Thompson; “Making Sense of the Bible” – Rev. Adam Hamilton; “The Way of the Cross Leads Home” – Bishop Scott J. Jones; and “Stories from the Heart” – Rev. Delores J. Williamston.
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President – Tish Schultheiss Vice President – Dianne Beam Secretary – Gail Douglas-Boykin Treasurer – Rhonda Ramsey Membership – Chris Grosson |
Communications – Lori Sluder Finance – Josie Hickom PTS – Mary Schramm Nominations – Barbara Buck GCFA Liaison – Natalie Schuette |
152 Participants – 6 Guests. Membership of Association is: 309. Thirty First Certification Class had 49 participants. (First Online Certification Class)
2015
April 16-19, 2015 – Hilton – Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, Georgia – Theme: “Georgia on my Mind”
Workshops: “Me”, “Marshmallows” and “Marketing” – Rev. Phil Schroeder; “Social Media” & “Vital Congregations” – Rev. Jasmine Smothers; “Inspire/Laugh” – Cathy Lee Phillips; and
“Servant Leadership” – Rev. Quincy Brown.
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President – Tish Schultheiss Vice President – Dianne Beam Secretary – Tina Whitaker Treasurer – Rhonda Ramsey Membership – Chris Grosson |
Communications – Gail Douglas-Boykin Finance – Josie Hickom PTS – Mary Schramm Nominations – Barbara Buck GCFA Liaison – Natalie Schuette |
163 Participants – 5 Guests. Membership of Association is: 363. Thirtieth Certification Class had 30 participants.
2014
April 2-6, 2014 – Doubletree-Biltmore Hotel, Asheville, North Carolina
Theme: Reaching the Peak of Our Profession
Workshops: “Unwanted Baggage” – Catherine Ritch, “Self Care/Soul Care” – Jennifer Davis,
“Finding Balance and Order in Chaos” – Sylvia McClintick, “Creating Your Personal
‘Playbook’” – Jennifer Davis, “Navigating the Storms of Our Relationships & Ministries – Reverend Beth Crissman, and “Moving from Good Things to God Things: – Reverend Beth Crissman.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Cheryl Thompson Vice President – Tish Schultheiss Secretary – Tina Whitaker Treasurer – Rhonda Ramsey Membership – Terri Pagani |
Communications – Gail Douglas-Boykin Finance – Susan Fawcett PTS – Dianne Beam Nominations – Mary Schramm GCFA Liaison – Sharon Dean |
184 participants; 17 guests Membership of Association is 340. Twenty-Ninth Certification Class had 29 participants.
2013
April 17-21, 2013 – Crowne Plaza Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Theme: Rise to meet the Son
Workshops: “Who is the #1 Client?” – Reverend Mike Pearson, “In the Know about Copyright and Licensing Issues” – David Topping, “Turning Up the Fire in Your Church’s Ministry” – Reverend Mark Maddox, “Finding Mary in a Martha World” – Linda Gillis and “What Would I Do If….?” – Reverend Noni Dye.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Barbara Kingsley Vice President – Cheryl Thompson Secretary – Tina Whitaker Treasurer – Rhonda Ramsey Membership – Terri Pagani Communications – Kristin Clark |
Finance – Susan Fawcett PTS – Dianne Beam Nominations – Mary Schramm GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson Mid-Year Changes: Communications – Gail Douglas-Boykin |
136 participants; 2 guests Membership of Association is 398. Twenty-Eighth Certification Class had 31 participants.
2012
April 12-15, 2012 – Hilton Hotel & Spa, Richmond, Virginia
Theme: Celebrating the Past, Building the Future
Workshops: “Faithful Journey” – Rev. Marc Brown, Rev. John Briggs, and Kathy Merry,
“General Conference 101” – Rev. Daniel L. Garrett, and “History of United Methodism in Virginia” – Rev. Al Horton.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Barbara Kingsley Vice President – Lisa Morris Secretary – Louise Urquhart Treasurer – Rhonda Ramsey Membership – Terri Pagani |
Communications – Kristin Clark Finance – Karla Haynes PTS – Libby Gray Nominations: Cheryl Thompson GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
164 participants; 5 guests. Membership of Association is 494. Twenty-Seventh Certification Class had 30 participants.
2011
April 7-10, 2011 – Airport Hilton, Knoxville, Tennessee
Theme: Blossoming in God’s Love
Workshops: “Cyber Safety” – Donna Hankins, “Church Office Safety” – Maryville Police,
“Communications within the UMC” – Cherrie Graham, “Sexual Ethics” – Mary Parson and “Breaking the Silence” – Deborah Yeomans.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Barbara Kingsley Vice President – Lisa Morris Secretary – Louise Urquhart Treasurer – Zanatta Hagan Membership – Elizabeth Feldman |
Communications – Kristin Clark Nolan Finance – Karla Haynes PTS – Libby Gray Nominations: Anna Rohde GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
186 participants; 6 guests. Membership of Association is 503. Twenty-Sixth Certification Class had 25 participants.
2010
April 15 – 18, 2010 – Wyndham Orlando Resort
Theme: Let Your Light Shine
Workshops: “Effective Cyber Communications” – Beanie Rankin, “Every Member Counts and We Count Every Member” – Beanie Rankin, “Keeping Your Mind, Body and Soul Healthy in the Workplace” – Barbara Bruce, and “Rethink Church” – Vicki Wallace.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Karen Albro Vice President – Barbara Kingsley Secretary – Louise Urquhart Treasurer – Zanatta Hagan Membership – Elizabeth Feldman |
Communications – Betty Barton Finance – Karla Haynes PTS – Libby Gray Nominations: Rhonda Ramsey GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
206 participants; 8 guests. Membership of Association is 570. Twenty-Fifth Certification Class had 31 participants.
2009
April 30-May 3, 2009 – Embassy Suites, Des Moines, Iowa
Theme: Sowing Seeds of Promise
Workshops: “Going Green Initiatives in the State of Iowa” – Lana Ross, “The UMC Cares for
God’s Creation” – Rev. Pat Watkins, and “The Methodist Mission and Mother Earth” – Rev J. Denise Honeycutt.
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President – Karen Albro Vice President – Barbara Kingsley Secretary – Pat Sanders Treasurer – Zanatta Hagan Membership – Elizabeth Feldman |
Communications – Eileen Thomas Finance – Ginger Alexander PTS – Sandra Boudreaux Nominations: Catharine Phillips GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
199 participants; 5 guests. Membership of Association is 588. Twenty-Fourth Certification Class had 31 participants.
2008
April 17-19, 2008 – Dayton Marriott, Dayton Ohio
Theme: Spread Your Wings
Workshops: “Would You Rather be Right or Be Happy” – Cea Cohen Elliott, “Living Your Best Life…from the Inside Out!” – Barbara A. Wourms, and “On the Wings of Your Calling” – Catherine Ritch Guess.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Karen Albro Vice President – Barbara Kingsley Secretary – Pat Sanders Treasurer – Zanatta Hagan Membership – Lisa Morris |
Communications – Eileen Thomas Finance – Ginger Alexander PTS – Barbara Kingsley GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
237 Participants; 7 guests. Membership of Association is 635. Twenty-Third Certification Class had 36 participants.
2007
April 12-14. 2007 – Intercontinental Hotel – Dallas, Texas
Theme: Celebrate! (Our Twenty-fifth Birthday Celebration)
Workshops: “Celebrate the Balanced Life” – Edwina Patterson, “Celebrate United Methodism” – The Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Garrett, and “Celebrate Leadership” – Larry Ray High, Jr.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Jackie Pettis Vice President – Karen Albro Secretary – Pat Sanders Treasurer – Zanatta Hagan Membership – Lisa Morris |
Communications – Eileen Thomas Finance – Ginger Alexander PTS – Barbara Kingsley GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
263 Participants; 12 guests. Membership of Association is 635. Twenty-Second Certification Class had 33 participants.
2006
April 20-22, 2006 – Hilton Pasadena – Pasadena, California
Theme: “We’re Coming Up Roses”
Workshops: “Working for the Church: Rose Garden or Thorny Thicket? – Kathy Slamp, “Keep Your Apron in Your Purse: How to Be Your Own Superhero” and “What Color is Your Rose?” – the Rev. Sara Armstrong, and “Passing Out Roses When Dandelions Would Do” – Dr. Phillip A. Amerson.
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President – Jackie Pettis Vice President – Karen Albro Secretary – Donna Kitson Treasurer – Zanatta Hagan Membership – Lisa Morris |
Communications – Cindy Myers Finance – Connie Williams PTS – Michele Millet Nominations – Judy Woods GCFA Liason – Cynthia Haralson |
224 participants plus 12 guests. Membership of the Association is 568. Twenty-First Certification Class had 35 participants.
2005
April 14-16, 2005 – Albuquerque Hilton – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Theme: “Catch the Dream in the Land of Enchantment”
Workshops: “When Your Church is in the News” – Barbara Nissen, “Our Native American Heritage” – Ray Buckley, and “Telling the Story, Inside and Outside the Walls of the Church” – Tim Crouch.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Jackie Pettis Vice President – Shirley Brink Secretary – Donna Kitson Treasurer – Beanie Rankin Membership – Karen Albro |
Communications – Cindy Myers Finance – Connie Williams PTS – Michele Millet Nominations – Barbara Kelly GCFA Liason – Cynthia Haralson |
254 participants plus 17 guests. Membership of Association is 539 (Changed cut-off date for membership). Twentieth Certification Class had 31 participants.
2004
April 14-17, 2004 – Embassy Suites Hotel – Greensboro, North Carolina
Theme: “Journey with us through Time”
Workshops: “A Call from our Past” – Dr. Laceye Warner, “Transformed by Transitions – Jane
Rubietta, “Transcribing our Travels” – Jane Rubietta, “Twenty-first Century Machines” – Scott Connor, “Wired 4 Ministry” – Carol Tate, “Computers: Keeping up with the Times” – Beanie
Rankin, “Who Rearranged My Schedule?” – Jennifer Davis, “Taking Time for a New Image” – Bill Rankin, “The United Methodist Story” – Dr. Charles Hutchens, “Pensions for Everyone” – Ron Coleman and Manuel Vargas, “Going Interactive” – Jerome Smith and “Episcopal Secretaries” – Laura Hughes, Facilitator.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Deborah Rexrode Vice President – Jackie Pettis Secretary -Donna Kitson |
Treasurer – Beanie Rankin Membership – Sandra Boudreaux Communications – Cynthia Myers GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
258 participants; 17 guests. Membership of Association is 698. Nineteenth Certification Class had 36 participants.
2003
April 3-6, 2003 – Radisson Fort Magruder Hotel – Williamsburg, Virginia
Theme: “Rediscover the Simple Gifts”
Workshops: “The Gift of Spirituality” – The Rev. David Lowes Watson, “The Gift of
Creativity” – The Rev. Jacqulyn Brown Thorpe and Dr. Susan Willhauck, and “The Gift of Hospitality” – Emily Reece.
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President – Deborah Rexrode Vice President – Jackie Pettis Secretary – Jane E. Schweikert Treasurer – Beanie Rankin |
Membership – Sandra Boudreaux Communications Coord – Beverly Ampersé GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
304 participants plus 45 guests. Membership of Association is 665. Eighteenth Certification Class had 35 participants.
2002
April 11-14, 2002 – Westin Hotel in Rosemont – Chicago, Illinois
(Twentieth Birthday Celebration)
Theme: “Refresh Your Spirit in the Windy City”
Workshops: “A Spirit of Enthusiasm” – The Rev. Lyle E. Schaller, “A Spirit of Caring” – The Rev. Kathie Bender Schwich, “A Spirit of Faithfulness” – Sandra Lackore, and “A Spirit of Acceptance” – The Rev. Dr. Bruce W. Robbins.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Sheilah Kyburz Vice President – Deborah Rexrode Secretary – Jane E. Schweikert Treasurer – Beanie Rankin |
Membership – Jackie Pettis Communications Coord – Beverly Ampersé GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
274 participants plus 22 guests. Membership of Association is 641. Seventeenth Certification Class had 32 participants.
2001
April 19-22, 2001 – Embassy Suites Hotel – Montgomery, Alabama
Theme: “Linked by Love”
Workshops: “Look What You Have to Offer” – Dr. John Ed Mathison, “Linking Your Church in Love” – Peter A. Land and “Attitudes and Attributes” – Shirley J. Good.
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President – Sheilah Kyburz Vice President – Deborah Rexrode Secretary – Roberta Hudson Treasurer – Beanie Rankin |
Membership – Jackie Pettis Communications Coord – Beverly Ampersé GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
256 participants plus 23 guests. Membership of Association is 633. Sixteenth Certification Class had 30 participants.
2000
May 18-21, 2000 – Sheraton Mesa Hotel – Mesa, Arizona
Theme: “A Brand New Day”
Memorial Service Preacher: Bishop William W. Dew, Jr.
Workshops: “A Brand New Day” – Glenna Salsbury and Twelve “Break-Out” Groups offered small-group discussion.
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President – Sheilah Kyburz Vice President – Deborah Rexrode Secretary – Beanie Rankin Treasurer – Roberta Hudson |
Membership – Jackie Pettis Communications Coord – Delores (Dee) McKnight GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
248 participants plus 52 guests. Membership of Association is 677. Fifteenth Certification Class had 35 participants.
1999
April 8-11, 1999 – DoubleTree Hotel – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Theme: “A Gathering at the Rivers: Mind . . . Body . . . Spirit”
Memorial Service Preacher: Bishop George W. Bashore
Workshops: “ABC’s of the UMC” and “Personal Communications in a Multi-Cultural Society” – M. Garlinda Burton, “Reviving Your Soul and Renewing Your Spirit for Ministry”- Rev. Martie McMane and “Treatment and Prevention of Overuse Syndromes” – Cindy W. Skiles.
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President – Joyce Townsend Vice President – Sheilah Kyburz Secretary – Mary Beth Roberts Treasurer – Deborah Rexrode |
Membership – Laura J Hughes Communications Coord – Delores (Dee) McKnight GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
245 participants / 28 guests / 51 first time attendees. Membership of Association is 552. National dues were increased to $45. Provided organized mission projects in accordance with the association’s purpose. (Jubilee Project and Pittsburgh local missions) Fourteenth Certification Class had 35 participants.
1998
April 23-26, 1998 – Omni – Netherlands Plaza Hotel – Cincinnati, Ohio
Theme: “With God All Things Are Possible (Matthew 19:26).”
Keynote Speaker: Bishop Judith Craig
Workshops: “A Closer Look at the 9th Chapter of John” – Bishop Judith Craig, “Care, Preservation, and Storage of Important Church Documents”- Dr. Charles Yrigoyen, Jr., and
“Electronic Communication in the Post Modern Age” – Dr. Leonard I. Sweet.
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President – Joyce Townsend Vice President – Sheilah Kyburz Secretary – Kay Hatcher Treasurer – Deborah Rexrode |
Membership – Laura J. Hughes Communications Coord – Delores (Dee) McKnight GCFA Liaison – Cynthia Haralson |
263 participants and 21 guests registered, with 63 first time attendees. Membership of
Association is 526. PAUMCS logo was changed with approval from GCFA. Membership votes to explore possibilities of sharing time and skills through mission involvement. Thirteenth Certification Class had 33 participants.
1997
April 10-13, 1997 – Radisson Hotel City Centre – Indianapolis, Indiana
Theme: “Travel the Road to Success”
Keynote Speaker: Bishop Woodie W. White
Workshops: “Team Building – Secretary and Pastor” – Rev. Katherine Lehman, “What Moses Might Have Said if He’d Had More Time on the Mountain and Knew You Had an Office to Manage” – Gayle Hilligoss, and “Empowerment for Prevention” and “Surviving When Prevention is Not Possible” – Debbie Garner.
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President – Joyce Townsend Vice President – Sheilah Kyburz Secretary – Kay Hatcher Treasurer – Mary McClain Membership – Janette Coffelt |
Newsletter Editor -Donna Doutt Mid-Year Officer Appointed by Nominating Committee: Treasurer – Deborah Rexrode GCFA Liaison – Elizabeth (Liz) Okayama |
“The PAUMCS Song” was professionally recorded by United Methodist Communications, Nashville. A PAUMCS Web Site will be established during summer 1997 through United Methodist Communications.
263 participants, plus 26 guests registered with 70 first time attendees. Membership of Association is 597. Announcement made that Cynthia Haralson would be replacing Liz as GCFA Liaison to PAUMCS. Twelfth Certification Class had 30 participants.
1996
May 16-19, 1996 – Sheraton Sand Key Resort – Clearwater, Florida
Theme: “Perfecting Your Ministry in the Perfect Place”
Workshops: “Quest for Quality” – Dr. Ezra Earl Jones and Donna Gaither, “Accept No Imitations/Beyond Limitations/She is Worthy” – Marjorie L. Kimbrough and “Copyright Law and the Church” – Mr. David W. Pettis, Jr.
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President – Emily Vance Vice President – Joyce Townsend Secretary – Kay Hatcher Treasurer – Mary McClain Membership – Janette Coffelt |
Newsletter Editor -Donna Doutt Mid-Year Officer Appointed by Nominating Committee: Treasurer – Deborah Rexrode GCFA Liaison – Elizabeth (Liz) Okayama |
296 participants and guests registered. Pictorial Directory produced. Eleventh Certification Class had 29 participants.
1995
May 18-21, 1995 – Airport Hilton Hotel – Bloomington, Minnesota
Theme: “Living a Transformed Life”
Workshops: “How to Stay on the Cutting Edge…Without Losing Your Balance” – Glenna
Salsbury, “Vision of a Transformed Life” – Rev. M. Susan Peterson and “Laughter Can
Transform You” – Dr. Stuart Robert Shaw
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President – Emily Vance Vice President – Joyce Townsend Secretary – Judy Pollard Treasurer – Mary McClain |
Membership – Janette Coffelt Newsletter Editor –Donna Doutt GCFA Liaison Elizabeth (Liz) Okayama |
245 registered participants plus 36 guests Tenth Certification Class had 27 participants.
1994
April 14-17, 1994 – DoubleTree Hotel – Overland Park, Kansas
Theme: “Living as a Sensitive Servant”
Workshops: “How do we respond to Outside Pressures?” – Rev. Stephanie Anna Hixon, member of the General Secretary of the Commission on the Status and Role of Women, “Courage to
Exist With Today’s Challenges” – Rev. Bob and June Deits, authors, “The Theology of the Blues” – Rev. Eugene Lowry, Professor of Preaching at St. Paul Sch./Theology, Kansas City, MO.
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President – Emily Vance Vice President – Joyce Townsend Secretary – Judy Pollard Treasurer – Carol Ball |
Membership – Barbara Angotti Newsletter Editor – Janette Coffelt GCFA Liaison Elizabeth (Liz) Okayama |
275 registered participants. Ninth Certification Class had 32 participants.
1993
April 22-25, 1993 – Holiday Inn/Charleston House – Charleston, West Virginia
Theme: “Developing Sensitive Servants”
Workshops: “Understand Ourselves/Ministry” – Bishop Judith Craig, “Understanding/Working with Our Team” – Dr. Merrill Douglass, founder of Time Management Center, and “Working in Harmony with the World” – Robin W. Lovin, Dean of Theological School & Professor of Ethics and Society at Drew University.
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President – Sherry Heath Vice President – Emily Vance Secretary – Judy Pollard Treasurer – Carol Ball |
Membership – Barbara Angotti Newsletter Editor – Janette Coffelt GCFA Liaison Elizabeth (Liz) Okayama |
262 registered participants. Eighth Certification Class had 29 participants.
1992
March 26-29, 1992 – OKC Marriott Hotel – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(10th Anniversary Celebration)
Seminar: “Church Secretaries as Key Leaders of Local Churches” – Dr. Kennon Callahan
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President – Sherry Heath Vice President – Emily Vance Secretary – Norma Leah Bryant Treasurer – Carol Ball |
Membership – Sherry Nash Newsletter Editor – Janette Coffelt GCFA Liaison Elizabeth (Liz) Okayama |
Promotional Video Completed. Pictorial Directory Distributed. Certification Booklet printed. 168 registered participants. Seventh Certification Class had 32 participants.
1991
May 2-5, 1991 – DeSoto Hilton Hotel – Savannah, Georgia
Theme: “Gifted and Called” – Creating a Professional Image
Workshops: “Perceptions, Attitudes, Edifying” – Ginny Case and “Values” – Lucy Hoskins
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President – Sue Box Vice President – Sherry Heath Secretary – Norma Leah Bryant Treasurer – Janette Coffelt |
Membership – Sherry Nash Newsletter Editor – Betty Coleman New GCFA Liaison Elizabeth (Liz) Okayama |
Chapter Guidelines Adopted / Memorial Scholarship Fund established. 180 registered participants. Sixth Certification Class had 41 participants.
1990
April 26-29, 1990 – Bay Valley Hotel and Resort – Saginaw, Michigan Theme: “Expanding
Your Ministry”
Workshops: “The Ministry of the Pastor and Secretary” – Rev. Steven Poole, “Simplifying your Work Day” – Patricia Seraydarian, “Time Management and Office Management” – Vicki Van Steenhouse and “Open Forum” – Ginny Case.
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President – Sue Box Vice President – Sherry Heath Secretary – Norma Leah Bryant Treasurer – Janette Coffelt |
Membership – Sherry Nash Newsletter Editor – Betty Coleman GCFA Liaison – Geneva Dalton |
137 registered participants. Fifth Certification Class had 25 participants.
1989
April 27-30, 1989 – Hotel Galvez – Galveston, Texas
Keynote Speaker: “How to Say Good-bye to Your Pastor” – Dr. Klaus Rohlfs, Professor Emeritus, SMU
Workshops: “Computer Workshop” – Dr. Anthony J. Tolbert, III and Dr. William L. “Bill” Freeman of Electronic Publishing, “Structure and Polity” – Nan Grissom Self, and “Open Forum” – Wini Grizzle, Cokesbury.
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President – Beverly Robberson Vice President – Sue Box Seretary – Pansy McClamrock GCFA Liaison – Geneva Dalton |
Treasurer – Janette Coffelt Membership – Zelma Mounts Newsletter Editor – Judy Inukai |
Mid-Year Officers Appointed by Nominating Committee: President – Sue Box (Fall ’89) Vice President – Sherry Heath. Fourth Certification Class had 29 participants.
1988
April 28-May 1, 1988 – The Holiday Inn West – St. Louis, Missouri
Keynote Speakers: “What’s Happening at General Conference: The Church’s Legislative Body at Work” – Dr. Spurgeon Dunnam,Editor and General Manager of United Methodist Reporter, “The Ministry of Communications” – Dr. John Lovelace, Managing Editor of United Methodist Reporter.
Workshops: Led by staff of United Methodist Reporter:
“Newsletters – Douglas Cannon and Don Small, “Photography and Graphics” – Dr. John Lovelace, “Video Productions – Daniel Louis and “Communicating the Real You” – Kay Fielder.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Beverly Robberson Vice President – Sue Box Secretary – Pansy McClamrock Treasurer – Janette Coffelt |
Membership – Zelma Mounts Newsletter Editor – Judy Inukai New GCFA Liaison – Geneva Dalton |
76 registered participants / GCFA Liaison – Rev. John Norwood, retired. Recognized in The Book of Discipline, Paragraph 907.13 at General Conference. Third Certification Class had 24 participants.
1987
April 30 – May 3, 1987 – The Antlers Hotel – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Seminar: “Conflict Management/Resolution” – Dr. Don Bossart, Iliff School of Theology
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President – Beverly Robberson Vice President – Sue Box Secretary – Pansy McClamrock Treasurer – Karen Erny |
Membership – Zelma Mounts Newsletter Editor – Judy Inukai GCFA Liaison – Rev John Norwood |
58 registered participants. Newsletter renamed The Vital Link. Second Certification Class had 30 participants.
1986
May 1-4, 1986 – Sheraton Hotel – Nashville, Tennessee
Keynote Speakers: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” – Dr. James Warren, “The Church Secretary as
Communicator” – Martha Pilcher, Workshops: “The Church Secretary as Communicator to Staff, Members, Public, and through the Written Word” – Methodist Agencies.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Shirley Taylor Vice President – Beverly Robberson Secretary – Pansy McClamrock |
Treasurer – Susie Mason Membership – Joyce Kuehn Newsletter Editor – Susan Dunn |
136 registered participants. First year for General Council on Finance & Administration (GCFA) Liaison – Rev. John Norwood. First Annual PAUMCS “Talent Night” held. PAUMCS logo accepted. Certification Program begins at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; first class held July 21-25, 1986 – 27 participants in First Class.
1985
May 2-5, 1985 – Epworth By the Sea – St. Simon’s Island, Georgia
Program: “How to be Professional on the Job” – Lucy Hoskins and “How to Adjust to Change” – Dr. Vance Mathis
Officers Elected: |
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President – Shirley Taylor Vice President – Beverly Robberson Secretary – Earline Mills |
Treasurer – Susie Mason Membership – Joyce Kuehn Newsletter Editor – Susan Dunn |
136 participants in attendance. Reported in August, certification program in the works.
1984
May 4-6, 1984 – Towson Quality Inn – Baltimore, Maryland
Program: “The Secretary as a Communicator” and “How to Change Stress into Pleasure” – Dr. Eugene Allen, San Antonio
Officers Elected: |
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President – Shirley Taylor Vice President – Beverly Robberson Secretary – Earline Mills |
Treasurer – Susie Mason Membership – Joyce Kuehn Newsletter Editor – Susan Dunn |
32 participants in attendance. May 1984, PAUMCS identity confirmed by Board of Higher Education as Liaison for PAUMCS; working committees formed; official logo presented and adopted.
1983
April 5-6, 1983 – Executive Inn – Dallas, Texas.
Keynote Speakers: “Using Personal Computers in the Church” – Ken Bedell, “The Church Secretary as Communicator” – Karen Ford.
Workshops: “Introduction to Computers and Word Processing” – Carl Smith, “Using the Local
Church Software System” – Randy Hunt, “Applications of the Intelligent Computer”,
“Computer-Assisted Learning, Networking, Electronic Mail” – Richard Hunt, “Office
Management for Church Secretaries” – Kennon Callahan, “Creative Ideas for Local Church Editors” – John Lehman, and “Selecting the Correct Office Machines & Equipment” – Richard Merz
Officers Elected: |
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President – Mary Johnson Vice President – Shirley Taylor Secretary – Earline Mills |
Treasurer – Karen Ford Membership – Joyce Kuehn Newsletter Editor – Faye Smith |
1982
April 14, 1982 – Organizational Meeting. University Park UMC, Dallas, Texas
Theme: “Organizing Our Wesleyan Heritage”
Keynote Speakers: Joyce Bauer – National Presbyterian Secretarial Association, Dr. Harold Hipps – Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Dr. Robert L. Robertson – Executive Director of United Methodist Communications Council and General Manager of Church Resource Systems.
Officers Elected: |
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President – Mary Johnson Vice President – Shirley Taylor Secretary – Beverly Robberson |
Treasurer – Karen Ford Membership – Patti Killgore Newsletter Editor – Faye Smith |