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Friends, Inc. (in Christ)
Newsletter of the Southwestern PA Synodical Women’s Organization
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
www.swpasynod.org
Volume XXX No. 1 Winter 2018
President’s Report
As you read this winter edition on a cold, snowy day, we are beginning a new year and in the middle of
the season of Epiphany. We are a month past Christmas. Our tree, decorations, lights and wrapping paper are
all put away, All the cookies have been eaten and all the gifts have been exchanged, opened and being
enjoyed.
But wait, have you opened ALL the gifts you have received? Might there be one forgotten gift. Look
really hard and you may find one gift left:
The tag reads: To: You From: God.
Yes, God has given you a gift, a unique gift, just for you. It’s a gift that maybe you have not opened
yet, opened it but put it aside, or you’re not sure how to use it. God gives each of us a gift of skills and talents
that make us special. When and how we use them is left up to us. God doesn’t want us to return it, exchange
it, re-gift it or waste it. He wants us to use it. How disappointing it must be to God to see these special gifts He
gave us go unused. How might you use your God given gifts this year?
We are looking forward with much anticipation to 2018 as W/ELCA celebrates 30 years as a community
of women called to discipleship. Our May 18 th and 19th convention at Bishop Connare Center should be
exciting. At our convention we will be electing a new vice president, secretary and board members. Here might
be a place for you to use those special gifts you were given. Please give thought and prayer to placing your
name up for nomination to fill these positions. Nomination forms are in this newsletter.
Our convention will begin Friday evening with a celebration dinner with Bishop Kusserow as our guest
and a Lighting of Remembrance Candles Ceremony. Bishop Kusserow will lead us in our worship service that
evening. More details about this exciting weekend are included in this newsletter.
The theme of the convention is “Women Blessed by God”. I think we are surrounded by many women
blessed by God in our Lutheran church and thank God every day that we are blessed by their presence among
us. We have a publication “In Your Light I Grew” that journals the thoughts and stories about special women
some of you have known. We are adding to the publication in this anniversary year. If you would like to add
your own thoughts, thanks or story of a woman who has been a special light in your faith journey submit your
write up to Rosie Henrickson.
January also begins our support of the 2018 Designated Outreach, Ready Yourself Youth Ranch
located in New Brighton. A pamphlet with their mission, goals and needs is included in this newsletter.
This newsletter is packed with information for you. Please read it all from front to back so you are aware
of all the happenings of your SWO.
Let the 30th anniversary celebration begin!
God Bless you in your boldness
Betty Albright, PresidentWinter 2018 SWO Newsletter Page |2
Vice President’s Report
The year of our Lord 2018 has begun. The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation is behind us. We are
now looking forward to 2018 events. The psalmist says, “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice
and be glad in it.” Let us rejoice and be glad in this new year and rejoice as it unfolds with lives of joyful
service.
In W/ELCA that means planning for spring and fall cluster events, convention and retreat programs that
inspire us to live our lives of faith in Jesus Christ.
Spring Cluster Meetings (information available)
Date and place to be announced: Cluster #1&6,Cluster #2
Cluster #3 –Hebron, Leechburg – date to announced
Cluste #4 – Salem Lutheran Church, Delmont April 21, 2018
Cluster # 5&6 – St. John Mark, Homestead April 21, 2018
The Nominating Committee for the 2018 Convention Elections will be meeting sometime in late February to
work on a slate of nominees.
To be elected in May – Vice President, Secretary and 4 Board Members. We should have 2 nominees for each
position. Please consider running for a position on the SWO Board. Nomination forms are included in his
newsletter. Prayerfully consider running for these important positions.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Orr, Vice-President
Nominating Ballot
Each year at convention we have some women unfamiliar with the nominating ballot process. We use
this means of selection for our president and vice-president. This eliminates “unintentional politics” and gives
us a clear way for God to help us choose our next leader.
This is the way it works-on the first ballot you may write the name of anyone you feel is ready for the
task of vice-president. Every name on the first ballot is nominated for Vice-President. The second ballot is cast
using only the names from the first ballot. Voting continues until someone emerges as the choice. No names
can be added to the ballot after the first ballot.
We Continue to Pray
We continue to pray each week for the ministries of the Women of the ELCA and those who lead them.
Jan. 21-27: Becky Shurson, Churchwide Board Vice President
Jan. 28-Feb. 3: Elizabeth Hunter, Gather Magazine Editor
Feb. 4-10: Women’s Congregational Unit at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Donegal
Feb. 11-17: Sue Hage, Cluster Planner for Cluster 1 & 6
Feb. 18-24: Synodical Women’s Organization of Saint Paul Area
Feb. 25-Mar. 3: Betty Albright, Synodical Board President
Mar. 4-10: Lydia Davila, Churchwide Board Member
Mar. 11-17: Audrey Novak Riley, Churchwide Staff for Stewardship and Development
Mar. 18-24: Women’s Congregational Unit at Christ Lutheran Church in Charleroi
Mar. 25-31: Patty Newton, Cluster Planner for Cluster 3
Apr. 1-7: Ready Yourself Youth Ranch, 2018 Designated Outreach Organization
Apr. 8-14: Synodical Women’s Organization of South-Central Synod of Wisconsin
Apr. 15-21: Barb Frey, Synodical Board Member
Apr. 22-28: Karen Voris, Churchwide Board MemberWinter 2018 SWO Newsletter Page |3
The Growth Committee Report
The Growth Committee was invited to attend a special meeting at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in
Greensburg. Approximately 20 women attended, 9 of whom do not attend W/ELCA meetings in their
congregation. Betty Albright and Joan Orr presented a program on the aims, ideals and structure of the
organization. A super-duper supper was provided by the women and Karen Gesalman (of the Synodical
Archive Committee and a member of Good Shepherd) arranged a phenomenal display of pictures and
programs from past W/ELCA activities at Good Shepherd and a separate display of Cluster #4 and Synodical
Activities.
If your congregation would like a visit from the Growth Committee, please call Joan Orr to make
arrangements.
Grants for the May 2018 Convention are available. Please get in touch with Donna Earnest.
Spring 2018 Bible Studies are available in Gather magazine.
Multiple Meanings: Learning from Other Interpretations by Mark Allan Powell
January – Session 1 – Washing Hands with Distant Hearts (Mark 7:1-12)
February – Session 2 – Prepare the Way of the Lord (Luke 3:3-17)
March – Session 3 – The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37)
April –Session 4 – The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-31)
May – Intergenerational Devotion by Jule A. Kanarr – Welcome and Hospitality for All
The Growth Committee
Donna Earnest, Joan Orr
Action Committee
We continue to work with Grace Youth and Family Foundation (GYFF) in Butler until the end of the
year. As the cold weather arrives, our gifts have helped provide needed items for the relief center program for
those needing help during our cold winters. We received a thank you letter from Bill Halle, CEO and President
of GYFF, relating how our gifts allowed them to care for many people in need. He thanked our women for their
generous gifts.
We have been working on a brochure for our 2018 Outreach Designee, Ready Yourself Youth Ranch
(RYYR) located in New Brighton. The brochure will contain information on who they are and what they do. It
will provide us with a list of their needs. This is a “Christian ministry that connects horses in need of rescue with
children dealing with challenges and difficulties, who need to learn about hope and healing”. We will begin
collecting for them starting in January 2018.
We are now looking for candidates for our 2019 Outreach Designees. If you know an organization that
can be considered, please notify the Action Committee so we can get an application out to them. We will vote
for our Designee at our May Convention.
We continue to receive requests for aid for areas struck with disasters and for help with food banks who
care for those who are hungry. God needs us to be His hands and to do His work. The Women of the ELCA
hear the call and answer.
Peace and love,
Action Committee
Dorothy Fazenbaker, Rosie HenricksonWinter 2018 SWO Newsletter Page |4
Community Committee
In the year 2017, we have been celebrating 500 years since Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses on the
door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Our Bishop Kusserow had challenged the Women of ELCA to
collect 500 items in each quarter of this year. We have far exceeded his challenge.
1st quarter, we collected over 4,000 paper products and donated to the food bank.
2nd quarter, we collected bras and boxers---- 1,243 items
498 bras, 661 boxers, 26 women briefs 42 pairs of socks, 9 under shirts,
7 handkerchiefs and toiletries where donated to Abiding Ministries.
3rd quarter, we collected a total of 327 gift cards from Walmart or Target's for Human Trafficking
for a total value of $5,315.00. GOOD JOB LADIES!!!!!
4th quarter(still going on at newsletter deadline) we are to collect canned goods for your food
pantry. Which you are to keep a count and notify Barb Frey 412-741-4522, Vera
Harencame 724-265-2856 or Eldora Crist 724-837-1032.
The Women of ELCA continues to support Katie's Fund. Katie's Fund supports ministries in three
areas. They are: 1, leadership development, 2, global connections, and 3, living theology. Donations can be
made online at: www.womenoftheelca.org/katiesfund.
Dates to remember:
February 14: Valentine's Day
February 14: Ash Wednesday
March 2: World Day of Prayer
March 11: Daylight saving time begins
March 25 Palm Sunday
March 30: Good Friday
April 1: Easter
God bless,
Community Committee
Barb Frey, Vera Harencame, Eldora Crist
Stewardship and Finance Committee
The year has mostly come to a close which means we are wrapping up Grace Youth and Family
Foundation as our Designated Outreach. As of the writing of this article our total monetary contribution to them
is $3,563.00. Thank you ladies for your generous contributions of monetary donations as well as all the gift items
donated at Convention and Retreat. This donation to date is $1,000.00 short of last year's contributions, so if
you still have contributions for Grace Youth and Family Foundation, please send them in right away.
The end of my second term is quickly coming to a close and our new Treasurer, Susan Brown will be
taking over beginning February 1 st. You should still send your contributions to me until January 31 st then after
that time they should be sent to the newly elected Treasurer, Susan Brown.
**This paragraph is very important so be sure to retain and pass info on to your Treasurers****
Remittance forms are available and can be found on the website www.womenoftheelca.org and may be
copied as often as needed. Continue to send all offerings along with Form A to the Treasurer, Janet Fishovitz,
227 Brewer Road, Freedom PA 15042 along with checks made payable to SWPA Women of ELCA. (This
is through January 31, 2018). Beginning February 1st 2018 ; you should send your contributions and forms
to: Susan Brown, 341 Godfrey Road, Leechburg, PA 15656. Please remember to make sure your Cluster
number is included on your remittance form, this is extremely helpful as there are numerous churches with the
same name!
It has been an honor and a privilege to have served my fellow women of faith the past four years. Happy
New Year to all and looking forward to seeing your smiling faces and welcome your participation in the coming
year.
Your sister in Christ,
Janet FishovitzWinter 2018 SWO Newsletter Page |5
2018 SWPA Women of the ELCA Convention
May 18-19,2018
Bishop Connare Center
Women Blessed by God is our theme. The scripture is Luke 1:45...Blessed is She who believed, for
there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord. The theme hymn is For All the
Faithful Women.
Our Friday schedule has been adjusted for the 30th Anniversary of the ELCA with dinner at Giannilli’s II
at 6:30pm. After dinner we will have Lighting of Remembrance Candles and conversation with Bishop
Kusserow. We will return to Bishop Connare for Vesper Services in the Chapel at 9:00pm with Bishop
Kusserow leading us.
We will be busy during our business sessions on Saturday electing a Vice President, Secretary and Board
Members, adopting the 2019 Budget, Amending the Constitution and voting on the 2019 Designated Outreach
Organization. We will have Fair Trade there so we can shop too!
On Saturday afternoon we will have 2 workshops.
1. Jewelry making with Teresa O’Malley
2. Rock Painting with Robin VanDyke
Your 2018 Convention Committee
Deb Wright, Vera Harencame, Mary Lou Millward, Robin VanDyke
30th Anniversary Celebration Banquet
On Friday, May 18th before the start of our SWO Convention, we are planning a banquet at Giannilli’s II,
Greensburg (just a few minutes from Bishop Connare Center) starting at 6:30pm. The archives committee has
been putting together a lovely dinner and program to be enjoyed by all. We will be honoring Lutheran women
in our lives that have inspired us to write about them for our booklet update of “In Your Light I Grew”. There
will also be a revival of the RH Factor to entertain us. The menu is a choice of Entrée – Stuffed Pork Chop,
Chicken Marsala, or Crab Lump Alfredo with tossed salad, bread & butter, oven roasted potatoes & vegetable
medley (pasta dinner will not receive potatoes & vegetable). Dessert will be cake & ice cream. Within this
newsletter are directions to Giannilli’s II and please choose your dinner entrée option on the registration form.
Thank you & we hope to see you there.
Archives Committee
Additions to “In Your Light I Grew”
Five years ago, we collected your stories of women in your lives who mothered, supported, guided,
mentored, listened, advised &/or inspired you. At this time, we are requesting that if you have anyone you
would like to add to this collection of wonderful women we will be expanding our booklet. Maybe there is
someone in your life that you wish you had previously included or something has happened in the last few
years that really touched you. Please share something about this woman (or 2) with us. We are requesting
just two paragraphs – one about her (sort of a bio) & the second about why she is important to you & others. It
is important that we remember these women and they are not forgotten.
Additionally, we are especially requesting any special thought or memories you may have of the women
who have served with us in outstanding leadership positions and have recently passed, especially: Alice Hilty,
Phyllis Smith, Jane Taylor, Virginia Strobeck, Vera Sindorf Maxwell for examples. We want your stories
shared so they will not be forgotten.
We will then honor these women at the banquet Friday, May 18 th at Giannilli’s II. Everyone who attends
the banquet will receive the new story booklet. If you never got an original booklet or have lost yours, we will
have a few available at the convention & banquet for $1. Please share your stories by submitting them by
March 1, 2018 to: Rosie Henrickson; 5133 Lougean Avenue; Pittsburgh, PA 15207;
rosietheriveter2@verizon.net.Winter 2018 SWO Newsletter Page |6
Deadlines for Convention Forms
Please Note!
This Convention Newsletter Contains numerous forms for participating in the 2018 SWO Convention. Please
duplicate forms, if necessary, as some forms are printed on the back of another form to save printing costs.
Delegate Form: To Betty Albright by April 1, 2018
Board Members & Secretary Nomination Form: To Joan Orr by April 1, 2018
Designated Outreach Nomination Form: To Dorothy Fazenbaker by April 1, 2018
SWO Convention Grant Form: To Donna Earnest by April 1, 2018
Registration Form: To Roberta Herrington by April 23, 2018
Resolution Form: To Betty Albright no later than 8:30am Saturday, May 19, 2018
Convention Information
Delegates
Each CU/ICU should send a delegate to the convention. Please also name an alternate delegate and
complete the necessary information on the form included in this newsletter and return it to Betty by April 1,
2018.
Delegates must be present at all sessions and be seated for the beginning of the first business session.
Any delegates not seated at the first business session will not be able to serve as a delegate at the other
business sessions.
Inform the Registrar, Roberta Herrington, of any delegate or alternate delegate changes prior to the
start of the convention.
Convention Offerings
Regular Offerings received at the convention are designated as follows:
½ to Churchwide Organization
½ to Synodical Women’s Organization
The “Love Offering” will go to the Designated Outreach program
“Ready Yourself Youth Ranch” of New Brighton
Resolutions
Any business to be brought before the convention may be made by a motion or presented as a
Resolution. A Resolution would require the signature of three delegates and must be presented to the
Resolutions committee before 8:30am on Saturday May 19, 2018.
A Resolution form is included in this newsletter. We encourage you to prayerfully consider your
concerns and present them to the convention by way of a Resolution.
Convention Snacks
Anyone who would like to share some snacks during the Convention are asked to bring packaged
snacks only. Please respect Bishop Connare Center’s policy and bring only small packaged snacks.
A donation basket will be available to help defray the costs of drinks.Tentative Convention Schedule
Friday May 18, 2018
3:00-5:30 pm Registration at the Dorms Report of the Treasurer
6:30pm. Dinner at Giannillis II Report of Conduct of Elections Committee
Conversation with Bishop Kusserow Second Ballot for Board Members
9:00pm. Vesper Services in the Chapel Adoption of 2019 Budget
at Bishop Connare Center Report of Archives Committee
With Bishop Kusserow Report of SW & NW Weekend Retreat
Committee
Saturday May 19, 2018 Reports of Committees
7:30am Registration in Dining Hall Action
7:45-8:30am Breakfast Community
8:30-9:00am Orientation of Delegates & Committees Communications
9:00-10:30am Business Session I Growth
Opening of Convention Finance
Opening Prayer Unfinished Business
Call to Order Final Report of Convention Committees
Report of Credentials Committee Installation of Vice President, Secretary &
Adoption of Rules and Procedures Board Members
Adoption of Agenda Closing of Convention
Announcement of Convention Committee
Introduction of Synodical Board
Report of Conduct of Elections Committee
Nominating Ballot for Vice President
Report of Resolutions Committee
Presentation of Proposed Budget for 2019
Report & Recommendations of the Board
Report of Conduct of Elections Committee
Second Ballot for Vice President
Report of the Nominations Committee
10:30-11:15am Bible Study
11:15-Noon Work Shops
Noon-1:00pm Lunch
1:15pm Business Session II
Opening Prayer
Call to 0rder
Report of Churchwide Representative
Report of President
Report of Vice President
Love Offering - Ready Yourself Youth Ranch
Presentation of Proposals for 2019
Designated Outreach
Election of 2019 Designated Outreach
Report from 2018 Designated Outreach
Ready Yourself Youth Ranch
Report of Conduct of Elections Committee
Report of the Nomination Committee
Ballot for Secretary
Reading of Amendment to the Constitution
Report of the Nomination Committee
First Ballot for Board Members
Report of the SecretaryRESOLUTION FORM
To be presented at the Synodical Convention in May. Can be submitted now by mail to SWO President, Betty
Albright, or email to: bettyleealbright@gmail.com
A resolution is an expression of a view and/or proposal by a delegate and/or congregational unit and includes
the reasons for the proposal and a suggested action to be implemented. The Resolution must be presented in
writing and signed by the congregational unit delegate. A Resolution submitted now needs only the signature
of the delegate. A Resolution presented at the convention requires the signature of three delegates and must
be submitted by 8:30am on Saturday May 19, 2018.
Convention Resolution – 2018
Southwestern PA Synodical Women of the ELCA
Please type your resolution using the proper form in the space below. Keep a copy of the resolution for your
files. Send your resolution by mail to Betty Albright; 216 Roxburg Dr.; Greensburg, PA 15601 or email to:
bettyleealbright@gmail.com or present to the Resolution Committee at the Convention.
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
SUBMITTED BY:REGISTRATION FORM
WOMEN OF THE ELCA – SWPA SYNODICAL WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION
2018 CONVENTION – MAY 18-19, 2018
BISHOP CONNARE CENTER, GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Name: Phone No.
Address:
Email Address:
Congregation:
Location: Cluster No:
First Time Participant?
Delegate Alternate Delegate Participant Guest Board Member
(Each Affirmed CU/ICU is EXPECTED to have a delegate. It is strongly urged that each unit pay for the expenses of the delegate.)
REGISTRATION EXPENSES
(Check appropriate expenses – EVERYONE MUST PAY A REGISTRATION FEE)
Early Registration Fee: 28.00
OR
Registration after April 15h 30.00
Friday Lodging: 40.00
Friday Dinner(held at Giannilli’s II) 25.00
Please Pick One Entrée: Chicken Marsala: Stuffed Pork Chop Lump Crab Alfredo
Saturday Breakfast: 12.00
Saturday Lunch: 15.00
Commuter Fee 7.00
(Not staying overnight)
Round-Up Donation to SWPA SWO
(If you would like to make a donation, please add it to your registration and mark the amount of donation on the line above.)
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
(Full time spending the night registration is $120.00)
Payment MUST accompany registration. Make checks payable to: Women of the ELCA of SWPA. Each attendee must complete a
registration form – duplicate as needed. Please complete both sides of this form
CUT HERE AND RETURN TOP PORTION TO REGISTRAR NO LATER THAN APRIL 23, 2018
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Delegate-One(1) person from each congregational/Inter-congregational unit with voice and vote.
Alternate Delegate-Substitute for delegate
Participant-All registrants who are no delegates or guests
Guest-Person with specific duties such as Bible study leader, Worship leader, Bishop, CWO Reg, Nurse, etc.
Board Member-Elected member of the SWPA SWO board who is not serving as a delegate from their CU/ICU
Refunds shall be made in total to all persons canceling reservations before the deadline. Refunds shall be made of all pre-payments
except the Registration fee to all persons canceling their reservation after the deadline, but before the final count is given to the
institution (one week prior). NO REFUNDS SHALL BE made to persons canceling their reservations after the final count is given to the
institution.* (*Note: Exceptions may be made to this rule by written request to the SWO Administrative Board.) Onsite registration will
take place Friday at the dorms and Saturday in the dining hall.
Please return above portion no later than April 23, 2018
To: Roberta Herrington
578 Allendale Rd.
New Brighton, PA 15066
724-775-1717“Women Blessed By God”
Workshop Selection (45 Minutes) – Please Choose One
Jewelry Making – Presented by Teresa O’Malley
Rock Painting – Presented by Robin VanDyke
CUT ON LINE AND RETURN TOP PORTION NO LATER THAN APRIL 23, 2018
TO: Roberta Herrington
578 Allendale Rd.
New Brighton, PA 15066
724-775-1717
KEEP FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The workshop I am attending at the 2018 Convention:
Jewelry Making presented by Teresa O’Malley
Rock Painting presented by Robin VanDyke
Mailed Registration form on: Check #:
2018 Convention – SWPA SWO Women of the ELCA May 18-19, 2018Directions to
Bishop Connare Center
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-7350
From Pittsburgh and Points Northwest:
Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 67(Route 30) Irwin Interchange. Follow Route 30 East approximately 11.5
miles to Bishop Connare Center.
OR
Take Route 22 and follow to the Turnpike Route 66 Extension Exit. Take Route 66 South to the Route
30 exit, then travel East on Route 30 approximately 6.5 miles to Bishop Connare Center.
From Points North and Northeast:
Take Route 22 and follow to the first of either Route 819 or Route 119. Travel south to Business Route
30 (Pittsburgh Street) in the City of Greensburg. Turn left onto Pittsburgh Street and travel East to Route 30
approximately 3 miles to Bishop Connare Center.
OR
For a quicker route from 119 South, instead of proceeding into Greensburg, turn left onto Cameo Lane
(marked with a small street sign at the Hannastown Family Health Center), approximately 5 miles south of
Route 22. At the first stop sign at a “T” intersection, turn right; then immediately bear left at a “Y” intersection.
Proceed for 2 miles to the traffic light at Route 30, and then travel East (left) for one mile to Bishop Connare
Center.
From Points South and Southwest:
Travel to the New Stanton Interchange via I70 or Route 119N. Continue North on Route 119
approximately 8 miles. Upon seeing Hoss’s Restaurant on the right, move into the left lane, which provides
access to Route 30 East entrance ramp at the stop light. Turn left onto the ramp and take Route 30 East
approximately 5 miles to Bishop Connare Center.
From Points East and Southeast:
Take the PA Turnpike and follow to Exit 75 New Stanton. Proceed as directed for points South and
Southwest.
OR
Travel to Route 22 and proceed as directed for points North and Northeast.
If coming directly to the Banquet at Giannilli’s:
Travel on Route 30 East to the stop light after Bishop Connare Center. Make a U-Turn and return on
Route 30 West. Giannilli’s is 0.02 mile on the right before you reach the entrance to Bishop Connare Center.
Park in the rear and use the banquet entrance to the restaurant.
See DrawingWomen of the ELCA
Southwestern Pennsylvania Synodical Women’s Organization
2018 Biographical Information
Nomination Form for Secretary or Board Member
Name:
Address:
Home Phone: Cell Phone:
Name of Congregation:
Address of Congregation:
Cluster #:
I am running for: Secretary Board Member
EXPERIENCE-Beginning with the most recent, list significant experiences in each area over the last
five years.
OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY:
COMMUNITY SERVICE:WOMAN’S ORGANIZATION
CONGREGATIONAL UNIT:
SYNOD & CLUSTER:
CHURCHWIDE:
ELCA INVOLVEMENT
CONGREGATION:
SYNOD & CONFERENCE:
CHURCHWIDE:
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
PLEASE RETURN NOMINATION FORM WITH A PICTURE OR SNAPSHOT OF NOMINEE BY APRIL 1,
2018 TO:
Joan Orr
201 South 5th St.
Youngwood, PA 15697
joanamorr@gmail.com2019 DESIGNATED OUTREACH PRGRAM
SWPA SWO WOMEN OF THE ELCA
NOMINATION FORM
(Please type or print clearly)
Name of Organization:
Address:
Contact Person: Phone No.:
What is the purpose of your organization/project?:
Is this organization/project affiliated with or receiving support from the ELCA?
Yes If so what Church Synod
Congregation (list name)
No If not how is it supported/by whom?
Does this organization/project help support women and children living in crisis/or need? (Women of the ELCA
Churchwide focus) Yes No
Explain:
Please list various specific needs of organization/project (ie: materials, volunteers, food, etc.)
Signature: Phone No:
Church/Town:
Return form by April 1, 2018 to: Dorothy Fazenbaker
340 Fosterville Rd.
Greensburg, PA 15601MISSION: POSSIBLE At the 1995 SWPA SWO Convention, the following resolution was passed: Whereas: Women of the SWPA Synodical Organization would gain insight and understanding of various outreach programs going on in the Synod; and Whereas: Women of the SWPA SWO would be encouraged to think of ways for outreach and evangelism in their own neighborhoods, therefore be it Resolved: that the SWPA SWO focus on, highlight, and promote awareness of one outreach program in their prayers, in-kind gifts, volunteer time, and special designated offering. Our 2017 Designated Outreach recipient was Grace Youth and Family Foundation of Butler and our 2018 Designated Outreach recipient is Ready Yourself Youth Ranch of New Brighton. In order to vote for the Designated Outreach Program for 2019, we need nominations for organizations/projects which will help us as a SWO to fulfill our mission as Women of the ELCA. If you would like to nominate a local worthy organization/project, please complete the nomination form on the reverse of this page in its entirety and mail to Dorothy Fazenbaker before April 1, 2018 at 340 Fosterville Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601. Also, please be prepared to give a brief verbal description if called upon at convention. A representative from the organization/project will be asked to give a talk at convention on Saturday May 19, 2018 around 1:15pm. The convention is held at the Bishop Connare Center located at 2900 Seminary Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601. If you have any questions about the nominating process, please call Dorothy Fazenbaker at 724-837-5007.
DELEGATE FORM
SWPA SWO – WOMEN OF THE ELCA
(To be mailed back before April 15, 2018)
DELEGATE:
Name:
Address:
Phone No: Email Address:
ALTERNATE DELEGATE:
Name:
Address:
Phone No: Email Address:
Name of Church:
Location: Cluster No:
DELEGATE TO A CONVENTION
• Be well prepared for the convention by becoming familiar with pre-convention materials,
including information on nominees for election.
• Attend all convention sessions on time and be seated in the area specified for delegates.
• Speak clearly for or against issues from the convention floor.
• Take notes that will assist in reporting the convention to your Unit.
• Orally share insights, facts, and ideas gained at the convention with members of your Unit.
• Provide a copy of your oral report to the secretary/recorder of your Unit.
Please mail form to:
Betty Albright
216 Roxbury Dr.
Greensburg, PA 15601
By April 15, 2018SWO PA WOMEN OF THE ELCA
2018 CONVENTION GRANT
Grant Amount – up to one-half of the fulltime registration fee
Grant Application to be returned by April 1, 2018
To: Donna Earnest
945 Old Route 66
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-875-6391
Name: Phone
Number:
Address:
Name of Congregation:
Name of Congregation Unit Leader:
Activities You Participated in—Church and
Community:
Why would you like to receive this grant?
GUIDELINES
1. Total number of Grants to be issued will depend on the availability of funds and may not be awarded to
the same person more than twice in a three-year period.
2. The monetary amount of each Grant is up to one-half of the fulltime cost per event to one member from
each Cluster.
3. Qualifications will be based on:
a) Written response on application
b) Consideration for first time participants
4. After the deadline, award decisions will be made by the Growth Committee based on the guidelines.
5. Grant applicants will be notified of award of Grant within two weeks of the application deadline.
6. Grant recipients must mail their registration, along with the adjusted fee, to event Registrar.
7. Grant recipient names will not be published.NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN
CONTACT PERSON
Please complete this form when there is a change in your contact person.
Cluster #__________ Effective Date of Change_____________________
Name of Church_____________________________________________________________________
Address of Church_____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Present Contact Person____________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
New Contact Person _____________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Phone #: Best _____________________________Alternate_______________________
Please return this form to: Lori Ashton, Secretary
237 Woodstock Avenue
Hopwood, PA 15445
A copy of this form should also be sent to:
1.) Your Cluster Planning Committee Coordinator (CPC) –and –
2.) Newsletter Editor: Jennifer Schaefer, 1210 Beech Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650
Please copy on colored paper(other than white) if possiblePA Synodical Women’s Organization Calendar of Events
2017-2018 Officers and Board Members
Officers: 2018
President: Betty Albright, 216 Roxbury Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601 February 14: Ash Wednesday &
724-834-2677 bettyleealbright@gmail.com Valentine’s Day
V. President: Joan Orr, 201 South 5th St., Youngwood, PA 15697 February 16-18: Conference of
724-420-7864 joanamorr@gmail.com Synodical Presidents
Secretary: Lori Ashton, 237 Woodstock Ave., Hopwood, PA 15445
March 2: World Day of Prayer
724-984-4711 ashton.lj@gmail.com
March 10: Board Meeting at
Treasurer: Janet Fishovitz, 227 Brewer Dr., Freedom, PA 15042
724-728-0356 jfishovitz@gmail.com Trinity Lutheran Church
Treasurer Elect: Susan Brown, 341 Godfrey Rd., Leechburg, PA 15656 in Ellwood City
724-845-8258 sueellenb@hotmail.com March 11: Daylight Savings
Board Members: March 25: Palm Sunday
Eldora Crist, 903 Redmont Place, Greensburg, PA 15601 March 30: Good Friday
724-837-1032 redhead134@gmail.com April 1: Easter
Donna Earnest, 945 Old Rt. 66, Greensburg, PA 15601 April 21: Cluster 4 Meeting at
724-834-5849 jearnest945@comcast.net Salem Lutheran Church
Dorothy Fazenbaker, 340 Fosterville Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601
in Delmont
724-837-5007 dfaze340@comcast.net
Cluster 5 & 6 Meeting
Barb Frey, 105 Sewickley Heights Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143
412-741-4522 bmf552002@yahoo.com at St. John Mark
Elvira Harencame, 2074 Saxonburg Blvd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 Lutheran Church in
412-999-3540 elharen1994@msn.com Homestead
Rosemarie Henrickson, 5133 Lougean Av., Pittsburgh, PA 15207 May 18-19: Synodical Convention
412-461-8619 rosietheriverter2@verizon.net June 2: Reorganizational Board
Mary Lou Millward, 115 True Ln., New Stanton, PA 15672 Meeting at Harold-Zion
724-635-0218 millward115@comcast.net Lutheran Church in
Robin Van Dyke, 1530 Mars-Evans City Rd., Evans City, PA 16033 Greensburg
724-538-4813 robin.vandyke@intalere.com
Debra Wright, 543 Church Rd., Harmony, PA 16037
724-368-9449 deb-wright@live.com
Newsletter Information
The SWPA Synodical Women’s Organization Newsletter is published four times a year following Board Meetings. Each Board
Member, Officer, Cluster Planning Committee Member, and Congregational Unit receives a complimentary issue.
We welcome submissions to the Newsletter of activities or news items which you would like to share. We reserve the right to
reject any material deemed unsuitable as submitted and we will edit as necessary. Due to space limitations some items may not
be included.
Deadline for sending articles for the next issue is March 15, 2018.
Subscription Rate: $5.00 per year – All subscriptions begin September 1 each year. Checks for subscriptions and/or donations for
the newsletter are to be made payable to: SWPA Synod Women of the ELCA and are mailed to: Jennifer Armstrong-Schaefer;
1210 Beech Dr.; Latrobe, PA 15650
Please use this form to sign up for a subscription or renew your subscription. Form may be duplicated.
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