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Facilitated by: Ms. Brenda Hamilton Ms. Marge Kilkelly The Rev. Calvin Sanborn

Diocesan Convention Resolution Writing How to speak up and make change happen in our church. Facilitated by: Ms. Brenda Hamilton Ms. Marge Kilkelly The Rev. Calvin Sanborn. AGENDA. Opening Prayer Intros Polity Review of The Episcopal Church Expectations

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Facilitated by: Ms. Brenda Hamilton Ms. Marge Kilkelly The Rev. Calvin Sanborn

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  1. Diocesan Convention Resolution WritingHow to speak up and make change happen in our church Facilitated by: Ms. Brenda Hamilton Ms. Marge Kilkelly The Rev. Calvin Sanborn

  2. AGENDA • Opening Prayer • Intros • Polity Review of The Episcopal Church • Expectations • Basics (Who, What, Where, When, Why) • How to Write a Resolution • Theological, Biblical, Historical Grounding Language • Overcoming Objections • Amendments • Tips to Get Started • How to Debate Resolutions • Next Steps

  3. Polity Review of the Episcopal Church • Constitution and Canons • General Convention (Deputies & Bishops) • Executive Council • Glossary of Terms • The Diocesan Structure (Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Trustees, Staff) • Bishop’s Ecclesiastical Authority • Maine Episcopal Network for Justice

  4. Basics of Diocesan Convention Resolutions Two Kinds of Resolutions:  General Business - procedural Mission - Ministry - Policy • Resolutions can be developed by anyone, but must be brought to DioCon by delegate(s)  • Preferable to have more than one sponsor or congregation/entity…. shows support • What does it mean for a resolution to be “in good order”? • Review by Resolutions Committee and possibly Chancellor • If there are budgetary implications, address that in your resolution • If you are referencing a specific outside document, make that info available for delegates to read.   • You can’t ask them to endorse something they haven’t read

  5. Participant Expectations • Learn how to write an effective convention resolution • Answer questions when they come up • Recording for future reference • Engage the audience

  6. How to Write a Resolution • RESOLVED that… • WHAT will be done? • By WHOM? • With what RESOURCES? • HOW? • By WHEN? • Will be OVERSEEN BY or REPORTED TO  whom? • WHY – belongs in the EXPLANATION.

  7. How to Write a Resolution C037Call to Respond to Opioid Epidemic • Resolution originated in the Diocese of Maine in 2017/18 • Presented to Province I Synod (April 18) and endorsed by all • Submitted to wider church selectively in May and June to build support • Voted unanimously in committee • Voted unanimously without debate at GC (July 2018) Resolution language here

  8. Theological, Biblical, Historical Grounding • Why is this relevant to people of faith? • Lean on your own capacity to be a theologian • Ask for support from clergy and diocesan leaders • Access church-wide resources • Virtual Binder • Digital Archive of The Episcopal Church • General Convention

  9. RESOLUTIONS: BEST idea ever will generate objections • Begin by identifying supporters and opponents- while you DRAFT • Understand the objections • Incorporate changes in your resolution – as you can • Be prepared to respond to the objections and suggestions you could not use • Thank those that offered perfecting language that was incorporated

  10. Floor Amendments • Approved draft resolutions can be are modified through amendments which adds, deletes or changes an operative clause. • The amendment process is used to strengthen consensus on a resolution. • Friendly / Unfriendly amendments

  11. Tips to Get Started The Summary of Actions of the 79th General Convention. 200th Convention of the Diocese of Maine Office of Government Relations Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Maine

  12. Debate- Jefferson Manual of Parliamentary Practice • 17.9 No one is to speak impertinently, or beside the question, superfluously or tediously • 17.11 The consequences of a measure MAY be reprobated in strong terms; but to arraign the motives of those who propose or advocate it, is a personality and against order. • Facts, just the facts, clearly and concisely

  13. How to Debate Resolutions or Amendments • State whether you are in favor or against • Be brief, remember Jefferson admonished us not to be tedious! • Coordinate others to speak in support of your position • Encourage the convention to vote in favor or opposition

  14. Next Steps What is one area of concern, problem or issue that is important to you? Who is an allied partner in this work? Send draft resolutions to John Hennessy (jhennessy@epsicopalmaine.org) by 8/26 who will forward them to our presenters tonight for feedback and technical assistance. Open discussion

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