ABWMOPAD Directory


Executive Committee:

President: Diana Shutt (2014) 109 Elgin Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601 email: shuttdh@comcast.net		Preside at all meetings of the American Baptist Women’s Ministries of Pennsylvania and Delaware, including Board and Executive Committee. Coordinate and promote all plans and policies affecting women’s work of the organization in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Give guidance to association presidents. Plan the programs for each meeting of the Board with the assistance of the Executive Committee. Provide for regular communication between the officers and their association counterparts with the appointment of an Editor for the newsletter. This Editor shall be appointed for a two-year renewable term. Appoint all committees as deemed necessary by this Organization, its Board or its Executive Committee; and designate a chairwoman unless otherwise provided. Be a member ex-officio of all committees except the Nominating Committee. Be the recognized representative of the women of Pennsylvania and Delaware to denominational and interdenominational organizations of the area. Serve as a member of the National Board of American Baptist Women’s Ministries.
Secretary: Barbara Diefenderfer (2012) 140 Lizard Creek Road, Andreas, PA 18211 email: bbkcdief@ptd.net		Record the minutes of all meetings of this Organization, its Board and its Executive Committee. Conduct correspondence as directed. Handle publicity and public relations as directed. Keep a roll of the members of the Board and a record of attendance at all meetings. Maintain all historical records, keeping copies of all constitutions and/or bylaws with notations of changes and references to minutes of the meeting in which those changes were proposed and voted upon. Maintain a list of region and association officers, and local presidents. Distribute a directory to all members of the Board; the Executive Director of American Baptist Women’s Ministries, U.S.A.; the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware (ABCOPAD) office; area or region liaisons; and the Eastern geographical coordinator of national ABW Ministries. Update and maintain mailing lists required by the officers and other interested parties. Give guidance to her association counterparts.
Treasurer: Betsy Hale (2013) 274 Elm Street Westfield, PA 16950 email: betsylhale@verizon.net		Deposit in the name of this organization, in a bank endorsed by the organization, all funds received for promotional or incidental expenses and for all other purposes. Pay all approved bills incurred by the organization and channel specific funds as directed by the Finance Committee. Promote and interpret the various funds of American Baptist Women’s Ministries of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Give guidance to her association counterparts. Be in close contact with Love Gift Coordinator. Serve as an ex-officio member of the Conference Committee, the Student Loan Committee, and the Women’s Day Committee. Report annually to American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware as requested. Report at the Annual, Board and Executive Committee meetings. Appoint a co-signer for the checking account in accordance with the bonding company requirements.
Coordinator of Personal Development Ministries: Jean Johnson (2014) 117 Johnson Dr. Gillett, PA 16925 email: grammajeanj@yahoo.com		Identify and develop resources related to this area of ministry, which is designed to provide opportunities for each woman to become and develop as God’s person: deepening her faith, developing her gifts, and becoming a more effective Christian disciple and steward. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Bible study, Prayer, Discovery of gifts, Discipleship, Faith development, Stewardship, Leadership development, and Reading. Encourage the inclusion of these ministries in programs and activities. Give guidance to her association counterparts. Serve as an ex-officio member of the Conference Committee.
Coordinator of Church & Community Ministries: Gayle Campbell (2012) 328 Evergreen Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070 email: gpcamp@verizon.net		Identify and develop resources related to this area of ministry, which is designed to provide opportunities for women to build God’s faith community: developing relationships with one another, with girls and women of all ages, with their own families and our American Baptist family, with our brothers and sisters of other denominations and women and men in professional church leadership. This area of ministry is also designed to provide opportunities for women to serve their communities by studying issues of concern and involving themselves in meeting the physical and spiritual needs of others in their homes and their communities. This includes but is not limited to the following: Worship, Evangelism, Family, Partnership, Local issues, Friendship and fun, Support and encouragement, Mission study theme (general), Support of women in professional church ministry, Community service, American Baptist Churches (ABC) identity, Ecumenical involvement, Cross cultural relationships, Scholarships, and New Church Planting. Encourage the inclusion of these ministries in programs and activities. Give guidance to her association counterparts. Serve as an ex-officio member of the Student Loan Committee.
Coordinator of Mission & Service Ministries: Anna Lee Earnest (2013) 10 Fisher Hollow Road Amity, PA 15311 email: annaleeearnest@yahoo.com		Identify and develop resources related to this area of ministry, which is designed to provide opportunities for women to serve God’s world: participating in American Baptist mission outreach, studying issues of concern, and involving themselves in meeting the physical and spiritual needs of others in our nation and God’s world. This includes but is not limited to the following: Mission education, National and global issues, Special interest missionaries, Mission tours, Special projects, and Mission study theme (geographical). Encourage the inclusion of these ministries in programs and activities. Give guidance to her association counterparts. Serve as an ex-officio member of the Women’s Day Committee
Coordinator of White Cross & World Relief: Carol Wood (2014) 3350 Davison Rd. Harbor Creek, PA 16421 email: carlywo@verizon.net		Receive quotas from the Board of International and National Ministries of the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. Distribute quotas to the appropriate association coordinators. Give guidance to her association counterparts. Promote projects of Church World Service and the World Relief Committee of the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A.
Coordinator of AB GIRLS: Linda Shearer (2012) 327 Center Street Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 email: read16403@yahoo.com		Be responsible for planning the AB GIRLS houseparties. Develop resources. Stimulate the growth of all age groups of AB GIRLS. Give guidance to her association counterparts. Serve on the Conference Committee.
Coordinator of Conference: Cindy Martin (2013) 9345 Palmer Rd. North East, PA 16403 email: cingmartin@yahoo.com		Chair the Conference Committee. Coordinate all activities related to the annual conference of American Baptist Women’s Ministries of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Be the contact person for arrangements at the conference site. Be responsible for the overall budget for conference to ensure that expected expenses do not exceed expected receipts.
Coordinator of Love Gift: Eleanor Siegrist (2012) 1331 Logan Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 email: ewsiegrist@gmail.com		Promote and publicize Love Gift. Prepare special promotions/celebrations for Conference and Women’s Day. Be responsible for table box collections at Conference and Women’s Day Offer dedication services when offerings are taken. Request the Love Gift reports from ABCOPAD and the Philadelphia Association Treasurer at the end of each year, and at periodic times during the year, to be shared with Association Love Gift Coordinators and/or Treasurers.
Coordinator of Student Loan: Mary Ritter (2014) 405 Elm Street Watsontown, PA 17777 email: jmritter@ptd.net		Chair the Student Loan Committee. Be the American Baptist Women’s Ministries of Pennsylvania and Delaware contact person for students applying for loans. Contact Student Loan recipients annually as to their accounts. Be responsible for setting up repayment schedules for students and receiving the monies. Be responsible for forwarding the monies received to the treasurer.
Communications Coordinator: to be filled (appointed) email:		Edit The Communicator Distribute The Communicator via email, web and postal mailing Maintain The Communicator postal mailing list for paid subscribers Edit and maintain the web page (www.abwmopad.org) Prepare reports for board meetings
Coordinator of E.W.E.: Deborah Loessy (appointed) 201 Edgebrook Drive Roaring Brook Twp., PA 18444 email: daradle7356@verizon.net		Preside at all meetings and set the agenda of the Ethel Wheeler Enrichment Committee. Coordinate and promote all plans, policies, retreats, seminars and workshops sanctioned by the Committee. Seek and appoint resource persons to create and present programs for the women of the region. Give guidance to those doing retreats, seminars and workshops. She shall serve on the Executive Committee. Prepare reports for board meetings and The Communicator.
Coordinator of Women's Day: Lynn Swan (appointed) 21201 Anna's Choice Way Warminster, PA 18974 email: swantown@aol.com		Chair the Women's Day Committee (which is appointed by the President and consists of 4-5 members). Serve for one year beginning the summer between Region Biennial Prepare reports for board meetings, articles for The Communicator and promotions for the Women’s Day program Work with the ABCOPAD Biennial committee Meet with the Women’s Day committee to: Arrange for a Keynote speaker Arrange for a Missionary speaker Plan the theme Plan the program Plan the decorations Set the meal menu Determine the registration price