Motion Tracking

〰️ The motion put before the group by brother Thomas: The Board of World Mission adopt the new Northern Province Short Term Disability Policy as the BWM's Short Term Disability Policy. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

24.02e

〰️Motion to approve minutes of prior meeting (23.04) made by Br. Dan, seconded by Sr. Andrea. No further discussion. Minutes unanimously approved.

24.01

〰️Motion to accept end of year financials made by Br. Joe, seconded by Sr. Lisa. No discussion. Motion unanimously passed.

24.01

〰️Motion for reappointment of Br. Dan to a 4-year term, which came from the Nominating Committee. No further discussion. Unanimously approved.

24.01

〰️ Given the lack of interest expressed by the Alaskan Province in the ownership of the Bethel property that houses a tower currently leased by AT&T, the BWM endorses transfer of the Bethel property to the BWM from the SPG; the BWM will discern the use of funds to include use in Alaska, contingent on the approval of the SPG Board of Directors. Motion made by Br. Thomas, 2nd by Sr. Sue K. No further discussion. Unanimously approved.

24.01

〰️ Br. Neil made a motion tasking staff and Outreach Committee to develop draft for process for discernment of new partners based on what BWM did to enter into partnership with Northern Tanzania. Sr. Cynthia seconded the motion.

24.01

〰️Sr. Sue made a motion to thank Zambia for their request and giving BWM the opportunity to explore further and we will be in discernment. Seconded by Sr. Lisa. Motion Approved unanimously.

24.01

〰️Sr. Andrea made a motion to approve the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan draft reviewed and updated at the Spring 2024 BWM director’s meeting. Second by Br. Joe. No further discussion. Approved unanimously.

24.01

〰️ Brother Dion moves that a summary of the end of year employee evaluation and review process conducted by the Executive Director be provided to the Executive Committee. Seconded by Sister Jennifer. The motion carries unanimously.

23.04 Fall Director Meeting

〰️ Br. Dan made a motion that we support the BWM staff in fostering relationships with Brazil and Bolivia. Sr. Trina seconded the motion.

23.04 Fall Director Meeting

〰️ Br. Dion made a Motion that the Board of World Mission of the Moravian Church in North America expresses their sincere thanks for the partnership of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) and their ongoing prayers for the ministry of the Ahuas Clinic in La Mosquitia, Honduras.

23.04 Fall Director Meeting

〰️ Sr. Sue K. made a motion for the chair and Justin to write a responsive letter to Alaska Province expressing sadness with guidance from legal counsel including guidelines of the constitution of BWM and clarification of action of synods referenced for referral to the leadership of the Northern and Southern Province and Unity of the Brethren in accordance with the constitution of the BWM for consideration at future synods. Br. Dave seconded the motion.

23.04 Fall Director Meeting

〰️ Br. Thomas made a Motion to update the direct request document, with the blessing of the provinces, then to send it out. Sr. Sue K. seconded the motion. Vote taken. Motion passed unanimously.

23.04 Fall Director Meeting

〰️ Sr. Trina made a Motion to approve the financial statements through August 31, 2023. Sr. Sue K. seconded the motion. Vote taken. Motion approved unanimously.

23.04 Fall Director Meeting

〰️ Brother Dion moves that a summary of the end of year employee evaluation and review process conducted by the Executive Director be provided to the Executive Committee. Seconded by Sister Jennifer. The motion carries unanimously.

23.04 Fall Director Meeting

〰️ Motion by Thomas by email to have Executive Committee formally accept the 2022 Audit of BWM. The motion passed unanimously with the attached responses.

23.03e

〰️ Motion to approve 22.06 made by Br. Dan, seconded by Sr. Trina. Motion unanimously approved.

23.02 Spring Director Meeting

〰️ Br. Dion made an unofficial motion that the Executive Committee further evaluates timing and location options for full Board meetings. With Sr. Trina making a second on the unofficial motion.

23.02 Spring Director Meeting

〰️ Sr. Andrea made a Motion that we look into support available for mental health concerns of all Ukrainian soldiers and their families within the context of the New Generations School. Seconded by Br. Neil. Motion approved unanimously.

23.02 Spring Director Meeting

〰️ Motion to have Mission Outreach Committee evaluate and recommend a process for Mission Grant applications made by Br. Dion, seconded by Sr. Cynthia. Motion approved unanimously.

23.02 Spring Director Meeting

〰️ 3.4A – Sr. Betsy Miller made a motion to approve the BWM Covenant agreement with the Moravian Province in Norther Tanzania. Seconded by Sr. Andrea. Motion approved unanimously.

23.02 Spring Director Meeting

〰️ 3.4B - Sr. Betsy Miller made a motion to approve the BWM Covenant agreement with the Moravian Province in Western Tanzania. Seconded by Sr. Trina. Motion approved unanimously.

23.02 Spring Director Meeting

〰️ Motion of the Mission Engagement Committee approved unanimously to jointly award the 2023 Ted Wilde Award to Marian Boyle-Rohloff and Ed Winnie from West Moravian Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

23.02 Spring Director Meeting