APPLICATION FOR NOMINATION 76TH GENERAL CONVENTION 2009 The Committee welcomes nominees broadly representative of the constituency of this church, and has a mandate to increase diversity. The Committee encourages early submissions. Applications must be received on or before February 1st, 2008. Application For: ___Court for the Trial of a Bishop ___Executive Council ___General Board of Examining Chaplains ___Trustee, Church Pension Fund ___Trustee, General Theological Seminary (PLEASE PRINT) Name:__________________________________________________________________ ( ) Lay ( ) Deacon ( ) Priest ( ) Bishop Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________ _____________/__________________/_______________ /_______________________ (work phone) (home phone) (fax) (email) Parish______________________ Diocese____________________Province__________ Current employment:______________________________________________________ List up to five experiences you have had in the church or the world that have helped prepare you for serving in this position. On an attached page, in 150 words or less, describe in the first person in narrative forum your competencies and skills that are relevant to serving in this position, and indicate how you hope to use these gifts if elected to this body. Do not send CDO profiles or resumes. How did you find out about our call for nominations? Supply a lay reference: Name:_____________________________Phone:___________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ Supply a clergy reference: Name:_____________________________Phone:___________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________ Proposed Nominee's Certification: I have read the description of the office (see http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~lcrew/nomcomGC2009/nomcomdescription.html) and if elected, I commit myself to the time and attendance requirements and will fulfill all the other duties and obligations of this position. I am a communicant in good standing. As required by the 73rd General Convention, I have completed anti-racism training or commit to complete such training within one year of my election. I understand that the listed references and others may be contacted for knowledge about my qualifications and that a background check may be conducted. Signature____________________________________Date:__________________ Please send completed form and photo electronically to gcoffice@episcopalchurch.org The Rev. Edward Godden Chair, Joint Nominating Committee General Convention Office 815 Second Avenue, 6h Floor New York, NY 10017 Applications must be received by February 1st, 2008. We expect to choose our nominees by June 30, 2008. Application is not complete until we have a photo. Send the photo electronically or in hard copy. The photo should be a head shot.