November 2001
	The EAM Board, meeting in Charleston, West Virginia, September 23 - 25, completed the long-range planning begun at the April 22-24 meeting. (Please see article in the Summer 2001 issue of Mountain Echoes.) As a part of this process, the Board adopted a new process for identified advocacy issues to be addressed by EAM. This process, complete with a check list of steps necessary before an issue is approved, will be printed and distributed as a part of the diocesan committee handbook. The handbook is currently being revised and will be mailed to each diocesan committee before the end of the year. Also approved was a proposal to call together people from member dioceses who work with or have responsibility for work with and among the 17 - 25 age group. This gathering, which is tentatively scheduled for February, will offer an opportunity for all interested persons to share their concerns and expertise and see who we can all work together to address these issues. One goal is to strategize ways of improving leadership opportunities for this group. The Board asked Michael Maloney, President, and Alan Boyce, Treasurer, to put together an organizational plan for the next five years to include financial and staffing needs. They will present a draft at the April 2002 Board meeting. The Rev. Teresa Kelly of St. Luke's, Wheeling, West Virginia and the Rev. Leland Smith of St. John's, Wytheville, Virginia were elected as at-large members of the Board as provided for in the newly revised by-laws. The Rt. Rev. Gary Gloster of the Diocese of North Carolina, Vickianne Dotten of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, and Martha Bennett of the Diocese of Tennessee were affirmed as Board representatives from the Southern, Central Tiers. The Northern Tier elect will be later this fall. The Board paid tribute to Patricia Macneal of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania who is leaving the Board after a total of more than 15 years service. Mike Maloney recognized Pat's contribution as an artisan who has worked with many local community arts councils and brought a different perspective to the work of the Board.
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