2010 World Conference

Official Minutes of Business Session
Saturday, April 17, 2010

The 2010 World Conference convened in legislative session at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, in the Conference Chamber of the Auditorium, Independence, Missouri. President Stephen M. Veazey was in the chair.

The assembly sang the hymn “All Creatures of Our God and King” accompanied by Pam Robison on the organ. An invocation was given by Presiding Evangelist David Brock.

Conference Assistant Director Wim van Klinken was recognized to make several announcements.

The Chair reviewed the agenda, and indicated that without objection, the approval of minutes and Item F-2, “Senior President of Seventy,” would be considered prior to returning to consideration of G-11, “Abolition of Nuclear Weapons.”

Approval of the Minutes
President Veazey called attention to the minutes of the business session of Friday, April 16, 2010, printed on pages B-214 to B-216. The Chair noted one correction to the minutes: on page B-214, the spelling “Christiansen” should be “Christensen.” Jim Danielson noted that on page B-215 the minutes imply his point of order was that the proposed bylaw amendment was out of order, but he was stating that the amendment to the proposed bylaw amendment was out of order. The minutes were approved as corrected.

Senior President of Seventy
President Veazey read Item F-2, “Senior President of Seventy,” on page B-218. The item recommended setting apart John S. Wight as senior president of seventy. The Conference expressed appreciation to the outgoing Senior President of Seventy Robert (Bob) Kyser. Bob Kyser moved to approve the recommendation. The recommendation was approved. The Chair noted that provisions were made for setting apart the senior president of seventy later in the session.

Abolition of Nuclear Weapons
The Chair called up the amended Item G-11, “Abolition of Nuclear Weapons,” on pages L-8 to L-10, for continuing discussion.

David Anderson moved to refer the resolution to the World Church Peace and Justice Committee to discuss these important issues and provide a resolution to the 2013 World Conference for consideration. Bruce Lindgren rose to a point of order: in the last paragraph of the resolution, the entire resolution is referred to the World Church Peace and Justice Team. The Chair ruled that the point of order was not well taken, because the resolution contained a number of resolving paragraphs asking the World Conference to express itself a certain way. The resolution refers elements to the World Church Peace and Justice Team, and the motion to refer sends the entire matter to the World Church Peace and Justice Team.

Discussion on the motion to refer continued. John Horner raised a point of order: the motion for referral should only be debated on the propriety of referring, and the body to which it should be referred. The Chair reminded the assembly to limit discussion on the appropriateness of referral, and the appropriateness of the body to which to refer.

Discussion on the motion to refer continued. David Mason moved to lay the motion on the table. The Chair ruled that the motion to lay on the table was not in order because it is only appropriate to free the assembly to attend to matters of an urgent nature; it is not an appropriate way to dispose of the motion. David Mason explained that it was more urgent to deal with the main motion, rather than the motion to refer. The Chair did not agree with that interpretation of “urgent” as applied to parliamentary procedures.

Joni Gencarelli raised a point of order: the motion is to refer to the World Church Peace and Justice Team, and the motion needs to include what the group is authorized to do with the resolution. The Chair ruled that the point was not well taken. The referral was to have the team discuss the issue from an international perspective and bring a resolution to the 2013 World Conference.

Discussion on the motion to refer continued. John Sheppard moved the previous question on all matters before the assembly. The motion to close debate passed by the required two thirds. The motion to refer carried.

Harry Fielding raised a parliamentary inquiry, asking if the vote was so close that the Conference should have a counted vote or a division of the house, particularly in light of proportional voting. The Chair replied he retook the vote to better view the proportional cards. He indicated that all proportional delegates have instruction on every vote to use their cards, they had been encouraged to do that through the week.

Dates for 2013 World Conference
President Veazey referred to Item C-4, “Dates for the 2013 World Conference,” on page B-8. The Chair shared information on World Church Resolution 1263, since it was proposed to be rescinded. Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue moved to approve the item.

Steve Anders moved to amend by striking “April 13–20, 2013,” and inserting “June 1–8, 2013.” There was discussion. Raymond Weeks moved the previous question on the amendment. The motion passed by the required two-thirds. The amendment was lost.

Jim Danielson moved to amend by striking the last resolving paragraph. There was some discussion. Ron Mobley moved the previous question on all matters before the Conference. The motion passed by the required two-thirds. The amendment was lost. The motion to approve Item C-4 carried.

Seminary Board
President Veazey called attention to Item B-3, “Seminary Advisory Board,” on page B-138. Don Compier moved to approve the motion. Harry J. Ashenhurst and Michael S. Oiler were voted upon individually, and each was sustained.

Structural Support for Holistic Ministries
The Chair brought up Item G-24, “Structural Support for a Mission of Holistic Ministry,” on page L-15. Duane Anderson moved to approve the item. There was discussion.

Bishop Paul Davis moved that G-24, “Structural Support for a Mission of Holistic Ministry,” be referred to the Presiding Bishopric for consideration and action as appropriate in consultation with appropriate jurisdictional leaders. There was some discussion.

Delo Poore moved the previous question on all matters before the Conference. The motion on the previous question passed by the required two-thirds. The motion to refer passed.

Abundance
President Veazey called up Item G-17, “Abundance,” on page L-12.

Conference Assistant Support Susan Naylor was recognized for an announcement.

Moana Faana moved adoption of the item. There was discussion.

Jana Horner moved to amend by striking from the second preamble paragraph, “create, magnify, and accumulate material abundance” and inserting “live sacrificially”; striking the third preamble paragraph and inserting “Whereas, The teaching of Jesus emphasizes the importance of sacrificial living”; and in the first resolving paragraph, striking “creating, magnifying, and accumulating material abundance” and inserting “living sacrificially.” There was some discussion.

Robin Judd moved the previous question on all matters before the assembly. The motion passed by the required two-thirds. The amendment was lost. The motion to adopt Item G-17 carried.

Sustaining of General Officers
President Veazey read Item A-2, “Sustaining General Officers,” on page B-218. Sherri Kirkpatrick moved to approve the item. The motion carried. The Conference expressed appreciation.

Sustaining of Quorums, Councils, and Orders
President Veazey referred to Item A-3, “Sustaining of Quorums, Councils, and Orders,” on page B-218. Jerry Mogg moved to approve the item. The item was approved.

Setting Apart of Senior President of Seventy
The assembly sang the hymn “Spirit of the Living God” in preparation for setting apart the Senior President of Seventy. John S. Wight was set apart by Apostle James E. Slauter and Apostle Stassi D. Cramm.

Approval of the Minutes
The Chair recognized Andrew M. Shields, who moved that a committee composed of Dennis R. Clinefelter, Kent G. Bradford, and William M. Barnhard be commissioned to read and approve the minutes of the day’s session before their publication on the Web and in the Herald. The motion was approved.

The Conference expressed its appreciation for President Veazey and the First Presidency for their leadership during the Conference.

First Presidency Closing Statement
President Veazey shared special appreciation for the Conference. He recognized the translations team and Larry Tyree for their assistance in the booth, and the Conference expressed appreciation. He recognized the interpreters for the hearing impaired, and the Conference expressed appreciation.

President Veazey recognized Sue Sloan and shared a statement of gratitude for her service as Conference director for 10 World Conferences. The Conference expressed its appreciation.

President Veazey announced that Susan K. Naylor would be the director of the 2013 World Conference.

Motion to Adjourn
Apostle James E. Slauter moved that the 2010 World Conference be adjourned sine die. The motion to adjourn was approved.

President Becky L. Savage shared an announcement.

The Conference closed with a prayer of benediction by Ben Smith, Australia Mission Centre. The World Conference adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

Andrew M. Shields
Secretary