Affirmation: Gay & Lesbian Mormons

Olin Thomas

Join Us for Our Annual Leadership Meeting
It Will Be Held October 10 during the Affirmation Conference

by Olin Thomas, Executive Director
June 2008

Affirmation may be managed by a small committee, but the authority to govern, both real and moral, is vested in the members. There are few times during the year when the executive committee and officers can meet with the members and none better than at our annual conference in the Council of Chapter Representatives. Commonly called the “Leadership Meeting,” this annual business meeting is the time when representatives from each Affirmation Chapter meet to hear about the state of Affirmation and discuss the direction they want to see the organization move in. In addition, only this group of representatives has the authority to approve changes to our Charter or Bylaws.

Anyone attending the conference may attend the Council meeting and we encourage interested members to join us. Further, each chapter is asked to designate a representative and an alternate who can attend the meeting and be prepared to speak about their chapter. Please provide the executive director with the names of those representatives.

The meeting will begin at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 10, and conclude around 5:00 PM. We will be meeting in the Marina Room, which is at the far left end (as viewed from the front entrance) of the conference hotel. Please consider the scheduling of your flight so that you can arrive in time to attend. Should you arrive later, please do not hesitate to drop in for the remainder of the meeting — we will be glad to see you!

The executive director, treasurer and other officers will present concise reports on the state of Affirmation. We will also discuss locations and dates for upcoming conferences. Attending this meeting is a great way to meet the current leadership of Affirmation, to get a sense of Affirmation's direction, and to contribute your views. Please join us and help keep Affirmation going strong!