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16-January-1998 
98017 
 
    General Assembly Nominating Committee Seeks 
    Persons to Serve on National Committees 
 
    by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--The General Assembly Nominating Committee (GANC) is 
seeking candidates for nomination to 18 national committees and boards. 
The slate of 50 at-large nominees will be submitted to the upcoming 210th 
General Assembly in Charlotte, N.C., June 13-20, for election. 
 
    The "Book of Order," reflecting the Presbyterian Church's concern for 
the full participation of Presbyterians, ensures that "Persons of all 
racial ethnic groups, different ages, both sexes, various disabilities, 
diverse geographical areas,  different theological positions consistent 
with the Reformed tradition, as well as different marital conditions 
(married, single, widowed, or divorced) shall be guaranteed full 
participation and access to representation in the decision making of the 
church" (G-9.0104ff). 
 
     The committees with vacancies are as follows: 
 
      Advisory Committee on the Constitution (3) 
      Advisory Committee on Litigation (1) 
      Board of Pensions (4) 
      Presbyterian Men (4) 
      Committee for the Presbyterian Historical Society (3) 
      General Assembly Committee on Representation (2) 
      Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (3) 
      Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (3) 
      Peacemaking Advisory Committee (5) 
      Mission Development Resources Committee (3) 
      Advisory Committee on Presbyterian Hunger Program (2) 
      Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (2) 
      Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (3) 
      Presbyterian Foundation (U.S.A.) (7) 
      Committee on Theological Education (1) 
      Advocacy Committee on Racial Ethnic Concerns (1) 
      Advocacy Committee for Women's Concerns (2) 
      Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel (1) 
 
    Persons wishing to be considered for nomination must complete an 
Endorsement for Nomination form.  Endorsement forms are kept on file for 
three General Assemblies.  To obtain a form or request additional 
information on the nominations process, contact Valerie Small at (502) 
569-5406 or e-mail valeries@ctr.pcusa.org  You may also contact the GANC 
member from your synod. 

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