NCCS ConferenceSeptember 25-26, 2015

Bethesda, MD

Annual Business Meeting

Christ Child Society Prayer

Remember in this sacrifice of Your own and only Child,

all children everywhere throughout the world,and grant that, like Your Son,

as they increase in years,they may grow in grace and wisdom before You,

and in the sight of all,for the improvement and saving of the world.

Jesus, the Friend of little children,bless the little children of the world. Amen.

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Standing RulesMarybeth Baucco, NCCS President-Elect

Please see the 2nd page in tab 10 of your conference binder for the Standing Rules for the NCCS Annual Business Meeting.

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Adoption of Meeting Agenda Lambi Newsham-

Conference Chair

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Please see your conference binder, tab 10 for the Annual Business Meeting Agenda.

Membership and Expansion Report

Cheryle Mackie, NCCS Vice President

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Duluth Chapter’s Crib Club

Christ Child Society of Duluth

Congratulations on being the newest chapter of the Christ Child Society!

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CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY OF DULUTHCHARTERED SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

Membership and Expansion Report

Denver Chapter

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National Board Nomination Process

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Maureen WesleyImmediate Past-President and Nominating Committee Chair

Please Consider Sharing Your Talents with the 2016-2018 NCCS Board

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AMENDED BYLAWS

Kaye Rowe- NCCS TreasurerAkron Chapter

Please see your conference binder, tab 12 for the NCCS Proposed Bylaw Amendments.

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AUTHORIZATION MOTION

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Move that the Bylaws Committee be authorized to correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, renumbering and cross referencing and to make other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the intent of the membership in connection with the adopted amendment.

Amendments:10.0210.0310.04

ARTICLES 10.02 – 10.04

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CONSENT CALENDAR

The Bylaws Committee recommends that the following proposed amendments be adopted at one time without debate. This will still require a 2/3 vote. ANY delegate may have an amendment removed from this list for further discussion.

• AMENDMENT 7.03 • AMENDMENT 14.01

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ARTICLES 7.03 AND 14.01

Move to amend the current bylaws for the following changes:

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BYLAWS OPEN TO FULL DISCUSSION AND VOTE

The remaining proposed amendments are as follows:

AMENDMENT 4.08 AMENDMENT 10.01

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ARTICLE 4.08

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ARTICLE 10.01

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2016 Budget Assumptions - Highlights

Kaye Rowe - NCCS TreasurerAkron Chapter

Income Highlights

Dues remain at $12 and Chapter Support at $20

Annual Appeal remains flat

Annual Transfer from Investments based on 4% withdrawal (Average of Previous Two Years and 1st Half of 2015)

$25,000 Withdrawal from the Bertrand Bequest to Cover Marketing and Website Redevelopment Projected Expenditures

2016 Budget Assumptions - Highlights

Kaye Rowe - NCCS TreasurerAkron Chapter

Expense Highlights

New Board Orientation Meeting added back into the budget - $5,000

Printing Services decreased by $3,500 (majority being completed in the 4th Quarter of 2015)

Budget for Salaries Increased by $14,555o One Time Adjustment for the Executive Director of $9,878 due to Increasing her work

week from 28 hours to 32 hourso 4% pay increase for both staff members

Increase of $4,900 in Accounting Services

Canonization - NOT paid for by dues, Chapter Support or Annual Appeal

Resolutions for the 2015 ConferenceLambi Newsham- NCCS Conference Chair

Whereas, the National Christ Child Society, mindful of its obligation to children, the sacred value of life and the ongoing need for growth within our organization, therefore, be it resolved: 1. That the Christ Child Society continues to carry forward in the future the values and mission

of Mary Virginia Merrick always mindful of the history of the organization.

2. That all Christ Child Society chapters continue to support, promote and develop programs that truly benefit the children we serve.

3. That all Christ Child Society members work together to expand the mission of Mary Virginia Merrick in areas not yet served by the Society.

4. That all Christ Child Society members support the Canonization of Mary Virginia Merrick through prayer.

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SAVE THE DATE

SEPTEMBER 22ND-24TH, 2016

MARRIOTT BUCKHEAD HOTELATLANTA, GEORGIA

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Conference!!

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Thank you for joining us at conference, leading your

chapters, sharing your great ideas, and serving children

and families in need.

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Prayer for Canonization of Mary Virginia Merrick

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Lord God, in your special love for children, you chose to raise up Mary Virginia Merrick to be the servant of the poor children. In laboring to serve the young and those without hope because of the crushing weight of poverty, she proclaimed the love of your Son. She made her life's work a demonstration that "nothing is ever too much to do for a child.“

Grant that her example of selfless charity and courageous virtue in the face of her own suffering will inspire us to be as generous in the service of others. We humbly ask that your servant Mary Virginia Merrick be numbered among the Church's canonized saints for the edification of your holy people, in accord with your most holy will. Through her intercession, please hear and answer my request (state intention).Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mary Virginia Merrick Servant of God Pray for Us.