Report of the
Committee on Nominations
A Note from the Secretary of the Committee on Nominations
One will notice that some nominees have biographical information in this report and others do not. There are several reasons for this. A place was provided on the nomination response form for people to write something about themselves. The accompanying note stated: “If you accept the nomination, what background and/or experience information might be helpful for those considering you for this election and would commend you for service in this position.” Some took advantage of the opportunity and some did not. The ones that do not have information on this sheet either did not choose to send any or were contacted by phone late in the hunt for nominees and had no response form to send in. Also, information for people who were running unopposed was not listed. If you or someone in your church is missing biographical information and would like it made known please send it to me at <pastorhoward’@bethanybfc.org> and I will see that it is circulated at annual conference.
Respectfully submitted
Howard N. Wells
ELECTIONS UP FOR RE-ELECTION OTHER NOMINEES
Board of Christian Education
Elect 2 Ministers for 3 years Kevin W. Kirkpatrick
Michael J. Tannous
Elect 2 Laypersons for 3 years David W. Eisenhower Rachel Norris
Robin A. Musselman Richard Mastronardo
David W. Eisenhower: I have a degree in Christian Ed and have served as a Pastor of Christian Ed.
Robin A. Musselman: My experience as Dean and faculty member would be beneficial for Ch. Ed.
Richard Mastronardo: I have led the adult electives at Ebenezer BFC for 6 years. I teach classes and have developed curriculum, taught seminars, and am in the process of developing an online “Learning Management System” for training of the classes we offer.
Rachel Norris: Graduate of LBC in CE. I have written curriculum for Pinebrook and Victory Valley and directed Pinebrook’s children’s ministry. I have served as ministry assistant for “Kids Crossing”.
Board of Church Extension
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Dean Stortz
Robert A. Sloan
Elect 1 elder for 3 years Clyde W. Snyder
Board of Church Health
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Byron Widger
Elect 2 elders for 3 years Robert A. Kaatz Jerry Rasmus
Board of Communications
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Ralph E. Ritter
Elect 1 layperson for 3 years Clyde W. Snyder
Board of Directors BFC
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Randall A. Grossman
Elect 2 elders for 3 years Horace A. Kauffman
L. James Roberts, Jr.
Board of Directors BFC Homes
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Leroy S. Heller
Elect 1 layperson for 3 years Robin A. Musselman
Board of Directors Pinebrook
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Clyde D. Bomgardner, Jr. Robert A. Johnson
Elect 2 laymen for 3 years Leroy O. Herb Bryan L. Snyder
Charles D. Bomgardner Charles F. Webb
Charles Bomgardner: I currently serve on the board as secretary. I have worked on staff at Pinebrook.
Clyde D. Bomgardner: I have served on this board for 1.5 years.
Bryan L. Snyder: I serve as an elder, SS teacher, and worship leader. I serve as president of 3B Consultant Services, Inc.
Charles Webb: Elder at Valley BFC; IBM fellow; I have benefitted by the ministry of Pinebrook and would like to contribute to the ministry.
Board of Higher Education
Elect 1 minister (not to be filled)
Elect 1 layperson Stephen C. Cassel
Board of Missions
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Ralph M. Soper
Elect 1 layperson for 3 years TBA
Board of Pensions
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Clyde D. Bomgardner, Jr.
Elect 1 retired minister for 3 years David J. Watkins
Elect 1 elder for 3 years L. James Roberts
Board of Victory Valley Camp
Elect 3 ministers for 3 years Bruce A. Ellingson Timothy J. Schmoyer
Greg Uhrich
Board of Youth and Young Adults
Elect 1 minister for 3 yearsRonald L. Kohl
Elect 1 layperson for 3 years Lisa Kellerman Aaron Susek
Lisa has worked with teens for over 30 years. Was on the original regional youth planning committee for the Lehigh Valley. Works with the RWR at Pinebrook and has been working with Pastor Andy Crossgrove in setting up internet communications among the college students.
Committee on Credentials
Elect 2 ministers for 3 years Keith E. Plows Carl J. Fischer
David A. Thomann
Keith Plows: I have served on this committee for 40 years.
Committee on Ministerial Candidates
Elect 2 ministers for 3 years Calvin T. Reed
Richard E. Taylor
Elect 1 minister for 2 years Clyde D. Bomgardner
Committee on Nominations
Elect 2 ministers for 3 years Raymond R. Bertolet
Robert A. Johnson
Elect 1 layperson for 3 years Betty Herb
Conference Judicatory
Elect 2 ministers for 3 years James A. Beil
Carl C. Cassel
Elect 2 elders for 3 years S. Lester Moyer
Special Appellate Judicatory
Elect 1 minister Raymond R. Dotts
Elect 1 elder Hans R. Waldvogel
Historical Committee
Elect 1 minister James A. Beil Ronald L. Kohl
Ron Kohl: I was a history minor in college, and I have a deep and abiding love for it. I would be delighted to serve by writing about our roots as a denomination.
Ministerial Relations Committee
Elect 2 ministers for 3 years Jacob J. Susek, Jr.
Byron Widger
Elect 1 elder for 3 years L. James Roberts, Jr.
Strategic Planning Committee
Elect 1 minister for 3 years Elliot H. Ramos
Elect 1 elder for 3 years J. Robert Vaughn
Chairman for the 126th Annual Conference
Elect 1 Man for 1 year William G. Schlonecker Randall A. Grossman
Vice-Chairman for the 126th Annual Conference
Elect 1 Man for 1 year Calvin T. Reed
Secretary for the 126th Annual Conference
Elect 1 man for 1 year David A. Thomann
Committee on Nominations: Howard N. Wells, Secretary; Charles D. Bomgrander, Nancy E. J. Grossman, Richard T. Paashaus, Richard B. Ravis, Eleanor Ruch, David R. Way