Let me do just a little catching up.
I mentioned that the Board of Directors met last weekend for a retreat and board meeting. They worked hard. I want you to know about two important decisions they made - among many very important decisions.The voted to oppose Proposition 200 on the November ballot in Arizona. This is a referendum written by Pay Day loan funds that ostensibly is intended to reform the Pay Day loan industry. Uh, well - that's a joke. It would reduce their Annual Percentage Rate of interest to around 381%, and would give the loan company's electronic access to the bank accounts of those whom they are charging that level of interest. We strongly oppose Prop 200. Visit this website to learn more:
http://www.200isnoreform.com/2008/08/judge-to-consider-hearing-on-prop-200-ballot-language/
The Board also voted first to oppose Prop 102, a ballot initiative to amend Arizona's constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman. In addition to opposing this ballot initiative, the Board agreed to receive funds from donors to be used to defeat this amendment proposal. We already have a donor who is willing to contribute an amount equal to what our own restrictions allow, and that money will be given to help defeat Prop 102.
From there I went to Oro Valley, and I will include just a couple more pictures from that weekend event.
Here I am holding forth in the fellowship hall after worship. We spent some time talking about the value of OCWM and covenant partnership. This next photo was the view from our hotel room for the night. Thanks Herb!
Stay tuned for more news from around the Conference.
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