Deputy Vinson: Point of Personal Privilege, Madame President

The 76th General Convention has come and gone now, and it is what it is. I am deferring a listing of its decisions for now, because it occurs to me that I am uncertain what they are-- I lost track of what the House of Bishops did with many of the resolutions from House of Deputies. That list will have to come later.

Meanwhile, I thank the people of the Diocese of West Virginia for the honor they have bestowed upon me in electing me to be their deputy at the last two General Conventions. Serving with my fellow deputies has been a most enjoyable privilege. I think more of our clergy and laity ought to have the opportunity to serve their church in General Convention.

Toward that end, I am announcing now that I have no plans to seek election as Deputy to General Convention 77 meeting in Indianapolis in 2012. I hope that information will help others, including some of the younger or newer clergy in our diocese, to offer themselves as candidates.

Thank you, West Virginia, for entrusting me with this responsibility.

Donald