Arkansas
Chapter
of the Professional
Association of
United Methodist Church Secretaries
Est. October 2006
What is PAUMCS?
PAUMCS is made up of all persons, currently or previously, paid or
volunteer, engaged in administrative and secretarial work in any
local church, extension ministry and/or in any agency of The United
Methodist Church. For a
member to be in good standing, annual dues must be paid for the
current calendar year.
Purpose of PAUMCS
The Mission of the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries is to provide a supportive base for the unity and fellowship of its members in order to provide individual growth, professional development, continuing education, and spiritual enrichment.
The National PAUMCS Organization
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Promotes and encourages the training and support of United Methodist Church Secretaries.
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Serves as an advocate for emerging concerns that affect church secretaries.
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Encourages and assists in the establishment of chapters of church secretaries, within or across conference boundaries, and assists in coordinating the program and work of these chapters.
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Publishes a quarterly newsletter containing news of interest and benefit to church secretaries.
The Arkansas Chapter . . .
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Offers annual training for church secretaries at a conference training session called “Vital Signs” and another one in August to help learn new skills and strengthen the United Methodist Church connection.
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PAUMCS LOGO & History
The Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries
(PAUMCS) was organized April 14, 1982 in Dallas, Texas.
How was the
Arkansas Chapter started?
On retreat at
Mount Eagle Christian Center, a group of district/conference
secretaries voted unanimously to become affiliated with the
Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries.
Thus, the Arkansas Chapter was organized on October 10, 2006.
On November 9, the four secretaries who were National Members
of PAUMCS got together to select officers and named the group
Arkansas Chapter of PAUMCS.
The 2007 Executive Committee is Libby Gray, President; Connie
Thomas, Vice President; Karen Branton, Communications Director; and
Fonda Kirkman, Secretary/Treasurer.
These four individuals are the founding members of the
Arkansas Chapter.
All
six members of the chapter were in attendance at the 25th
Anniversary Annual Conference of the PAUMCS in Dallas, Texas where
the chapter was recognized on April 13, 2007.
The
Arkansas Chapter offers annual training for church secretaries at a
conference training session called "Vital Signs" and another one in
August to help learn new skills and strengthen the United Methodist
Church connection. The Chapter also encourages friendship and
camaraderie, which brings with it a support system for its members
within the districts and conference to improve our connection.
What
does PAUMCS mean to its members?
When I received a brochure in 2004, I thought this is a way to
improve my connection and give me the support that is missing in
the district office.
I joined PAUMCS and went to my first conference in
Greensboro, NC in 2004.
I had so much fun and met many other secretaries from all
over the nation. I
decided then that we need this in Arkansas.
Now we are opening the door for you to walk through. Come
on in and join the fun! — Fonda Kirkman, North Central
District
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How Can I Join PAUMCS? |
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| Arkansas Chapter PAUMCS dues are $15.00 per year, and the
membership year runs from January through December.
Checks should be made payable to:
Arkansas Chapter PAUMCS. To receive an application form, please call, write, email Fonda or click here: |
Fonda Kirkman Arkansas Chapter PAUMCS 3 Red Oak Drive Conway AR 72034 northcentralds@conwaycorp.net |