MAKING A DIFFERENCE - WOMEN'S MINISTRY

POLICY FOR THE WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP DEPARTMENT

RESTORATION AND HEALING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

GENERAL

There shall be a women’s Fellowship or Department (WF) of the Restoration Worship Centre in Botswana which shall have the responsibility of promoting WF activities for the church.

The purpose of this department shall be to plan and promote a programme for the women in Restoration Worship Centre in Botswana that will enhance the spiritual life of the church and provide practical activities which will assist in the church’s outreach to the needy and the lost. Its aim shall be to make available to the local WFs the ideas, projects and fellowship that are the product of a unified effort, consistent with the constitutional principles of Restoration Worship Centre in Botswana. Its primary responsibility shall be the promotion of evangelism, discipleship and soul winning, within its field of activities.

NAME

1. Name. The name of this organization shall be the Women's fellowship (WF) known as WOMEN OF VALOR.

2. Purpose of fellowship.

As women called to discipleship to grow in knowledge and experience of God through Jesus Christ, committed to support the mission of the church, and, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are challenged to help one another engage in ministry and action, and grow and respond in faith to God's redemptive plan for the church, the society and the world.

To accomplish our purpose, the organization shall:

a. Coordinate and unify the work of our mission structure, by establishing and supporting organizations and units to carry out God's mission in the church, the society and the world.

b. Build and maintain an intergenerational community of caring women, fostering relationships and encounters between the district, national and local organizations and other women's organizations.

c. Develop responsible and visionary oriented leadership through training and experience.

d. Provide for flexible structures, so that groups may determine the structure and programs most appropriate and workable in their church.

e. Provide education and training that inspire and motivate members to witness for the global mission community.

F. Create and utilize training and development to equip and inspire members to participate in advocacy for justice and peace, human rights, for the oppressed and voiceless, women, children and the elderly.

g. Provide for the development and distribution of written, printed and electronic resources and periodicals.

h. Work collaborative!/ with other women's organizations and other groups locally and globally on peace and justice issues.

i. Create and maintain an archival database and repository of information for the organization.

j. Develop networks for communication within the organization and among women locally and globally.

k. Develop and maintain a comprehensive financial support system for the organization and administration of financial resources necessary for the fulfillment of the responsibilities and mission of the organization.

I. Plan and evaluate programs and other activities of the organization.

m. Provide meaningful resources, training and guidance in all areas of church life which encourages full participation in mission programmes and activities of the whole church and its organization.

n. Provide specific training in evangelism and social outreach to women

o. Facilitate and support opportunities for leadership experiences in the church and society

P. Enable growth in stewardship in the church.

Q. Advocate for the integrity and spiritual dignity of women.

R. Create linkages, establish work schedules for effective implementation and administration of meaningful Women fellowship programmes and activities for al levels and units of the organization.

S. Foster a community in which women know each other by name , minister to each other and partner in service and witnessing for Jesus

THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

There shall be a national executive committee for the Men’s Fellowship

1. Officer’s

a) Composition

The committee shall be comprised of the following officers:

i. The WF advisor

1. Shall be a member of the church

2. Shall be a appointed by the ministry Council in consultation with the Women’s Fellowship

3. Shall be responsible to the General ministry council for the WF activities

4. Shall play an advisory role to the committee

5. Shall be an ex-officio member of the committee

And the following officers who shall be elected from the general WF membership:

ii. The Chairman

1. Shall coordinate all the activities of the women’s Fellowship

2. Shall convene the national WF committee meeting

iii. The Vice Chairman

1. Shall perform the duties of the chairman in his absence

2. Shall perform any other duties delegated by the chairman or assigned in the committee meeting

iv. The treasurer

1. Shall be the custodian of the WF finances

2. Shall maintain a record of the finances

3. Shall turn over all the monies to the General Treasurer

4. Shall liaise with the General Treasurer with respect to expenditure and withdrawals pertaining to WF activities

v. The Secretary

1. Shall keep record of all the minutes of the meetings of the committee

2. Shall be the key contact for all correspondences

3. Shall maintain records of the operation of the department

vi. The Vice Secretary

1. Shall perform the duties of the secretary in his absence

2. Shall perform any other duties delegated by the chairman or assigned in the committee meeting

vii. And two Additional Members

1. Shall perform duties assigned in the committee meeting

2. Shall be available to fill in for any of the other officers as and when requested

b) Meetings

i. The committee shall meet at least once every quarter

ii. Fifty percent (50%) of the membership shall form a quorum

iii. All the decisions made in a meeting where the members form a quorum shall be binding

iv. Transport and meal costs for the meetings shall be borne by the WF Department, provided the resources are permitting

c) Term of Office and Elections

1. The National WF Committee shall serve for a period of three years, unless the General Membership agrees at the Annual Conference to elect a new committee

2. The WF advisor shall officiate on the elections

3. The motion of no confidence on the committee shall be successful only if:

i. There has been three months notice of such motion

ii. It is supported by two third (²/₃) majority

4. Members shall be notified in writing three (3) months in advance if there will be elections during the WF conference

5. Each district shall elect seven nominees to stand for the elections

6. The election process shall be as follows

a. For each post, five names shall be nominated from the list of nominees compiled, which includes all qualifying nominees from the local WFs conference

b. The voting shall be by secret ballot

c. The candidate with the highest number of votes shall be the winner

d. In a case where there is a tie, i.e. two or more candidates having the highest numbers of votes, then there will be re-voting for the candidates who are in the tie

e. If the tie is not broken after two re-voting exercises then an independent member from the fellowship shall be selected to pick three votes at random from the last voting, and the outcome of this random selection shall declare the winner

2. Duties of the committee

a) To provide a uniform program for the WF activities throughout the Restoration Worship Centre in Botswana

b) To provide assistance, give guidance and recommend projects to be followed by the District WFs in their activities

c) To facilitate and organize the Annual WF conference, and other activities at a national level

d) Assist in the organization of district WFs in cooperation with the district councils

e) Promote the WF program to the District WFs I consultation with the District Councils

3. Finances

a) Monies received in the National WF Conference and through projects sponsored nationally shall be kept in the General Council Treasury and shall be used a s directed by the National WF Committee

b) Registration fees shall be collected at all the conferences and district conferences. The registration amounts shall be determined from time to time

c) Proceeds collected at National events shall be collected by the National Executive Committee, while proceeds collected at the district level shall be collected by the District WF Committees

d) The costs for travel shall be calculated on mileage basis if own vehicle was used, otherwise the costs shall be based on the public transport rates

4. WF Conferences And Other Events

a) The General Presbytery shall declare the dates for the National WF conference, on an annual basis in conjunction with the national WF Committee

b) The National WF Committee shall prepare an annual plan outlining the dates for all its major events in consultation with the District WF Committees

DISTRICT

1. General

- There shall be a District WF Committee for each district which shall have the responsibility to promote WF activities at the district level

2. Officers

- The district committee shall comprise of the following

i. The Chairman

1. Shall be a member of the National WF Committee

2. Shall coordinate all the activities of the WF at the district level

3. Shall call and convene all the meetings of the District Committee

ii. The Vice Chairman

1. Shall perform the duties of the chairman in his absence

2. Shall perform any other duties as delegated by the chairman

iii. The Secretary

1. Shall keep minutes of all meetings of the District WF Committee

2. Shall be the key conduct of all correspondences on behalf of he District WF Committee

iv. The Vice Secretary

1. Shall perform the duties of the chairman in his absence

2. Shall perform any other duties as delegated by the secretary

v. The Treasurer

1. Shall keep all the financial records

2. Shall pass all monies received to the District treasurer for banking

3. Shall liaise with the District Treasurer with respect to the expenditures and withdrawals for the WF activities

4. Shall coordinate all the fundraising activities at the district level

vi. Two Additional Members

1. Shall perform any duties assigned in the committee meeting

2. Shall be available to fill in for any of the other officers and when requested

- Duties of the District Committee

i. To facilitate the implementation of the annual plan

ii. To assist in the organization of the local WFs

iii. Shall be available to hold special meetings in the local WFs when invited by the Pastor on behalf of the local WF

iv. Shall originate projects that can be adopted by the local WFs

3. Finances

The finances for the District WF operation shall be used as directed by the District WF committee

4. Meetings

Fifty percent (50%) of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the District WF Committee meetings

5. Term of office and Elections

a. The District WF Committee shall serve for a period of three years, unless the General Membership agrees at the District Conference to elect a new committee. Such motion of no confidence shall have been notified three months in advance

b. The WF chairman shall officiate on the elections

c. Members shall be notified in writing, three months in advance, if there will be elections during the WF District conference

d. Each local WF shall nominate a maximum of two names to be considered when electing the new committee

e. The election process shall be as follows:

i. For each post, five names shall be nominated from the list of nominees compiled, which includes all qualifying nominees from the different local WFs

ii. The voting shall be by secret ballot

iii. The candidate with the highest number of votes shall be the winner

iv. In a case where there is a tie, i.e. two or more candidates having the highest numbers of votes, then there will be re-voting for the candidates who are in the tie

v. If the tie is not broken after two re-voting exercises then an independent member from the fellowship shall be selected to pick three votes at random from the last voting, and the outcome of this random selection shall declare the winner

6. Relationships

- The National Executive Committee: The District Committee shall operate under the supervision and guidance of the national executive committee. The vision statement and the Annual plan shall play a critical role in ensuring harmony in all the activities

LOCALWOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

1. MEMBERSHIP

a) All Women who are members in good standing of a local Restoration Worship Centre may become members of the WF. Membership in the WF shall carry with it the right to vote, to hold office, and to participate in all the activities of the WF

b) Women who are prospective members of the WF may become associate members, without a vote, on condition that they have a definite experience of salvation and are in regular attendance at the Restoration Worship Centre services

c) The membership shall be open to women of the qualities outlined above in a) and b) who are aged, 21 years or above. Younger women are welcome to participate in WF activities if they choose to do so

2. THE COMMITTEE

a) General

There shall be an WF committee composed of the Pastor, the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the Treasurer and the secretary. It shall convene at the discretion of the Pastor and The Chairman. The committee shall have the power to act upon all matters pertaining to the local WF as a whole. It shall however be amendable to Church Board and the Pastor.

b) Composition

The local WF committee shall comprise of the following:

i. Pastor

ii. Chairman

iii. Vice Chairman

iv. Treasurer

v. Secretary

vi. Two additional members

With the exception of the Pastor who is an ex-officio member, the rest of the members shall be elected by the local WF, and shall be ratified by the Pastor and the Church Committee / Board

c) Election of Officers

Voting shall be by secret ballot, and the candidate with the highest number of votes shall be the winner

d) Duties of the Officers

i. The Overseer

1. Shall be the Pastor

2. Shall oversee the activities of the Women’s Fellowship Committee

3. Shall guide the activities of the WF towards the Church’s Vision

4. Shall be the key liaison person between the WF committee and other committees in the church

ii. Chairman

1. Shall coordinate the operations of the WF

2. Ensures that rules and procedures are kept

3. Act as a mediator in cases of disagreement and steers the discussions to a point where decisions are made

4. Shall call and convene meetings

5. Shall run the meetings in such a way that all members have a chance to air their views

6. Works with the secretary in preparing the agenda for the meetings

iii. Vice Chairman

1. Shall perform the duties of the Chairman when he is absent

2. Shall perform any other duties delegated by the chairman

iv. Treasurer

1. Shall keep the financial books and record all monies received and spent by the WF, and shall turn over the monies, at the time they are received to the Restoration’s Treasure for banking

2. Shall give a monthly financial report to the committee

3. Shall coordinate fundraising activities, therefore he shall:

a. Keep record of all monthly contributions and pass the proceeds to the church treasurer

b. Keep record of all pledges, receive the monies and pass them on to the church treasurer

c. Distribute and collect back all sponsored walk sheets, receive back the monies and pass the proceeds to the church treasurer

d. Distribute any material for sale, receive the monies and pass the proceeds to the church treasurer

4. Count offerings received and pass them on to the church treasurer

v. Secretary

Shall:

1. Keep an up-to-date record of the members

2. Keep minutes of all business meetings of the local WF, and of the MF committee

3. Conduct all correspondences carried out in the name of the local WF, as directed by the Pastor and/or the Chairman

4. Perform all the publicity duties of the WF – by forwarding the announcements to the church secretary

vi. Vice Secretary

Shall:

1. Perform the duties of the secretary in his absence

2. Shall perform any duties delegated by the secretary

vii. Two Additional Members

1. Shall perform any duties assigned in the committee meeting

2. Shall be available to fill in for any of the other officers as and when requested

3. RELATIONSHIPS:

a. To the Pastor: The WF shall be under the general supervision of the Pastor, whose counsel, advice and direction shall be respected in all activities which affect the relationship of the WF to the church and its activities

b. To the Church: The activities of the WF shall be in harmony with and shall not detract from the regular activities or services of the church

c. District MF Committee: The WF shall operate under the guidance and framework set out by the district WF committee

d. National WF Committee: The National WF Committee shall not be directly related to the local WF’s except through national programs which would have been agreed with the District WF Committees

4. MEETINGS

a. The WF shall endeavor to hold monthly meetings

b. Elections shall take place once every three years, preferably in the month of January the meeting shall have been for two consecutive Sundays prior to the election

MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the women of valor women ministry shall come from the congregations and communities. A unit of women of valor shall be established in each restoration local Church, at district, and shall national level.

A) TYPES OF MEMBERS

1. Regular.

Membership in this organization shall be comprised of all women of the church, who are registered members of the local except women who are pastors, in good and regular standing in their Local organization.

2. Associate. Women who are prospective members of the WF may become associate members, without a vote, on condition that they have a definite experience of salvation and are in regular attendance at the Restoration Worship Centre services

All female in good standing in the Local ^church may become an Associate member until they become full members of the church..

3. Life. Life membership shall be governed by the provisions

5. DISCIPLINE

Membership in the WF shall be maintained as long as the member lives up to the requirements for the membership. Any member who has been suspended from church membership automatically loses his WF membership.

6. FINANCES

Funds of the local WF shall be used as directed by the WF Committee, in consultation with the Pastor

7. POLICY CHANGES

This policy is set by the Women’s Fellowship in consultation with the visionary and may be changed at any annual conference

FOUNDATION OF WOMEN'S HOSPITALITY MISSIONS

1. Authorized. The organization may establish a foundation to conduct and provide programs for major gifts, planned giving and deferred giving, investment opportunities and other means to create financial support for the organization to enhance and uphold its programs and ministries. The foundation shall be managed by a Board of Trustees.

2. Responsibilities. The duties of the Board of Trustees of the foundation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. identifies and cultivates prospective major and deferred gift donors;

B. initiates efforts to work in collaboration with other philanthropic organizations, nonprofits, the public sector and business;

C. seeks gifts, bequests and investments for the organization;

D. preserve, manage and grow financial assets to provide a return and ongoing benefits to the organization; and

E. manage entrusted funds effectively and in socially responsible manner.

F.identify needy and provide care and support.

G. Run a social organization that meets needs of the marginalized and disadvantaged in society under Baca ministry outreach i.e. orphanage, empowerment programmes, school

3. Board of Trustees.

a. Composition of the Board.

The foundation shall have a Board of Trustees consisting of at least ten (10) by not more than fifteen (15) members, and shall make every effort to compose the Board as follows:

1. President of the organization;

2. Treasurer of the organization;

3: Three (3) l Supervisors, with at least one (1) of the f Supervisors representing the Districts;

4. Members from the corporate or business community;

5. Members with accounting backgrounds in non-profit corporations;

6. Members with legal backgrounds in non-profit corporations.

7. Members with investment expertise;

8. Members with a public relations background;

9. A representative from the Young Women fellowship/youth Initiative; and

10. Members-at-Large, consisting of an organizational member from each District, who has an interest and demonstrated abilities with |foundations, grants, etc.

b. Election of Trustees/Terms. The members of the Board who are Trustees by virtue of their being elected officers in the organization shall be confirmed by a majority vote of the Executive Board of the Women's Missionary Society. Members of the Board who are Trustees nominated from the Districts shall be elected by the Executive Board of the i/Vomen's Missionary Society. Members of the Board who are Trustees nominated based upon the various categories denoted in subsections 1-9 of Section 3a herein, shall be from among the 20 Members-at-Large nominated by the Districts.

Any person conducting auditing and providing legal representation i behalf of the Board of Trustees shall not be a member of the Board.

Each member shall serve for a term of four (4) years, but no more ban eight years. Upon the confirmation or election of the first member’s ^rto the Board of Trustees, the Executive Board of the Women's Missionary Society shall stagger the terms of such members.

c. Trustees Costs and Expenses. The meeting expenses and costs of the Trustees shall be paid by the Women's Missionary Society.

d. Preparation of Bylaws. The first task of the initial Board of Trustees will be the development of its Bylaws which must be approved by the Executive Board of the Women's Missionary Society.

4. Reports; Audits. An audit of the financial records of the foundation shall tee made biennially by a certified public accounting firm. The foundation shall provide an annual financial report and report.

EX-OFFICIAL

LOCAL EX-OFFICIAL

Ex-official members shall be the bishop/overseer, senior pastors, mission’s pastor, leader of men’s fellowship

NATIONAL EX-OFFICIAL

Ex-official members shall be the bishops, apostolic and prophetic team, and ministry president

The membership shall be open to women of the qualities outlined above in a) and b) who are aged, 22 years or above. Younger ladies are welcome to participate in WF activities if they choose to do so

OFFICERS

a) The elected officers of this organization shall be the same as the all levels, with the same duties.

b) No person under twenty-five years of age shall be eligible to run for or hold elected office.

c) The appointed officers shall be chairpersons of standing committees who will assume office when appointed by the President.

d) The national committee shall meet at least twice a year to prepare its goals and objectives for the year and to evaluate the work. Specific times and places shall be set by the President.

VOTING

All women and young adults registered at the national conference the above the ages of twenty shall be eligible to vote.

MEETINGS

a) The local committee shall meet quarterly to plan, organize and evaluate women’s work in the church. Goals and objectives shall be set at its meetings.

b) Other meetings as necessary may be called by chairperson/President.

DUTIES OF OFFICER

a) The duties of all officers in the local church shall correspond with their counterparts on district, and the national.

b) The President shall be a member of the Official Board

COMMITTEES

Standing Committees leaders in the local shall be appointed by the President/overseer

and have the same function and responsibility as those on the local, district l, and national levels.

Terms of office

The officers shall be elected to serve for a term of two years or until successors are elected .Their term of office shall begin immediately following the convention at which they are elected.

Qualification to run for office

a) Any person seeking to be elected to office shall

b) Be active and in good sand regular standing in the local church

c) Have registered and participated in YF for at least one - two years

d) Be active and support church through tithe’s and service, support conferences and church programmes.

e) Must have a clear testimony of faith and filled with the holy spirit

f) Must be serving in a church department and devoted to the faith

g) Must be approved by the spiritual covering

h) Must present credentials/references bearing the name and signature of supervisor and bishop/senior pastor.

APPOINTED OFFICERS

Appointed offices shall be chairpersons of standing committees of the organizations, such officers shall be appointed by the overseers in consultation with the leadership at the appropriate level. Any one appointed to standing committees shall be at least 14 years of age and active at all levels of the organization.

OUTGOING OFFICERS

Out going officers shall transfer all records, books, papers, property belonging to the organization to in coming officers within a month of appointment/convention/elections results

DISQUALIFICATIONS/REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

Any officer elected or appointed, not performing his or her duties may be subject to removal from office. the overseer will be notified in writing with a copy to the national or district leadership .If such failure continues for a period of ninety (90) days after notification the matter will be referred to the board for action .The officer may be removed for failure to perform .

STANDING COMMITTEES

The following committees are established to implement and facilitate the goals, objectives, programs and projects of the organization.

1. PROGRAM PLANNING.

This committee, consisting of all standing committee chairpersons, shall be responsible for:

a. planning and implementing study courses on the Bible, The Doctrine and Discipline of the word of God and emphasize the vision of restoration;

b. developing programs and youth activities which enhance leadership skills to prepare children, youths and young adults for leadership roles;

c. providing creative opportunities on all levels for children, youths and young adults to experience the awareness of God's presence in their midst and respond to that presence with devotion and commitment; and

d. sponsoring programs and activities which help members transition from the organization to the larger community of organizations in the youth ministry.

2. MEMBERSHIP OUTREACH/CARE DEPARTMENT . The duties of the Membership Outreach Committee shall be to:

a. plan strategies to reach out, nurture and affirm members ,other children, youths and young adults to join and actively participate in the organization;

b. develop programs and other events to motivate members and other young people to be a strongh witness in Christian faith by participating in mission endeavors, Evangelistic Crusades and other ministries;

c. prepare and circulate model programs of welcome for new members and awards for others.

d. plan Self Denial/servant hood/sacrificial week and implement the Young People's outreach to the needy in society.

3. CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RELATIONS/HOSPITALITY.

This Committee shall:

a. help children, youths and young adults understand community and social needs and on the basis of Christian conviction, work to meet those needs through personal influence and group action;

b. plan supervised forums, educational activities, programs and discussions on vital subjects pertaining to youth life, including but not limited to inviting speakers who are specialists in such fields as dating, s courtship, choosing a career, financial management, marriage, parenting, and honor ,care for the elderly.

c. bridge the gap between the church and the community on political and social issues (children and senior advocacy), juvenile delinquency, prison reform, migrant ministries, drugs, alcohol, sex and sexuality, sexual perversion, HIV/AIDS and other social diseases;

d. involve children, youths and young adults in community activities and churchmanship (participation in the life of the local church) and stewardship (time, talent, and material possessions); and

e. work in cooperation with the Membership Outreach Committee in planning Self-Denial Week .

4. FUND RAISING, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL ESTIMATES.

This committee shall be chaired by the Financial Secretary and shall:

a. study the complete financial picture of the organization, organizational needs and interpret the same to the Districts and the national Conferences;

b. suggest financial resources and help plan projects to raise the finances needed by the organization; and

c. prepare a yearly budget request for transmittal to the Executive Board of the organization, at such time as to permit the Executive Board's review and approval of the budget request prior to transmittal to the Commission on Administration of the youth department.

5. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS. This committee shall:

a. study, analyze and revise suggested recommendations for changes to the Constitution and Bylaws received from the Conferences through the districts; and

b. submit recommendations for revisions of the Constitution and Bylaws to the Constitution and Bylaws Committee of the youth ministry , at such times and in such time periods as provided in the Constitution and Bylaws of the youth ministry.

6. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. The International Relations Committee shall:

a. provide opportunities for women,youths and young adults in the nation and those overseas districts to exchange ideas, programs, and objectives;

b. facilitate and encourage through intercultural exchange and understanding .

c. encourage participation in the mission programs of the women’s ministry .

d. keep up and facilitate the organization's work in the overseas area, by providing study materials, funds for specific projects and other scholarship assistance for orphans, overseas members.

7. Campus/evangelism Ministry. This committee shall:

a. enhance the religious life and spiritual values on campuses and clarify moral and ethical concerns;

b. nurture the spiritual values of women by commitment to Bible study and emphasis on critical thinking, learning how to interpret and understand the Bible properly;

c. emphasize the traditions of the Church and provide opportunities for the involvement of restoration Church women students on college/university campuses;

d. counsel with and/or direct persons to the appropriate agencies when they are faced with personal challenges;

e. provide a place for women students to gather for Christian fellowship, Bible Study, prayer, discussions and other activities;

f. obtain the names of organizational members on college campuses, to share with members attending the college/university and to facilitate units on campuses to affiliate with local churches, the Conference in the district in which the college/university is located; and

g. secure the names and learn about the needs of students of the church in schools and attempt to meet and interact with them, thereby making their educational stay more enlightening, enriching and productive. Names of such students shall be shared with the districts and national leadership.

8. NOMINATING.

The Nominating Committee shall:

A. select and presents nominees and reports these nominees to the general leadership.

B. at least seven months prior to the national Convention calls for nominations through a notice published in an official and appropriate publication. Such notice shall also indicate how a nomination form may be obtained. Nomination forms shall be sent to Executive Board members and Supervisors for distribution to interested persons. The nomination form shall request individuals to give biographical data and other information which will aid in the selection of candidates. On receipt of all information the Nominating Committee shall meet and select final candidates meeting the qualifications herein and whose names will be placed on the ballot according to the procedures within these Bylaws;

C. create and provide the necessary credential forms to all prospective nominees for office. Such credential forms shall be returned by prospective nominees, bearing the signature of the senior pastor and Supervisor, no later than ninety (90) days prior to Convention; and

D. prepare a ballot of nominees for office to be presented at the Convention. Nominations shall not be accepted from the floor of the Convention. Members of the committee shall be ineligible for nomination to any position to be filled.

9. EVALUATION COMMITTEE. This committee shall survey the strengths and weaknesses of each meeting, make recommendations for improvement, and provide recommendations for meeting topics. This committee shall distribute and utilize evaluation sheets for this purpose.

10. VOTER REGISTRATION. The Voter Registration Committee shall develop a program that promotes and encourages young people to register to vote and actively participate in the democratic process.

11. MONIQUE GONZALES MEMORIAL. This committee shall plan and conduct a memorial service, during each Convention for deceased members of the organization.

12. SELECTION OF NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS. Each district shall be represented on each standing committee. No district shall have more than one member, and the terms of the members' appointments shall be consistent with the terms of office of the elected and appointed officers as provided in these Bylaws.

COMPILED BY

APOSTLE ROSE KAJINGA

RESTORATION AND HEALING WORD MINISTRIES FOUNDER/PRESIDENT/OVERSEER

JUNE 2008