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New PHS Board holds organizational meeting The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has begun a new phase in its 152 year history by inaugurating a governance board. The board, elected by the Committee for the Office of the General Assembly (COGA), will be responsible for strategic and long range planning and financial stability. Establishment of this national board is the latest response to recommendations contained in a 2001 report from a consulting team that studied the future of PHS in the 21st century. The board exists to assure that the mission of the Presbyterian Historical Society-to collect, preserve, and share our history-is achieved in the most effective and efficient manner, in support of the mission of the PC(USA) and in faithfulness to God's call. Their responsibilities include establishing the strategic direction of the society; providing oversight and accountability to the church at large; ensuring financial stability; and advocating for and promoting the work of the society. At their meeting in Philadelphia, PA, September 23 to 25, board members got acquainted with one another and organized themselves for their work. “In our first session as a board, we learned about the vision for PHS and began to embark on our journey of providing guidance and support for the continued success of the society,” reported Doug Callantine, an elder from Abington, PA, who is the board chair. Callantine notes “We're a new board comprised of a diverse and energetic group of outstanding individuals. Each of the new board members expressed their enthusiasm for service and as a group we are committed to working with PHS staff and COGA.” Other board members include the Rev. Dr. John Kuykendall (Davidson, North Carolina); Bridget Piper (Spokane, Washington); the Rev. Dr. Eugene Bay (Vero Beach, Florida); the Rev. James F. Reese (Cherry Hill, New Jersey); Allister Waldrop, Esq. (Houston, Texas); Charles Soltis (Radnor, Pennsylvania); and Kyung-Il Ghymn (Reno, Nevada). COGA will elect two additional members later this year. Serving as ex-officio members of the board are the Reverend Dr. Cliff Kirkpatrick, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, Fred Heuser, director of the historical society, and a COGA member who will be appointed later this year. The Presbyterian Historical Society/Department of History of the Office of the General Assembly is the national archives and research center of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Its mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of the American Presbyterian and Reformed tradition. It maintains its headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, a regional office in Montreat, NC, and a records management program in Louisville, KY. The society serves all levels of the denomination. Additionally, scholars, genealogists, and the general public use the society's holdings to study various aspects of American culture and history. The collection demonstrates how the story of American Presbyterianism is woven into the life, culture, politics, and history of our nation. Visit the society's Web site at www.history.pcusa.org or call 215-627-1852. For more information, contact Sharon K. Youngs, Communications Coordinator, Office of the General Assembly, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396; phone (888) 728-7228, ext. 5750; email syoungs@ctr.pcusa.org.

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