The Philippines was lashed by strings of typhoons last September and October.  Four typhoons came one after the other, one hadn’t recovered yet from the previous and came another.  Indeed, how true is the saying, ‘when it rains, it pours.’

            The Executive Council of the World Methodist met in Santiago, Chile last Sept 20-24, 2009.  Among actions taken were:

            *          Amendments to the Council’s Constitution and By Laws

*          Resolutions on Methodist Church in Fiji & Rotuma; Nuclear and Small Arms Disarmament; President of the Republic of Rwanda; and Global Change Climate

*          Program for World Methodist Conference on August 4 - 9, 2011 at the International Convention Center in Durban, South Africa

I am happy to let you know that the recommendation of the Strategic Planning Committee, re: for the World Federation of Methodist & Uniting Church Women to be member of the Standing Operational Committee on ‘ex officio’ status which  carries only the privilege of voice but without vote, was voted down.  Hence, we shall continue to be member of this world body retaining the privilege we’ve been enjoying for the many past years – with voice and vote.

As your World President, I rendered our report which was appreciatively accepted [please see/read attachment] by the Body.