Meeting of the Members of the Anglican Journal Board : Receipt of the Financial Statements #017-12-10-11 [Unofficial]

Prologue: The Primate was in the chair. Members agreed to adjourn the meeting of the Council of General Synod and to convene as the member of the Anglican Journal Board.; Bishop George Elliott, Chair of the Anglican Journal Board, presented an update on the Anglican Journal. It is facing financial challenges. The Board is engaged in preparing a five-year business plan, developing a media strategy and strategies to increase revenue. He reported that the results of a readership survey conducted at General Synod were positive.; Bishop Elliott reported that the Anglican Journal Board was reviewing its status as a separately incorporated body and would present a report to the spring meeting of COGS.; Ms. Michèle George reviewed the Anglican Journal 2009 Financial Statements; (Doc. 17-12-10-11) and responded to questions.

Text of motion: That the Council of General Synod, in its capacity as the Member of the Anglican Journal Board, receive the Anglican Journal Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.; ADOPTED BY CONSENSUS #05-11-10

Notes: Members agreed to adjourn the meeting of the member of the Anglican Journal Board and to reconvene as the Council of General Synod; [*The Minutes of the November 2010 Council of General Synod meeting will not be OFFICIAL until they have been adopted at the Spring 2011 meeting.]

Subjects: Anglican Journal - Finance; Incorporation - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada