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BUSINESS MEETING

Minutes of the Atla Business 
Meeting
Ellen Frost, Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University 
Atla Board Secretary 
Friday, June 14, 2019

The Annual Business Meeting of the Association was convened by 
Board President Jennifer Bartholomew at 2:00 p.m.

President Bartholomew spoke to the membership present about what 
it means to be Collectors & Connectors in Religion & Theology. She 
asked each table to discuss among themselves whether they as indi-
viduals were collectors or connectors or both. President Bartholomew 
then challenged everyone to continue their work, listen deeply, be 
more tolerant, and collaborate in innovative ways.

Ellen Frost presented the Secretary’s report. Jim Darlack, Steve Jung, 
and Karen Wishart served on the Tellers Committee; Jim Darlack 
chaired the committee for this election cycle. The Committee 
received the election results via email from SBS (Survey & Ballot 
Systems), confirmed the results, and relayed them to the Secretary. 
The membership elected Susan Ebertz, Jérémie LeBlanc, Stephen 
Sweeney, and Christina Torbert for the 2019–2022 term of office.

President Bartholomew welcomed the incoming board members 
and thanked the two outgoing board members, Brad Ost and Jennifer 
Ulrich. President Bartholomew announced the 2019–2020 officers for 
the Board of Directors.



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Memorials were offered for Don Haymes and Page Thomas, members 
who have passed away during the past year. Memorials concluded with 
the singing of O God, Our Help in Ages Past.

Incoming President Stephen Sweeney thanked Jennifer Bartholomew 
for her service as president and accepted the gavel. Incoming President 
Sweeney asked for any questions from the floor and was thanked by a 
member for giving members the opportunity to ask questions.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was 
adjourned at 2:30 p.m.