Dear Ministry Leaders of the Connectional Ministries Vision Table:

As of today, we have only received two 2020 budget requests.  Please note that if we do not receive your ministry group's request by this Friday, February 15, we may not be able to approve funding for you in 2020.

We are asking each ministry group to prayerfully consider their answers to the questions on the Proposed Budget/Expense form for 2020 (attached).  How do your ministry goals align with the Mission/Vision/Core Values and Strategic Goals of the NYAC?  What resources do you anticipate needing to accomplish those goals? Are there other partnerships or resources, other than Conference Benevolences, that you may be able to utilize to help you achieve your goals?

Attached to this email you will find several documents to help you in your discernment process:

• The NYAC Mission/Vision/Core Values statement
• Two versions of the NYAC Strategic Goals - one is a streamlined version, one has been fleshed out with specifics; both are working drafts
• Notes from our December 20, 2018 CMVT meeting
• The Proposed Budget of Expenses for 2020 form, to be completed and returned to Connectional Ministries (cmerante@nyac.com) no later than February 15, 2019.
• The End-of-Year Conference Benevolences Expense Report, so that you will have a reference point for your 2020 requests.

If you have any questions, please contact me at cmerante@nyac.com or 914-615-2228.

Thank you for all you do!

May God continue to bless your ministries in the new year.

Peace,
Carol Merante
CMVT Secretary