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CDC Historian and Bluffton University Archivist

, Historian First Mennonite Church Bluffton 2005-2011

Archives & Special Collections Coordinator Bluffton University

The Historian will serve a three-year term. Duties will be to:

1.  Keep track of historically pertinent facts (events, trends, decisions, etc) about Central District Conference. The Historian will receive minutes of all Board and committee meetins, as well as puruse The Reporter for pertinent information.

2.  Be a resource to the CDC system. The Historian will be invited to attend Board meetings when a historical perspective is needed.

3.  Encourage congregations to gather materials for archival reposits. The Historian will communicate annually to each congregation remiding them of the need to keep good records and transfer materials to the CDC Archives at Bluffton University.

4.  Submit an annual summaryof transitions and hightlights, celebrations and commemoratons (Year in Review) to the CDC Report Book.

5.  Assist in the publication of any historical resource. The Historian will serve on any committee instructied to write a historical review of CDC.

6.  Invite others or appoint a task group as needed to assist in filling expectations.

7.  Consult with the Board President, office staff, and MC USA HIstorian as needed.