I'm in the age range of that generational cusp between Baby Boomer and Gen X. I'm not a true Xer and I'm not a true Boomer. In addition to being a pastor, I'm also a Social Gerontologist. I am keenly interested in adult development and the social impact of generational differences. I embrace technology easily and thought it blog would actually be fun for me to share my impressions of the General Assembly experience with those who cannot be at the Assembly. Being a Commissioner to the General Assembly is an awesome responsibility and requires hours of preparation. I thought it might be fun to write down my journey of preparation for my own use and since we live in a 'let it all hang out' culture others can also peak into my preparation process.
As of today, May 8, 2008, I know that I have been assigned to be a member of the Bills and Overtures Committee. I know that the first few days of the Assembly will be busy for this committee as we get to consider and distribute to all the other committees the Commissioner's Resolutions that will be brought to the Assembly or drafted in the first days. Commissioner's have the opportunity to sign TWO Commissioner's Resolutions that bring business before the Assembly. The Bills and Overtures Committee also hears grievances and gets to determine when and if public hearings on various issues take place. It's process work. Not glorious but someone has to do it.
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