CB Global Council Meeting 2009

International Baptist Church
King's Road, Singapore
June 18-19, 2009
Minutes of the Meeting
June 18. 2009
Present: Richard Cheng (CB Hongkong), Stephen LeBar (CB America), Wu Chin Ming (CB Taiwan), Sumbut
Yermlanto (CBIndonesia), Kevin Humble {CB Indonesia), Noel Pantoja (CB Philippines), Mark Sosmena (CB
Philippines)
Also Present: Rene Atienza (CBGlobal Convenor), Nicky Joya (CBGlobal Secretary)
1. Welcome: Rene Atienza welcomed the various country representatives to the CBGlobal Leaders'Meeting and thanked them for taking time and effort to attend the event. Each member then, introduced himself, and gave a short description of himself and his ministry.
2. Opening Prayer was made by Kevin Humble.
3. Agenda: Rene Atienza pointed the delegates to the agenda for the meeting and asked them if they had questions or wanted to add anything to it. Noting that there was none, the meeting proceeded.
4. Historical Perspective: Rene Atienza shared about the beginning and progression of CBGlobal until the present (via power point presentation). He then reminded the group about resolutions that were agreed upon at the most recent CBGlobal Conference held In Hong Kong on June 26-30, 2008.
a. In that highly successful Hong Kong conference, it was agreed that CBGiobal be incorporated in the Philippines (Note: Resolution No. 9, Hong Kong Conference: "CBGlobal shall register as a non-profit organization In the Philippines and subsequently open a bank account.").
b. Steps to register CBGlobal, Inc. were Initiated after the conference. An Initial Board of Trustees was formed In the Philippines on September 24, 2008. The following individuals were elected by those present to be officers of CBGlobal, Inc.: President, Rene Atienza; Vice Presidents, Richard Cheng (1st VP), and Nelson Petlnes (2nd VP); Treasurer, Efren Quejada and Secretary, Nicky Joya.
c. A dollar bank account was opened with the Bank of Philippine Island located along West Avenue In Quezon City temporarily In the names of the elected President and Treasurer pending the official incorporation of CBGlobal.
The amount of$ 3,692.00 was deposited as sourced from the following:
1) CB HK Conf. Net Income - $1,642.00
2) CB HK Conf. Offering 550.00
3) Marine Memorial Chapel 1,500.00
TOTAL· $3,692.00
d. Further, In pursuant of the resolution to Incorporate, Stephen LeBar was appointed to form a task force that would draft the Bylaws of CBGlobal, Inc.
e. This meeting of CBGloballeadershlp Team Is intended primarily to review, revise and accept the proposed Bylaws.
5. The proposed Bylaws submitted by Stephen LeBar were reviewed and revised by the members present.
6. Noel Pantoja, Mark Sosmeiia and Nicky Joya were appointed by those present to refine and submit a 2"d draft on the next day when the meeting resumes.
The meeting was adjourned for the day.
June 19. 2009
Note: The meeting was resumed this day with Mike Jih of CB Taiwan joining after arriving the night before.
1. Singing and Morning Devotions: Rene Atienza led the group In singing the hymn, ''To God Be the Glory"; Stephen LeBar gave an exhortation based on Psalm 107. We were reminded that the Lord Is the One who transforms us to His Image and that He uses various events in our lives to accomplish this purpose. The psalm exhorts us to "give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds" for us.
2. Resumption of the Meeting: The more refined (second) draft of the Bylaws was read point by point and further revised. Finally, at 1:56 P.M., the final form of the Bylaws was accepted (see attached Bylaws).
2009-LT-01 MOTION PREVAILED THAT the Bylaws presented by Stephen LeBar and revised by those present in this meeting be officially adopted as the CBGlobal Bylaws.
MOTION FURTHER PREVAILED THAT the absent members of the Leadership Team, CB Japan and CB Macau, be furnished with a
copy of the CBGlobal Bylaws, awaiting their affirmation of the aforementioned document up to July 31, 2009.
Note: The proposal was moved by CB Philippines and seconded by CB America. CB Indonesia ond CB Hongkong voted to accept the proposal, while CB Taiwan's decision is placed on hold pending the decision of its national board by July 31, 2009.  

Notes:
MOTION PREVAILED THAT the officers of the Board of Trustees elected at the meeting of CBGiobal, Inc. in the Philippines-Rene
Atienza (Chairman), Richard Cheng (1st Vice Chairman) and Nicky Joya (Secretary), be retained.
MOTION FURTHER PREVAILED THAT Noel Pantoja and Stephen LeBar be appointed as Treasurer and 2"d Vice Chairman,
respectively, to complete the Board of Trustees.
MOTION FINALLY PREVAILED THAT CB Japan and CB Macau be furnished with the list of elected officers awaiting their affirmation till July 31, 2009.
a. The proposal was moved by CB Philippines and seconded by CB Indonesia. CB America and CB Hong kong voted to accept the proposal, while CB Taiwan's decision Is placed on hold pending the decision of its national board by July 31, 2009. 
b. Sincere thanks and commendation were given to the CB Taiwan representatives for showing concern for the approval of their fellow leaders' affirmation and support. Commitment was made to be more sensitive to such cultural distinctiveness.
2009-LT-03 MOTION PREVAILED THAT CBGlobal extends Its most sincere appreciation to the following:
1) Dr. Stephen LeBar in coming up with the draft of the Bylaws as mandated by the CBGlobal Assembly held In Hongkong.
2) Arthur and Kay loke for sponsoring the accommodations of the delegates at the Metropolitan YMCA.
3) Maureen Lee for making the preparations for the meeting.
4) Dr. Ben Brown and the International Baptist Church In Singapore
for hosting the CBGlobal Leaders' Meeting.
3. Discussions were made regarding preparations for the CBGlobal Conference in Taiwan next year,
2010.
CB Taiwan Is excited about hosting the conference.
The most likely dates for the next conference Is Nov. 11-15, 2010.
4. The Hong Kong Conference Resolutions were reviewed and updates given on their progress.
5. Closing Challenge and Prayer: Ben Brown ..... Strengths of each one
The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 P.M., moved by Mark Sosmeiia and seconded by Stephen LeBar.
After the meeting, US$ 1,000.00 was donated by CB Taiwan to CBGloballn fulfillment of the commitment it
made In the Hong Kong Conference. Praise God!
Recorded by: Nicky Joya
Secretary Attested by: Rene Atienza, Convenor