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MPCA Officers

• Cynthia “Raven” Grimm, President

• Kevin Emmons, Vice President

• Kat Schorr, Secretary

• Carol Lambert, Treasurer

• Nikki Shields, Licensure and Ordination Coordinator

Board Members

• Jim Lindenschmidt
• Mark Gallup - Education Coordinator
• Mary Gelfand
• Peter Jokinen
• Rita Moran
• Eric Robbins
• Priscilla Schmidt
• Nikki Shields, Education Committee Chair

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MPCA Constitution

Approved by Board of Directors on February 9, 2003.

1. The name of this organization shall be the Maine Pagan Clergy Assocation (abbreviated MPCA).
2. The purpose of this organization shall be: To provide support and information for those functioning as Pagan clergy in Maine. This may include such projects as: establishing standards for recognition, licensure and ordination for Pagan clergy in Maine; providing support for Pagan clergy; offering regular meetings at which clergy may meet and learn from one another; facilitating positive relationships with other Pagan groups and the larger community; maintaining an e-mail list for clergy; coordinating training programs, formal and informal, for clergy to improve their skills; and other projects as needs are perceived and energy made available to meet those needs.
3. The MPCA shall be governed by a Board of Directors of not more than 13 and not less than 5 members, with four board members filling the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Procedures for appointing (and, if necessary, removing) board members shall be set forth in the Bylaws.
4. MPCA membership, meetings and projects shall be open to any individual identifying himself or herself as acting in a Pagan clergy role with a ministry in Maine, specifically including border residents and part-time residents of the state. This may include offering public ritual, group leadership, chaplaincy, training, writing, music or other ministries.
5. Clergy recognition and licensure are optional certifications, and are not required for membership in the MPCA. They are offered as a public service to the Pagan community. Criteria for MPCA clergy recognition and licensure shall be established separately by the Licensure, Ordination and Recognition Committee. The chair of this committee shall be a member of the board.
6. The Board shall be empowered to establish both standing and ad-hoc committees to work on projects under the MPCA name. The chair of any standing committee (intended to operate for one year or more) shall be a member of the board.
7. While the MPCA is not a ritual group, its in-person meetings take place within a cast circle. To facilitate problem-solving and encourage honest communication, those within the circle are asked to commit to keep private any personal or group information revealed therein. No such expectation of confidentiality may be expected on MPCA e-mail forums, and participants are urged to exercise reasonable care.
8. This Constitution is not valid until approved by the Board of Directors. It may be amended by the Board of Directors according to the bylaws.
9. In accordance with Maine law, it is hereby stated that the Maine Pagan Clergy Association is organized for the public benefit. Should the Board decide to dissolve this organization, any assets belonging to MPCA shall be distributed to Pagan non-profits in Maine or New England, or to an environmental nonprofit organization in Maine, to be chosen by the Board, and no assets of the organization shall be distributed to members.

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MPCA By-Laws 

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LORC

The Licensure, Ordination and Recognition Commitee (LORC) structure has been revamped to accommodate our new licensing structure. LORC has been replaced with a Licensing and Ordination Coordinator with all applications to be reviewed and voted on by the MPCA Board. More details of the review process will be posted in the very near future. In the meantime please contact Nikki Shields, our new Licensing and Ordination Coordinator, at 207-939-7326.

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