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May 8, 2008—GBOPHB Participates in Project Kaleidoscope
Project Kaleidoscope, a multi-year effort to improve compliance with labor standards among overseas contractors and suppliers, released its final report in April 2008 through a working group that included the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church (General Board), The Walt Disney Company and McDonald’s Corporation.
February 19, 2008—GBOPHB Launches Redesigned CCPI Web Site
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board) launched the redesigned Central Conference Pension Initiative (CCPI) Web site today, enabling online pledges. The launch occurs as the General Board celebrates 100 years of providing U.S. pensions—CCPI is the first step in extending the pension reach to those outside the U.S. conferences.
January 15, 2008—General Board of Pension and Health Benefits Selects CFO
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits today announced the hiring of Timothy C. Koch as chief financial officer. In his new position, Mr. Koch will oversee the General Board’s accounting and actuarial departments.
January 7, 2008—Reverend Paul Dirdak to Assist with CCPI Pension Support Activities
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits and the office of the Central Conference Pension Initiative (CCPI) today announced a consulting agreement with the Reverend Paul Dirdak of the California-Nevada annual conference.
December 17, 2007—The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits to Hold Public Forum
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church (General Board) invites interested constituents to a public forum on Friday, February 1, 2008. The forum will be held at the JW Marriott Starr Pass—3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85745 (520-792-3500). It is scheduled for 11:00–11:30 a.m., Mountain time.
November 19, 2007—GBOPHB Instrumental in Wal-Mart Sustainability Reporting
The General Board has been actively engaged with Wal-Mart since 1999 on employee wage and benefit issues and the working conditions in overseas factories. Today, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world’s largest retailer, released its first-ever sustainability report.
September 26, 2007—United Methodist Pension and Health Agency Announces Relocation
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board) has announced its intention to relocate to the Village of Glenview, IL....
September 21, 2007—Pension Board Encourages UMC Investor Comments to the SEC before October 2
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board), the largest denominational pension fund in the U.S., is concerned about recent efforts by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to limit the rights of shareholders to file advisory resolutions....
August 10, 2007—The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits to Hold Public Forum
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board) invites interested constituents to a Public Forum on Monday, September 17, 2007. The forum will be held at the Renaissance O’Hare Suites in Chicago (773-380-9600), 8500 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL, and tentatively scheduled between 11:00-11:30 a.m., Central time...
April 26, 2007—General Board of Pension and Health Benefits' Board of Directors Intercedes in Oregon Pastor’s IRS Tax Levy
The General Board concluded its Board of Directors meeting last week in Fort Worth. Among considerations was a request by the Reverend John T. Schwiebert (retired clergyperson in the Oregon-Idaho Conference of The United Methodist Church) and his wife, Patricia, which was presented at the Board of Directors’ January Public Forum and referred to committee for resolution...
March 19, 2007—General Board of Pension and Health Benefits to Hold Public Forum
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board) invites interested constituents to a Public Forum on Friday, April 20, 2007...
January 27, 2007—General Board of Pension and Health Benefits Board of Directors Meets in Florida
The General Board concluded its Board of Directors meeting this week in Florida. Among the highlights was announcement of the recipients of the Charles L. Calkins and Clay F. Lee awards....
January 19, 2007—Joint Agency Efforts Fund Liberia Central Conference Pension
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board) in cooperation with the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) announced a joint funding effort on behalf of Central Conference Pensions in Liberia....
November 29, 2006—Boigegrain Installed as Church Benefits Association Chairperson
Barbara A. Boigegrain, general secretary of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, was elected as chairperson of the Church Benefits Association (CBA) Board of Directors for a term beginning in 2007, it was announced today....
November 28, 2006—The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits to Hold Public Forum
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board) invites interested constituents to a Public Forum on Friday, January 26, 2007. The forum will take place at the Marriott Hollywood Beach Hotel (954-924-2202), 2501 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Eastern time....
September 18, 2006—General Board of Pension and Health Benefits Selects CFO
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (General Board) today announced the selection of Sharon E. Strother as chief financial officer, culminating a months-long search. In her new position, Ms. Strother will oversee the General Board's accounting and actuarial departments....
September 15, 2006—Protected Annuity Rate Balance (PARB) Option Announced
In its ongoing mission to care for its participants, the Board of Directors of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church today announced a change to the Protected Annuity Rate Balance (PARB) promise....
August 4, 2006—The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits to Hold Public Forum
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church (General Board) invites interested constituents to a Public Forum on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. The forum will take place at the Hyatt Rosemont (847-518-1234), 6350 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Central time....
April 27, 2006—The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church—Signatory to United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment
The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church (General Board) is a major institutional investor and one of the original 25 international signatories, instrumental in developing the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment, announced in New York....
January 17, 2006—General Board Investments End on High Note in 2005
Despite the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the country, surging gasoline prices, predictions of a housing bubble and reduced consumer spending, the U.S. economy proved more resilient in 2005 than what analysts expected. In fact, according to The Wall Street Journal, 2005 economic growth has been robust and the stock market even experienced a year-end rally. Comparatively, the General Board's investments also garnered positive results....
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