November/BOD 2015 Agenda

LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE, NORTH DAKOTA DISTRICT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Grace Lutheran Church

Carrington, ND

AGENDA –Saturday, November 7, 2015

The mission of the LWML North Dakota District is to equip and encourage all women to share the compassion and hope of Jesus Christ.

Reflecting His joy, each woman of the ND LWML will:

  1. Study God’s Word for growth, guidance and confidence;
  2. Actively demonstrate God’s love by using her God-given gifts to serve, lead and mentor;
  3. Willingly spread the love of Jesus throughout the world.

Friday, pmSaturday, 7:30 am, Breakfast

Mission Grant Meeting12:00 pm, Lunch

8:00 a.m.CALL TO ORDERBoard MeetingPaulette Huber

1. Opening DevotionsPastor Suelzle

  1. Opening remarks/agenda changes/additionsPaulette Huber
  2. Roll Call/CredentialsRenee Johnson
  3. Minutes of March board meeting Renee Johnson
  4. Correspondence (no action)Renee Johnson

REPORTS OF ELECTED OFFICERS AND COUNSELORS

  1. PresidentPaulette Huber
  2. Vice President of Mission GrantsNikki Tyrrell
  3. Vice President of Christian LifeValerie Biberdorf
  4. Vice President of Communication Dee Pavicic
  5. Vice President of Human CareChantel Zeller
  6. Vice President of Servant Resources (Committee person?)LaurieAnn Totenhagen
  7. Recording SecretaryRenee Johnson
  8. Financial SecretaryMyrna Baneck
  9. TreasurerAvonne Gessner
  10. Sr. CounselorPastor Jenks
  11. Jr. CounselorPastor Moline
  12. Nominating Committee ChairmanKaren Lougheed
REPORTS OF APPOINTED OFFICERS
  1. Archivist-HistorianNikki Rahlf
  2. Meeting Manager/Travel CoordinatorRenee Johnson
  3. ParliamentarianBonnie Krenz
  4. Convention ManagerRhonda Hoge

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

  1. Bylaws Connie Smallarz
  2. Gifts and Bequests Committee Sue Corwin
REPORT OF ZONE PRESIDENTS
  1. Central ZoneKaren Puffe
  2. Eastern ZoneJanet Baker (Bonnie)
  3. Northeast ZoneMarlene Boettger
  4. Northwest ZoneLaurie Ruppert (Shirley)
  5. Southeast ZoneMary Lueck
  6. Southwest ZonePam Thompson
OTHER REPORTS
  1. Gifts & Bequests RecommendationsSue Corwin
  2. Mission Grants Report and RecommendationNikki Tyrrell

BUSINESS

32)VP of Human Care

 Info: Resignation letter

 Action: Vote to accept

33) 2015 Fall Retreat Report

 Info: Report/Evaluation

 Info: 2016 date, etc.

 Discussion/Action: Future of Retreat

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34)Spring/Fall Rallies

 Info: See Attachment A and B.

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35) Spring Event(s)

 Info: “Witness, Mercy, Love Event” – Mercy Care Conference, April 2, 2015 at ……. sponsored by LCMS North Dakota.

 Info: This may be in lieu of regular Zone Spring Event if desired?

 Action: Vote ______

36) District Human Care Project or other District Event

 Info: Brainstorming any other District or zone events that may be inspiring or meaningful to our membership. Alternatives to the YW Retreat??

 Info: Refer back to HOPE committee powerpoint suggestions such as LWML 101, 102, 103, or Just a Cup of Coffee. “Women in Mission University” combines all of these for an afternoon, day, or multiple day event. One day retreats such as, “Stepping Out…”, “Jewels….”, by Deb Burma or other resources.

 Zoom Workshop or now Planning Zone…Technology Training for officers…wasn’t able to do that at our convention…future??

 Speaker ideas: Kim Wagner, Writer and Motivational Speaker; Kyle Novak, Kenya trip.

 Other speaker sugg??______

 Action:

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37) LWML 2015 Convention – Des Moines, Iowa, June 25-28.

 Info: Theme: “ Bountiful! Sow – Nourish – Reap” based on 2 Cor. 9:8

 Info: Comments from travel coordinator…..Renee Johnson

 Info: Comments from delegates, attendees, etc.

38) ND District LWML Convention 2016 – Jamestown, Central Zone

 Info: Dates will be June 24-26, 2016.

 Info: Theme, “Rejoice in God’s Bounty”, from Jeremiah 31:12b-14

 Info: Keynote Speaker….. More ideas…..

 Info: Other details by Rhonda, our Convention Manager

39) LWML Convention 2017, Salt Lake City, Utah

 Info: Theme, “Jesus Christ Above All”.

 Info: Selection of convention site for 2023 site.

 Info: Our region is designated…..ND with SD possibility?

 Info: Discuss District bid or other process for national selection.

40) ND District LWML Convention 2018 – NW Zone

 Info: Convention Site

 Info: Convention Chairman/Co-Chairman

 Action: Vote on theme.

41) Leader’s Manual

 Update Laurie Totenhagen, VP of Servant Resources.

42) Standing Rules

 Info: Bonnie Krenz

 Action: Vote on updates/changes

43) Website:

 Update by Marie Johnson, Webmaster

 Info: Check secure site for archived minutes, reports, etc. (Access Code: SeRv3Wgladness)

 Info: Trafficking Video

 Action: Contact Webmaster Marie Johnson if we see the need for for web updates or additions.

44) LWML Year

 Info: Promoting year start, September 1, ending August 31 with our units.

 Action: Encourage units to follow this timeline.

45) Additional Agenda items:

 Info: Possible gifts, cards, etc. to Pastor Jenks, Wanda Mitchell,

 Action:

 Info: LWML Articles of Incorporation/filing with Sec. of State

 Other agenda items:

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Information to share:

46) Adjournment

Pastor Suelzle will close with devotions.

Thank you for using your time and talents as leaders in the LWML.
Go in peace! Serve the Lord with gladness!

Future Schedule:

March, 2015 BOD Meeting Grace Lutheran, Carrington

April, 2016?Possible Mercy Event?

June 24-26, 2016LWML ND District ConventionJamestown, ND

Sept.16-18, 2016Fall LWML Retreat Chieftain, Carrington

June, 2017LWML ConventionSalt Lake City, Utah

June, 2018ND District ConventionNW Zone

Attachment A (Item 34)

Spring Events, 2016

Possible April Mercy Event with ND LCMS

Zone Date Place Program

Central____________

Eastern____________

NE____________

NW______

SE______

SW ____________

Attachment B (Item 34)

FALL RALLIES, 2016

Zone Date Place Program

Central______

Eastern______

NE______

NW______

SE______

SW ______

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November/BOD 2015 Agenda