# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S471
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‘CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS 471

ACTION
Concerning this matter Committee 14 submitted the follow-
ing resolution which was adopted by Synod.
«: Wuereas, Our Lutheran concept of charity and its practical
application. are an integral part of the work of the Christian
-Church; and

Wuereas, There is an evident need for more co-operation and
co-ordination in the work of charities in and among the several
Districts of Synod, not only in regard to the carrying out of the
various programs of charity, but also in the matter of solicitation
of funds from members of Synod; and

Wuereas, There is a growing need for accreditation of all
social workers and for the standardization of policies and programs
in executing the work of organized charities in Synod, not only
to the advantage of the charitable agencies themselves, but also
to meet the demands of governmental boards in various States;
and

Wuereas, At the present time Synod has no called adminis-
trative head, individual, or committee of the ever-expanding field
of Lutheran Charities; therefore be it

Resolved,

1. That the President of Synod appoint a survey committee
of three, whose duty it shall be to investigate the entire field of
social welfare in our Church with the purpose of ascertaining the
advisability of engaging a full-time executive secretary of social
welfare; and

2. That this commitee report its findings to the Board of
Directors; and

3. That if the findings of the committee so warrant, the Board
of Directors shall be empowered to create the office of an execu-
tive secretary of social welfare, and cause the necessary regula-
tions to be formulated; and

4, That the Boards of Directors be authorized to allocate the
necessary funds required, both for the survey and for the sup-
port of the office of the executive secretary if such be created be-
fore the next convention of Synod. ,

Sending Out Book of Memorials
(Unprinted Memorial 62)
Regarding this matter Committee 6 brought in the following
resolution:
In re Unprinted Memorial 62, which requests that all pro-
posed Handbook regulations, reports, and memorials be submitted