# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S619
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FINANCIAL MATTERS

a survey of the work among our young people in the interest of
reaching more of our youth with an even better program. A very
comprehensive report of this survey is available.

E. Manpower Shortage
The present manpower shortage, which threatens to increase
alarmingly, was made the object of a study by a special committee
with the co-operation of the Board for Higher Education, the Board
for Parish Education, and the Mission Boards. We hope that their
final report with recommendations can be submitted in time for
the convention.

F. Research Commission on Economy and Efficiency
The Board realized for some time that the growth of our
Synod and the creation of new departments and the appointment
of more executives might result in overlapping and the waste of
money and manpower. A Commission on Economy and Efficiency
was therefore appointed to study this problem and to bring in its
recommendations, which are not ready at this time.

G. Resignation of the Board for European Affairs

The Board of Directors, on July 12, 1955, felt constrained to
accept the resignation of the Board for European Affairs. Differ-
ences of opinion had arisen as to the relative duties of the Board
for European Affairs and the Board of Directors, particularly as
to whether the Board for European Affairs should appoint an
Executive Secretary at this time or whether the Secretary of
Missions could not serve as Executive Secretary for the Board for
European Affairs for the time being. Since July 1955 an interim
board, with Dr. H. A. Mayer as Executive Secretary, carried on
the work of the Board for European Affairs.

M. F. Krerzmann, Secretary

ACTION
Committee 11 brought in the following resolution, which was
adopted: .
Resolution 1
Subject: Gratitude to God for the Board of Directors

Wuereas, The Board of Directors has carried a great responsi-
bility and faithfully has conducted a large amount of business in
its twenty-three meetings during the past triennium; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod express its gratitude to Almighty God
for granting it such capable, consecrated, and aggressive men to
serve on this Board and pray God’s blessings upon them for the
service they rendered Him and His church.

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