# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1962_S149 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 148 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 11 voke the blessing of the Lord on its continuing work of making provision, under His guidance and blessing, for the needy and retired workers in the church. Action: This resolution was adopted. Reciprocal Pension Fund Membership Within the Synodical Conference RESOLUTION 10-07 Wuereas, Inquiry has been made as to whether a participant in the Pension Fund will lose his benefits if he transfers to a congregation belonging to another Synod of the Synodical Conference; and Wuereas, Section 10.49 of the synodical Handbook is not clear on this point; and Wuereas, Other professional pension plans provide means whereby professional workers who remain in their profession but transfer to another related cor- porate body do not lose their benefits; and Wuereas, Section 10.55 provides that “The plan or any part thereof may be amended ... (b) by the Board for Support and Pensions with the consent of the Board of Directors, subject to ratification by Synod”; and Wuereas, The Board of Support and Pensions does approve and the Board of Directors does consent to the following amendment; therefore be it Resolved, That in the event either the worker or the congregation transfers membership to another Synod of the Synodical Conference as constituted on June 28, 1962, his full “pension credits” shall, at his request, be transferred to any plan of such Synod, or, if there is no such plan in such Synod, he shall have the right to retain his “full credit” and “full benefits” in the Pen- sion Fund (sections 10.41 through 10.49 inclusive of the Bylaws) so long as The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod is in fellowship with such Synod; and be it further Resolved, That in the event either a worker or a con- gregation from a Synod of the Synodical Conference as constituted on June 28, 1962, joins The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod such worker or congregation may transfer credits to the Pension Fund subject to all the rules and regulations as set forth in the plan; and be it finally Resolved, That the pertinent synodical Handbook sections be made conformable to these resolutions by the Committee on Constitutional Matters. Action: This resolution was adopted. COMMITTEE 11 — Finance and Stewardship Report of Board of Directors RESOLUTION 11-01 Report 801, pp. 310—316, Reports and Memorials Waereas, The triennial report of the Board of Direc- tors of the Synod reveals the exercise of wisdom and zeal in the performance of its duties; and Wuereas, It is apparent that the Lord of the church has granted a high measure of blessing to the labors of this board; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod give thanks to God for the dedicated leadership He has provided through the serv- ices of the members of this board; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod express its gratitude to the members of the board for their faithful exercise of the stewardship committed to them and offer particular commendation for their judicious use of the authority granted them by the San Francisco convention to bor- row funds for capital items; and be it finally Resolved, That the Synod accept the report of the Board of Directors as given (pp. 310 to 316, Reports and Memorials), with the exception of Section VII (“Special Offering”) which will be considered in a separate res- olution. Action: This resolution was adopted. Report of Synod’s Treasurer RESOLUTION 11-02 Report 802, pp. 316—326, Reports and Memorials Resolved, That the Synod adopt the comprehensive report of the Treasurer as found on pages 316 to 326, Reports and Memorials; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod express its gratitude to the entire staff of the fiscal office and particularly to Dr. M. E. Strieter, Treasurer; Mr. R. C. Rauscher, Controller; and Mr. C. E. Groerich, Assistant Treasurer, for their faithful service. Action: This resolution was adopted, and Dr. Strieter was given a rising vote of appreciation. Report of Board and Staff, Department of Stewardship, Mission Education, and Promotion RESOLUTION 11-03 Report 804, pp. 328—334, Reporis and Memorials Wuereas, The reports of the Stewardship Depart- ment’s Board and Staff give an indication of the blessing of God resting upon their leadership efforts; and WuerEas, It is evident that God has given us capable and faithful men for the performance of their duties; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod express its gratitude to God for having given to His church this group of con- secrated and conscientious leaders; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod herewith express its heart- felt thanks and deep appreciation to the members of the Stewardship Department’s board and staff; and be it finally Resolved, That the Synod accept the report of the Stewardship Department’s board and staff as presented to this convention on pages 328—334, Reports and Me- morials (the Recommendations on pages 334—336 are considered separately). Action: This resolution was adopted. fed