# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S170
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170 RESOLUTIONS

2. Delaware Valley Lutheran Church of the Deaf,
Philadelphia, Pa., from the New Jersey District to the
Eastern District;

3. Salem National Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Westland, Mich., from the English District to the
Michigan District; and

WHEREAS, Such transfers have necessary approval
and appear to be in the best interest of God’s kingdom;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the above requests for transfers be,
and they are, hereby approved and granted.

Action: Adopted (4).

RESOLUTION 4-16
(See Res. 4-12A)

To Decline Overture 4-35
(To Make Seminary Courses Available
to Synodical Staff Personnel)

RESOLUTION 4-17
Overture 4-35 (CW, p. 216)

WHEREAS, The concerns expressed in Overture 4-35
have been and are being dealt with by the President of
the Synod and the Board of Directors, and there are
staff orientation and development programs conducted
under the personnel regulations that have been adopted
by the Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, The program for training of staff called
for in Overture 4-35 does not appear to be an appropriate
means of dealing with the concerns expressed in the
overture; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 4-35 be respectfully
declined.

Action: Adopted (4).

To Initiate Dialogs
and Conversations
with Valparaiso University

RESOLUTION 4-18
Overture 4-36 (CW, p. 216)

WHEREAS, Valparaiso University has had a long
history of association with the Synod; and

WHEREAS, The Synod and Valparaiso University
mutually share a concern for Lutheran lay higher
education; and

WHEREAS, Concerns continue to be expressed in
regard to the theology taught at Valparaiso University;
and

WHEREAS, A resolution of these theological concerns
would greatly enhance the relationship between Val-
paraiso University and The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That dialogs and conversations toward a
resolution of the theological concerns be initiated
between representatives of the Synod, selected by the
synodical President, and representatives of Valparaiso
University; and be it further

Resolved, That a report on the above mentioned
dialogs and conversations be made to the Synod in a
way determined by the synodical President.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Amend Bylaw 2.07 e
re Salaries of Outgoing Officers

RESOLUTION 4-19
Report 4-04, IV, C (CW, p. 197)
Resolved, That Bylaw 2.07 e be amended as follows:

PRESENT WORDING

2.07 Successive Terms

e. If the President, the First Vice-President, or the
Secretary of the Synod fail to be reelected to their
office before they have reached the official retirement
age or if they elect to resign from their position, they
shall continue to receive their full salary to the end of
the fiscal year while rendering transitional service.
During this period the Personnel Department shall
assist them, if requested, in their efforts at finding
another opportunity for service in the church. In
addition to the foregoing provisions an additional
month’s salary shall be allowed as severance pay on
actual termination of service.

PROPOSED WORDING

2.07 Successive Terms

e. If the President, the First Vice-President, the
Secretary, or the Treasurer of the Synod fail to be
reelected to their office before they have reached the
official retirment age or if they elect to resign from
their position, they shall continue to receive their full
salary to the end of the calendar year while rendering
transitional service. During this period the Personnel
Department shall assist them, if requested, in their
efforts at finding another opportunity for service in
the church. In addition to the foregoing provisions an
additional month’s salary shall be allowed as sever-
ance pay on actual termination of service.

Action: Adopted (4).

To Amend Bylaw 2.105 al
re Age Discrimination
RESOLUTION 4-20A
Report 4-04, IV, B (CW), p. 197)

Resolved, That Bylaw 2.105 a 1 be amended as
follows:

PRESENT WORDING

2.105 Retirement Policies

a.

1. Each such person may request early retirement
under the applicable provisions of the Concordia
Retirement Plan, but he shall be eligible at the end ©
the calendar year in which his 65th birthday occurs.