# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S208
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208 ; Constitutional Matters

Wares, This expense works a hardship on outlying Dis-
tricts; and
‘Wurrzas, The present method does not distribute ‘such expense
equitably; therefore be it
Resolved, That the synodical convention convened at Saginaw
consider seriously the prorating of the expenses of all delegates
to Synod. ' y
Catirornia AND Nevapa District Orricers’ CONFERENCE
Artaur Broz, President R. J. JacELs, Secretary

ACTION
Committee 6 brought in the following resolution which was
adopted: ‘
Wuerras, The synodical convention will of necessity continue
to be held in midwestern cities; and _
Whereas, Synodical regulations make it incumbent on all Dis-
tricts to send delegates; and me
Wuereas, The District must finance the sending of such dele-
gates; and
; Wuereas, This expense works a hardship on outlying Dis-
tricts; and
Wuereas, The present method does not distribute such ex-
pense equitably; therefore be it
- Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the Presi-
‘dent which shall study the problem of prorating the expenses of
all delegates to Synod as well as advisory pastors and teachers, and
report to the next convention. .
. _In studying this problem, the Committee is hereby instructed

also to confer with those Districts which have already adopted the
policy of prorating traveling expenses for their District conventions.

Supreme Authority of General Conventions
wt (Memorial 503)
' Wuereas, The 1941 convention of Synod in Fort Wayne after

a- very. lengthy discussion on the part of the delegates adopted the
following resolution upon the report of Committee 2:

“Resolved: 1, That $150,000.00, be appropriated annually for
mission expansion; ; :

2. That this sum be included in the budget, but raised over
and above other budgeted items by a special effort, possibly during