LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Page 148

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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.

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