LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2001, Page 28

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King, 574; Paul Maier, 570; Glenn O’Shoney, 525; Roger
Pittelko, 429; Wallace Schulz, 611; William Weinrich, 569;
and Dean Wenthe, 555. Wallace Schulz was declared
elected Second Vice-President. Roger Pittelko’s name was
removed from the ballot.
Punch cards were distributed and the third ballot declared closed after the delegates finished voting.
Committee 7: Structure and Administration
The Chair called on President George Wollenburg of the
Montana District, chairman of Committee 7, to resume his
committee’s report to the convention. Discussion resumed on
Res. 7-02 (TB, p. 112). A motion to amend by removing the
fourth Resolve from the resolution was introduced and discussed. Debate was closed on both the amendment and resolution (Y:878; N:228). The amendment failed (Y:531; N:579).
The unamended resolution was carried (Y:914; N:203).
The chairman of Committee 7 reported that Dr. Lane
Seitz has asked that Res. 7-05 (TB, p. 114) be withdrawn
from consideration and read a message from Dr. Seitz to
that effect.
Res. 7-08 (TB, p. 116), “To Add New Bylaw to Govern
the Dissolution of Synodwide Corporate Entities,” was introduced by the committee. A delegate expressed concern
that the resolutions were not being presented according to
numerical order. The committee chairman again explained
that his committee continued to work on several resolutions
as a result of floor committee hearings. Res. 7-08 was read
by the committee, a motion to immediately end debate carried (Y:821; N:295) and the resolution was adopted (Y:985;
N:138).
Res. 7-09 (TB, p. 116), “To Amend CPH Articles of Incorporation,” was presented by the committee. The delegates supported the intent of the committee not to read the
Bylaws portion of the resolution by voice vote. Debate was
ended (Y:1,082; N:40) and the resolution was adopted
(Y:1,122; N:12).
Res. 7-10 (TB, p. 119), “To Clarify Authority for Amendment of Worker Benefit Plans,” was read by a member of
the committee. After brief discussion, debate was ended
(Y:1,040; N:74) and the resolution was adopted (Y:1,078;
N:49).
Res. 7-11 (TB, p. 119), “To Move Property Ownership
Bylaw to Constitution,” was presented. Brief discussion followed before the question was called (Y:1,087; N:29). The
Chair reminded the convention that a two-thirds vote
would be required since the resolution advocates a change
to the Constitution of the Synod. The resolution was
adopted (Y:1,103; N:36).
Res. 7-27A (TB, p. 186), “To Combine Commission on
Organizations and Commission on Theology and Church
Relations and Review CTCR Bylaws,” was introduced by
the committee. The committee was supported in its intention not to read the proposed Bylaw section of the resolution. The resolution was discussed. A delegate rose to a
point of order to remind the convention of Standing Rule 7
which indicates that the entire resolution is equally important, suggesting that the entire resolution should be read.
A motion to end debate carried (Y:1,007; N:114). The resolution was adopted (Y:810; N:328).
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Committee 9: Registration, Credentials, and Elections
The chairman of the Committee on Elections reported
the results of the third ballot for Vice-Presidents 2–5: Roosevelt Gray, 438; Robert King, 606; Paul Maier, 575; Glenn
O’Shoney, 502; William Weinrich, 548; and Dean Wenthe,
559. Robert King was declared elected Third Vice-President
and Paul Maier was declared elected Fourth Vice-President. The names of Roosevelt Gray and Glenn O’Shoney
were removed from the ballot.
The ballot for Fifth Vice-President was conducted with
the use of the electronic response system. William Weinrich
received 604 votes, and Dean Wenthe received 499 votes.
William Weinrich was declared elected Fifth Vice-President, concluding the balloting for Vice-Presidents 2–5.
Committee 10: Nominations
The Chair introduced Rev. Loren Kramer, former president of the Pacific Southwest District and chairman of the
Committee for Convention Nominations. He in turn asked
his committee to come forward to be introduced to the assembly. He called attention to the report of the committee
in the Nominations booklet and to the additions and corrections to the report on page 9 of Today’s Business. He explained the floor nominations process to be followed.
The question whether to allow nominations from the
floor that had not previously been submitted through the
pre-convention nominating process was put to the convention. The delegates voted to not allow nominations apart
from those already submitted (Y:403; N:679). Extended discussion followed the committee chairman’s explanation of
the use of the form for nominations provided in Today’s
Business, pages 159–160. It was requested that all personal
statements of the nominees be printed. It was moved and
seconded that nomination forms be received by the Nominations Committee until 6:00 P.M. in Room 122. The Chair
reminded that a two-thirds vote would be required to close
nominations. The motion carried (Y:824; N:105).
Committee 2: Congregational Services
The Chair called upon Rev. Herbert Mueller, President
of the Southern Illinois District and chairman of Committee 2. Chairman Mueller thanked the members of his committee and introduced their report.
Res. 2-01A (TB, p. 165), “To Revise Bylaws 3.821, 3.823,
3.825, and 3.827 on Congregational Services,” was presented to the convention for action. After discussion, the
question was called (Y:823; N:188). The resolution was
adopted as presented (Y:928; N:97).
Res. 2-02A (TB, p. 167), “To Develop a Pastoral Strategic
Plan to Address RSO School Associations,” was read and
comment was added on behalf of the committee by one of
its members. A motion to amend by deleting the sixth Resolve was made and seconded. A motion to suspend the Orders of the Day to allow continued discussion failed to obtain the necessary two-thirds vote (Y:641; N:442).
Year of the Child
Youth Representative Christopher Schelp presented the
third “Year of the Child” question to the convention: “What
percentage of the teachers (full- and part-time) in LCMS el-