LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — July 10–11, 2015, Page 14

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Bylaw 3.1.4.3 assumes the existence of foreign mission areas and suggests that they are a concept that is
more general than specific. It remains for Board for International Mission and the Office of International
Mission, under the guidance of the Chief Mission Officer who is under the direction of the President of
the Synod, to demarcate such foreign mission areas “in support of mission and ministry in foreign
countries” (Bylaw 3.8.3). The Office of International Mission should be contacted if there is interest in
conducting or participating in mission activity in a foreign area.
122. Eastern District Camp Pioneer Articles of Incorporation Amendment Review (15-2772)
The Eastern District Board of Directors, with a July 8, 2015 email, asked the Commission on
Constitutional Matters to review a single paragraph amending the Certificate of Incorporation of Pioneer
Camp and Retreat Center, Inc. After review, the commission gave its approval to the amendment.
123. Proposed Concordia Plan Services Documents Approval (15-2773)
The day prior to the commission meeting, Concordia Plan Services submitted Articles of Incorporation
and Bylaws documents for a new ancillary program agency corporation it is proposing to the LCMS
Board of Directors. The commission reviewed and approved the documents, finding no conflict with the
Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod with one exception. While the bylaws document
contains a paragraph governing disposition of assets should the proposed agency go out of existence, it
does not quote verbatim the required language of 2004 Res. 4-11. Therefore, the proposed wording will
require specific approval by the LCMS Board of Directors.
124. Adjournment
Its business to come before the meeting having been attended to, the meeting was closed with prayer. The
commission will next meet September 18–19, 2015.

Raymond L. Hartwig, Secretary

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