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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1975, Page 190

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190 ADMINISTRATION

4-34

To Refer Question of New
Arizona District

In order to comply with the directive of New Orleans Reso-
lution 4-38, the Board of Directors submits the following overture
to the Anaheim convention:

WHEREAS, We recognize the tremendous growth and resul-
tant ministry potential in the Southwest part of our country,
particularly in the rapidly developing areas of Arizona, and that
the projected population of this area will rapidly exceed popula-
tions of present Districts: and

WHEREAS, We recognize that the massive land area in juris-
dictional areas in this part of the country and the distances
from the various population centers to currently established
District office locations create potential barriers for adequate
communication and feelings of partnership in the work con-
ducted by the respective Districts: and

WHEREAS, We further recognize that there are a number of
alternatives to the establishment of a new District which need
to be thoroughly explored: and

WHEREAS, We recognize that the convention-adopted princi-
ples for establishing new Districts were not to apply to estab-
lished Districts but that this develops a double standard for
measuring the viability of a District: and

WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has gone on record to
recommend a complete study of District organization, it is re-
spectfully suggested that the study report on the Southwest
District be further reviewed in assessing the administrative
needs of this area: and

WHEREAS, We recognize and commend the efforts under-
taken by the Phoenix Area Council in evaluating the mission
potential in their area and encourage them to continue their
efforts to develop information which is necessary and helpful
for the advancement of the work of the Kingdom: therefore be it

Resolved, In response to New Orleans Resolution 4-38, that
the proposed Southwest District study materials, as presented
by Mr. Norman Sell of the Synod’s Research Department,
become a part of the task force study of all Districts proposed
to the Anaheim convention both by the Board of Directors and
the Committee for Reorganization.

Board of Directors
Herbert Mueller, Secretary

4-35

To Replace California and Nevada
District Administration

WHEREAS, The administration of the California and Nevada
District in recent years has become antagonistic toward synodi-
cal doctrine and practice, as by adopting a liberal stance toward
the authority of Scripture, encouraging unionistic practice with
the Lutheran Church in America and the Church of Christ, and
authorizing the installation of Seminex graduates into the
parishes of the District: and

WHEREAS, Such an administration leaves faithful congrega-
tions of the District without effective and valid leadership and
representation in the Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Anaheim convention declare the present
administration of the California and Nevada District to be out-
lawed: and be it further

Resolved. That a special elective convention of the District
be authorized at which only those delegates are seated who will
unqualifiedly support A Statement of Scriptural and Confes-
sional Principles and the historic doctrine and practice of The
Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod and its synodical admin-
istration.

Our Savior Lutheran Church
Pinole, Calif.
Franklin Runkle, Secretary

4-36A

To Cut Costs of Conventions

Resolved. That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
attempt to cut the costs of conventions by having them at some
LCMS school in the Midwest such as Concordia Seminary.
St. Louis, or Concordia Teachers College, River Forest. and
by asking members of area congregations to house delegates
who cannot be housed on the school’s campus.

Trinity Lutheran Church
New Haven, Mo.
Orville Meyer, Secretary

Identical or similar:
4-36B to 4-36D
Ohio District

N. Ill. Dist. Past. Conf.
St. John's, Ellisville, Mo.

Arthur Ziegler
Gale Schmidt
Paul V. Schnelle

4-37A

To Economize on Conventions

WHEREAS. It has become increasingly expensive to conduct
synodical conventions in far-flung reaches of the Kingdom with
separate office staff and equipment in two locations: and

WHEREAS. Many advisory delegates with no voting power
add to the cost through needed quarters and considerations: and

WHEREAS. Publicity benefits are not substantially enhanced
with AP, UP. and RNS already airing sufficient coverage to
major cities and newspapers: therefore be it

Resolved. That the powers that be consider convention
quarters more closely situated to synodical headquarters: and
be it further

Resolved. That the number of advisory members be limited
to bare skeletal representation from Districts and schools, and
all others be required to pay their own expense as other visitors
and spectators must; and be it further

Resolved, That equalization for travel and facilities of duly
authorized delegates and representatives be directed from the
synodical level, so that all areas at a distance will not be handi-
capped by financial considerations.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Hartley, Iowa

Duane Kolpin, Chairman
Virgil Treimer, Secretary

Identical or similar:

4-37B to 4-37F

St. John’s, Austin, Minn.
St. John’s, Burr Oak, Mich.

C. J. Schleicher
Gene Kaugas

St. Paul, Brookfield, III. W. Otten
Trinity, Easthampton, Mass. Louis Elgert
Trinity, Port Huron, Mich. Theo. Klein

4-38

To Return to Triennial Conventions
of Synod

WHEREAS. For over 115 years the Synod successfully con-
ducted its business by meeting in convention every 3 years: and

WHEREAS, “Greater participation in decision making. and
the possibility of securing better qualified delegates” (Res. 6-07,
1962 Cleveland convention) is no less a fact with triennial con-
ventions than biennial conventions: and

WHEREAS. The growing energy crisis in America combined
with higher transportation costs will directly contribute to
higher synodical expenses with each succeeding convention:
therefore be it

Resolved. That the Synod return, starting with the next con-