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33rd Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Oregon Convention Center Portland, Oregon June 25-28, 2009 Welcome to Portland! We are delighted to welcome you to the 33rd Biennial Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Convention. With a first-rate program planned and prepared by the 2009 LWML Convention Programming Committee and hosted by the members of the 2009 Convention Host Committee from LWML districts that include Oregon, Utah-Idaho, and Washington-Alaska, you are in for an authen- tic and exciting experience in the Northwest. You will experience inspirational worship and singing, uplifting Bible study sessions, motivational mission speakers, opportunities to meet new people and renew old friendships, plus fellowship at meal times, informative exhibits, and numerous other con- vention “extras” in this unique City of Roses. We are sure you will enjoy this convention as we “Look to the Hills … God Reigns.” This convention manual provides most of the details you will need for your convention experience and will serve as a concise summary of the 2007-2009 biennium. Some have called this manual our LWML yearbook—you may want to save it for future reference. You will find other valuable items in your convention tote bag, including the first issue of the convention daily newspaper, The Hilltop Proclaimer, the convention space locator, and many items to review regarding LWML resources and products. Be sure to visit the exhibits, where you will find many other informational resources. Need help or have a question? • The LWML Information Booth is located on the first floor in the Pre-Function A area to answer any questions that you may have. • The Message Center will be nearby for you to post a note if you need/want to contact someone. Again, welcome! We are glad you are here. The members of the LWML Convention Programming Committee and 2009 Convention Host Committee 1 Look to the Hills...God Reigns 33rd Biennial Convention June 25-28, 2009 Portland, Oregon CONTENTS Convention Highlights Inside Front Cover Reports of Standing Committees Welcome 1 Christian Life Committee 65 Convention Information 3 Christian Resources Editors 66 Convention Personalities 5 Media and Marketing Committee 67 Convention Rules 8 Official Publication Staff 68 Program 9 Gospel Outreach Committee 69 Bible Study Day One 15 Mission Advocacy and Grants Committee 70 Bible Study Day Two 17 Human Care Committee 71 Proposed Bylaws Amendments 19 HOPE Committee 72 Candidates for Office 22 Leader Development Committee 73 Candidate Voting Tally 30 Structure Committee 74 Proposed Mission Grants 31 Special Committees and Task Forces Mission Grant Resolutions 33 Mustard Seeds Task Force 75 Grant Selection Tally 42 Friends Into Serving Him® (Teen LWML) 76 Progress Report on Mission Grants 43 Web Site Task Force 77 Word of Thanks 45 Bible Study Task Force 78 Reports of Elected Officers Convention Site Committee 78 President 46 LWML Assembly of Leaders 79 Vice President of Christian Life 50 Mission-Ministry Vision Consultants 80 Vice President of Communication 51 Nominating Committee 81 Vice President of Gospel Outreach 52 Planned Giving Counselor 81 Vice President of Human Care 53 Endowment Committee 82 Vice President of Servant Resources 54 Convention Host Committee 83 Recording Secretary 55 Treasurer 56 Executive Committee 84 Senior Counselor 57 Class of 2010 District Presidents 85 Junior Counselor 57 Class of 2012 District Presidents 85 New Member Societies 86 Reports of Appointed Officers Presidents of the LWML 87 Meeting Manager 58 LWML by District in Convention 88 Planner 59 Songs 89 Public Relations Director 60 Acknowledgments 94 Business Administrator 61 Statistical Reports Inside Back Cover Reports of Special Appointed Personnel Convention Logo, Goal Statement, Back Cover Contracts Administrator 62 Objectives and LWML Convention Manager 62 Mission Statement Archivist-Historian 63 Archivist-Historian Emeritus 63 Parliamentarian 64 2 Look to the Hills...God Reigns 33rd Biennial Convention June 25-28, 2009 Portland, Oregon CONVENTION INFORMATION Announcements Exhibits and Displays (Evergreen Park) information DESK Only announcements of an emergency nature A variety of exhibits, including many hands- will be made during meetings. Other announce- on activities, are located in the Exhibit Halls Located in the Oregon ments may be posted at the Message Center. A-1 and B of the Oregon Convention Center. Convention Center, The Message Center is located near the LWML Included are displays sponsored by LWML (Pre-Function A). A message Information Booth on the street level in the Or- committees, featuring new LWML products board will be available to post egon Convention Center (Pre-Function A). and resources, as well as the banners and dis- and check messages here. plays from each district. The banners will be Blood Donations displayed after the morning session on Friday Donations are available by pre-registration only. until 2 p.m. Saturday. If you are scheduled to be a blood donor, please go to Hall A of the Oregon Convention Center at the time of your donation on Thursday. Evergreen Park Exhibit Hall Child Care Will Be Open As Follows: Child Care and Youth Activities (Camp Hood), Thursday, June 25, 2009 available by pre-registration only, are located 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in Rooms F-149, F-150, F-151, F-152 of the Or- egon Convention Center. Friday, June 26, 2009 Convention Charms and Tie Tac Pins 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. If you pre-ordered these on your convention registration form, you may pick them up at the Saturday, June 27, 2009 table in the registration area (Pre-Function C) 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. of the Oregon Convention Center. 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Convention Polo Shirts You may purchase a convention logo shirt (if supplies are available) at the table in the reg- Gifts from the Heart Items istration area (Pre-Function C) of the Oregon These may be brought to the collection and Convention Center. packing area in Rooms B-118-119 when you reg- Delegates ister. Please bring all items by noon Friday, June All voting delegates must sign in at the del- 26, so they can be distributed to local agencies. egate desk in the registration area. Identification District Photos Your badge is your admission to all meetings A schedule of times that photos will be taken and all convention events. Please complete the has been given to the district presidents and reverse side of your convention badge with will also appear in the daily convention news- your appropriate medical information. paper, The Hilltop Proclaimer. District photos Information Desk will be taken in Hall A on the street level of the Located in the Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Convention Center. (Pre-Function A). A message board will be Emergencies available to post and check messages here. Contact an usher or hostess in case of accident Lost and Found & Wheelchairs or illness while at the Oregon Convention Cen- Lost and found and wheelchair rental (with prior ter. The First Aid room, located in Pre-Function arrangements) are located in Room C-125 & C-126, A, will be open during the hours of convention street level of the Oregon Convention Center. meetings and activities. LWML Store The LWML Store is located in the Evergreen Park Exhibit Hall. 3 Look to the Hills...God Reigns 33rd Biennial Convention June 25-28, 2009 Portland, Oregon CONVENTION INFORMATION Meals Registration Catered meals, for those who purchased the Confirmation of registration and general infor- Friday box lunch and dinner and the Saturday mation has been mailed. Badges and conven- dinner, will be served in Rose City Rendez- tion materials will be picked up at the regis- vous, located in the Portland Ballroom on the tration area located in Pre-Function C, street upper level of the Oregon Convention Center. level, Oregon Convention Center. Concessions will be open beginning Wednes- day in the Oregon Convention Center. Mission Pledge Walk and Exercise Registration will be open as follows: The Mission in Motion Walk will begin at 6:30 Wednesday, June 24, 2009 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at two locations 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. — the Holladay Park near the DoubleTree Thursday, June 25, 2009 Hotel and the South Park Blocks Park near the 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Hilton Hotel. Plan to begin your walk prior to 7:30 a.m. The Mission in Motion Exercise will Friday, June 26, 2009 begin at the Oregon Convention Center, Hall 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. A, at 7 a.m., Saturday, June 27. Check-in at the table in the registration area in the Oregon Saturday, June 27, 2009 Convention Center to pick up your shirt and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. leave your pledge sheet and money donations after you have registered for the convention. Group Photos: District and YWR Seating Please follow the instructions of the ushers at all These will be taken in Hall A according to the times. Special seating areas are designated for schedule prepared by the PR Director. These presenters and their families, special guests, and were available to order on the registration physically and hearing impaired attendees. form and will be mailed to you following convention. If you would like to order the Servant Activities photos at convention, come to the registration Servant Connections are on Thursday, June 25, area during regular operating hours. You may in Hall A of the Oregon Convention Center. NOT order during the photo sessions in Hall A. Session times are 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 Portland Convention DVD p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. These activities are available by pre-registration only.