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1 31st ANNUAL SYNOD ASSEMBLY JUNE 2 3 HOLIDAY INN, FARGO 2018 Voting Member MATERIALS Eastern North Dakota Synod

2 Table of Contents 2018 In an effort to care for creation, No paper voting member materials will be provided at assembly. Please bring your own paper copies (if desired) or a tablet smart phone to access the documents electronically during the assembly. All documents are posted separately at so you can print what you feel is necessary. All voting member materials will be available for review at the Business Table. VOTING MEMBER MATERIALS (required): 1. Voting Member Packet 2018 Tentative Schedule 2018 Rules of Procedure Robert s Rules of Order (Quick Reference) Charts of Motions Sample Ballot* Mission Plan Resolutions 2. Eastern North Dakota Synod Constitution (Since there is a resolution related to constitutional changes, a paper copy of the proposed constitutional changes will be available at each table at the assembly) 3. Proposed 2019 Compensation and Policy Guidelines for Rostered Ministers and Lay Paid Staff Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly Minutes OPTIONAL MATERIALS: 2018 Reports to the Assembly 2018 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Report * PLEASE NOTE: During the conference caucusing on Saturday, June 2, each conference will elect their representatives to the 2019 Churchwide Assembly in Milwaukee, WI August, 5-10, Those names will need to be ratified by the assembly on Sunday, June 3 as part of the Elections process in Plenary 2. A complete summary of the conference nominees will be available at the business table the morning of Sunday, June 3.

3 FRIDAY, JUNE p.m. REGISTRATION OPEN 3-5 p.m. PRE-ASSEMBLY WORKSHOP FOR ROSTERED MINISTERS 7-9 p.m. SHE BOOK DISCUSSION AND SOCIAL with Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis with Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis (Advanced Registration Required) SATURDAY, JUNE 2 7:30 a.m. REGISTRATION OPEN 8:30 a.m. OPENING WORSHIP Offering to benefit: CAR, South Sudan Lutheran in Fargo, Outdoor Ministry in EaND 9:30 a.m. KEYNOTE with Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis 10:15 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. CONFERENCE CAUCUSING 11:15 a.m. Break STATE OF THE SYNOD with Bishop Terry A. Brandt 11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. LUNCH 12:45 p.m. STATE OF THE ELCA with Andrew Steele 1:30 p.m. Break 1:45 p.m. EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUTS SESSION 1

4 2:30 p.m. Break 2:45 p.m. EDUCATIONAL BREAKOUTS SESSION 2 3:30 p.m. Break - sponsored by Oak Grove Lutheran School and Concordia College 3:45 p.m. PLENARY 1 Report of the Credentials Committee Declaration of a Quorum Adopt Agenda and Rules of Procedure Report of the Secretary : Rev. Kristina Weber Report of the Elections/Nominating Committee Report of the Treasurer: Joe Askew Presentation of the 2019 Proposed Mission Plan (Budget) Resolutions 5 p.m. BREW & HYMNS FOR AFRICA A time of fellowship and fun to support our partnership with our companion synod, Central African Republic. Food and beverage available for purchase paired with a unique hymn sing challenge that will promise to be entertaining! 5 p.m. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS SUNDAY, JUNE 3 8 a.m. REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK OPEN 8:30 a.m. BIBLE STUDY AND KEYNOTE with Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis RECOGNITION OF CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES: 100 AND 125 YEARS 9:15 a.m. PLENARY 2 Report of the Vice President: Dr. Phyllis Johnson Report of the Credentials Committee Adoption of the 2019 Mission Plan Elections Resolutions 10:45 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. CLOSING WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION Recognition of Ordination Anniversaries: 25 and 50+ years 12 p.m. LUNCH PLENARY 3 (IF NEEDED) CLOSING OF THE SYNOD ASSEMBLY Visit for more information. VOTING MEMBER MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE MAY 18.

5 Rules of Procedure The agenda and the rules of procedure will be adopted at the first session of the assembly. Once adopted, they may only be changed by a two-thirds vote of the assembly. 2. Official voting members are to be seated at tables on the plenary floor. Persons granted voice, but not vote [S7.23.] may also be seated on the floor. Visitors are welcome to sit on the floor but will be designated with a different colored name tag. 3. One-half of the members of the Synod Assembly shall constitute a quorum [S7.14.]. 4. If the lack of a quorum prevents action on any item of business, the disposition of which is essential for the ongoing work of the synod, that matter shall be referred to the Synod Council for action, and the action of the Synod Council shall be binding on the synod. 5. How to make a motion: a) The motion, amendment or referral must be in writing (forms available at the business table). Keep one copy, send one to the assembly chairperson. b) Address the chairperson, Mr. or Ms. Chairperson, to be recognized. Give your name, congregation, and city. c) State your motion, I move that..... d) As a general rule, every motion shall be seconded. e) The chairperson will restate the motion as made and seconded before it is debated. 6. Unless otherwise determined by a two-thirds vote of the assembly, all speeches in general discussion shall be limited to two minutes, and no person shall speak more than twice on the same subject. 7. Only resolutions received 30 days prior to the assembly and distributed two weeks prior to the assembly shall come before the synod assembly with the exception of resolutions dealing with events or issues originating within 50 days prior to and including the assembly. The exceptional resolutions will be reviewed by the Resolutions Committee, if received prior to the assembly, or by Committee on Reference and Counsel, if submitted at the assembly, to ascertain whether it is permissible to grant exceptional status. 8. A Committee on Reference and Counsel (two clergy and three laypersons) shall be appointed by the bishop and announced at the first session of the assembly. Its duties shall be: a) To review all resolutions of a general character which are not germane to the pending question or report. The proposer shall submit the resolution to the synod secretary or to the committee. Resolutions submitted by voting members shall be reviewed by the Committee on Reference and Counsel, which when reporting to the synod assembly may move: 1) to adopt the resolution as submitted by (voting member s name). 2) to adopt the resolution, proposed by (voting member s name) as amended by the Committee on Reference and Counsel. 3) to refer the resolution, submitted by (voting member s name) to the Synod Council for (specify expectation).

6 Rules of Procedure ) to adopt the substitute resolution for the resolution submitted by (voting member s name). 5) to decline the resolution as proposed by (voting member s name). b) To recommend special orders for hearing by voting members c) To grant or deny permission to distribute printed material not issued from the synod secretary. d) To give such assistance to the chairperson as may be desired in the course of the assembly. In reviewing proposed memorials, resolutions, and main motions, the Reference and Counsel Committee may edit, prepare an alternative memorial, resolution, or motion, or consolidate into a single proposed action multiple memorials, resolutions, or main motions on the same or similar subjects. Whenever the Reference and Counsel Committee recommends an edited or alternative memorial, resolution, or motion, the report to the assembly shall contain the text of the original motion. 9. No resolution shall be accepted by the Committee on Reference and Counsel after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018 without two-thirds vote of approval by the assembly. 10. The following election process shall be followed: a) The Nominating Committee shall present a slate of candidates for each vacancy to be filled by election [S , 9.05, 9.06]. b) Nominations in addition to those submitted may be made from the floor by any voting member until 5:00pm on Saturday, June 2. c) All elections shall be by ballot. Except where otherwise provided, a majority of votes cast on any ballot shall elect. d) If more than two persons are nominated for any position and there is no election on the first ballot, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes on the first ballot shall be candidates on the succeeding ballot. e) The result of each ballot in every election shall be announced in detail to the assembly. 11. The latest edition of Robert s Rules of Order shall govern parliamentary procedure of this Synod Assembly, except as otherwise provided in the constitution or bylaws of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or of the Eastern North Dakota Synod. 12. Rostered ministers serving under contract who are currently rostered in a different synod shall have voice, but not vote, at this assembly.

7 RobertsRules.org Robert's Rules of Order - Summary Version For Fair and Orderly Meetings & Conventions Provides common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole membership on the same footing and speaking the same language. The conduct of ALL business is controlled by the general will of the whole membership - the right of the deliberate majority to decide. Complementary is the right of at least a strong minority to require the majority to be deliberate - to act according to its considered judgment AFTER a full and fair "working through" of the issues involved. Robert's Rules provides for constructive and democratic meetings, to help, not hinder, the business of the assembly. Under no circumstances should "undue strictness" be allowed to intimidate members or limit full participation. The fundamental right of deliberative assemblies require all questions to be thoroughly discussed before taking action! The assembly rules - they have the final say on everything! Silence means consent! Obtain the floor (the right to speak) by being the first to stand when the person speaking has finished; state Mr./Madam Chairman. Raising your hand means nothing, and standing while another has the floor is out of order! Must be recognized by the Chair before speaking! Debate can not begin until the Chair has stated the motion or resolution and asked "are you ready for the question?" If no one rises, the chair calls for the vote! Before the motion is stated by the Chair (the question) members may suggest modification of the motion; the mover can modify as he pleases, or even withdraw the motion without consent of the seconder; if mover modifies, the seconder can withdraw the second. The "immediately pending question" is the last question stated by the Chair! Motion/Resolution - Amendment - Motion to Postpone The member moving the "immediately pending question" is entitled to preference to the floor! No member can speak twice to the same issue until everyone else wishing to speak has spoken to it once! All remarks must be directed to the Chair. Remarks must be courteous in language and deportment - avoid all personalities, never allude to others by name or to motives! The agenda and all committee reports are merely recommendations! When presented to the assembly and the question is stated, debate begins and changes occur! The Rules Point of Privilege: Pertains to noise, personal comfort, etc. - may interrupt only if necessary! Parliamentary Inquiry: Inquire as to the correct motion - to accomplish a desired result, or raise a point of order Point of Information: Generally applies to information desired from the speaker: "I should like to ask the (speaker) a question." Orders of the Day (Agenda): A call to adhere to the agenda (a deviation from the agenda requires Suspending the Rules) Point of Order: Infraction of the rules, or improper decorum in speaking. Must be raised immediately after the error is made Main Motion: Brings new business (the next item on the agenda) before the assembly Divide the Question: Divides a motion into two or more separate motions (must be able to stand on their own)

8 Consider by Paragraph: Adoption of paper is held until all paragraphs are debated and amended and entire paper is satisfactory; after all paragraphs are considered, the entire paper is then open to amendment, and paragraphs may be further amended. Any Preamble can not be considered until debate on the body of the paper has ceased. Amend: Inserting or striking out words or paragraphs, or substituting whole paragraphs or resolutions Withdraw/Modify Motion: Applies only after question is stated; mover can accept an amendment without obtaining the floor Commit /Refer/Recommit to Committee: State the committee to receive the question or resolution; if no committee exists include size of committee desired and method of selecting the members (election or appointment). Extend Debate: Applies only to the immediately pending question; extends until a certain time or for a certain period of time Limit Debate: Closing debate at a certain time, or limiting to a certain period of time Postpone to a Certain Time: State the time the motion or agenda item will be resumed Object to Consideration: Objection must be stated before discussion or another motion is stated Lay on the Table: Temporarily suspends further consideration/action on pending question; may be made after motion to close debate has carried or is pending Take from the Table: Resumes consideration of item previously "laid on the table" - state the motion to take from the table Reconsider: Can be made only by one on the prevailing side who has changed position or view Postpone Indefinitely: Kills the question/resolution for this session - exception: the motion to reconsider can be made this session Previous Question: Closes debate if successful - may be moved to "Close Debate" if preferred Informal Consideration: Move that the assembly go into "Committee of the Whole" - informal debate as if in committee; this committee may limit number or length of speeches or close debate by other means by a 2/3 vote. All votes, however, are formal. Appeal Decision of the Chair: Appeal for the assembly to decide - must be made before other business is resumed; NOT debatable if relates to decorum, violation of rules or order of business Suspend the Rules: Allows a violation of the assembly's own rules (except Constitution); the object of the suspension must be specified 1997 Beverly Kennedy

9 Parliamentary Procedure FAQ 2018 TO DO THIS: YOU SAY: Interrupt speaker? Second needed? Is it debatable? Can it be amended? What vote is needed? Can it be Reconsidered? ADJOURN MEETING CALL AN INTERMISSION COMPLAIN ABOUT HEAT, NOISE, ETC I move we adjourn I move we recess for I rise to a question of privilege No Yes No No Majority No No Yes No Yes Majority No Yes No No No No vote No TEMPORARILY TABLE A MOTION END DEBATE/ CALL THE VOTE I move to table the motion I move the previous question No Yes No No Majority No No Yes No No 2/3 No POSTPONE DISCUSSION FOR A CERTAIN TIME I move to postpone the discussion until No Yes Yes Yes Majority Yes GIVE CLOSER STUDY TO ISSUE AMEND A MOTION I move we refer the matter to committee I move we amend the motion by No Yes Yes Yes Majority Yes No Yes Yes Yes Majority Yes INTRODUCE BUSINESS I move that No Yes Yes Yes Majority Yes PROTEST A BREACH OF RULES SUSPEND RULES TEMPORARILY I rise to a point of order I move that we suspend the rules so that Yes No No No No vote No No Yes No No 2/3 No VOTE ON A RULING OF THE CHAIR TAKE UP A MATTER PREVIOUSLY TABLED RECONSIDER A HASTY ACTION I appeal from the chair s decision I move to take from the table I move to reconsider the vote on Yes Yes Yes No Majority Yes No Yes No No Majority No Yes Yes No Majority No

10 CHART OF RANKING MOTIONS Name of Motion in Order of Rank Section Interrupt? Second? Debatable? Amendable? Vote Reconsider? Privileged Fix the time to which to adjourn 22 NO YES NO* YES M YES Adjourn 21 NO YES NO* NO* M NO Take a recess 20 NO YES NO YES M NO Raise a question of privilege 19 YES NO NO NO CHAIR* NO Call for the orders of the day 18 YES NO NO NO NO* NO Subsidiary Lay on the table 17 NO YES NO NO M YES(-) Previous question 16 NO YES NO NO* 2/3 YES* Limit or extend limits of debate 15 NO YES NO YES 2/3 YES Postpone to a certain time 14 NO YES YES YES M* YES Commit or refer 13 NO YES YES YES M YES* Amend 12 NO YES YES* YES*(x1) M YES Postpone indefinitely 11 NO YES YES NO M YES(+) Main motion Main motion 10 NO YES YES YES M YES

11 CHART OF NONRANKING MOTIONS Name of Motion Section Interrupt? Second? Debatable? Amendable? Vote Reconsider? Incidental Appeal 24 YES YES YES NO M YES Consider by paragraph/seriatim 28 NO YES NO YES M NO Division of the Assembly 29 YES NO NO NO DEMAND NO Division of a question 27 NO YES NO YES M NO Nominations and polls (reopen) 31 NO YES NO YES M YES ( - ) Nominations and polls (close) 31 NO YES NO YES 2/3 NO Objection to consideration of a question 26 YES NO NO NO 2/3 YES ( - ) Parliamentary inquiry 33 YES NO NO NO NO-CHAIR NO Point of information 33 YES NO NO NO NO-CHAIR NO Point of order 10 YES NO NO* NO NO-CHAIR NO Ratify/confirm 10 NO YES YES YES M YES Requests to withdraw a motion, read a paper, etc. 33 YES NO* NO NO M* YES* Suspend the rules 25 NO YES NO NO 2/3* NO Voting 30 NO YES NO* YES M* YES Bring Back Motions Discharge a committee 36 NO YES YES YES 2/3* YES(-) Reconsider 37 YES* YES YES NO M NO Rescind or amend something previously adopted 35 NO YES YES YES 2/3* YES(-) Take from the table 34 NO YES NO NO M NO

12 Resolutions 2018 RESOLUTION #1 CONSTITUTIONAL UPDATES Last year, we completed phase one of our synod s constitutional updates by incorporating the updates from the ELCA model constitution for Synods (as voted on by the 2016 Churchwide Assembly); and the committee formed within our Eastern North Dakota Synod has proposed additional changes to the EaND Synod constitution to better reflect current practices; and the Synod Council has voted unanimously to adopt these changes as presented below; and therefore be it that the 2018 Eastern North Dakota Assembly adopt these changes. Submitted by the Eastern North Dakota Synod Council Summary of Proposed Revisions to the Constitution of the Eastern ND Synod Current constitution can be found at Section Page Nature of Change +S Delete Leeds; add Skjeberg. Updates geographical coverage. S A94 10 Change due date for reports from 75 days before assembly to 30 days because it s not necessary to go to a print shop any more. S A94-L Change from continuing resolutions to bylaws so they don t need to be re-approved each year. S Content of S8.52 incorporated into S and S , respectively, to improve clarity. S Content of S8.52 incorporated into S and S , respectively, to improve clarity. Start dates for newly elected VP, Secretary, Treasurer changed from 3 months after election to one month. This reflects how we actually function. S Content of S8.52 incorporated into S and S , respectively, to improve clarity. S8.52 deleted. S a.7 18 Deleted. The Region 3 Steering Committee no longer exists. S c 18 Deleted the way it was written because we are doing this work but not with this organizational structure. The language Actively seek ways. Will become S c S Deleted. This committee no longer exists. S Deleted. We are doing this work but not with this organizational structure. S Delete one of which shall be held in conjunction with the Synod Assembly. It is more efficient for us to meet at other times because of all the other activity associated with assembly. S Add or the Bishop. This section allows us to appoint committees as needed but does not force us into any particular structure. S b 22 Move to S (on page 23) S Add language moved from S b S Change Boards to Committees. Add The Synod Council or Bishop may endorse additional committees to help fulfill the synod s mission statement. S Delete. We do not currently function this way. Locking in committee structure works against flexibility. S Delete. We do not currently function this way. Locking in committee structure works against flexibility. S Delete. We do not currently function this way. Locking in committee structure works against flexibility. S A95 24 Delete. We do not currently function this way. Locking in committee structure works against flexibility. S Before the last sentence, insert Such action shall require a two-thirds majority vote of the Synod Council. S13.24.A Delete. Incorporated into S This changes a Continuing Resolution, which is supposed to be voted on each year, into a bylaw, which doesn t require annual approval. S Rewritten to accurately reflect current practices.

13 Resolutions 2018 RESOLUTION #2 ADDRESSING RACIAL INJUSTICE the Eastern North Dakota Synod s mission statement is Jesus Christ calls us to live in love as we serve, equip, and challenge God s people, we are committed to work so all people might live in just and healthy neighborhoods; and Scripture calls us, as part of our Christian response, to walk in solidarity with all people; and standing in silence sanctions continued racial injustice and enables violence to thrive and causes hurt and pain in our country and North Dakota; and in the ELCA s social statement, Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture (1993), this church says When we speak of racism as though it were a matter of personal attitudes only, we underestimate it. We have only begun to realize the complexity of the sin, which spreads like an infection through the entire social system our mission and ministry are in a society where white people have been favored and hold unequal power to implement their prejudices socially, politically, and economically ; and twenty-three years after Freed in Christ was approved, these problems still persist, and some congregations remain intertwined in a network of unearned privilege; and in our baptismal covenant we promise to live among God s faithful people, to hear the word of God and share in the Lord s supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth ; and therefore be it that the Eastern North Dakota Synod be committed to providing cultural diversity and sensitivity, as well as anti-racism training every other year starting no later than 2019; and be it this training shall be required every three years for rostered ministers serving in Eastern North Dakota Synod; and encouraged for synod council members, lay leaders, lay paid church staff, and candidates; and be it further that congregations in the Eastern North Dakota Synod begin to examine their own beliefs and attitudes of racial justice and injustice in their own context; and be it further that each congregation strives to find ways to advocate for racial justice; and be it further that each conference be asked to appoint a representative to the Multi-Cultural Ready Bench by December 31, 2018; and be it further that the Eastern North Dakota Synod be committed to include at least one person of color and/or whose primary language is other than English to serve on the candidacy committee. Submitted by the Multi-Cultural Ready Bench

14 Resolutions 2018 RESOLUTION # COMPENSATION AND POLICY GUIDELINES FOR ROSTERED MINISTERS AND LAY PAID STAFF congregations of the Eastern North Dakota Synod request and appreciate the aid and counsel of their companion congregations in this synod and synod leadership in ascertaining fair, equitable, and adequate compensation and benefits for Rostered Ministers and professional staff; and the Eastern North Dakota Synod Council has discussed and approved these guidelines and commends them to the 2018 Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly and to the congregations of this synod for deliberation and use; and therefore be it that the 2018 Eastern North Dakota Synod Assembly adopt, approve, and commend to the congregations of this synod these guidelines; and be it further that this assembly approve the publication and distribution of these Guidelines to congregations of this synod through the usual and appropriate means employed by the synod office. Submitted by the Eastern North Dakota Synod Council RESOLUTION #4 WORLD FOOD DAY the United Nations has declared October 16th of every year World Food Day; and as Christians we uphold Matthew 25:40 where Jesus says, "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me; and the ELCA is committed to preventing and ending hunger around the world; and the Eastern North Dakota Synod is committed to World Hunger efforts and has embraced World Food Sunday (October 14, 2018); and therefore be it that all congregations in the synod be called upon to dedicate a Sunday of their choice to raising awareness, education, and gathering an offering for World Hunger. Submitted by the Hunger and Justice Committee of the EaND Synod

15 Resolutions 2018 RESOLUTION #5 ELCA WORLD HUNGER the ELCA constitution states the church shall serve in response to God's love to meet the human needs of those in our world who are hungry and thirsty and in need of dignity and justice; and a major portion of the current five-year "Campaign For The ELCA, Always Being Made New" will be devoted toward ELCA World Hunger; and we can celebrate the Eastern North Dakota Synod giving to ELCA World Hunger at the end of fiscal year 2017 is $217, 171 ($2.35/baptized member) which shows an increase of six cents/baptized member from the previous year's giving; and members of the Eastern North Dakota Synod as individuals, families, and congregations support local food drives, the Great Plains Food Bank, and other worthy, hunger-based organizations; and therefore be it that we are thankful for our synod's congregations which gave in support of ELCA World Hunger in 2017, and there are plans to have "Change Makers" events across the synod with an overall goal to purchase 20 wells in the Central Africa Republic at $2,500 each; and be it further that each congregation of the Eastern North Dakota Synod continue to challenge their membership to raise their annual giving through our world hunger program of the ELCA, exceeding our current average giving level of $2.35/baptized member; and be it further that each congregation make use of the many resources of the ELCA World Hunger program to address the tremendous needs of an impoverished and hungry world. Submitted by the Hunger and Justice Committee of the Eastern North Dakota Synod

16 Ballot 2018 Deadline for additional nominations is 5pm, Saturday June 2 nd, 2018 NOMINEES FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA SYNOD COUNCIL (two-year term): S B. One pastor and one lay person from each conference nominated at the Conference Assembly and elected by the Synod Assembly. The terms of conference representatives shall be two years, with term of office arranged so that half of the terms expire annually. Each representative shall be eligible for two consecutive re-elections. *brought forward at the 2017 Conference Assemblies Spirit Lake Conference: Vote for one (1) pastor Rev Mark Kolbo Fargo Conference: Vote for one (1) pastor Rev Tim Stoa Grafton Conference: Vote for one (1) lay Rebecca Kjelland Grand Forks Conference: Vote for one (1) pastor Rev Peter Coen-Tuff Jamestown Conference: Vote for one (1) lay Dianne Billey Wahpeton Conference: Vote for one (1) lay Steve Anderson NOMINEE FOR MULTICULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE TO SYNOD COUNCIL (two-year term): S d Two lay representatives who are persons of color and/or whose primary language is other than English. These persons are elected by the Synod Assembly for a two-year term, eligible for two consecutive-re-elections. * brought forward by the Synod Nominating Committee Vote for one (1) lay Leon Philpot - Portland, ND NOMINEE FOR YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO SYNOD COUNCIL (one-year term): S c Each youth member of the Synod Council shall be a voting member, elected by the Synod Assembly for a one-year term and electable for two consecutive re-elections. * brought forward by the Synod Nominating Committee Vote for one (1) Thomas Raymond - Grand Forks, ND NOMINEES FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA CONSULTATION COMMITTEE (six-year term): S11.02 Consists of six persons and not more than twelve persons, of whom half shall be ordained ministers and half shall be lay persons, who shall each be elected by the Synod Assembly for a term of six years without consecutive re-election. * brought forward by the Synod Nominating Committee Vote for six (6) Rev Rick Hall Cooperstown, ND Rev Val Teppo Petersburg, ND Rev Erick Thompson Fargo, ND Dee Jensen - Wahpeton, ND Charlotte Freeberg Jamestown, ND John Pederson Mayville, ND

17 Ballot 2018 NOMINEES FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE (six-year term): +S11.03 Consists of twelve persons of whom six shall be ordained ministers and six shall be lay persons, who shall each be elected by the Synod Assembly for a term of six years without consecutive re-election. * brought forward by the Synod Nominating Committee Grafton Conference: Spirit Lake Conference: Grand Forks Conference: Rev Theresa Brezenski Carol Hunt Julie Abrahamson Mark Drevecky Rev Allen Campbell Rev Tom Colenso Orville Kjelland Wahpeton Conference: Fargo Conference: Jamestown Conference: Rev Tammy Jacobson Rev Phil Larson Rev Emmy Swedlund Vicki Schmidt Mayville Conference: Dave Nelson NOMINEES FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA 2019 CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY VOTING MEMBERS August 5-10, Milwaukee, WI Based on parochial report data, our synod is allowed 21 voting members; which consist of the Bishop, Synod Vice President, Multicultural Representative, Youth or young adult representative and 17 at large representatives. 60% of our total voting members need to be lay. Our at large representatives are based on conference baptized membership. *nominations will be generated by the conference during their Conference Caucusing time on Saturday, June 2. Vote for (19) Prairie Rose Conference: 1 layperson Alternate lay Fargo Conference: 1 clergy 2 laypeople Alternate clergy Alternate lay Spirit Lake Conference: 1 clergy 1 layperson Alternate clergy Alternate lay Grafton Conference: 1 clergy 1 layperson Alternate clergy Alternate lay Jamestown Conference: 1 clergy 1 layperson Alternate clergy Alternate lay Grand Forks Conference: 1 clergy 2 laypeople Alternate clergy Alternate lay Mayville Conference: 1 clergy 1 layperson Alternate clergy Alternate lay Wahpeton Conference: 1 clergy 1 layperson Alternate clergy Alternate lay MULTI-CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE: YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULT REPRESENTATIVE: 1 layperson 1 layperson

18 2017 Actual (unaudited) 2018 Proposed Plan 2018 Revised Plan 2019 Proposed Plan 2017 Actual (unaudited) 2018 Proposed Plan 2018 Revised Plan 2019 Proposed Plan Revenue and Other Support Council/Committee/Event Expenses Congregational Mission Support 879,491 1,100, , ,000 Synod Council 6,920 6,180 6,800 6,800 Synod Only Support 129,313 60, , ,000 Standing Committees: Assembly Revenue 58,599 65,550 72,000 72,000 Candidacy 10,220 8,000 9,000 9,000 National ELCA Subsidies: Global Mission 118 1,000 1,000 1,000 Dacotah O'yate 20,361 20,090 20,000 20,000 Hunger & Justice 974 1,000 1,000 1,000 Stewardship 23,656 23,660 12,064 0 Interfaith 210 1, DEM ,000 Other Committees/Task Force 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 Campus Ministry* ,266 19,266 Retreat Expenses 56,140 68,000 68,000 68,000 Retreat Revenue 64,444 67,650 67,650 67,650 Development Initiatives 5,181 5,000 5,000 6,000 Development 52,022 55,000 60,000 70,000 Pastoral Care 1,186 1,300 1,300 1,300 Multi-Ethnic Mission Development** 79, , ,390 53,695 Total Council/Comm/Event Expense 80,949 92,480 93,100 94,100 Other Revenue 6,500 2,000 3,000 3,000 Total Revenue and Other Support 1,314,357 1,501,340 1,421,370 1,405,611 Supporting Services Expenses Staff Compensation & Benefits 404, , , ,000 Ministry Support Expenditures Contracted Staff ,000 National ELCA Support*** 364, , , ,500 Depreciation 7,834 8,000 8,500 9,000 Region 3 Support 7,560 7,790 7,560 8,000 Discretionary Fund 2,011 1,300 1,300 1,300 Campus Ministry 100, , , ,266 General Office Expense 13,890 21,220 15,000 16,000 Dacotah O'yate 74,000 76,220 78,000 80,000 Insurance 6,351 6,700 6,700 7,000 Native American Christian Ministry 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 Office Rent & Utilities 37,947 33,100 39,000 40,000 Luther Seminary 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 Professional Fees 41,678 40,170 44,000 45,000 Multi-Ethnic Mission Development** 79, , ,390 53,695 Synod Assembly 47,364 47,590 56,420 56,420 South Sudan Lutheran ,000 Travel/Vehicles 24,304 30,820 27,000 35,000 Outdoor Ministry ,000 Total Supporting Services Expenses 585, , , ,720 Total Ministry Support 672, , , ,461 Total Expenses 666, , , ,820 Color Key ***National ELCA Support Total Ministry Support & Expenses 1,338,847 1,502,780 1,437,236 1,433,281 Mission Support & Revenue 2018 Budget: 42.0% of Mission Support Churchwide Ministries 2019 Budget: 42.5% of Mission Support Nonoperating Income (Loss) 3,100 3,100 3,100 3,100 Ministry Partners Synod Outreach & Support of Congregrations Change in Net Assets -21,391 1,660-12,766-24,570 NOTES: * These grant dollars were previously sent to WND Synod as the fiscal agent of LCMND **MEMD 3 Year Contract Ends July 2019 Eastern North Dakota Synod of the ELCA Mission Plan 2017 Actual, 2018 Proposed/Revised Plan & 2019 Proposed Plan