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You can view, download, and print a copy of the approved Policies here.At the direction of the Congregation of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Policy Based Governance Committee worked diligently over the past three years to study, understand, and develop a foundation for Policy Based Governance at Bethlehem.
On Sunday, September 25, 2011, the voting membership present voted to:
"...adopt
the Policy Manual establishing the Policy Based Governance for
Bethlehem Lutheran Church."
and
and
"...set
aside the following portions of the Bylaws of Bethlehem Lutheran Church
until Sunday November 18, 2012 to allow for temporary implementation of
the Policy Based Governance:
- Article 5
- Article 6, sections 1, 2 and 5 only
- Article 7
- Article 9, section 1 only
- Article 10
At
that time the Bylaws would either be a) reinstated, or b) amended as
necessary to allow for final adoption of the Policy Based Governance."
The Policy Based Governance Committee presented a ballot of members recommended to comprise the 1st Governance Board.
The Governance Board Members and their their respective terms approved by the congregation are:
Gary Henny (1 yr)
Craig Rogge (1 yr)
Greg Stokes (1 yr)
Tammy Bearden (2 yrs)
Derek Beasley (2 yrs)
Kirk Elrod (2 yrs)
Kay Freeman (3 yrs)
Paul Jass (3 yrs)
Rob Weida (3 yrs)
The nine members of the Board will
have staggered terms of office to allow for both continuity and change.
With the exception of this first year, Voters will elect three of
the nine Board members every year to serve a 3-year term. Craig Rogge (1 yr)
Greg Stokes (1 yr)
Tammy Bearden (2 yrs)
Derek Beasley (2 yrs)
Kirk Elrod (2 yrs)
Kay Freeman (3 yrs)
Paul Jass (3 yrs)
Rob Weida (3 yrs)
- Next year, the three members who were elected for 1-year terms will be up for replacement or re-election (to serve a new 3-year term).
- In 2013, the three Board members who were elected for 2-year terms will be up for replacement or re-election (to serve a new 3-year term).
- In 2014, the three Board members who were elected for a 3-year term will be up for replacement or re-election (to serve a new 3-year term).
For frequently asked questions & answers, please visit the FAQ page.
