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1 ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD David Veldhuizen, Chair (2006) 7379 Timber Lane Minocqua, WI / W W 715/ H 715/ fax 480/ H-AZ david_veldhuizen@morganstanley.com Devon Barrix (2006) PO Box 140 McNaughton, WI / devonb@newnorth.net Gary & Sandy Bentley (2004) 1125 La Blonde Lane Hurley, WI / H Rev. Stephen Cowen (2006) Our Saviour=s Lutheran 1210 Kimberly Avenue Iron Mountain, MI / C 906/ H oursav@up.net Craig Etelamaki (2004) Thrivent 1901 West Ridge Street, Ste / Russell Game (2005) th Street Iron Mountain, MI / H 906/ W Lloyd Jensen (2004) PO Box 387 Wells, MI / Kay Knuth (2006) 8520 Sand Lake Road Harshaw, WI / knuthr1@newnorth.net Rev. Robert Langseth (2005) Vice Chair PO Box 306 Calumet, MI / rlangse@attglobal.net Rev. Thomas Lindblad (2006) th Street #37 Menominee, MI / Ernest ABill@ Lundin (2005) 2807 Star Lake Road Eagle River, WI / bjlundin@newnorth.net Steven Peffers (2005) 354 Francis Mine Drive Gwinn, MI / H 906/ W speffers@gwinn.k12.mi.us Susan Rolle (2006) 516 Lakeshore Drive 906/ skroll@chartermi.net Wayne Stordahl (2005) 706 Calumet Street Hancock, MI / Howard Varvil (2006) 1508 S. 15 th Street 906/ Roger Knuth Sand Lake Road Harshaw, WI / / cell knuthr1@newnorth.net Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org

2 FINANCE COMMITTEE Rev. Stephen Cowen, Treasurer Our Saviour=s Lutheran 1210 Kimberly Avenue Iron Mountain, MI / C 906/ H oursav@up.net Ted Swanson, Assistant Treasurer 745 Elliott Avenue (2004) Ishpeming, MI / Karen Teichman (2004) 1612 West Avenue 906/ uptraveler@hotmail.com Betsy Koski (2004) bakoski@up.net Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org

3 CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND MISSION Evangelism Subcommittee Rev. Doug Smyth, Chair (2006) Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church 3675 Church Road Conover, WI / Cindy Cowen, AIM (2006) Our Saviour=s Lutheran Church 1210 Kimberly Avenue Iron Mountain, MI / Rev. James Gallagher (2005) Grace Lutheran Church PO Box 249 South Range, MI / Rev. James Holmberg (2004) Immanuel Lutheran Church 600 S. Lincoln Rd. 906/ C 906/ H immanuel@up.net Terry Langenberg (2006) PO Box 156 Stambaugh, MI / langenfh@up.net Shirlee Mullen (2005) 855 W. Ice Lake Road Iron River, MI / Carol Whippler (2006) HC 2 Box 745W Florence, WI / Rev. Jennifer E. Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org

4 MISSION CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND Stewardship Subcommittee Ralph Valine, Chair (2004) PO Box 352 Florence, WI / Rev. David Christenson (2005) St. Stephen=s Lutheran Church Box 435 Stephenson, MI / C 906/ H sslc@hotmail.com Ruth Anne Connor (2006) 1022 Halliday L'Anse, MI / H 906/ W Norman Hongisto (2004) 1314 Putnam Blvd. Wakefield, MI / nhongisto@bluebuzz.net David C. Huckstep (2006) Lane 906/ H dchuck@uplogon.com Rev. Richard Hutton (2005) Bethany Lutheran Church 202 S. 11th Street 906/ C 906/ H rhutton@up.net Ralph B.K. Peterson (2005) 624 Lake Shore Drive 906/ RPeterson1@chartermi.net Bishop Thomas Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org Shared ELCA Stewardship Staff

5 CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND MISSION Worship Subcommittee Rev. Katherine Finegan, Chair (2005) Bethany Lutheran Church PO Box 31 Republic, MI / Rev. George Kaiser (2005) 7201 North East Lake Road Rudyard, MI / Lou Ann Balding (2004) 1808 Kimber Avenue 906/ David Erfourth (2004) S. Mackinac Trail Rudyard, MI / Alice Leno, Sec'y (2005) Rt. 1, Box 166 C Ewen, MI / aandwleno@jamadots.com Kay Linquist (2005) PO Box 168 Covington, MI / kayleon@up.net Marlys Roberts (2005) 212 Shoreline Drive Negaunee, MI / marlys_roberts@hotmail.com Sally Weingartner (2005) 950 E. Girl Scout Lane Gwinn, MI / musicrafter@chartermi.net Rev. Jennifer Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org

6 CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND MISSION Youth Ministries Support Team Rev. Joel Wight Hoogheem, Chair Trinity Lutheran Church (2006) PO Box 306 Ishpeming, MI Rev. Eric Ackerman (2006) Director Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp 138 Fortune Lake Camp Road Crystal Falls, MI / Rev. Katie Gallagher (2006) First Lutheran Church PO Box 54 Dollar Bay, MI / Rev. William Jacobson (2006) Zion Lutheran Church W4703 Metropolitan Road Felch, MI / Kari Mulhern (2006) 3150 Johnson Drive Harshaw, WI / Daniel Stone (2006) Messiah Lutheran Church 305 W. Magnetic 906/ C 906/ H mlcmqt@aol.com Wendy Black 9469 Rocky Run Road Harshaw, WI / O 715/ H WKBlack@yahoo.com

7 Candidacy Committee Rev. Kim Beckmann, Chair Trinity Lutheran Church (2006) PO Box 636 Stambaugh, MI / C 906/ H kim.beckmann@ecunet.org Rev. Peter Andersen (2004) Christ the King Lutheran Church 1230 N. 18th Street 906/ C 906/ H maandpa@chartermi.net Resource Persons from Multi-Synodical Candidacy Committee Rev. Carl Richard Evenson Region 5, ELCA 675 Deerwood Avenue, Ste. 4 Neenah, WI / carl.evenson@ecunet.org Rev. Kim Beckmann, Chair Multi-Synodical Candidacy Committee Andrew Hill (2004) 1306 Hill Street Wakefield, MI / aalfredhill@excite.com Lori Liverance, DM (2006) Our Saviour Lutheran Church 1210 S. Kimberly Avenue Iron Mountain, MI / C 906/ H oursav@up.net live@up.net Rev. Jennifer E. Johnson Wrege Mission Director Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org

8 Leadership Support Committee Rev. Peter Jonas, Chair (2004) First Lutheran Church 1210 S. Stephenson Ave. Iron Mountain, MI / C 906/ H pmjonas@up.net Gale Hellier, Secretary (2006) 314 Kennedy Street Ironwood, MI / ghellier@goisd.k12.mi.us Rev. Richard Hutton (2005) Bethany Lutheran Church 202 S. 11th Street 906/ C 906/ H rhutton@up.net Rev. Joyce Heintz (2006) All Saints Lutheran Church 1202 Putnam Blvd. Wakefield, MI / C 906/ H jheintz@baysat.net Rev. Michael Laakko (2004) Mission United Lutheran Church PO Box 29 Pelkie, MI / mulc@up.net Ron Lawrence (2006) 2140 River Street Nigara, WI / rklawrence@hotmail.com Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org

9 LEADERSHIP SUPPORT Clergy Compensation Subcommittee Rev. Jonathan Schmidt, Chair First Lutheran Church (2006) 1212 Minneapolis Avenue Gladstone, MI / C 906/ H firstlutheran@chartermi.net Rev. William Jacobson (2005) Zion Lutheran Church W4703 Metropolitan Road Felch, MI / zion@up.net Ron Lawrence (2006) 2140 River Street Niagara, WI / rklawrence@hotmail.com Jean Mitchell (2005) 212 East Peck Street Negaunee, MI / H Jean1Bear@aol.com Rev. Norman Peterson (2005) Immanuel Lutheran Church 21 W. Timber Rhinelander, WI / C 715/ H Ted Swanson (2004) 745 Elliott Avenue Ishpeming, MI / Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org

10 LICENSED LAY MINISTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE LAY SCHOOL FOR MISSION ADVISORY BOARD Rev. David Echelbarger (2006) Dean & Chair Immanuel Lutheran Church 520 E US 41 Negaunee, MI / C 906/ H dechelbarg@aol.com Samuel Johnson (2005) Trinity Lutheran Church 5207 co. 513 T Road Rapid River, MI / Rev. Peter Jonas (2004) First Lutheran Church 1210 S. Stephenson Avenue Iron Mountain, MI / pmjonas@up.net Rev. D. C. Kalweit (2004) 1540 West Ridge Street, Apt / Knkalweit@tourvilles.com Pauline Kiltinen (2006) 806 W. College Avenue 906/ pkiltine@maisd.k12.mi.us Terry Langenberg (2005) PO Box 156 Stambaugh, MI / langenfh@up.net Judy Quirk (2006) 416 West Michigan Street 906/ juqu@charter.net Rev. Jon Schmidt (2004) First Lutheran Church 1212 Minneapolis Avenue Gladstone, MI firstlutheran@chartermi.net Rev. Robert Sutherland (2004) Secretary 358 County Road Negaunee, MI / rws430@chartermi.net Rev. Mary Weinkauf (2005) Calvary Lutheran Church PO Box 63 Minocqua, WI / woodwork@nnex.net Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org

11 Clergy Sexual Misconduct Task Force Bill Davis 3 Northwoods Road 906/ billdavis@marinet.org Rev. Steve Gauger Calvary Lutheran Church PO Box 100 Rapid River, MI / mgauger@chartermi.net Rev. Michael Laakko Mission United Lutheran Church PO Box 29 Pelkie, MI / mulc@up.net mlaakko@up.net LaVerne Locke 455 Lakewood Lane 906/ Rev. Jennifer E. Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org

12 Homosexuality Study Task Force Ruth Almen 1109 Pine Street 906/ Rev. Kim Beckmann Trinity Lutheran Church PO Box 636 Stambaugh, MI / Wendy Black 9469 Rocky Run Road Harshaw, WI / Mary Lou Blomquist W9001 Frei Drive Iron Mountain, MI / David Carlson 1000 Norway Street 906/ Rev. Stephen Cowen Our Saviour=s Lutheran Church 1210 Kimberly Avenue Iron Mountain, MI / Rev. Paul Engwall 228 St. Germain Street Minocqua, WI / Norman Hongisto 1314 Putnam Blvd. Wakefield, MI / Rev. William Jacobson Zion Lutheran Church W4703 Metropolitan Road Felch, MI / Rev. Margaret Johnson Prince of Peace Lutheran Church PO Box 535 Eagle River, WI / Doris Peterson 1508 Bates Amasa Road Crystal Falls, Mi / Ralph B.K. Peterson 624 Lake Shore Drive 906/ Gustav Petruske, Jr. PO Box 442 Grand Marais, MI / Rev. Mark Schahczenski 1250 University Drive, Apt. 8 Marinette, WI / revmark715@hotmail.com Rev. John Shallow Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 331 Pine Street Peshtigo, WI / chalut@cybrzn.com Rev. Rell Spickerman Salem Lutheran Church 333 East Aurora Street Ironwood, MI / / fax salem@gogebic.cc.mi.us rell@chartermi.net Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org

13 MISSION OUTREACH COMMITTEE Rev. Stephen Gauger, Chair Calvary Lutheran Church (2006) PO Box 100 Rapid River, MI / C 906/ H mgauger@chartermi.net Rev. Chad Christensen (2004) Emanuel Lutheran Church PO Box 160 Skandia, MI / chchriste@yahoo.com Phyllis DeLoof (2004) PO Box 395 Cedarville, MI / Norman Hongisto (2006) 1314 Putnam Blvd Wakefield, MI / nhongisto@bluebuzz.net Virginia Paulson (2005) Secretary 517 Croix Street Negaunee, MI / H LaVirg517@webtv.net Gordon Usitalo (2004) Wolverine Street Calumet, MI / Orice Walters (2004) 211 Lehman Avenue Iron Mountain, MI / orice@upnorthcable.com Rev. Jennifer E. Johnson Wrege Mission Director Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org The Mission Outreach Committee shall: (S ) a. In cooperation with the ELCA and the regional center for mission, coordinate development of new ministries and redevelopment of existing ministries, including ministries with minorities within this synod. b. Encourage the synod to develop and maintain a global view of mission. c. Extend and support the mission of this synod in and through: 1) colleges, universities, and campus ministries; 2) prison ministries; 3) ministry to military personnel and their families; 4) ecumenical and multicultural relationships.

14 MISSION OUTREACH Campground Ministries Subcommittee Pastor Mary Weinkauf, Chair Pastor (2006) Joyce Heintz, Calvary Lutheran Church PO Box 63 Minocqua, WI / George Balko (2006) PO Box 206 Wetmore, MI / Secretary (2006) All Saints Lutheran Church 1202 Putnam Blvd. Wakefield, MI / Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes

15 Peter Johnson, Chair (2006) Trudy Johnson (2006) Route 1, Box 12A Ishpeming, MI / NORTHERN GREAT LAKES SYNOD MISSION OUTREACH Companion Synod Subcommittee Rev. Jimalee Jones (2005) Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1000 Quincy Street Hancock, MI / Mary Lou Blomquist (2006) David Blomquist (2006) W9001 Frei Dr. Iron Mountain, MI / June Ackroyd (2005) 317 Harrison St. 906/ Peggy Gauger (2004) PO Box 100 Rapid River, MI / Rev. Peter Gundersen (2005) Finlandia University 601 Quincy Street Hancock, MI / Robert & Phyllis Gottschalk (2004) N9127 Newton Lake Road Crivitz, WI / Rev. Robert Langseth (2005) Deloris Langseth (2005) PO Box 306 Calumet, MI / Duane Palomaki (2004) Rita Palomaki (2004) 365 S. Rose Ishpeming, MI / Yvonne Robbins (2006) 114 W. Jewel Munising, MI / Luanne Skrenes (2005) 1700 Southwood Drive Ishpeming, MI / Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes Marian Gronquist (2004) 111 Ohio Ave. Montreal, WI /

16 MISSION OUTREACH Ecumenism Subcommittee Rev. David Jensen, Chair (2006) Ascension Lutheran Church PO Box 940 Minocqua, WI / Phyllis DeLoof (2006) PO Box 395 Cedarville, MI / Greg DeZiel (2005) 800 Lakeshore Drive 906/ Rev. Lee Goodwin (2004) Our Savior=s Lutheran Church 1600 University Drive Marinette, WI / Rev. Peter Gundersen (2005) Finlandia University 601 Quincy Street Hancock, MI / Bishop Thomas Skrenes

17 MISSION OUTREACH Prison Ministries Steering Committee David Blomquist, Chair (2006) W9001 Frei Drive Iron Mountain, MI / H (also fax) dmlb@chartermi.net Rev. James Holmberg (2004) Immanuel Lutheran Church 600 S. Lincoln Road 906/ C 906/ H Virginia Paulson (2005) 517 Croix Street Negaunee, MI / H LaVirg517@webtv.net Orice Walters (2004) 211 Lehman Avenue Iron Mountain, MI / H orice@upnorthcable.com Bishop Thomas A. Skrenes tskrenes@nglsynod.org MISSION OUTREACH COMMITTEE

18 Transformational Ministry Team Pastor Chad Christensen Emanuel Lutheran Church PO Box 160 Skandia, MI / Arlene Hunt N2202 Shore Drive Marinette, WI / Ray Miller 6001 J Road 906/ rmiller@msu.edu Jean Schmidt th Avenue West Gladstone, MI / jschmidt@chartermi.net Sally Weingartner 950 E. Girl Scout Lane Gwinn, MI / musicrafter@chartermi.net Pastor Jennie Johnson Wrege jenjohn@nglsynod.org Family Faith Formation Ministry Advisory Team

19 Copper Country Conference - Conference 2 Cheryl Stimac, Co-chair th Avenue: Trimountain Atlantic Mine, MI / cherstimac@yahoo.com Jane Zutter, Co-chair Bear Lake Road Hancock, MI / Jszutter@aol.com Daryl Anderson Ovist Road Pelkie, MI / darylann@up.net Bernice Huotari 395 Mud Creek Road Mass City, MI / Pastor Jimalee Jones 1000 Quincy Street Hancock, MI jimalee@gdlch.org PO Box 84 Pelkie, MI / mlaakko@up.net Pastor Peter Vorhes Box 523 Calumet, MI / pvorhes@portup.com Toni Waara PO Box 156 Mohawk, MI / Tlwaara@ccisd.k12.mi.us Amy Poirier Family Faith Formation Minister PO Box 36 South Range, MI / h 906/ w 906/ cell amy_poirier@hotmail.com Rev. Jennifer Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org Pastor Michael Laakko

20 JUSTICE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Rev. John Kuziej, Chair (2006) First Lutheran Church PO Box 286 Ewen, MI / C 906/ H revjohnkuziej@jamadots.com Rev. Timothy Bernard (2006) Messiah Lutheran Church 305 West Magnetic 906/ mlcrevtim@aol.com mlcmqt@aol.com Rosemary Opferkuch (2004) 1514 South 14th Street 906/ (winter address) 1283 Kelpwood Street Boulder City, NV / Ruth Snyder (2006) PO Box 400 Munising, MI / H 906/ fax rmsnyder@up.net Rev. Jennifer E. Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org Ben Baldus, Advisory Office of Public Policy and Advocacy Lutheran Social Services of Michigan Sue Larson, Advisory Lutheran Office for Public Policy Madison, Wisconsin The Justice Advocacy Committee shall: (S ) a. In cooperation with the ELCA, make available resources to assist both congregational and synod-wide advocacy in areas such as ecology, health care and aging, peace and other justice issues. b. Organize itself into subcommittees and a network system as needed to assist in the advocacy mission of our synod. c. Work with national and international legislative bodies, ecumenical counterparts and ELCA churchwide organizations and staff to further justice and voice for all people in the world community. d. Speak theologically and prophetically to synod assemblies, conferences and congregations on issues where the Gospel of Jesus Christ intersects with the world. e. Extend and support the mission of this synod through social ministry organizations and agencies.

21 JUSTICE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Health Care Needs Subcommittee Bonnie Joyal, (2005) Parish Nurse Coordinator PO Box 598 Dollar Bay, MI / / Fax Lora Blank, Chair (2005) 173 E. Ridge Street Ironwood, MI / Joanne Marjonen (2006) PO Box 789 Gwinn, MI / Susan Wickstrom, Sec'y (2005) 1880 SS Helen Lake Ishpeming, MI (906) Rev. Jennifer E. Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop

22 JUSTICE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE World Hunger Subcommittee Rev. John Kuziej, Chair (2004) PO Box 286 Ewen, MI / C 906/ H revjohnkuziej@jamadots.com Bernice Fehrenbach (2006) 4200 M Road 906/ burny@up.net James Larson (2005) 205 North Clayburg Bessemer, MI / H 906/ W Janice Mikkola (2005) Superior Road Houghton, MI / mcquilt@up.net Betty Ann Pyhtila (2005) Route 2, Box 967 L'Anse, MI / Don & Jo Schutt (2006) 1135 Edwin Street Marinette, WI / Jeanette Thomas (2005) 222 S. Fifth Street, Apt / Rev. Karen Wight Hoogheem (2006) Bethel Lutheran Church 333 East Ridge Street Ishpeming, MI / pastorkarenwh@hotmail.com Rev. Jennifer E. Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org

23 Adults Saving Kids (ASK) Task Force Ruth Snyder, Chair PO Box 400 Munising, MI / H 906/ fax rmsnyder@up.net Jeanette Kuziej First Lutheran Church PO Box 286 Ewen, MI / H aprlfool@up.net Rev. John Kuziej First Lutheran Church PO Box 286 Ewen, MI / C 906/ H revjohnkuziej@jamadots.com Delores Bardon 1025 Norway Street, Apt. #2 Norway, MI / dcbardon@up.net Rev. Rell Spickerman Salem Lutheran Church 333 East Aurora Street Ironwood, MI / C 906/ H rell@chartermi.net Rev. Jennifer Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop jenjohn@nglsynod.org

24 SYNOD CONSULTATION COMMITTEE Rev. Virginia Eggert (2006) Faith Lutheran Church 180 Co. Rd. PPO Ishpeming, MI / Delphine Gustafson (2005) 1606 Barber Street Bessemer, MI / Michael Hansen (2005) PO Box 2325 Eagle River, WI / Rev. Doug Johnson (2006) Bethlehem Lutheran PO Box 391 Florence, WI / Rev. Michael Laakko (2006) Mission United Lutheran PO Box 29 Pelkie, MI / Ruth Potter (2005) 121 N Lowell Street #A Ironwood, MI / Connie Schmidt (2005) 209 S. 12th Street 906/ concon629@hotmail.com Rev. Doug Schoen (2005) Emmanuel Lutheran Church th Street Menominee, MI / dschoen@webcntrl.com elc@webcntrl.com

25 SYNOD DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE Dolores Bardon (200 ) 1025 Norway Street, Apt. #2 Norway, MI / dcbardon@up.net Rev. Chad Christensen (2009) Emanuel Lutheran Church PO Box 160 Skandia, MI / chchriste@yahoo.com Rev. Lee Goodwin (2005) Our Saviour=s Lutheran 1600 University Drive Marinette, WI / jlg@mari.net Rev. Jimalee Jones (2005) Gloria Dei Lutheran 1000 Quincy Street Hancock, MI / jimalee@gdlch.org gloria@gdlch.org Wes Kaurala (2009) PO Box 693 Baraga, MI / Rev. Rudolph Kemppainen 416 South Lake Street (2007) Ishpeming, MI / rud65@chartermi.net Judy Mattson (2005) PO Box 462 Baraga, MI / judym@up.net Duane Palomaki (2007) 365 S. Rose Street Ishpeming, MI / Walter Scanlon (2005) 114 Kivela Road Negaunee, MI / Rev. Julie Ann Summers (2007) St. Paul Lutheran Church 111 South Curry Street Ironwood, MI / revjulieann@hotmail.com Dannette Viau (2007) S. 75 Road Rapid River, MI /

26 2004 SYNOD ASSEMBLY PLANNING COMMITTEE Rev. Fran Strong, Chair Zion Lutheran Church PO Box 705 Ironwood, MI / Lora Blank 173 East Ridge Street Ironwood, MI / Rev. Virginia Eggert Faith Lutheran Church 180 Co. Rd. PPO Ishpeming, MI / Lynn Hakamaa 8681 Johnson Raod Ironwood, MI / Rev. George Kaiser 7201 North East Lake Road Rudyard, MI / Pastor John Kuziej First Lutheran Church PO Box 286 Ewen, MI / East Gold Street Bessemer, MI / Art Munari 1007 Pierce Street Wakefield, MI / Ted Swanson 745 Elliott Avenue Ishpeming, MI / Brian Tarro 308 Maple Street Hurley, WI / Sandra J. Parsons NGLS Office 1029 North Third Street 906/ Rev. Jennifer E. Johnson Wrege Assistant to the Bishop Barb Maines 3126 Razorback Road Sayner, WI / W 715/ H mainesb@hyhc.com Bonnie Maki

27 Synodical Women=s Organization Board October 2002-October 2003 President Cam Martin 2004 Finance Committee 1644 Paradise Bay Lane Anti-racism / cross- Minocqua, WI culture programming 715/ camel@nnex.nst Vice Betty Letscher 2005 Finance Committee President 217 North M-129 Anti-racism Cedarville, MI / betmae@cedarville.net Secretary Dolores Bardon 2005 Finance Committee 1025 Norway Street #2 Adults Saving Kids Norway, MI / dcbardon@up.net Treasurer Robin Rigoni 2004 Finance Committee 213 Withworth Kingsford, MI / robinfigoni@charter.net Board Sharon Hohman 2005 Camp Concerns Members 5925 Channel Drive Rhinelander, WI / Lynn Lehto 2004 Mission: Action RR 1, Box 466 Adults Saving Kids Baraga, MI / jlehto@up.net Carrie Siegler 2005 Mission: Growth W5469 Groveland Mine Road Cluster Coordinator/ Felch, MI Historian cssiegler@yahoo.com Virginia Heczko 2004 Mission: Community 603 East Margaret Ironwood, MI / vheczko@portup.com Rev. Julie Ann Summers 2005 Parlamentarian 113 South Curry Street Ironwood, MI / revjulieann@hotmail.com Reflections Ruth Snyder Non-board member Editor PO Box 400 Munising, MI / rmsnyder@up.net

28 Michigan Area Suomi Conference Finnish Special Interest Conference, ELCA website: President Rev. Leslie Niemi E5581 North Shore Road AuTrain, MI / Vice Rev. E. Olaf Rankinen President PO Box 371 South Range, MI / Secretary Treasurer At-Large Rev. Norman Lund 1122 Minneapolis Avenue Gladstone, MI / Melvin Kangas Finlandia University 602 Quincy Street Hancock, MI / Don Luoma 408 Brotherton Street Wakefield, MI /

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