Northeastern Iowa. Women of the ELCA. 31st Annual Gathering

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1 Northeastern Iowa Women of the ELCA 31st Annual Gathering A day filled with laughing, learning, leadership and loving the Lord! Wartburg College Waverly Iowa June 16, :15 am-4:30 pm

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3 3 Our Mission Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Our Purpose As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS AND TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES DURING BUSINESS MEETINGS AND INTEREST SESSIONS Katie s Fund For Women of the ELCA information: For NE IA Women of the ELCA information: Free wi-fi today is WC_wireless

4 4 Dear Sisters in Christ, Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I m sending many prayers of thanksgiving for your faithful service and ministry to this wonderful organization known as Women of the ELCA. While you are gathered together during your synodical convention I would like you to reflect on the next generation of Women of the ELCA. Think back to when you became involved and embrace that excitement. God has a great future for this organization. He is calling us to build on this legacy for our daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters to enjoy and love. A verse from Isaiah 6 reminds us that when God calls we should be ready to say, Here am I; send me! You will share this weekend with a representative from the Churchwide Executive Board. Please share with her your vision for the future. Engage her with conversations about your joys and concerns for the time ahead. She is here to serve as your advocate and your partner and to take part in everything you have planned. Be sure to introduce yourself to her and invite her to share a few moments with you in fellowship and sisterhood. Enjoy the time you will spend together. My prayer is that you will leave inspired and excited. Share your experiences with those who could not attend in your congregational unit and invite them to come to your next event. May God bless you richly during this event and always. Peace! Lisa Plorin Lisa Plorin President Triennium 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL , ext fax:

5 Northeastern Iowa Synodical Women's Organization 2018 Gathering/ Convention Schedule June 16, :45 Registration McCaskey Lyceum Foyer Coffee and Fellowship Den (available all day) 8:15 Welcome Recognition of First Time Attendees Presentation of the 2018 Educational Scholarships (p. 12) 8:30 Opening Worship with Holy Communion (Offering) 9:45 Greetings and Presentation from CW Rep (p. 10) 10:15 BREAK 10:30 Interest Sessions (Non-Voting Members) (p. 16 for room #s) WBC* and SSC* Disaster Network: Blessed are the Weary Especially Victims of Disaster Foster Care and Adoption How Can You Help? Yes We Exist Life on Pine Ridge Reservation Business Session (Voting Members) 11:00 Wartburg Bookstore Opens SSC* McCaskey Lyceum 11:45 LUNCHEON St Elizabeth Ballroom 5 1:00 Wartburg Bookstore Closes SSC* Interest sessions for all (p. 16 for room #s) WBC* and SSC* Disaster Network: Blessed are the Weary Especially Victims of Disaster Foster Care and Adoption How Can You Help? Conversation with the Bishop Mandalas, Music and Meditation Music Opens the Soul Faithful Friends and Faithful Stewardship 2:00 Interest Sessions for all (p. 16 for room #s) WBC* and SSC* Disaster Network: Blessed are the Weary Especially Victims of Disaster Yes We Exist Life on Pine Ridge Reservation Conversation with the Bishop Mandalas, Music and Meditation Music Opens the Soul Faithful Friends and Faithful Stewardship 3:00 Keynote Speaker Pastor Kevin Doely (p. 17) McCaskey Lyceum 4:00 Installation of Synodical Board McCaskey Lyceum 4:30 Close of the Convention WBC--Whitehouse Business Center SSC--Saemann Student Center Please remember to fill out your evaluation form and turn them in at the registration desk along with your lanyards and voting cards!

6 6 Northeastern Iowa Synodical Women's Organization 2018 Business Meeting Agenda Saturday, June 16, :30-11:30 am Business Session Call to Order Report of the Credentials Committee (p. 6) Adoption of Standing Rules and Agenda (p. 7) Appointment of Committees (p. 8) Report of the Nominating Committee (p. 9-10) RENEWAL TIME Ballot for Vice President, Treasurer and Board Members Ballot for Nominating Committee Minutes from 2017 SWO Convention (p ) Report of the President (p. 13) Report of the Treasurer (p. 14) Report of the Offering Committee Presentation of the 2019 SWO Budget (p. 14) Report of the Resolutions Committee (p. 15) Adjournment Election Results Credentials Report Vice President Voting Members Treasurer SWO Officers SWO Board Members Total Voting Members Non-Voting Members Presenters Other Guests Total Attendance SWO Board Members (two year) Nominating Committee

7 Proposed Standing Rules 1. Voting Members The voting members to be seated at this convention shall be those approved and seated by the Credentials Committee for this convention, to include: one woman elected by each active unit of the Northeastern Iowa Women's Synodical Organization and the members of the Northeastern Iowa Women's Synodical Board. 2. Seating of Voting Members Voting members must register with the Credentials Committee before each business session and be seated in the section reserved for them. 3. Quorum A majority of the registered voting members in attendance shall constitute a quorum. 4. Privilege of Voice Seat and voice shall be granted to the representative of the Bishop of the Northeastern Iowa Synod, to the representative of the Women of the ELCA, the convention parliamentarian and committee chairwomen. 5. Appointment of Committees The presiding chair shall announce the appointment of the Parliamentarian and Elections, Credentials, Resolutions and Offering Committees at the first business meeting. 6. Voting Procedure To be eligible to vote, a voting member must be seated in the designated section. No proxy or absentee voting is permitted. A majority vote is required for approval for the 2019 NE IA SWO budget, recommendations from the Resolutions Committee, all elections and other actions as specified by Robert's Rules of Order. All elections shall be by ballot. All other voting shall be by show of voting cards: GREEN---YES; RED---NO; YELLOW---ABSTAIN 7. Conduct of Elections All nominations from the floor must have permission of the nominee and be prepared to provide written biographical information. The wearing of promotional buttons or slogans, distribution of materials or the carrying of placards to promote one nominee over another is not permitted at any time. 8. Motions and Resolutions Actions taken by the convention shall be consistent with the documents and policies of the ELCA and the Women of the ELCA. Any voting member may make a motion or present a resolution from the floor if the motion of resolution is related to the question under consideration. If any voting member desires to add an item to the agenda, she shall: present in writing a motion or resolution, provide the signatures of five (5) voting members representing five (5) different congregational units, and submit a form to the Resolutions Committee no later than 8:30 am on Saturday, June 16, The Resolutions Committee shall report to the convention with its recommendation for handling such new business, which may include a recommendation that the matter not be considered. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the convention shall be required to add the item of business to the agenda. 9. General Discussions and Debate All speeches in general discussion, unless otherwise determined by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members, shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Speakers shall use the microphone, identify themselves by name, congregation and city. 10. Governing Parliamentary Law Robert's Rules of Order, the latest edition, shall be the governing law of this convention, except as otherwise addressed in the Standing Rules of this convention. 7

8 8 GATHERING COMMITTEES PLANNING COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Diane Wills* Cindy Pogge Jan Harbaugh, SWO Advisor Anna Jetson Jane Godson Jane Godson*, SWO Advisor Della Benson Jane Granzow Lynda Akers, Guttenburg Nancy Miller Millie Dieter Nancy Klingman, Bev Sheridan Jan Harbaugh CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Vicky Jaeger, Decorah Nancy Miller*, SWO Advisor Bev Sheridan, SWO Advisor Lea Norlinger, Mason City Karen Bolding, Mason City OFFERING COMMITTEE Christine Schmitt*, Marble Rock Alice Greimann, Sheffield Marcia Etnier, Sheffield Leila Horn, Charles City Bev Sheridan, SWO Advisor WORSHIP Sue Cira, Mason City Pastor Anita Nuetzman, Calmar Avis Johnson, Iowa Falls Donna Busch, Jewell Bev DuVall, Belmond Donna Ostrem, Radcliffe Diane Wills, SWO Advisor Pastor Jane Granzow*, SWO Advisor Millie Dieter*, SWO Advisor NOMINATING COMMITTEE Nancy Poppe, Nashua Melissa Miller, Waverly Carolyn Loftaas, Kensett Vicky Jaeger, Decorah Cindy Pogge, SWO Advisor MINUTES Carol Burnikel, Cresco Angela Sadler, Decorah Anna Jetson, SWO Advisor PARLIAMENTARIAN Andrea Wrage, St Ansgar

9 9 NORTHEASTERN IOWA SYNODICAL WOMEN S ORGANIZATION CANDIDATES FOR 2018 BALLOT Submitted by the Nominating Committee Biographical information is listed according to the following order: 1. congregation-city 5. cluster, SWO, Synod, CW service 2. member cluster 6. community organizations and service 3. age group 7. employment 4. unit and church service NOMINEES FOR VICE PRESIDENT (VOTE FOR ONE) JANICE HARBAUGH Trinity, Hawkeye, Shechem (I). 65 & older. Unit secretary, treasurer, circle member, Bible study leader, Do-day participant. Organist, choir director, worship committee. SWO newsletter editor, convention parliamentarian. Worship coordinator for Synod Assembly, secretary of fall theological conference coordinating committee. Belmond community service women treasurer. BA in Theological studies, St. Louis University, 1993, M of Divinity from LSTC, 2000, Chaplain at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL. Retired, clergy spouse. NOMINEES FOR TREASURER (VOTE FOR ONE) BEVERLY SHERIDAN Good Shepherd-Decorah. Upper Iowa River (D) Unit president, Chair for Fall Luncheon/ Country Store. Church council, usher, ministry team, SS teacher, Chair of kitchen serving committee. Past president cluster D. Current SWO board member. Synod board member, current SWO treasurer. CW Triennial voting member Charlotte and Minneapolis. Thrivent Board, volunteer at community meals, condo association treasurer. Retired. NOMINEES FOR SWO BOARD MEMBERS (2 YEAR TERM) (VOTE FOR 4) JENNIFER LARSON First-Decorah. Upper Iowa (D) Bible study, funerals, Lenten suppers, bingo helper, bell choir, altar guild, Christmas orchestra director, SS and VBS teacher. Voting member 2016 Synod Assembly, attended 2017 Triennial. Oneota Valley Community Orchestra member, Aase Haugen Home Board member 3 years, Nordic Dancer orchestra director 15 years. Middle school orchestra director 25 years. DEB JACOBSEN West Clermont-Clermont. Shechem (I) WELCA president, 100th anniversary committee, Evangelism committee, Membership committee, Mary Circle, confirmation and Luther League. SWO voting member, 2017 Triennial Gathering and received a first time scholarship. Girl Scout leader, Neighborhood watch. West Clermont church secretary, currently, owner of car wash, after owning a motel for 20 years. Degree in Psychology and Business.

10 10 LAVONNE TEEM Zion-Oelwein; (additional information available on June 16) OPEN NOMINATION NOMINEES FOR 2019 NOMINATING COMMITTEE (VOTE FOR 5) MARGARET OKLAND Salem-Lake Mills. Living Waters (G). JANE GRANZOW Bethany-Iowa Falls. Riverside (F) OPEN NOMINATION Church-town, cluster OPEN NOMINATION Church-town, cluster OPEN NOMINATION Church-town, cluster MEET YOUR CHURCH WIDE REPRESENTATIVE Barbara Tormondsen was elected to the executive board of Women of the ELCA in July She serves on the budget and finance committee. Previously, Barbara served as president and treasurer of the Metropolitan New York Synodical Women s Organization (7C). She is an active member at St. Paul s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rye Brook, N.Y., serving as treasurer and on the church council. Additionally, Barbara is president of the altar guild and St. Paul s Women of the ELCA. Barbara graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., with a major in engineering sciences and has her master s of business administration from Dartmouth s Tuck School of Business. Barbara lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with her husband, John. They have two children and one grandchild. Barbara enjoys spending time with family and competitive ballroom dancing.

11 MINUTES FROM THIRTIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION JUNE 17, 2017 WARTBURG COLLEGE, WAVERLY IOWA THEME: HUNGERING FOR RENEWAL SCRIPTURE: PSALM 34:8 President Diane Wills called the 30 th Convention of the NE IA Synodical Women s Organization open. Vicky Jaeger gave the report of the credentials committee: Voting Members 47, Officer 4, Board Members 6, Total Voting Members 57. Non-Voting Members 52, Presenters 3, Others 1, Total 113 motion made, second, approved. Adoption of the Convention Standing Rules by Vice President Cindy Pogge, motion approved. Adoption of the Agenda with flexibility by Vice President Cindy Pogge, motion approved. Appointment of Convention Committees was announced by President Diane Wills. Elections: Avis Johnson, Donna Ostrem, Bev DuVal, Shirley Stakey, Della Benson; Credentials: Vicky Jaeger, Melissa Miller, Bev Sheridan, Sheryl Moeller, Joy Thompson, Dani Vogel, Rachel Wohrlin, Barbara Zemke; Worship: Becky Pahl, Nancy Miller, Pastor Jane Granzow, Millie Dieter; Resolutions: Lynda Akers, Jane Godson; Offering: Donna Kirschenmann, Sandra Heller, Barb Witzel, Dee Senchina, Kay Carpenter, Bev Sheridan; Nominating: Lorna Meyer, Linda McMillin, Carolyn Loftaas, Shirley Stakey, Cindy Pogge; Minutes: Becky Pahl, Louise Jetson, Anna Jetson. Parliamentarian: Jan Harbaugh. First report of the Nominating committee by Carolyn Loftaas: for the office of president for a term of two years - Diane Wills, for the office of secretary for a term of two years - Anna Jetson, board member positions for a term of two years each - Della Benson and Jane Godson, board member position for a term of 1 year - Jan Harbaugh. Diane Wills opened the floor for nominations. No additional nominations for President or Secretary. There was a nomination from the floor for a two year board position of Nancy Miller. Barbara Zemke also volunteered, but unable to be on ballot, since she is from the same unit as an existing board member. She however could be appointed by the board if an open board position exists. There were no additional nominations for one year board position. Ballots cast. Second report of the Nominating committee by Carolyn Loftaas: for the 2018 nominating committee - Vicky Jaeger and Nancy Poppe. Diane Wills opened the floor for nominations. Nominations from the floor - Melissa Miller and Carolyn Loftaas. Ballots cast. Time for Renewal: Martin Luther Morning prayer and 2 minutes of quiet. Anna Jetson presented the 2016 Convention Minutes found on page 10 of the convention booklet. Discussion, motion to approve carried. Bev Sheridan presented Treasurer s Report found on page 12 of the convention booklet. The Auditor s Review was displayed on the power point, original was available to view at officer s table. Motion to approve treasurer s report carried. Motion to approve Auditor s Review carried. Avis Johnson gave report on the Election results: Diane Wills elected President, Anna Jetson elected Secretary, Della Benson, Jane Godson and Nancy Miller elected to 2 year board term, and Jan Harbaugh elected to 1 year board term. Vicky Jaeger, Nancy Poppe, Carolyn Loftaas, Melissa Miller elected to Nominating Committee. Diane declared election. Motion was made to destroy ballots. Bev Sheridan reported the convention offering report: $ and In-kind gifts was 3 large barrels and 2 boxes. Bev Sheridan presented the proposed budget for February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019 on page 12 of the convention booklet. Diane Wills opened the floor for discussion. Budget was approved. Lynda Akers presented the resolution #1: Taking care of the earth, therefore, be it resolved: that the NEIA Synodical Board encourage all participants to carpool, walk, or bike to the convention whenever possible. Discussion. Resolution was approved. Lynda Akers presented the resolution #2: Recycling at the synod office, therefore, be it resolved: that the NEIA Synodical Board requests the placement of recycling bins in each of the meeting rooms and kitchen area of the NE IA Synod office to enable all users of the facility to participate in caring for God s earth. Discussion. Resolution was approved. Lynda Akers presented the resolution #3: Resolution on Ordained Leadership, therefore, be it resolved: that the NE IA Women of the ELCA encourage all NE IA congregations to receive an offering in honor of the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation to be donated to the H George Anderson Fund for Leaders En- 11

12 dowment. Discussion. Resolution was approved. Lynda Akers presented the resolution #4: End to Shaming, therefore, be it resolved: that the Women of the ELCA acknowledge to themselves, especially in their online presence, when they notice themselves or others, making a judgment of another, and to dislike whenever possible any public shaming posted on social media. Discussion. Resolution was approved. Lynda Akers presented the resolution #5: Human Trafficking, therefore, be it resolved: NE IA Women of the ELCA download the app, Traffickcam, to use as a tool to help law enforcement identify hotel rooms used as backgrounds shown in pornographic photos. Discussion. Resolution was approved. Lynda Akers presented the resolution #6: Handicap placards, therefore, be it resolved: that the Women of the NE IA SWO encourage towns and cities to make more handicapped spaces available for those who need them. Discussion. Resolution was approved. Lynda Akers presented this amended resolution #7: Homelessness, whereas, there are over 500,000 homeless people in the United States and whereas, there are programs and organizations to help the homeless therefore, be it resolved: that we encourage all the Women of the ELCA to support programs and organizations that help the homeless. Discussion. Resolution was approved. There was no more new business. Diane Wills declared the 30 th annual convention of the NE IA Synodical Women s Organization closed LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF REPORT 6,443 Quilts 165 Blankets 3,398 School Kits 2,091 Personal Care Kits 1,188 Baby Kits 205 Fabric Kits 329 lbs. of Soap Diaper link: Baby gown pattern: Hooded cape: Days for Girls: and DaysForGirlsIntnl EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Leah Scholbroch, from Trinity in Hawkeye, has been working on completing her teaching degree at Upper Iowa University. After completing her AA in early childhood, she began working as a para-educator in an integrated preschool classroom. She is a single mom, active in worship, Sunday School and Parish Education at Trinity. Angela Sadler, from Decorah in Decorah, will be enrolling in the Lutheran Deaconess program at Valparaiso University. She has completed a BS in Education and has found a second calling in her life. Her goal is to serve and minister to the geriatric population as a Deaconess. She finds time to serve on many and varied committees at her church. Jill Starrett, from Zion in West Union, will be beginning her studies in nursing at NEICC and Upper Iowa University. After helping her husband complete seminary and raising her children, she has felt a renewed call to become an RN and serve in a rural community. She has a strong passion for ministering to those in need.

13 13 NORTHEASTERN IOWA SYNODICAL WOMEN'S ANNUAL REPORT As Women of the ELCA, we continue our mission To mobilize women to act BOLDLY on their faith in Jesus Christ Spring and Fall Gatherings: included almost all clusters. The topics included boat tours, Reformation celebrations, skits about Katie Luther, Sukup Safe-T homes, Retrieving Freedom, and LSI. Our cluster leadership is taking up the challenge of planning and carrying out these fellowship and learning experiences and we are grateful for their creativity! LWR contributions included 6443 quilts, 2091 personal care kits, 3398 school kits, 1188 baby care kits, 205 fabric kits, 329# of soap, 21 denim mats and 165 blankets SWO Gathering: Our gathering was June 17, at Wartburg College. Our theme was "Hungering for Renewal", based on Ps 34:8. We celebrated with worship and communion, re-elected a president, secretary, two board members and elected two new board members, and shared in lots of fellowship, learning and shopping. Among our learning opportunities, we experienced arm and hand massage, a trip on the "El Camino", Bible Study and Journaling, meeting our YAGM's in Madagascar, and discovering more about human trafficking, the NE IA Food Bank and LSI. And one of the highlights was learning about the call process in our synod from our very own Pastor Brackett! We passed a number of resolutions including a request for the placement of recycling bins in the conference rooms of the Synod office, and calling for congregational support of the Synod leadership fund. Although our attendance was down slightly from last year, we had 13 first time attendees, which is considerable higher than in year's past. Our offerings were nearly $5000, 50% of which was given to our CW organization, and 25% each to the synod leadership fund and the LSI WELCA challenge. Publications: Our publications include CW magazine, Gather, also available digitally, Cafe, an e-zine and Daily Grace, a smart phone app. We also publish a one page monthly newsletter, Good News, which is included within the synod Star. We are also blessed to have a great website that Marcia Hahn from the synod office graciously assists us to keep up to date. All these publications combine to deliver a message of love, forgiveness and most importantly God's extravagant grace! SWO Board: At the SWO convention we re-elected our president and secretary, two board members, and added two new board members. We set new goals for the year, including promotion of the ministries of Global Health Ministries and Lutheran World Relief, support of the LSI WELCA challenge and we continue to observe a two minute "Renewal Time" in each of our meetings. As part of our goals, the board is planning a two day summer excursion to Minneapolis to tour the LWR and Global Health Ministries warehouses. We hope to have at least 15 women join us! We continue to use our website as an active tool to reach all the women of our synod with important and timely information about events, people and opportunities to serve. Tenth Triennial: "All Anew was held in Minneapolis July At the convention, held July 10-13, we passed a number of resolutions, including two from our synod. One was calling on the US to support the UN Rights of the Child and the other, encouraging our CW organization to provide more opportunities to use portable devices instead of hard copies. There were many highlights of the Triennial, especially the address by Leymah Gwobee and the amazing worship experiences, including the concert by the National Lutheran Choir. We had over 50 women from our synod attend and had a wonderful All-Iowa Gathering at the Westminster Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon. Nearly 120 Iowans joined us! Over 3600 women from all over the country and the world attended this Triennial. That is nearly 1200 more than the Ninth Triennial in North Carolina and there were more than 1300 first time attendees! It was a time full of wonder, excitement, learning and blessings. Check out our website for pictures and more. Thank you for your prayers and support! --submitted by Diane Wills, Women of the ELCA synodical president.

14 14 SWO BUDGET REPORT AND 2019 PROPOSAL 2017 Budget 2017 Actual 2018 Budget 2019 Proposal INCOME Regular Offerings $21, $20, $22, $22, Designated Offerings $2, $ $2, $2, Convention Offerings $4, $5, $5, $5, Convention Thrivent Grant $1, $0.00 $ $0.00 Convention Registrations $3, $4, $4, $5, Miscellaneous $ $ $ $ Convention Donation $1, $ HOW WE GIVE $33, $32, $34, $35, LWR $ $ $ $ Women Theological Students $ $ $ $ LSI $ $ $ $ Riverside Bible Camp $ $ $ $ EWALU Bible Camp $ $ $ $ Education Scholarships $1, $1, $1, $1, Churchwide Regular Offering $12, $12, , $13, Designated Gifts 2, $ $2, $2, Synod Center $ $ $ $ Convention Offering $4, $5, $5, $5, Memorials to Katie's Fund $50.00 $25.00 $50.00 $50.00 Triennial Scholarship $ $2, $ $ Triennial Offering $ $ $ $ OPERATING EXPENSES $24, $25, $25, $26, SWO Board Travel $1, $1, $1, $1, Triennial Promotions 0 $ $ $ "Good News" printing $1, $1, $1, $1, Audit $ $ $ Convention Fees to Wartburg $4, $3, $4, $4, Convention Honorariums $ $50.00 $ $ Postage and Printing $ $ $ $ Miscellaneous $ $ $ $ $8, $8, $8, $9,050.00

15 15 Resolution #1 RESOLUTIONS Telling the Story of Women of the ELCA Submitted by SWO Discipleship Committee, Diane Wills, Sheffield; Cindy Pogge, Kananwa; Jan Harbaugh, Hawkeye Whereas, Women of the ELCA are a vital ministry of the ELCA, their synods and congregations and Whereas, Women of the ELCA participant numbers continue to decline and Whereas, the need of Women of the ELCA and their ministry continues to grow and Whereas, Women of the ELCA have many unique and creative stories to share about their ministries and Whereas, many NE IA ELCA congregations are not aware of the many and varied women's ministries among them and Whereas, spiritual growth and ministry do not happen in a vacuum, but rather through life-long connections made in Bible study, quilting and other women's groups and Whereas, Women of the ELCA have more avenues than ever to tell our stories, Be It Resolved, The NE IA SWO Board encourages all NE IA Women of the ELCA to share their ministry stories and experiences on all forms of media, including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, NE IA SWO website, NE IA Star, NE IA SWO Newsletter Good News, Gather magazine, Cafe, church bulletins, church newsletters, church websites, etc. Resolution #2 Support for children and adults suffering from ACE Submitted by SWO Justice Committee, Nancy Miller, Lime Springs; Pastor Jane Granzow, Iowa Falls; Millie Dieter, Waverly; Jane Godson, Volga Whereas, there are many children and adults suffering from Adverse Children Experiences and Whereas, there is testing available to identify these children and adults through the ACE Questionaire and Whereas, there are trauma informed practices and strategies like Camp Noah to support these children and adults Be it resolved, that the NE IA Women of the ELCA support the identifying of these children and adults, and the services they need through the ACE Questionaire and trauma informed practices and strategies. Resolution #3 Justice for immigrant children Submitted by Jane Godson, Volga, of the SWO Justice Committee Whereas, immigrant children as young as one and a half are being separated from their parents at the border between Mexico and the USA and Whereas, these children are being held in large holding areas and Whereas, some of these immigrant children have gone missing and Whereas, the ELCA has a Immigrant Refugee Service, Be It Resolved, that the NE IA SWO Board encourage the Women of the ELCA to prayerfully study this problem, and to support the ELCA s Immigrant Refuge Service in its efforts to bring a just and moral solution to this problem.

16 16 INTEREST SESSIONS 10:30 am (for non-voting members) *Disaster Network: Blessed are the Weary Especially Victims of Disaster WBC 116 Pastor Mark Anderson will explain how Lutheran Disaster Response blesses those in need after a disaster in our Synod, In Iowa, and around the world. *Foster Care and Adoption How Can You Help? WBC 215 Katie Squier, from Lutheran Services in Iowa, will explain how the foster care system helps Iowa children and their families manage experiences of hardship, and how anyone in the community can consider being in the role of a foster and adoptive resource. Questions are welcome and the opportunity to discuss interest in becoming a foster and/or adoptive family will be offered. *Yes We Exist Life on Pine Ridge Reservation WBC 217 Carole Daughton, a nurse and quilter, has visited the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota five times and will share what she has seen and learned about this quiet community that so often falls under the radar of most Americans. 1:00 pm (for all participants) *Disaster Network: Blessed are the Weary Especially Victims of Disaster WBC 116 *Foster Care and Adoption How Can You Help? WBC 215 *Conversation with Northeastern Iowa Bishop Steven Ullestad Lyceum Have you ever wanted to just talk with the Bishop? Now is your chance, when he joins us for questions and answers. *Mandalas, Music and Meditation SSC-McCoy Sister Bernadine Jax invites you to create your very own Mandala. Mandala means circle in Sanskrit and is often used to promote well-being, balance and a healthy life style. All materials will be provided and no artistic ability is required-just an open heart! *Music Opens the Soul with Pastor Dennis Bauer and Bremwood students WBC 214 Bremwood residents will share examples of popular music that is part of their weekly worship. Songs offer an opportunity for residents to share stories of what God is doing in their lives as it relates to the lyrics. This experience opens the door to exploring how God might be working in our lives. *Faithful Friends, Faithful Stewardship and Your Gift to the Future WBC 117 Barbara Tormondsen and Mike Klinefelter will present ways to share the blessings of God s abundance with Women of the ELCA and the ELCA. Gifts both large and small are an enduring testimony of lives joyfully lived in faith. Come and learn how you can make these important gifts last well into the future. 2:00 pm (for all participants) *Disaster Network: Blessed are the Weary Especially Victims of Disaster WBC 116 *Yes We Exist Life on Pine Ridge Reservation WBC 217 *Conversation with Northeastern Iowa Bishop Steven Ullestad *Mandalas, Music and Meditation Lyceum SSC-McCoy *Music Opens the Soul WBC 214 *Faithful Friends and Faithful Stewardship WBC 117 WBC--Whitehouse Business Center SSC--Saemann Student Center

17 3:00 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER Lyceum Laugh for Life with Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Doely We welcome Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Doely to our June gathering. He is the senior pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids, MN. Audiences are laughing out loud at Kevin s life like ventriloquist figures and puppets. Kevin uses a blend of comedy, storytelling, music, and audience participation. Kevin will be featuring a Laugh for Life show with some very special guests! Come and join in the laughs! 17 GATHERING OFFERINGS The SWO Board has designated the offerings received today to by distributed as follows: 50% Church-wide Women of the ELCA 50% LSI WELCA Challenge, spiritual component In-Kind Offerings will be taken for NE IA Food Bank and include the following: Rolled bandages for Global Health Ministries 4-5 oz bars of soap for LWR Note: No gathering offerings are kept by the NE IA SWO. Your regular offerings from individuals and congregations are used for the SWO budget. SHOPPING MALL/ DISPLAY AREA World s Window Olive Wood and Olive Oil WELCA logo items Equal Exchange coffee, teas and chocolate Nazareth Lutheran WELCA LWR kit supplies LWR/ Global Health Mpls. Trip Hawkeye Toro Bags Sharing Table Thank You! Carrie Gleason, Events and Scheduling Coordinator for Wartburg College and her capable staff All presenters, vendors, and committee volunteers NE IA SWO board members Our Churchwide Representative, Barbara Tormondsen

18 18 YOUR SWO WORK ( summary of Good News articles. Good News is your Synodical newsletter that is published monthly as an insert in the NE IA Synod Newsletter, Star.) From Stewardship Committee: Della Benson, Anna Jetson Bev Sheridan June acts of kindness July/August 2017 SWO gathering offerings September 2017 Triennial offer. October th Reformation projects November 2017 Thankofferings December 2017 New treasurer, Bev Sheridan January 2018 Recycling resolutions February 2018 Bloom where you are planted March 2018 Faithful Friends April, 2018 SWO inkind offerings May Celebrating 31 years as NE IA Women of the ELCA From Discipleship Committee: Jan Harbaugh, Cindy Pogge, Diane Wills Bible study a new way What is a disciple? Generational fellowship Katie Luther skits Luther s discipleship The 1st disciples Epiphany! Life of faith Christians and prayer Serving on SWO board Invitation to 2018 gathering 2018 FUTURE EVENTS From Justice Committee: Pastor Jane Granzow, Jane Godson, Millie Dieter, Nancy Miller Days for girls kits Homelessness in the USA 2017 Triennial speakers What is justice? Justice, Luther-style World Service Jerusalem Prepare Ye the Way! ELCA Good Gifts Cherish All Children Billy Graham tribute Equal Exchange June 20 Deadline for Minneapolis Trip June 22 Deadline for July/August Good News July Minneapolis Warehouse trip Aug 1 Deadline for Sept. Good News Sept 1 Deadline for Oct. Good News Sept 29 Cluster D Decorah Lutheran, 9 am Oct 1 Deadline for Nov Good News Oct 20 Cluster G Gathering Nov 1 Deadline for Dec. Good News Nov 3 LWR In-Gathering, Fredsville, Rural Cedar Falls, 8:30-11 am LWR In-Gathering, Olson s Explosives, Decorah, 7:30-10:30 am June 22, nd Annual NE IA Women of the ELCA Wartburg

19 19 SWO BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION Cl Name Office Mailing address Phone Sh H Diane Wills President 1399 Beeds Lake Dr. Hampton, IA wills.dianes@ gmail.com C C/ E F Cindy Pogge Vice President 1233 Keokuk Ave. Kanawha, IA jpogge1233@ gmail.com C H H D Anna Jetson Secretary Viking Dr. Spring Grove, MN amjetson@ yahoo.com C H D Bev Sheridan Treasurer 701 Serenity Drive Decorah, IA C H G Della Benson Board member 220 1/2 W Main Lake Mills, IA C H G E Millie Dieter Board member th Ave NW #312 Waverly, IA H B Jane Godson Board member 206 Washington St. Volga, IA H B/ A F Jane Granzow Board member 410 Talbott St Apt 204 Iowa Falls, IA H F I Jan Harbaugh Board Member/ Newsletter Editor 112 W Wilbur St Hawkeye, IA C H I D Nancy Miller Board member th St Lime Springs IA C H D

20 20 CLUSTER CONTACT INFORMATION CLUSTER LEADERS Name Cluster Name Address Phone A/ B Linda McMillin Water Of Life/ Shepherd of the Hills 272 Grand Ridge Rim Way, Garnavillo, stjohnsph@alphinecom.net C/E Jubilee/ Tree of Life D Sonia Bockhoven Upper Iowa 1381 Big Canoe Rd. Decorah, sonia.himlie@gmail.com F Avis Johnson Riverside 209 Madison Ave. Iowa Falls, avisbird41@gmail.com G Lea Norlinger Living Waters 275 N Taft Ave, #217 Mason City, lrprk0@gmail.com H Christine Schmitt Three River 2504 Indigo Ave Marble Rock candcschmitt@gmail.com Diane Zupke 2754 Windsor Ave. Sumner, rldkzup@iowatelecom.net I Shechem