Reports - Central Illinois District - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Rev. Donald PritchardDuring the last triennium, the Board of Directors took up important work on behalf of the saints of the CentralIllinois District. In addition to its regular oversight and management of resources devoted to the work of theKingdom, the board developed and approved policies including "Reduction in Force," "Evaluation of DistrictExecutives," and pledged to bring the practices of the district into consistency with the CID Constitution and Bylawsregarding the position of Business Manager.The board also made necessary decisions regarding district-owned facilities and their improvement, including theacquisition of the John Deere Credit Union building in Moline for use by our Hispanic Mission efforts in theQuad Cities area. Decisions were made regarding facilities needed by our deaf ministry in Jacksonville, withimprovements and new construction soon to be underway.Overall, it can be said that the CID Board of directors has become very proactive over the past three years, andhas made every effort to control costs while keeping the resources of the district office available to the Pastorsand congregations of our district. Ad hoc committees accepted their assignments and completed them faithfullyand prayerfully. District Executive Assistants regularly sought ways of improving their services. PresidentBueltmann and the praesidium worked closely together in the handling of issues and challenges. Office staffproved their work to be invaluable in day-to-day operations.For the past three years, every CID Board of Directors meeting opened with a thoroughly Lutheran devotion byboard Chaplain, The Reverend Mark Miller, in order to set in perspective the work of the day by means of prayer,message, hymn, and brief liturgy.It has been an honor to serve the district as First Vice-president and Chairman. Deep thanks to each and everyboard member for their faithfulness, willingness to accept additional assignments, and commitment to theproclamation of the Gospel in the Central Illinois District by their voluntary sacrifice of time and various gifts.For those who will continue on as members of the board, keep up the good work! I am properly proud of you all!Blessings from on High!Rev. Don Pritchard, 1st VP and ChairmanSECOND VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Rev. Daniel BishopI was surprised, honored, and humbled to be elected as the Second Vice-President of the District at the 2006convention. The duties of the Vice-Presidents are to advise, assist, or represent the President upon his request.President Bueltmann has been very kind and considerate in keeping his requests reasonable and manageable, sothat this has not been a burdensome office.It has been my privilege this triennium to participate in the meetings of the Praesidium and of the Board ofDirectors, to continue serving on the Evangelism Commission, and to serve in other task force work.I pray that our Lord will continue to bless the congregations and workers of this District by the saving Gospel ofJesus Christ, and to work in them continued faithfulness and diligence in their labors in His kingdom.Respectfully submitted,Pastor Daniel J. Bishop2009 Convention Section B – Reports Page 12