That’s right folks! It’s that time again. Next Friday, September 12, 2008, come to the house at 7:30 for an awesome night of games! These are the best of games, for these are games such as Spoons, Ultimate Spoons, and Capture the Flag/Beethoven. This is a really awesome event, so make sure you check it out!

On Reading Day Eve, the national holiday, we will be meeting at the house at 7pm to go to a True Men show at Baldwin until 9pm. Then we will be having outdoor recess at Red Barn Park from 9:30 to 10:30! Our rainsite is Pershing Small Gym, but this will be a good time to just wind down during finals and relive the excitement that was elementary school! Afterwards, we will replenish our carbs by eating all the pancakes at the BSU Pancake Dinner!

On Sunday, May 4th, right after Sunday Dinner around 6:15ish, we will be taking a group photo of LSF. So try to be there. Then after that, we will be having a very informal meeting in which you can and should voice any and all comments regarding LSF. Things you liked/disliked, what we should change for next year, ideas of new things to do next year, what we should keep next year, etc. are some of the things we will be going over. This is another important event that as many people as possible should come to so that we know what we need to do for next year.We will also be picking our theme for next year.
This year our verse was:

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.
Romans 5:1- 2a

So if you have any recommendations please bring them. Here is a sample of some of the ideas currently on the board, some with themes, some without:

Romans 8:38-39 Inseparable
Romans 1:16-17 Unashamed
Ephesians 4:4-6 One
Philippians 5:20
Matthew 5:14-16
1 John 3:16
Ephesians 5:1-2
Hebrews 12:2-3

On May 3rd, from 9pm to May 4th at 1am, there will be an unofficial, Mega Awesome Dance Party put on by Ross and Mikey! It will be in the garage at the House and the music and atmosphere are gonna be awesome, so everyone had better come! Also check out the facebook event!

We earned as a group, an amazing $1,300+!  The overall goal of Adair Co. Relay was $37,000, and we blew that out of the water with $57,000!!

Just awesome job people!

As you probably know, we had elections. Here are the results:

President- Hans
Director of Ministries- Ross
Director of Events- Hanna
Director of Service- Jocelyn
Director of Public Relations- Mitch
Secretary- Jordan
Treasurer- Poppe a.k.a. Brian
Historian- Katy

Congratulations to everyone. It was really hard to narrow these positions down to just one person.

Once again, we are still doing affirmations from Spring Break, so whenever you have time in the middle of your busy schedule, just jot down a few affirmation notes, it’s not that hard.

The final Te Deum of the semester will be this Tuesday, the 22nd, at 8pm at the House!  Amanda will be speaking on the LSF theme verse, Romans 5:1-2, so it’ll provide closure for the year.  Also, be sure to watch out for Hanna who’s giving the first Te Deum speech of next year!

Lifefest, a fundraiser and BBQ by Newman for Lifeline Pregnancy Center, is this Saturday, the 26th, from 1-5pm on the Quad!  LSF will be having a duck pond with candy for prizes, and if you want to help out with the booth throughout the day, sign up at the House.  Also, if you have any rubber duckies for the pond, e-mail Beth at bdfalkner@gmail.com.  And Te Deum will play around 4 or 4:30pm, so be there for that as it will be our last performance anywhere the entire semester.
Later on, beginning around 6pm, we will be going to 1000 Hills to hang out and have a bonfire cookout!  Be at the House around 5:40 , or whenever we’re done at Lifefest so we can head out to 1000 Hills.  Unfortunately, we will not be camping but we will roast hot dogs, do a Bible study and have fun!

On Friday, May 2nd, around 7pm, we will have Karaoke and a Fiesta at the House!  It will be awesome and we will finally learn who is tone-deaf.

Lutheran Student Fellowship

at Truman State University

Preamble

We, Christian students, acknowledging our identity as Christians and confessing our faith with the Body of Christ, enact this Constitution to inform and empower a faithful witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the campus of Truman State University. It is our purpose to enable a community of believers through education in the Holy Scriptures and the teachings of the Lutheran Church to serve and witness to the campus and the community. We pray for God’s divine guidance as we seek these principles in faith and love.

Article 1: Name

The name of this organization shall be “Lutheran Student Fellowship at Truman State University” and shall be referred to hereafter as LSF. LSF shall be a recognized organization on the campus of Truman State University.

Article 2: Purpose

The following shall be the purposes of LSF:

A. To provide effective channels of study, assembly, discussion, and action in order to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the campus of Truman State University and the community at large;

B. To encourage active participation in the life and mission of Faith Lutheran Church, Kirksville, Missouri;

C. To actively promote and enable understanding of the teachings of the Lutheran Church.

D. To enable participation in service to students, faculty, the university, and the community;

E. To engage in dialog and cooperation with fellow Christians and Christian organizations;

F. To establish a strong witness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to non-Christian persons and organizations.

G. To provide an encouraging, strong, and safe Christian haven for students near campus.

Article 3: Membership

For the purposes of voting, all persons shall be considered members of LSF if they are regularly active in an LSF activity.

Article 4: Officers

A. Offices – The offices of LSF shall be President, Director of Ministries, Director of Events, Director of Service, Director of Public Relations, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian.

B. Elections – Officers of LSF shall be elected by a vote of the assembled members of LSF in the following manner:

1. Quorum – All officers must be elected by a majority of the assembled members.

2. Eligibility – All officers must be members of LSF currently enrolled in Truman State University.

3. Procedure – All officer elections shall proceed as follows:

a. Nominations will be open until the beginning of candidate speeches at the election assembly.

b. Each officer candidate will be given an opportunity to address the assembly prior to the vote of the assembly.

c. Voting will take place by secret ballot, and ballots will be tallied by the LSF Secretary.

d. If more than two candidates are running for any office, the first vote cast shall eliminate all candidates except the two candidates who received the most votes.

e. If two candidates are running for any office, the candidate who receives a majority of votes shall be elected.

f. If only one candidate is running for any office, a vote of approval will be cast for the candidate by the assembly. The candidate must still receive a majority of votes from the assembly to be elected.

C. Term Served – All officers shall be elected to a term of no more than one year. Officers may be reelected. No person may serve in two officer level positions at the same time.

D. Responsibilities – The responsibilities of the officers of LSF shall be as follows:

1. President – The President shall be responsible for presiding over meetings of the Executive Board and Assembly meetings, coordinating the overall activities of LSF, and making day-to-day decisions regarding the administration of LSF.

2. Secretary – The Secretary shall keep the minutes of each regular meeting of the Executive Board. The Secretary shall be responsible for tallying of votes at assembly meetings.

3. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall manage all the finances of LSF. The Treasurer must receive the approval of the Executive Board before paying out amounts of more than $50 (fifty dollars). Upon each regular meeting of the Executive Board, the Treasurer shall provide a complete and accurate report of all financial transactions.

4. Historian – The Historian shall be responsible for day-to-day correspondence of LSF. The Historian shall also preserve a permanent record of each year for LSF. The Historian shall make a report upon every second regular meeting of the Executive Board.

5. Director of Ministries – The Director of Ministries shall provide for the exploration and exposition of the faith of the members of LSF and the community at large through the establishment of small groups, Bible studies, regular worship opportunities, and other regular Christian events. The Director of Ministries shall make a report upon each regular meeting of the Executive Board.

6. Director of Events – The Director of Events shall coordinate retreats, fellowship activities, and other extraordinary activities for LSF. The Director of Events shall make a report upon each regular meeting of the Executive Board.

7. Director of Service – The Director of Service shall coordinate the service activities for LSF and be responsible for forming a service committee of at least two other persons, who will organize the three major service events (Crop Walk, 30-Hour Famine, Relay for Life) and the annual Spring Break Trip. The Director of Service shall make a report upon each regular meeting of the Executive board and hold meetings with the Service Committee as (s)he sees fit.

7. Director of Public Relations – The Director of Public Relations shall maintain contact with other campus ministry organizations, as well as coordinate promotion on- and off-campus for all LSF events. The Director of Public Relations shall also be responsible for the production of a regularly published newsletter and the maintenance of the LSF web site.

8. Additional Responsibilities – All officers must accept the responsibility of being a living witness and representative of the entire organization of LSF, and must conduct themselves accordingly. All officers are encouraged to attend all meetings of the Executive Board.

E. Resignation – Resignation from an office of LSF shall be presented personally to the Executive Board.

F. Removal – Any officer of LSF may be removed from office by the vote of two-thirds of the assembled members of LSF. Any meeting to remove an officer must be prominently posted at the Lutheran Campus Center two weeks prior to the meeting.

G. Vacancy – If an office of LSF becomes vacant, by resignation or removal, the Executive Board shall appoint a replacement until an assembly of members of LSF can meet to elect a new officer.

Article 5: Executive Board

A. Members – The LSF Executive Board shall consist of all officers of LSF provided in Article 4. The pastor of Faith Lutheran Church and all members of the Faith Lutheran Church Board of Campus Ministry may also serve as exofficio (nonvoting) members.

B. Powers – Administrative decisions for LSF shall be made by the LSF Executive Board. The Executive Board shall have the power to exercise financial and administrative decisions, to form and dissolve committees, and to act in all ordinary cases on behalf of LSF

C. Meetings – The Executive Board shall meet weekly or biweekly, at its discretion, and the times and places of its meetings shall be prominently posted. All meetings of the Executive Board shall be open to the public.

D. Overturning Decisions – A vote of two-thirds of the assembled members of LSF may overturn any decision made by the Executive Board.

Article 6: Oversight and Affiliation

A. Oversight – LSF shall be overseen by the Board of Campus Ministry of Faith Lutheran Church and by the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church.

B. Affiliation – LSF shall be affiliated with Faith Lutheran Church, Kirksville, Missouri.

C. Advisors – The Executive Board, when in agreement with the Board of Campus Ministry, may appoint faculty advisors to assist in the purposes of LSF.

D. Other Organizations – The Executive Board may enter into affiliations, partnerships, and associations with other organizations.

Article 7: Amendment and Ratification

A. Amendment – This Constitution may be amended upon the following procedure:

1. Clear, conspicuous notice of the exact text of the amendment to be considered shall be prominently posted no less than two weeks prior to the consideration of the amendment.

2. Members of LSF shall vote on the amendment by secret ballot, and the ballots will be counted by the Secretary.

3. The approval of two-thirds of the members of LSF must be achieved to amend the constitution.

B. Ratification – This Constitution shall be ratified upon the vote of two-thirds of the assembled members of LSF.

World Mission has a lot of things they need help with during the summer that you can help out with!  Just check out their website at mission.lcms.org.