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.

     Each Sunday LSF has a $2 meal at 5:30 for anyone who wants to come.  This meal is prepared by fellow LSFers, so if you would like to cook a meal one week, you should sign up on the sheet at the LCC.  LSF reimburses $40 of whatever you decide to spend on your friends for this meal.
     We also are looking for people who are willing to clean up after the meal and for people who want to give a little devotion before the meal.  This sign-up sheet, it’s like a two-for-one deal, will be also be at the LCC.

     Well, we’re starting off another year of LSF!  As always, hello to the Freshmen and Transfers and hey to the returning LSFers. 

     This website was updated during the summer for your viewing enjoyment and it should be updated frequently.  The events will show up under the events page, hopefully by Monday, so if you delete your email or whatever, you will still be able to get all the info.  Also, there is information about Bible Studies under their page, along with Te Deum information which will have the next time and place of a ‘performance’ in its post as soon as it becomes available.  There is also a link to the LSF picture archives under the events page if you want to look at the pictures past and present LSF Historians have taken.  If you have any questions or comments/critiques, feel free to contact the LSF general email account at lsftruman@gmail.com.

Check back here every week to see what’s coming with LSF!!
Call 660.665.6488 or send us an email at
lsftruman@gmail.com for any questions.

Sundays at LSF – Here’s what every Sunday looks like for an avid LSFer!!
10:00am – Rides to church. Meet at the Lutheran Campus Center.
10:15am – Worship service at Faith Lutheran Church.
5:30pm – Sunday night dinner at the Campus Center ($2).