Results of Votes During the 2020 Mission Convocation
Rules of Procedure
Friendly Amendment:
7. Delegates may request to speak to a motion or make a point of personal privilege by typing in the webinar question panel the following: their name, congregation and “I would like to speak (for or against) the motion” or “I would like to make a point of personal privilege.” Those requesting to speak to a motion or make a point of personal privilege will be recognized by the Bishop in the order received, alternating those speaking for and against. The Bishop will announce the speaker’s name and congregation. The speaker will then be unmuted in order to address the Convocation.
Results
Number of ballots: 413
Number of votes necessary to adopt: 207
Yes 410
No 2
Abstain 1
Adopted as amended
Agenda
Results
Number of ballots: 410
Number of votes necessary to approve: 206
Yes 406
No 2
Abstain 2
Approved
Motion to postpone consideration of the first proposed constitutional amendment ("Mission District") until the 2021 convocation
Results
Number of ballots: 441
Number of votes necessary to approve: 221
Yes 353
No 84
Abstain 4
Approved
Motion to postpone consideration of all the amendments regarding the annual convocation to the next in-person convocation
Results
Considered by unanimous consent but a objection was made.
Defeated
Motion to postpone consideration of the third proposed constitutional amendment ("Biennial Convocation & Election Cycles") until the 2021 convocation
Results
Number of ballots: 443
Number of votes necessary to approve: 222
Yes 219
No 220
Abstain 4
Defeated
Motion to amend the proposed changes to 10.05.l by substituting the following language. The duties and function of the Executive Council shall be to: l. Report all actions quarterly to the congregations and clergy of the NALC, as well as to each Convocation.
Results
Number of ballots: 438
Number of votes necessary to approve: 220
Yes: 298
No: 133
Abstain: 7
Approved
FIRST BALLOT
Executive Council, Clergy, Four-Year Term
Results
Number to be elected: 1
Number of ballots: 423
Number of votes necessary to elect: 212
The Rev. Dr. Catherine Braasch 98
The Rev. Susan Elizabeth Fox 121
The Rev. Carl Rasmussen 201
Not an election
Continuing to the next ballot: The Rev. Susan Elizabeth Fox and the Rev. Carl Rasmussen
Executive Council, Lay, Four-Year Term
Results
Number to be elected: 1
Number of ballots: 409
Number of votes necessary to elect: 205
Ms. Lynn Kickingbird 216
Dr. Beverly Miller 193
Ms. Lynn Kickingbird was elected.
Court of Adjudication, Clergy or Lay, Four-Year Term
Results
Number to be elected: 1
Number of ballots: 407
Number of votes necessary to elect: 204
Mr. Samuel Duncomb 407
Mr. Samuel Duncomb was elected.
Board of Regents, Clergy or Lay, Six-Year Term
Results
Number to be elected: 3
Number of ballots: 434
Number of votes necessary to elect: 218
The Rev. Maurice C. Frontz, III 96
The Rev. Paul Gruetter 78
The Rev. Dr. Paul Krueger 158
The Rev. James Lehmann 169
The Rev. Daryl Olson 88
The Rev. Christopher Ryan Porter 106
The Rev. Dieter Punt 153
The Rev. Dr. Eric Waters 217
Mr. Roger Weyersberg 115
Not an election
Continuing to the next ballot: The Rev. Dr. Paul Krueger, the Rev. James Lehmann, the Rev. Christopher Ryan Porter, the Rev. Dieter Punt, the Rev. Dr. Eric Waters, and Mr. Roger Weyersberg
Confirmation of 2021 Nominating Committee
Results
Number of ballots: 427
Number of votes necessary to confirm: 214
Yes 423
No 4
Confirmed
Second Constitutional Amendment ("Apportionment of Lay Delegates")
Results
Number of ballots: 431
Number of votes necessary to approve: 288
Yes: 400
No: 25
Abstain: 6
Approved
Third Constitutional Amendment ("Biennial Constitution & Election Cycles") as amended
Results
Number of ballots: 431
Number of votes necessary to approve: 288
Yes: 289
No: 135
Abstain: 7
Approved
Resolution to Endorse the NALC 2020 Vision
Resolution:
I move that the North American Lutheran Church, gathered in virtual convocation on August 7-8, 2020, resolves:
- To endorse, with great thanksgiving, the direction that the 2020 vision sets for the entire NALC for the next four years; and, further
- To commit to fervent daily prayer and action for the 2020 Vision to come to life in and among us; and further
- To encourage collaboration of all disciples, congregations and entities of the NALC in implementing Vision 2020; and finally,
- To call for and welcome annual reports on Vision 2020 as well as frequent updates on how the 2020 Vision is coming to life in individual discipleship, congregational renewal, mission district initiatives, with our mission partners, global and ecumenical partners, and throughout this church body.
Results
Number of ballots: 432
Number of votes necessary to endorse: 217
Yes: 383
No: 30
Abstain: 19
Endorsed
SECOND BALLOT
Executive Council, Clergy, Four-Year Term
Results
Number to be elected: 1
Number of ballots: 408
Number of votes necessary to elect: 205
The Rev. Susan Elizabeth Fox 152
The Rev. Carl Rasmussen 256
The Rev. Carl Rasmussen was elected.
Board of Regents, Clergy or Lay, Six-Year Term
Results
Number to be elected: 3
Number of ballots: 420
Number of votes necessary to elect: 211
The Rev. Dr. Paul Krueger 209
The Rev. James Lehmann 203
The Rev. Christopher Ryan Porter 129
The Rev. Dieter Punt 177
The Rev. Dr. Eric Waters 289
Mr. Roger Weyersberg 138
The Rev. Dr. Eric Waters was elected.
Continuing to the next ballot: The Rev. Dr. Paul Krueger, the Rev. James Lehmann, the Rev. Dieter Punt, and Mr. Roger Weyersberg
THIRD BALLOT
Board of Regents, Clergy or Lay, Six-Year Term
Results
Number to be elected: 2
Number of ballots: 392
Number of votes necessary to elect: 197
The Rev. Dr. Paul Krueger 248
The Rev. James Lehmann 218
The Rev. Dieter Punt 171
Mr. Roger Weyersberg 108
The Rev. Dr. Paul Krueger and the Rev. James Lehmann were elected.
Approval of Report of Treasurer
Results
Number of ballots: 384
Number of votes necessary to approve: 193
Yes 381
No 1
Abstain 2
Approved
Approval of 2021 Budget
Results
Number of ballots: 384
Number of votes necessary to approve: 193
Yes 378
No 3
Abstain 3
Approved