Elder Board Moderator Kari McGrath
It has been a busy couple of weeks with spring breaks and Easter holiday activities. If you're like me, that means that important, but seemingly not urgent items can fall off of my to do list. Good news! I'm here to remind you to put elder board nominations back at the top of your list this week!
As I shared a couple of weeks ago, it is the time of year that we, as a body, have the opportunity to participate in nominating new elders. The nominations for the incoming board members come from you, our congregation.
Below you will find:
Details on the nominating process, including the type of experience and background we are hoping to add to the board in this season
Information on a proposed bylaw amendment that will allow us to create a more stable structure for the board going forward
A nomination form (that includes a drop down of all current members eligible to be nominated). Just complete the form and hit submit. It's that easy!
Hopefully you've had time to give some prayerful consideration to which LSC members have gifts that will fit the board in this season. As a reminder, some of the key experience we are seeking is in the areas of marketing, organizational change, finance/non-profit management, and building design or remodeling. Our desire is to cast a wide net in order to build a board that represents a multiethnic, multigenerational, multi denominational body.
In order for us to support this year's nominating committee and give them time to do their work effectively, we need you to submit your nominations by Sunday, April 7. Yes, that is this Sunday! If the electronic option doesn't work for you, we'll have paper copies of the nomination form available in the sanctuary on Sunday.
Thank you in advance for supporting this important process in the life of LaSalle Street Church.
Kari
Elder Board Moderator