annual report 08.indd - Lutherans Outdoors

Back:Layne Nelson, Hannah Peterson, Cheryl Lundeen, Gayle Wisnewski, Lois Borchart,
Lois Docken, Kari Sorensen Front: Karen Kraus, Neil Sorensen, Karie Pallansch
Administrative ministrative inistrative Office Offi Office
Administrative Offic
Neil Sorensen
Executive Director
Rev. Layne Nelson
Director of Operations
Cheryl Lundeen
Executive Assistant
Gayle Wisnewski
Develop. Coordinator
Kari Sorensen
Program Development
Lara “Horse Program Director”, Pam Walton
Joy y Ranch
Joy Ranch
Pam Walton
Director
Karen Kraus
Development Director
Karie Pallansch
Communications Director
Lois Borchardt
Account Specialist
Lois Docken
Capital Campaign Assist.
Hannah Peterson
Graphic Designer
2008 008 2008 Annual Annual Meeting
Meeting
May 31 • Elmen Center, Augustana College • Sioux Falls SD
Lutherans Outdoors’ Annual Meeting opened with a drum cadence as
Neil Sorensen, Executive Director, introduced the singing group, “The
Choirboys”.
Campaign Chair Scott Parsley announced the campaign total-to-date,
$3,985,000. Scott asked for additional pledges from the assembly
which brought the campaign total to $4 million.
Scott introduced Bishop Emeritus, Rev. Norm Eitrheim who
recognized the 48 congregations who have completed their “All Are
Welcome” campaigns. Rev. Eitrheim then reminded the remaining
congregations, “We need your help to reach the goal of $5 million!”.
Rev. Les Svendsen, Board Chair, called the business meeting to
order at 12:00 PM. After an opening prayer, the Secretary’s report
was approved.
Treasurer Kurt Osborne gave a brief Treasurer’s report, noting
that a full audited report is available at the Lutherans Outdoors
Administrative office. Motion to approve was seconded and passed.
Neil Sorensen presented his report, followed by Rev. Les Svendsen
who presented the Board Chair’s report. Pastor Les then recognized
and thanked off-going board members, Rev. Kevin Clark, Jenny
Nelson, and Rev. Don Niedringhaus.
Rev. Tom Christenson offered a prayer.
The Choirboys, board, and staff led the entire assembly in a song, “I’d
Like to Build the World a Camp”.
Neil Sorensen thanked all for participating in LO’s Annual Meeting.
Meeting adjourned.