Camp Perkins Lutheran Outdoor Ministries

“Any LCMS congregation may become a member of this ministry. A congregation desiring to join CPLOM shall notify the Executive Director of this desire. Its petition for membership shall be voted on at the next delegate convention; a majority vote shall elect to membership. Each member congregation is encouraged to include CPLOM in its congregational budget; an amount of at least two dollars per communicant member per year is suggested. In addition, member congregations may offer support by providing scholarships to camp participants for various events or by volunteering time promoting or improving the ministry of CPLOM. Member congregations have no individual rights in or to the property of CPLOM and are not liable for debts or actions of CPLOM. Membership in the Ministry of CPLOM shall derive certain benefits, as determined by the Board of Directors, and may include discounted retreats, camper and other user fees; priority scheduling for church events at camp; special pastoral and professional church staff benefits, fees and accommodations; and regular receipt of newsletters, brochures, publications and announcements. Member congregations have voice and vote at the annual and special meetings of CPLOM.”

“Each member congregation shall select one delegate from the congregation to serveCPLOM as its delegate. The congregation's delegate is the principal channel of communication between the congregation and CPLOM. The mission of the congregation's delegate is to represent the congregation at the delegate convention and to aggressively and enthusiastically communicate the ministry, program, and needs of CPLOM to the congregation. The delegate is encouraged to be actively involved in the ministry of CPLOM through participation in retreats, volunteer opportunities, and committees. Delegate duties include: A) Attend the CPLOM annual delegate convention and special meetings, and have voice and vote on behalf of the congregation. A delegate that cannot attend a meeting shall inform the congregation so that it may appoint an alternate. B) Inform the congregation of the opportunities available at CPLOM and of the needs of CPLOM. C) Be the congregation's liaison for fund raising for CPLOM. D) Make the needs of the congregation known to CPLOM to equip CPLOM as a ministry resource.”

“The delegate convention shall meet annually at CPLOM at a time specified by the Board of Directors to elect the members of the Board of Directors and nominating committee, receive reports of officers, committees, and staff, and transact other business of CPLOM that may arise. The authority to approve amendments to these bylaws, elect members of the Board of Directors, and authorize major changes in direction or mission is vested in the delegate convention. Only the delegates of the member congregations may vote at the delegate convention. The delegates present shall constitute a quorum. Proxy votes are not allowed. The Board of Directors shall have general supervision of the affairs of CPLOM between delegate conventions, and shall review and approve the minutes of the delegate convention and special meetings of the delegates, elect the officers, establish policies, and adopt the operating and capital budgets and the long range plan. The Board shall be subject to the orders of the delegate convention and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the delegate convention.”

“Form 990 and supporting schedules are reviewed by executive director and finance committee before submitting to IRS.”

“Procedures for monitoring and enforcing compliance are outlined in employee and board policy handbooks, which are reviewed and updated annually.”

“Salaries dependent upon salary guidelines from Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Northwest District, degree of experience for position and average wage of comparable position in local area.”

“The governing documents and conflicts of interest policy is available for the public to read upon request.”