{"id":347,"date":"2017-05-15T02:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T08:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=347"},"modified":"2017-05-12T14:56:24","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T20:56:24","slug":"index-of-the-may-2017-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-may-2017-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the May 2017 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 52 Of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3>Gathering opportunities for the summer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The ELCA will host its first <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elca.org\/en\/Rostered-Ministers-Gathering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rostered Ministers Gathering<\/a> in Atlanta at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheratonatlantahotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheraton Downtown<\/a> <strong>Aug. 7-10<\/strong>. This will be our first-ever ELCA-wide opportunity for our rostered ministers to assemble for worship, education and fellowship. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elca.org\/Rostered-Ministers-Gathering\/Registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register now<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcatg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tenth Triennial Gathering of the Women of the ELCA<\/a> will be held <strong>July 13-16, 2017<\/strong>, at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.minneapolis.org\/minneapolis-convention-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minneapolis Convention Center<\/a>, in Minneapolis, Minn. &#8220;All Anew&#8221; is the theme. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcatg.org\/registration-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register now<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Every couple of years, men from all over the country gather together for a weekend huddle that is called the <a href=\"http:\/\/boldgathering.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BOLD GATHERING<\/a>! On <strong>July 21-23, 2017<\/strong>, join us in Minneapolis to be encouraged, to worship, and to connect and serve! Hundreds will be gathering in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/hotel-photos\/mspcc-minneapolis-marriott-city-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minneapolis Marriott City Center<\/a> to celebrate being bold daring followers of Jesus Christ! Early bird pricing ends May 31. <a href=\"http:\/\/boldgathering.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register now<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Congregational treasurers financial and accounting guide<\/h3>\n<p>This guide for treasurers and bookkeepers reviews the responsibilities of the treasurer, creating the chart of accounts, financial reporting and other topics. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Congregational_Treasurers_Financial_And_Accounting_Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>HR Series \u2013 Records retention<\/h3>\n<p>A sound document-retention policy isn\u2019t just a necessity these days, it\u2019s mandatory! If just one important document is misplaced, misfiled or unintentionally destroyed, it could mean trouble. Identify required and important documents and make sure they are properly stored. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/HR_Series.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Congregational model Audit Committee Charter<\/h3>\n<p>The primary purpose of an audit committee charter is to provide oversight of the financial reporting process, the audit process, the system of internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations. The charter governs the operations of the Audit Committee. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Audit_Committee_Charter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Controlling office supply costs<\/h3>\n<p>Many organizations spend more on office supplies than necessary. Here are several ideas that congregations may find helpful in reducing their office supply costs. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA Resource Repository\/Controlling_Office_Supply_Costs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Armed intruder security<\/h3>\n<p>No congregation is immune from acts of violence. Find out what you can do. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/media\/riskreporter\/pdfs\/Risk_Reporter_3_24_17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 52 Of Administration Matters Gathering opportunities for the summer The ELCA will host its first Rostered Ministers Gathering in Atlanta at the Sheraton Downtown Aug. 7-10. This will be our first-ever ELCA-wide opportunity for our rostered ministers to assemble for worship, education and fellowship. Register now! 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