{"id":477,"date":"2019-05-15T02:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=477"},"modified":"2019-05-14T12:02:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-14T18:02:27","slug":"index-of-may-2019-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-may-2019-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of May 2019 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 64 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<p><strong>ELCA Churchwide Assembly observers and volunteers<\/strong><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/elca.org\/cwa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly<\/a> will take place Aug. 5-10 in Milwaukee, Wis. Each congregation of the ELCA may register one congregation observer. Congregation observers will be seated in the observers\u2019 section of the plenary hall and have access to the ELCA Guidebook app as well as materials distributed on the plenary floor to voting members.<\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in serving as a volunteer at the assembly? In the upcoming months, the Greater Milwaukee Synod will be recruiting about 600 volunteers to greet guests at the airport, help with worship services and work as microphone pages. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cwa19.org\/volunteer-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contingency planning for congregations<\/strong><br \/>\nYour congregation is humming along, and out of the blue \u2014 the unexpected happens. It could be a decline in offerings, a long-term bad weather situation, a natural disaster or something else. It\u2019s important to be prepared to respond to the unexpected. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Financial_Contingency_Planning.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal issues \u2014 background checks<\/strong><br \/>\nBackground checks are part of the screening process for new hires. Make sure to consult with reliable sources to ensure that these checks are a useful tool. &gt;<a href=\"http:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Background_Check_Questions.pdf?_ga=2.3116464.1448928219.1556548848-679707129.1556548848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reducing legal liabilities<\/strong><br \/>\nAmerica is more litigious than ever before. Knowing where your organization stands in terms of its legal liabilities will help you be prepared for potential pitfalls. Liability lurks everywhere, from everyday occurrences to more inherently hazardous activities. While you may not be able to avoid all legal risk or anticipate every legal threat, there are steps you can take to reduce liability. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/media\/Risk_Reporter_Spring2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Painting and working with chemicals<\/strong><br \/>\nPainting may expose you to potentially hazardous situations, such as chemical use, climbing ladders, slippery surfaces and more. The guide below outlines some of the hazards associated with painting and provides information on how to work safely on your project and properly dispose of any waste. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpg.org\/linkservid\/F152FAAE-B4F1-5240-E46515BDCCAE5475\/showMeta\/0\/?label=Good%2DNovember%202018%3A%20Painting%20and%20Working%20with%20Chemicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The inherent risk of guest Wi-Fi access at your church<\/strong><br \/>\nWith the myriad of wireless devices in constant use, many churches provide Wi-Fi for the convenience of employees and guests. However, it is important that congregations assess the security measures that should be considered when providing this benefit. Should you find the resource below to be somewhat technical, we suggest you contact your IT support person to answer any questions. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capincrouse.com\/inherent-risk-guest-wi-fi-access-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 64 of Administration Matters ELCA Churchwide Assembly observers and volunteers The 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will take place Aug. 5-10 in Milwaukee, Wis. Each congregation of the ELCA may register one congregation observer. 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