It would be impossible for me to mention all of the interesting programs we have had over the years, let alone the friendships made and fellowship enjoyed at each meeting. But I remember particularly the presentation made by Dr. Carl Mau , of Reformation Lutheran Church, in June of 1986, on his visit to the Soviet Union and meetings with German-Russian Lutherans there. Through these years it has been my pleasure and privilege to be the Vice President and President of the Chapter on several occasions. I ask each of you to give serious consideration to helping assure that the activities of the past 23 years continue uninterrupted. The museum is located on the campus of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC , Building 54, which is close to the 16th Street, NW and Alaska Avenue gate of the campus.
Admission is free, and there is free parking in front of the building.
The two Boards held their Spring Meetings February 5 through February 7, at Scottsdale, and the Directors and Trustees had their work cut out for them. However, it is my pleasure to report that a great deal was accomplished. Under the guidance of a professional facilitator, whose expertise is in management of not for profit organizations, mission statements for the Society and Foundation were developed and adopted. Further, the Presidents of the Society and Foundation appointed an ad hoc Strategic Planning Committee for the purpose of developing a combined 3-year strategic plan for the Society and Foundation, to be presented first to the two Boards and then to the membership at the Wichita Convention. Finally, the two Boards approved, and the Presidents signed, a Working Agreement that fulfills the ad hoc Long Range Planning Committee recommendations adopted by the membership at the 1997 San Jose Convention.