Section A – Purpose

The Deaf Lutheran’s main purpose is to publish news of interest to deaf Lutherans of the ILDA and its regional branches and to promote the broad interests of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

 
Section B – Editor

The editor is responsible for:

a.      Editing the news stories and other articles that are contributed and prepare the publication for printing.

b.      Annually preparing the publication schedule and informing all parties concerned of its deadlines.

c.      Give regular reports to the ILDA Board of Directors regarding the publication.

d.      Work closely with the ILDA president and the Lutheran Deaf Mission Society representative in planning news stories and articles of interest.

e.      Attend all Board of Directors meetings at the expense of ILDA and attend Executive Council meeting(s) at the written request of the ILDA president.

 
Section C – Business Manager

The business manager’s duties include:

a.      Handling subscriptions.

b.      Banking and keeping records of receipts and disbursements.

c.      Handling other business matters of the publication.

d.      Preparing the publication for printing.

e.      Reporting regularly to the ILDA Board of Directors about the financial status of the publication.

f.        Attend the Board of Directors meeting(s) at the written request of the president.

 
Section D – Advertisements

a.      The amount of paid advertising shall be limited to $20,000.00 a year.

b.      Advertisements should be generally informative and non-political, such as provided by Lutheran organizations, educational agencies, social services and insurance companies. Others such as athletic events and deaf functions and activities of interest to members of the ILDA are also considered.

c.      Advertisements at no charge are welcome from regions promoting their conferences and functions. Publicity of our conventions, memberships in the ILDA God’s 1000 Club and Mission Projects are also encouraged.