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NJ Young Women's Representative Chosen
It is with great pleasure that I announce our new Young Women's Representative (YWR) from New Jersey, Kristi Mishler. Kristi, mother of 2 young girls, is an active member of St. John's in Bloomfield. She is serving as Sunday school teacher, and after 17 years of no activity was the inspiration for the start up of their VBS program last summer. This past fall Kristi joined St. John's Ladies Guild and at the Mid Eastern Zone Rally volunteered her services as the zone secretary. It is Kristi's hope to reach out to the younger women and teens not only in her congregation but, in other societies as well. She would like to let them know how they can be a part of this great organization. It is apparent that Kristi has her feet grounded in our Lord and that the seeds planted by her mother and grandmother (both LWMLer's) have began to bloom in the LWML as well. May the Lord continue to guide and lead Kristi and may she find new inspiration to use in her new role as our YWR. Ginger Starrett LWML District President
WHAT IS A YOUNG WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE? • Any mature young woman who is preferably 22-35 years of age, a member of the LCMS, and has not previously attended a national convention as a YWR may become a Young Woman Representative. • A YWR has a deep love and devotion for her Lord Jesus Christ and is willing to participate in the full scope of the convention. • A YWR will fill out the application completely and honestly, and return it to the district by the date it is due. • A YWR is willing to be away from home/work for the entire convention and the travel time involved to attend. • A YWR will attend all sessions of the convention, sitting with her district delegation, though she will not be able to vote. • A YWR will be asked to report on her convention experience either orally or in written form to the district, zone or society that nominated her. • A YWR will actively seek to be involved in her local LWML as well as encourage other young women to be active in the LWML. Guidelines for Selecting an LWML Young Woman Representative The YWR should: • Have a strong relationship with her Lord. Everything will flow from this. The significance of the LWML and the convention experience will hold great meaning for her. Her faith will encourage her as she carries out her YWR duties and responsibilities. • Have some knowledge of the LWML. She will gain much from her national convention experience if she understands the basics of the organization. Each district should make an effort to provide education and information for the YWR prior to the convention. • Know what is expected of her on the district level after the national convention, whether that is speaking engagements, attendance at district events or YWR committee work. • Have experience or potential in at least two of the following areas: speaking, leading, recruiting, or encouraging. Since she will be expected to impact others with her convention experience, skills in these areas would be helpful. • Have a desire to make a difference. Enthusiasm to learn and be involved is a must! This YWR will be more willing to assume the responsibilities given her by the district and serve in a sincere, dedicated manner. These guidelines are suggestions to empower your Young Woman Representative program to have the greatest effect on the young women of your district. May the Lord lead and guide you in your selection process! Click here to visit Impressions, a newsletter designed for the Young Woman Representative Click here for more information on Lutheran Young Women Reps.

NJ Young Women's Representative Chosen

It is with great pleasure that I announce our new Young Women's Representative (YWR) from New Jersey, Kristi Mishler.

Kristi, mother of 2 young girls, is an active member of St. John's in Bloomfield. She is serving as Sunday school teacher, and after 17 years of no activity was the inspiration for the start up of their VBS program last summer.

This past fall Kristi joined St. John's Ladies Guild and at the Mid Eastern Zone Rally volunteered her services as the zone secretary.

It is Kristi's hope to reach out to the younger women and teens not only in her congregation but, in other societies as well. She would like to let them know how they can be a part of this great organization.

It is apparent that Kristi has her feet grounded in our Lord and that the seeds planted by her mother and grandmother (both LWMLer's) have began to bloom in the LWML as well.

May the Lord continue to guide and lead Kristi and may she find new inspiration to use in her new role as our YWR.

Ginger Starrett
LWML District President

WHAT IS A YOUNG WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE?

• Any mature young woman who is preferably 22-35 years of age, a member of the LCMS, and has not previously attended a national convention as a YWR may become a Young Woman Representative.

• A YWR has a deep love and devotion for her Lord Jesus Christ and is willing to participate in the full scope of the convention.

• A YWR will fill out the application completely and honestly, and return it to the district by the date it is due.

• A YWR is willing to be away from home/work for the entire convention and the travel time involved to attend.

• A YWR will attend all sessions of the convention, sitting with her district delegation, though she will not be able to vote.

• A YWR will be asked to report on her convention experience either orally or in written form to the district, zone or society that nominated her.

• A YWR will actively seek to be involved in her local LWML as well as encourage other young women to be active in the LWML.

Guidelines for Selecting an LWML Young Woman Representative

The YWR should:

• Have a strong relationship with her Lord. Everything will flow from this. The significance of the LWML and the convention experience will hold great meaning for her. Her faith will encourage her as she carries out her YWR duties and responsibilities.

• Have some knowledge of the LWML. She will gain much from her national convention experience if she understands the basics of the organization. Each district should make an effort to provide education and information for the YWR prior to the convention.

• Know what is expected of her on the district level after the national convention, whether that is speaking engagements, attendance at district events or YWR committee work.

• Have experience or potential in at least two of the following areas: speaking, leading, recruiting, or encouraging. Since she will be expected to impact others with her convention experience, skills in these areas would be helpful.

• Have a desire to make a difference. Enthusiasm to learn and be involved is a must! This YWR will be more willing to assume the responsibilities given her by the district and serve in a sincere, dedicated manner.

These guidelines are suggestions to empower your Young Woman Representative program to have the greatest effect on the young women of your district. May the Lord lead and guide you in your selection process!

Click here to visit Impressions, a newsletter designed for the Young Woman Representative

Click here for more information on Lutheran Young Women Reps.