BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Camp Lutherwood Oregon’s Board of Directors provides oversight and governance of the Camp Lutherwood Association. Learn more and download an application to join the board below.
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Camp Lutherwood Oregon’s Board of Directors provides oversight and governance of the Camp Lutherwood Association. Learn more and download an application to join the board below.
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Any member in good standing of a Lutheran congregation or congregations of denominations that are full communion partners with the ELCA shall be eligible to serve as a Director. Employees, immediate family members of year-round employees (does not include summer staff), and immediate family members of officers and Directors of this Association cannot be Directors.
All board members are expected to:
- Attend all board meetings – we meet 4-5 times per year, some of which are by teleconference, others face to face
- Attend any task force/committees as liaison
- Participate in the community of Lutherwood in person at least once a year
- Fulfill the term of service (1-3 years)
Every board member will serve as a liaison to a committee and/or task force as appropriately assigned. Committed board members are vital to the welfare and future of camp Lutherwood. We are interested in members that are willing to think big, think with vision, and dedicated to continuing the growth and vision of the camp ministries.
- You must act with due care in managing the affairs of the corporation
- Act as a nonprofit corporation
- Attend all board meetings
- Support the mission, vision and values of the organization
- Manage camp according to Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation
- Support Lutherwood prayerfully and with an annual financial gift
- Formulate and adopt camp policy
- Oversee financial and legal matters
- Be a positive voice for Lutherwood in the community – be a core champion
- Be inquisitive and ask questions, be an active participant
- Assist in conducting promotional events and activities
- Secure congregational and individual support
- Assist and support the Executive Director
Interested in joining the team? Know someone who would make a great board member? We’re accepting applications and nominations for one- to three-year terms.
Contact office@lutherwoodoregon.org for more information.
![Board member Peter Hoelter](https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Peter.png)
PETER HOELTER
PRESIDENT
Term ends January 2027 (2nd term)
St. Mark Lutheran (Salem, OR)
![Board member Lennie Torgerson](https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Lennie.png)
LENNIE TORGERSON
VICE PRESIDENT
Term ends January 2026 (2nd term)
Prince of Life Lutheran (Oregon City, OR)
![Board member Debra Knebel](https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Debra-1.png)
DEBRA KNEBEL
SECRETARY
Term ends January 2027 (2nd term)
Central Lutheran (Eugene, OR)
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MIKE BONDI
TREASURER
Term ends January 2026
West Linn Lutheran (West Linn, OR)
![Board member John Andrea](https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/John-Andrea.png)
JOHN ANDREA
Term ends January 2025 (2nd term)
Our Redeemer Lutheran (Tigard, OR)
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REV. CHRISTINE CORE
Term ends January 2027
Bethlehem Lutheran (Portland, OR)
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KATHLEEN KERR
Term ends January 2026
Emmaus Lutheran (Eugene, OR)
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JOSEPH MEDLEY
Term ends January 2027
Immanuel Lutheran (Silverton, OR)
![Board member Damien Ntawupora](https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Damien.png)
DAMIEN NTAWUPORA
Term ends January 2025
Creater Lutheran (Clackamas, OR)
![Board member Katie Plakos](https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Katie.png)
KATIE BODE PLAKOS
Term ends January 2025
Grace Lutheran (Corvallis, OR)
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THOR WAAGE
Term ends January 2027
Milwaukie Lutheran (Milwaukie, OR)
![Executive Director Andrea Scofield](https://www.lutherwoodoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Andrea_new_2021-1024x577.jpg)
ANDREA SCOFIELD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
United Lutheran (Eugene, OR)