The election process is a very important way for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to demonstrate two required elements of a fraternal benefit society:

1. An active, viable chapter system that involves many members
2. A representative form of government.

Without this election process, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans would not qualify as a tax-exempt fraternal benefit society and would not be able to provide the benefits to needy individuals, congregations and communities that it does today.

Please exercise your right to vote in your Guilford-Rockingham Chapter's leadership board election.

We are planning to hold elections on the first or second Sunday in November (November 8 & 14) at each of the local churches, the same as last year.  Congregational coordinators will be contacted to facilitate this.

CHAPTER LEADER VOTING MUST BE DONE IN PERSON AT THESE CHAPTER LEADER ELECTION MEETING SITES. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

If you have any questions, contact one of your congregational coordinators or you may contact David Clapp, Chapter Vice-president at 336 209 1866 or email at dave-clapp@juno.com

"Your organization - your vote - now easier than ever before"

If you're a benefit member* of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, you have a unique opportunity --you are able to select who serves on the national board of directors for a Fortune 500 organization. And this year, voting is becoming easier! The Winter 2004 issue of Thrivent magazine will include ballots for all benefit members living in a household. (Households with more than four benefit members may receive a separate mailing with additional ballots.)

Watch your mailbox in October for the Winter edition of Thrivent magazine. Take a few minutes to review the voting materials and cast your vote. Voting for our board has never been easier!

* Benefit members are generally members age 16 or older who own an insurance or annuity product from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and have applied for and been accepted for membership in accordance with the membership eligibility rules of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.