Loma Linda Messages

J. A. Burden to G.C. Committee Officers, & Secretaries of Medical & Educational Depts., Oct. 15, 1909

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College View, Neb., Oct. 15, 1909.

To the officers of the General Conference Committee, and the secretaries of the Medical and Educational Departments:

Dear Brethren:—

Sister White's expected communication arrived on the morning mail. It is very clear in reference to the character of the medical work to be done at Loma Linda. I think you will all recognize that it goes further even than the plans that were laid at our recent convention. LLM 449.5

The point that concerns us just now is how to shape our incorporation in planning for its constituency, that the school may have the strength and molding influence of those who carry the responsibility of the whole work. Inasmuch as the school should be chartered at an early date, we are very anxious to receive your counsel as to who or what committees should make up the constituency. Shall we take in the entire committee of the General Conference, or only its executive officers, medical and educational secretaries? LLM 450.1

Again, whom shall we select from the Pacific Union and the local conference and sanitarium? LLM 450.2

Shall we take in each executive board and each institutional board of management, or only certain persons? LLM 450.3

Again, how shall the local board of management, or faculty of school, be provided for? LLM 450.4

Shall we leave as much as possible of the details of the management and the organization, to be worked out in the by-laws, rather than incorporate them into the articles of incorporation? LLM 450.5

Any advice you can give us on any of these points, will be gladly received. LLM 450.6

Hoping to hear from you at an early date, I remain LLM 450.7

Yours in the Master's service,
(Signed) J. A. Burden

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