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Information for Voting Members

Below are questions frequently asked by assembly voting members.

What can be expensed?

Voting and advisory members can expense only the items listed on the expense report form. If you are driving, you can be reimbursed at the current IRS rate for mileage, along with the cost of tolls and self-parking, up to the amount of the lowest available advance airfare. Original, itemized receipts are required for reimbursement.

Voting members and advisory members can purchase off-site meals with their ELCA-issued meal card.

Where do I access the expense form?

The expense form is available here: elca.org/Resources/Financial#ExpenseReport.

After completing the online expense form with a signature and with all original, itemized receipts attached, please email the documents to cwaregistrar@elca.org. All expenses must be submitted for reimbursement within 30 days of the assembly and no later than Sept. 5, 2025. Forms submitted after Sept. 5 will not be processed.

How do I use my Ramp VISA card post-assembly?

For CWA 2025 Ramp VISA card information, please refer to this FAQ document. Ramp VISA cards will be deactivated on Sept. 30, 2025.

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