STATEMENT FROM CHRISTIAN COALITION OF IOWA BOARD

Regarding Christian Coalition of America

In response to recent reports of the difficulties occurring within the organization, we are saddened to hear about the current problems facing the Christian Coalition of America (CCA).  CCA, under the fine direction of individuals such as Ralph Reed, Don Hodel, and Randy Tate has acted as a mentor organization for many others that followed in the battle for the heart and soul of our country.

We wish our supporters to know that Christian Coalition of Iowa operates in complete autonomy from the national organization bearing the same name, and has been acting as a completely independent organization for several years.  Christian Coalition of Iowa is both fiscally and spiritually solvent.  We remain committed to our mission statement.

"Believing that if there is no moral order, there will be no political or social order, the Christian Coalition of Iowa is committed in a conscious effort to develop the integrity and leadership needed to guide our fellow citizens toward the traditional values on which our national strength and survival depends."

Christian Coalition of Iowa, although disappointed by the events surrounding the national organization, is not, and will not be thwarted in its mission to strengthen traditional values.  Over the past several years, the board has been encouraged by the intense grassroots and donor growth experienced within the state organization and we look forward top continued progress and expansion.
      
Statement offered by the thirteen member Board of Christian Coalition of Iowa, represented by its Executive Board:

                                                Steve Scheffler -- Director and President
                                                Morris Hurd -- Chairman
                                                Nancy Streck -- Vice President
                                                Ione Dilley -- Vice President