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Annual Conference will Convene June 8-11, 2011

Registration Is Now Open 

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Northern Illinois Conference
will gather at Pheasant Run Resort on June 8-11, 2011. During these days, we will serve together, united by love.  Delegates to the 2012 General Conference will be elected; legislative actions will be passed; and new pastors will be ordained. Come join us. 

On-line conference registration began April 7.  Mail-in forms are available from the web site, or can be obtained by calling the Annual Conference Help-line at 847-931-0710 Ext. 19. or e-mailing [email protected]  Leave a message. Kara, the registrar only works part-time. She'll get back to you the next time she is in the office. 

Hotel reservations can be made NOW! Due to another event at the same venue, rooms at Pheasant Run will likely sell out. Call (630) 584-6300 and mention our group code: 060711NOR.

Go the the Annual Conference 2011 pages.

Session for Youth on Saturday

Youth

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There will be a Rally for youth on Saturday, June 11, at 2:00 PM.

All  youth will be welcome to participate. Information about registering will be available in May on the web. Plans are being made for youth to lead and participate in the closing worship service. If you want more information now, contact Michael Mann, [email protected], 847-931-0710 Ext. 20.

 

Meals at Annual Conference


Many groups will be sponsoring meals during Annual Conference. You are welcome to attend any listed on the Meals Web Page, and in the registrations materials. Everyone is encouraged to attend the dinner on Thursday evening at which we will Celebrate our Global Partnership with Bolivia and Korea. On Friday you will have an opportunity to have lunch with Ray Buckley, the Bible Study Leader for Annual Conference.

A Buffet option will be available for all meal times. Cost is Breakfast: $14.25, Lunch: $20.25, and Dinner, $29.75. You may opt to pick up something at one of the cafe venues in Pheasant Run or at one of the near-by restaurants.

Meal tickets may be purchased on-line, or by mail-in form, even if you are not attending as a clergy or member of Annual Conference. Meal tickets will be sold at Pheasant Run, at the Information Desk in the lobby of the Mega Center, on Wednesday, June 8, ONLY. No meal tickets will be sold after 8 PM June 8. Final counts MUST be given to Pheasant Run if they are going to have the correct number of meals available. 

 

Child Care


KidsInfant and Childcare for ages 0-6 will be available in the Gallery Meeting area on the west end of Pheasant Run.
A Kids Kamp program will be provided for children entering grade 2 and older in additional rooms in the Gallery Meeting area.
The ORM Summer Camp Staff will lead the children through many fun activities including swimming, hiking, games and crafts. Participants will eat lunch in camp. Children will eat breakfast and dinner with their parents/guardians.
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Volunteers Welcomed 


There are opportunities to volunteer at Annual Conference. You may sign up for a whole day, or a part of a day. (a morning, afternoon or evening).
Greeters will help direct foot traffic - helping to locate rooms for meetings and meals. If you would like to help with this and are willing to come to Pheasant Run Tuesday evening for a training session, contact Mark Manzi, [email protected].
Experienced Computer / Media Shout / Power Point operators are needed, to help with getting the right song lyrics on the screen at the right time, and to help with presentations the groups will be making. If you would like to help, contact Susan Gieseler, [email protected], in the Media Resource Center, 847-931-0710 Ext. 17.

 


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