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Focus 2008 Update

Focus 2008 - Leadership Conference is a little over 2-months away. It seems like a ways off, but it will be here before you know it. By now you should have your brochures to hand out to your leaders/volunteers. If you need more there are some at the Information Center. Let everyone know that they can register online at www.gvcconline.net.

We have opened this Conference up to non-GVCC members. If you have contacts at other church or know someone you would like to attend please send them a brochure or email with the link for registering. Pricing for the Conference is as follows:

Cost per person GVCC Member:  $100.00 Individual, $150.00 Couple
Cost per person Non-Member:  $125.00 Individual, $200 Couple

If you have someone that can only attend the evening sessions (we prefer they attend all sessions for the biggest impact) we do have pricing available for this. Let Tara or I know and we will get them registered.

Guest Speaker:  Brennan Manning
If you would like more information on our guest speaker this year check out www.brennanmanning.com.

Tina

Leadership Conference 2008

A few changes this year regarding our annual Leadership Retreat.  Due to inclement weather the past two years we have chosen to host this event here at GVCC and it is evolving to more of a leadership/volunteer celebration featuring Brennan Manning.

Currently working on promotional material - but here are a few things to be aware of:

1.  Dates:  February 24 - 26, 2008.  The conference will begin around 5:00 on Sunday, concluding at noon on Tuesday.  Cost will be $100 per person / $150 per couple (includes meals, supplies, Brennan Manning).  There will be no cost for staff since you will be involved (i.e., music, audio/visual, hospitality, small group leaders, set-up/clean-up, etc.). Please remember the office will be closed and no other events should be scheduled during this time.

2.  Activities:  Looking for activity ideas during breaks.  Maybe someone would like to teach a class, we can host a movie, do a scavenger hunt?  We are still looking at this like a "retreat" type event, so don't want people sneaking back to work to get stuff done.  Time is available on Monday afternoon for fun and games!

3.  Promotion:  In the past we have mailed invitations, this will year I will be promoting church-wide (I will mail brochures to people who have come to the Leadership Retreat in the past, otherwise people's feelings get hurt when someone they know receives and invite and they didn't).  I will also provide brochures to all staff to bring to their ministry meetings.

Remember - have your teams mark their calendars! This is an event that is not be missed!!

Tara