Saturday, July 28, 2007

Come Go With Us! 2008 Southeastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting

Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women.....

Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 2008 Southeastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting of United Methodist Women (SEJ 2008) next April!

Who: All United Methodist Women are invited!
What: 2008 Southeastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting (Theme: Called By Name)
Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center - Hampton, Virginia
When: April 4-6, 2008
Why: Worship, Fellowship, Focus Groups, Resources & Displays, Election of Jurisdiction officers & Women's Division directors

Read all about SEJ 2008 on our conference web site at: http://www.wnccumw.org/ ...just visit the SEJ 2008 page.

Our own Dixie Liggett is a member of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Core Planning Group that is making the plans for SEJ 2008. Read a special invitation from Dixie on that same page of our web site.

The complete registration information for the SEJ 2008 meeting, including the SEJ 2008 Registration Form and all of the other pieces from the registration packet, are available for download from our web site. District presidents also have some registration packets available.

ALL ABOARD!!!
Make plans now to come go with us to SEJ 2008 on the Western North Carolina Conference buses!
A Taste of Historic Williamsburg and SEJ 2008

We have three deluxe Royal Tours motor coaches reserved...make your plans and send in your reservation!

Our buses will depart on Thursday, April 3, 2008, with pick up locations across the conference. Following is an overview of the planned bus trip itinerary:

Thursday, April 3:
Morning departures from various pick-up points across the conference
Dinner at Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
Overnight at Governor's Inn, Williamsburg, Virginia

Friday, April 4:
Guided walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
Arrive Hampton, VA (Holiday Inn) mid-afternoon
Opening session of SEJ 2008 begins at 7:00pm

Sunday, March 14:
Meeting ends around 12:00 Noon
Departure immediately following meeting conclusion
Lunch (on your own) on the road / Return to pick-up points in Western NC

Bus Trip Prices (Per Person):
Double room - $250.00
Triple room - $230.00
Quad room - $215.00
Single room - $315.00

The price of the bus trip includes: Deluxe round trip bus transportation to Williamsburg and Hampton, VA, one nights lodging at Governor's Inn in Williamsburg, VA, one dinner (Thursday evening, April 3rd), one continental breakfast, and a guided walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg. The price of the bus trip DOES NOT include the cost of two nights lodging at the Holiday Inn in Hampton, VA during the SEJ 2008 meeting, or the $100.00 SEJ 2008 registration fee.

Bus Trip Reservation / $100.00 Deposit Deadline - October 15, 2007

An Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of our SEJ 2008 Bus Trip Reservation Form is attached to this email. It is also available on our website at http://www.wnccumw.org/ ...just visit our SEJ 2008 page.

If you have questions, you can contact either of the bus coordinators:

Sara Williams (336) 699-8079 sarawill@yadtel.net
Lynne Gilbert (336) 854-3479 lynnegilbert@bellsouth.net

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

School of Christian Mission - 2007 Program Book Now Available on our Website

Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women.....

The program book for the 2007 School of Christian Mission is now up on our website. You can find the complete schedule for the school, a map of Greensboro College, and other information. Visit our website at www.wnccumw.org ...a link for the program book is available on the front page in the box about the School of Christian Mission.

The school officers, the school committee, and the hostess North Wilkesboro District are looking forward to welcoming the 350+ persons who will be attending our school this week. Be in prayer for safe travel for all of our participants, and for our school as we learn and share together. And, watch for pictures on our website!