BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS TODAY!

REGISTRATION BEGINS IN A FEW WEEKS

(On-line registration is planned; more details coming)

THEME:

“Stepping Out of the Boat –

Faith, Passion, and Practicalities in Maritime Ministry”

(Matthew 14:27-29)

Registration attached to copy and mail today. Early registration deadline: June 30, 2012!

After that date there is no assurance of hotel discount/availability.

REGISTRATION COST: Before June 30, 2012          $325 NAMMA members

                                                                                    $375 Non-members

                                        After June 30, 2012             $400 NAMMA Members

                                                                                    $425 Non-members

                                         Registration includes:  Mon Barbeque; Wed. River Cruise; Thurs Banquet;           

                                                                           Breakfast and Lunch Tues-Thurs; breaks)

HOTEL RATES:               Before July 5, 2012            $129/night (plus taxes of 15.2%)

                                         (Regular rate $186 and up plus taxes)

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Tuesday, August 7 Highlights

      Opening Ecumenical Worship

      Keynote Speaker: David E. Crosby, Pastor, First Baptist Church of New Orleans

                                    And ardent supporter of Global Maritime Ministries.

      Presentation: NAMEPA

      Presentation: “On the Horizon of the Maritime Industry: What’s ahead that we should know?”

      Presentation: ICMA and the world perspective of maritime ministry

      Roundtable: Who are we? Our Denominations’ Maritime Perspective and Involvement.

      Presentation: Building more effective boards, Dottie Schindlinger, Board Effect

            NOTE: Don’t forget to invite your Board members to NAMMAC! They will benefit from the

            networking and learning about the important role they have.

Wednesday, August 8 Highlights

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Fred Luter, President Elect of Southern Baptist Convention; he has some insights of rebuilding a church after hurricane devastation that will give insights into overcoming barriers we never expect.

Plenary reports about issues we need to understand from USCG, CBP, and the Maritime Industry.

NAMMA Business Meeting: Launching and affirming the new NAMMA.

Discussion Together: NAMMA – How Can NAMMA Best Serve You?”

RIVER CRUISE: A time of fellowship and networking you won’t want to miss.

Thursday, August 9 Highlights

A Day of Workshops: Everything from fundraising, volunteers, networking with the industry; building a spiritual journey your churches can connect with; Technology information; Legal issues; Medical collaboration we cannot ignore; and more! (All will be given twice to allow you not to miss any of them.)

Closing Worship

Closing Banquet: Intended to be an informal gathering; come and relax before heading home Friday.

Some of the Participants/Speakers:

(Note: many are still unconfirmed, but you see who are invited.)

Mr. David Heindel, Secretary/Treasurer of SIU (or representative)

Ms. Marge King, Pres., InfoRich Group

Dr. Charles Leonard, Associate Professor at Lutheran Theological Seminary.

Ms. Carleen Lyden-Kluss, ED of NAMEPA and consultant to NAMMA

Mr. Clay Maitland, International Registries, Inc, and Pres. of NAMEPA, NAMMA Industry Advisory Committee

Mr. Dennis Rochford, President of Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay

Ms. Dottie Schindliger, VP of E-Governance, Board Effect, Inc.

Mr. Danny Schweers, Web master for NAMMA site and IT consultant.

Ms. Gila Stadler, Clinical Healthcare Admin., Future Care

Mr. Doug Stevenson, ED of Center for Seafarer’s Rights; President of ICMA

Mr. Jim Wellen, Fundraising Consultant

Representatives of USCG and CBP

AND MORE TO COME – stay tuned.

NEW THIS YEAR:  Various Exhibitors from the maritime community. A chance to learn of the resources we have available to enrich our ministries.

Remember to check your personal information on www.namma.memberlodge.com and our regular website at www.namma.org

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

To make a reservation, call 1-800-THE-BELL or go on line to www.holiday-inn.com/phlhistoric and use the group code NM9.  When calling, tell them you are with the NAMMA with the special rate of $ 129 (plus taxes of 15.2%.) for Single or Double Occupancy.  Reservations made after 7/5/2012 will be subject to space and rate availability.  Check-in time is 4:00 P.M. and check-out time is 11am.  Handicapped accessible rooms are subject to availability and should be requested at time of reservation. Parking is charged as follows: Special group rate of $15 per day at the garage connected to the hotel with in and out privileges.  The parking area cannot accommodate any vehicle over 6’6’’.

ONLIN REGISRATION AT THIS SITE IS IN PROCESS. STAY TUNED.