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ARMSS & POAMN ARE PORTLAND BOUND
By Ellen Davis, ARMSS Convention Chair
Mark your calendar today for the next great ARMSS/POAMN Convention to be held at the Red Lion On the River in Portland, Oregon, October 16-19, 2012. Our keynoter has been selected and many of our workshops have been identified around our convention theme “Partnering: A Passion and A Purpose.”
Our Keynoter: Reverend Margaret Marcuson, an ordained American Baptist minister who received her training at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkley, California, is described as "a leader of leaders, ordained minister, and teacher and student of human systems" and will help us focus on human relationships from a natural systems approach.
Our Workshops: Workshops currently being developed by leadership include a compelling Bible study around our theme, an expansion of the technology workshop of last year that will focus on specific areas of exploration, storytelling, meditation and more task oriented workshops on parish nursing, and tools for caregivers. While this is not a comprehensive list, we hope it will entice you to put the dates of October 16-19 on your calendar as your time to connect with new and old friends in Portland, Oregon.
Other Activities: In addition in our annual banquet, daily worship opportunities and our business meetings, we are working with local representatives of both organizations to arrange mission and sightseeing tours one afternoon of our convention. We heard your evaluation comments and promise no workshops will be schedule during tour times.
Our Hotel: The Red Lion on the River is a resort-style hotel on the banks of the Columbia River. It is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Portland. The hotel has a complimentary on-call airport shuttle. Room rates are $103 per night with that rate available three days before and after the convention so you can avail yourself of the wonderful attractions of the greater Portland area.
Next Steps: Read further in this issue of our newsletter for more details and registration information. Send your registration in early. And don’t forget ARMSS dues! It’s amazing what $20 will give you. See you in the Fall.
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