We are happy to report that full-time
registration fees will remain at the
same level as the 2006 conference:
Your
full-time registration includes:
v Transportation*
v
Networking – with synod communicators
v
Housing for three nights
v
Networking – with professional colleagues in
related organizations
v Seven
meals, including a banquet on Saturday night
v
Networking – with ELCA Synod Resource Directors
v
Compelling speakers
and relevant workshops
v
Networking – with ELCA college and university
communicators
v Close
proximity to the Lutheran Center
v
Networking - with others who need fresh ideas
and solutions
v
Worship and devotional time
v
Networking – with professional Web developers
v
Ears open to your needs and concerns
v
Networking – with The Lutheran magazine
staff
v
Inspiration for new ways to spread the Good News
of Jesus Christ to everyone
v
Networking – with ELCA national communication
staff
v
Free time to explore downtown Chicago
v
Did we mention networking?
*Round trip transportation for full-time
attendees (up to two people from each synod) is provided by a
grant from
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
with ELCA organization (synodical or congregational)
communication responsibilities. If more than two people from a
synod wish to attend the conference, the additional people will
be put on a waiting list and will be notified in early July if additional slots become available.
Air, rail or bus travel arrangements
MUST be made through Best travel but only AFTER you have
received instruction from the registrar to do so. Any
transportation arrangements made on your own will not be
reimbursed. Participants are responsible for all local
transportation costs except where noted. If you have questions
about these arrangements, please call Michelle Daniels at
800/638-3522 ext. 2950.
Daily Commuter Rates
For those who wish to commute or do not need
hotel accommodations, daily rates are available.
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Thursday, with dinner - $50
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Friday, includes 3 meals - $100
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Saturday, includes 3 meals - $100; Saturday
Banquet only - $50
(includes bus transportation to and from hotel if
pre-registered)
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Sunday, with brunch - $50
Pre-Conference Events
ELCA Resource Center
Directors will meet from
1:00 -6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, and the morning of August 7. Dinner on
Wednesday, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday will be provided. The group will
meet in part at the Renaissance and in part at the Lutheran Center. Housing for
this event will be at the Renaissance, as part of the rooming block with the
ELCA Communicators Conference. In you plan to attend this event, please indicate
that on the ELCA Communicators Conference registration. Miriam (Mim) Woolbert,
Miriam.Woolbert@elca.org,
or 800-638-3522 ext. 2957, is coordinating the agenda for this pre-conference
event.
ELCA Synod Assembly
Planners will meet at the
Lutheran Center on August 11 and 12. Housing for this event will be at the O'Hare
Marriott Hotel starting on August 10 for those who will also be attending the
ELCA Communicators Conference. For registration and schedule information,
contact Christian Eriksen in Synodical Relations at 800-638-3522 ext. 2726, or
e-mail at
Christian.Eriksen@elca.org
The ELCA Synod
Executive Administrative Assistants Consultation
will take place at the Lutheran Center, August 14 and 15. Housing for this event
will be at the OHare Marriott Hotel. Registration for this gathering is also
being coordinated by Christian Eriksen in Synodical Relations. Contact him at
800-638-3522 ext. 2726, or e-mail at
Christian.Eriksen@elca.org
