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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Convo Schedule



Oregon Lutheran Youth Organization - Convo

FRIDAY, JUNE 3
12:30pm Registration Opens Bloch
1:00 Opening Worship Ballroom (w/SA)
3:15 Intro to the Weekend Suite
4:00 Churchwide Presentation Ballroom (w/SA)
4:45 Roundtable Discussions Various Locations
6:00 Dinner Suite
7:15 Shane Claiborne Presentation Ballroom (w/SA)
8:30 Dessert and Vespers Ballroom (w/SA)
9:30 Group Fellowship Time Bloch/Suite
11:00 Devotion Suite
11:30pm In Room and Quiet In (own) Rooms

SATURDAY, JUNE 4
7:30am Breakfast Available Suite
8:30 Morning Prayer and Shane Claiborne Ballroom (w/SA)
9:30 Break/Free Time (including lunch)
10:00  Optional Workshop (Panel Discussion- Ballroom)
11:00  Optional Workshop (see schedule)
Noon Lunch and Free Time (Interviews)
2:00 OLYO Business
Elections
Guests and Conversations
6:00 Get ready for Banquet
6:45 Meet before Banquet Bloch/
7:00 Banquet Ballroom (w/SA)
9:00 Fellowship Time Bloch/Suite/Pool
11:00 Devotions Suite
11:30pm In Room and Quiet In (own) Rooms

SUNDAY, JUNE 5
7:30am Breakfast, Pack-up Suite/Rooms
9:00 Installation of Officers/OLYO Report Ballroom (w/SA)
10:00 Final meeting together Suite
10:30 Closing Worship Synod Assembly


Things to keep in mind:
o   First and foremost: We are here as representatives of our youth groups, congregations, the Oregon Synod, and the whole Body of Christ. We should act in a way that reflects that, by
o   respecting other hotel guests
o   respecting the process and activities that will take place this weekend
o   respecting hotel property, and that of others
o   participating with your best efforts
o   keeping a positive attitude (attitude is everything!)
o   Be flexible
o   When leaving the hotel, stay in groups of 3 or more
o   Rooms: We have plenty of space to hang out, so it probably isn’t necessary to hang out in guest rooms. However, if it’s necessary to be in a room other than your own, groups of 3.
o   Be IN YOUR ROOM after devotions, if you need snacks, sodas, etc, do it before Midnight
o   Basically it’s about common sense, you’re here as a leader, and by being here (and signing the covenant) you agree to be held to a higher standard.
o   If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask! (Lisa’s Cell: 503-481-7966)


Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Leadership Training School

Technically this is an Oregon Synod Event, but many of the folks you've seen and met at OLYO events will be there! So we thought we'd make the info available!!

These links will get you the documents you want!:
Registration Forms
Informational Flyer (same info as printed below)


Youth who are entering or leaving grades 9-12 are  invited to the Oregon Synod’s Leadership Training School at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.
June 22-24th
Menucha Retreat Center
38711 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Corbett, OR

Cost $100
We’ll spend 3 days and 2 nights as a community, living, exploring, discussing, cooking, eating, and celebrating together.
Questions we’ll be focusing on:
· How do I find my strengths? How do I use them?
· What does it really mean to be a leader?
· Do you hear me? (Why effective communication is more than what you say.)
· How can young people serve as leaders in environments that are made up mostly of adults?
We’ll also spend time in conversation about what it means to be a young person of faith in Oregon, and the challenges and opportunities for young people in the Oregon Synod.

Return the registration form to Lisa Gray by June 15th.
Forms may be mailed or emailed :
190 SW 3rd Ave, Canby, OR 97013
zoaryouth@canby.com
Call or email with questions (503-266-4061)
Please make checks payable to: Oregon Synod