Registration Package 2011

Information Letter # 1

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6 13th Biennial Convention July 14-17, 2011 TCU Place, , Phone: 204-984-9150 Toll free: 1-888-786-6707 Fax: 204-984-9185 Website: www.elcic.ca

February 25, 2011

Dear Delegate/Visitor:

A warm welcome to the 13th Biennial Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada! We look forward to seeing you at 2011 National Convention, Covenant People: In Mission for Others, taking place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, July 14-17th. The convention is being held at TCU Place, The Saskatoon Arts & Convention Centre, situated at the heart of beautiful downtown Saskatoon.

The convention gets underway on Thursday, July 14th at 12 noon with lunch, followed by opening worship and the first business session. An orientation session for delegates will be included at the beginning of the first business session. Please refer to the enclosed Program-at-a-Glance for an overview of our convention schedule.

In preparation, we have compiled an information package to help assist you with your registration and travel plans. Please review all of the following information carefully before completing your registration form:

1. Information Letter #1 2. An “Order of Blessing” for Delegates 3. Delegate/Visitor Registration Form 4. 2011 Convention Hotels List 5. 2011 Convention Program-at-a-Glance

Thank you for praying for the church and for the 13th Biennial Convention to be a time of blessing and inspiration. We invite your congregation to use the “Order of Blessing” on the Sunday before the National Convention.

We look forward to seeing you in July in Saskatoon!

Yours truly,

Don W. Storch National Secretary

Enclosures

An Order of Blessing for Delegates to the National Convention

This service can be used one Sunday prior to the national convention. If the pastor is a delegate, someone else should lead this order of the service.

Following the hymn of the day, the delegate(s) are called forward.

LEADER: Delegate name(s), you have been chosen as a delegate to the National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. We join with you and with the whole church in confession of our faith.

The Apostles’ Creed follows.

LEADER: You are sent to this gathering to serve the whole church. Will you seek the guidance of God as you join others in making decisions for the church? Will you bear the reconciliation of Christ as you work with others to determine the will of God for the future of the church?

DELEGATE(S): Yes, and I pray that God will help and direct me.

LEADER: People of God, Will you support this Delegate in prayer? Will you pray for the National Convention?

CONGREGATION: We will.

The Congregation extends their hands in blessing.

LEADER: Delegate name(s), we bless you as you go forth in the name of God to serve us and all the people of God in the work of this convention. May the light of Christ shine in you. May the Spirit of Christ guide you. May God bless you in your travel, this work and in your homecoming.

CONGREGATION: Amen.

The prayers of the church follow. Intercessions for the National Convention and for the leadership of the church should be included.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6 13th Biennial Convention July 14-17, 2011 TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Phone: 204-984-9150 Toll free: 1-888-786-6707 Fax: 204-984-9185 Website: www.elcic.ca

13th Biennial Convention Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada TCU Place, Saskatoon Arts & Convention Centre Saskatoon, Saskatchewan July 14-17, 2011

INFORMATION LETTER #1 February 25, 2011

Welcome Delegates! The 2011 ELCIC National Convention will be held at TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, July 14th to 17th. The convention site is at TCU Place in beautiful downtown Saskatoon, situated near the popular Plaza Shopping Centre. TCU Place is a short drive from the Saskatoon Airport and is within 10-15 minutes walking distance from our five major convention hotels. The convention begins Thursday, July14th with a lunch in Centennial Hall at 12 noon, followed by opening worship and our first business or plenary session.

This letter provides you with detailed and important information for delegates and visitors making registration and travel arrangements to attend the convention. For further inquiries, please e-mail or call:

Barb Wiebe, Convention Registrar Toll free: 1-888-786-6707 ext. 177 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6 Winnipeg: 204-984-9177 Email: [email protected]

CONVENTION CHECK LIST

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 13, 2011

Please book your travel as early as possible, after March 1st and preferably before the convention registration deadline to ensure that the travel schedule you want is available at the lowest rate. Delegate travel only (no accommodation) is included in the convention registration fee.

The 2011 Convention registration form must accompany your payment. Please review and complete all sections of the enclosed registration form and return it with your credit card information or cheque payment of $1,040 registration fee (for delegates - rostered and lay) to:

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6

Please carefully complete the travel section on the registration form with your accurate travel times, in order to assist our Local Arrangements Committee in Saskatoon with airport pickup coordination.

Special events include a Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) sponsored breakfast on Saturday morning, July 16th and an ELCIC 25th Anniversary Banquet on Saturday evening, July 16th. Please indicate on the attached registration form if you plan to attend.

Lutheran Theological Seminary will host free one-hour tours July 13th and 14th. For information please contact Joe Stolee at (306) 966-7846 or email: [email protected].

Confirmation of Registration: A statement acknowledging receipt of your registration form and payment will be emailed or mailed to you.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6 13th Biennial Convention July 14-17, 2011 TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Phone: 204-984-9150 Toll free: 1-888-786-6707 Fax: 204-984-9185 Website: www.elcic.ca

REGISTRATION

Please remember to enclose DELEGATES – ROSTERED or LAY your fees with your registration form. The Delegate registration fee is $1,040 per delegate. The fee is to be paid by your parish/congregation. Delegates are responsible for their own accommodation. See attached Hotels List.

YOUTH DELEGATES

Youth Delegate Registration: $475 per participant. The dates for the Youth Assembly are July 13-17, 2011. Youth delegates will meet one day prior to the beginning of the convention to learn about convention procedures and to get acquainted. Youth delegates are appointed by their synods. Information for youth delegates will be provided in a separate information letter. For more information on Youth delegates, visit the ELCIC website, www.elcic.ca or contact: Rev. Paul Gehrs, Assistant to the Bishop: [email protected], Toll Free: 1-888-786-6707, extension 156; in Winnipeg: (204) 984-9156.

VISITORS

Visitors to the convention have two registration fee options: $325 per visitor with meals, (lunch and dinner only, no breakfast, no accommodations), a copy of the Bulletin of Reports, and coffee break provided in the morning and the afternoon, or, $225 for visitors without meals. Visitors should complete the enclosed registration form (a photocopy is accepted). A copy of the registration form will also be available on our web site: www.elcic.ca.

Visitors or spouses are responsible for paying their own travel expenses including service fees and accommodation. Visitors are welcome to use the convention booking service with Continental Travel.

NATIONAL CHURCH COUNCIL (NCC) & OTHER COMMITTEES

NCC and other committee meetings will take place before the convention. Please check times with your council or committee contact person prior to planning and booking your travel arrangements.

TRAVEL

Delegate travel only (no accommodation) is included in the TRAVEL BOOKING convention registration fee and will be billed directly to the convention account. The approved convention airfare for delegates

is the least expensive applicable fare. Service fees for seat selection, Please contact Michelle Thorvaldson insurance and airline meals are not covered by the convention. by e-mail at [email protected] Some airlines do not allow a purchased airline ticket to be

transferred to another delegate. If you book an air ticket, and later Michelle will respond to your e-mail cannot attend the convention, you will be personally responsible within 2 business days, and begin booking st for the ticket. after March 1 . Delegate travel is to be arranged through Michelle Thorvaldson of When arranging travel with Michelle, Continental Travel Group. You may contact Michelle to arrange please quote order number: 69100 your travel after March 1st, 2011. Please include your travel information on the registration form. If your travel is booked after the April 13, 2011 deadline, please contact ELCIC National Office with your travel information.

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In most instances, travel for the convention is by electronic ticket. Michelle will require an e-mail address to issue an electronic ticket and itinerary. You are required to present your itinerary and photo identification at the airport or airline desk to obtain a boarding pass. Airline seat selection and meal purchases are not covered by the convention. Email travel booking is the most efficient option, however if you don’t have email, you can make arrangements by contacting Michelle by phone: Toll free: 1-800-665-2626; Winnipeg: 204-989-8581.

NON-AIR TRAVEL & EXPENSES

Delegates travelling from an airport that has an airport facility fee in effect, please pay the fee. Cash or credit cards are accepted. Please include this item in your expense claim along with the receipt.

If you are driving to the convention, you may submit an expense claim for 14 cents per km for one delegate, plus 2 cents per km for each additional delegate, up to the equivalent cost of an air ticket based on the excursion rate approved for convention. Parking fees are extra and are not reimbursed. If you are traveling by bus, the most economical applicable fare will be reimbursed to you for your travel costs. Special requests for extensions or additions to your itinerary will be accommodated. However, any additional costs above the approved convention fare will be your responsibility. Car rental expenses will not be reimbursed.

INSURANCE

An accident insurance policy under the convention’s coverage will be in place to cover delegates and visitors during th the convention, July 14 to 17th. Travel health insurance and trip cancellation are not covered.

SASKATOON AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

Transportation from the ‘Arrivals’ area at Saskatoon Airport will be provided: Wednesday, July 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 14th from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Bus transportation to the airport will be available th Sunday, July 17 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. following the closing worship service.

HOTELS

Payment for delegate accommodation is the responsibility of the Blocks of rooms for the convention are set delegate’s congregation. The convention registration fee does not aside and offer a special convention rate at include accommodation for registered delegates or visitors, who the five main convention hotels. When are responsible for booking hotels and accommodation at their booking at any of these hotels, please own discretion. See attached Hotels list for details and booking mention that you are with the ELCIC information. National Convention. The five main convention hotels are in close proximity to TCU The convention hotel rate is only Place. All hotels feature quality restaurants and amenities. Coffee th available until June 13 . shops are situated en route to TCU Place. The five convention

hotels are: Please make your hotel booking before this date to receive the convention rate. Hilton Garden Inn (directly across from TCU Place) Radisson Hotel (10 min. walk to TCU Place) Hotel (10 min. walk to TCU Place) Sheraton Cavalier Hotel (10 min. walk to TCU Place) Park Town Hotel (13 min. walk to TCU Place)

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PARKING

Parking costs are not covered or reimbursed by the convention. Parking costs vary. Parking is available at the five major convention hotels and near TCU Place. There is also extensive metered parking on Auditorium Avenue, Pacific Avenue and West Lot, adjacent to the YMCA, as well as at the following sites:

$12.00 per day Midtown Plaza (directly behind TCU Place and across from the Plaza Food Court) $10.00 per day Imperial/Impark (next to new hotel site, ‘kiddy’ corner to TCU Place) $7.50 per day Precise Park-Link Lot (directly behind TCU Place on Idywyld across from Fire Station)

TCU PLACE

After arriving in Saskatoon, delegates should register at TCU Place in the main floor lobby on Wednesday, July 13th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The convention registration desk will also be open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 14th, Friday, July 15th and Saturday July 16th. Please plan to arrive to register for the convention at TCU Place before the opening worship at 1:30 p.m. on July 14th. Upon registering you will receive a name tag which is required at all convention events and meals.

Plenary sessions: All business sessions will take place in Salons ABCD on the upper floor level.

Internet: Delegates who want high speed internet during the convention must book directly at the TCU Box Office, and will receive a code and password. The fees: $5 per hour, $10 per half day, $15 per day, $25 – 2 days.

No smoking: TCU Place has a ‘No Smoking’ policy. Smoking is not permitted inside the building or outside the front entrance. Smoking is allowed at side doors within a minimum ten foot distance away from the building.

MEALS

Six meals are included in the delegate registration fee. All meals will be served in Centennial Hall located in the lower level at TCU Place. Receipts for meals are not reimbursed for meals eaten elsewhere. Meals are scheduled during the convention as follows:

Lunch Noon – 1:00 p.m. Thursday to Saturday Dinner 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday to Friday Banquet 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Saturday

SPECIAL CONVENTION EVENTS

FORUM SESSION – ‘The Blanket Exercise’

A forum will take place on Friday, July 15th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and will be led by Ed Bianchi, KAIROS Indigenous Rights Program Coordinator. Convention participants will take part in ‘The Blanket Exercise’ © KAIROS 2011. This activity is part of the KAIROS resource In Peace and Friendship: A New Relationship with Aboriginal Peoples which will be distributed at the convention.

This interactive exercise is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the historic relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. It begins with blankets arranged on the floor to represent Canada before the arrival of Europeans. A prepared script traces the relationship between Europeans and Indigenous nations in Canada. Participants play the roles of Indigenous peoples and Europeans, and respond to cues from the narrator. The exercise concludes with a question: ‘How much ‘land’ will remain available?’

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CANADIAN LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF (CLWR) BREAKFAST Please indicate on the registration form if you CLWR is sponsoring a complimentary breakfast on Saturday, July 16th in Centennial plan to attend these Hall, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Get your day started with this CLWR appreciation event 2011 Convention special and learn about some of their latest initiatives.

events. th ELCIC 25 ANNIVERSARY BANQUET Both events take place On Saturday, July 16th, a special ELCIC 25th Anniversary celebration dinner will take on Saturday, July 16th. place in Centennial Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets for visitors without meals or for additional guests are available at $35.00 each. There will be a cash bar.

LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (LTS) TOUR

During registration on July 13th and 14th, LTS will be offering free one-hour tours of the seminary. Visit the inspirational Christ Chapel, chat with seminary professors and students, survey a historic book collection, and more! Check shuttle bus details at the hospitality desk. For more information or to book a tour, please contact Joe Stolee directly at: (306) 966-7846, or email: [email protected].

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE

The attached 2011 National Convention Program-at-a-Glance provides you with a quick summary and timetable of all convention events. Please keep the program as a handy reference throughout the convention.

DONATIONS

If you wish, you may donate some or all of your expense reimbursements to ELCIC. To do so, the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires that donations must pass through the bank accounts of both the donor and donee. A separate cheque from you is required to be made payable to ELCIC when donating. ELCIC will forward a reimbursement cheque to you from ELCIC Head Office, Winnipeg after the convention. You may either provide a cheque to us with your expense report or you may wait for the reimbursement cheque and then issue a separate cheque. A tax deductible charitable donation receipt will be issued for all donations to ELCIC.

BULLETIN OF REPORTS Please indicate preference of print or download copy when completing The Bulletin of Reports will be posted to our web site at www.elcic.ca on your registration form. May 30, 2011. If you request a print copy of the reports with your registration, the document will be mailed to you.

VOLUNTEERS Please indicate your interest in volunteering, as indicated on the The Local Arrangements Committee is recruiting volunteers to assist registration form. during the convention. If you are coming to the convention as a visitor and would like to be involved as a volunteer, please indicate your area of volunteer interest on the registration form.

Please visit us on-line at www.elcic.ca for ongoing updated convention information.

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13th Biennial Convention Evangelical LutheranREGISTRATION Church in FORMCanada TCU Place, SaskatoonRegistration Arts Deadline: & Convention April Centre13, 2011 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan July 14-17, 2011

DELEGATE / VISITOR RETURN TO: Barb Wiebe, Convention Registrar REGISTRATION FORM ELCIC, 302-393 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H6

DEADLINE: April 13th, 2011

TO REGISTER: Please complete this form and return it with your payment as soon as possible, and no later than APRIL 13th. The registration form must accompany your payment. If your spouse wishes to attend the convention and is not a delegate, they are required to register as a visitor and may photocopy or download a copy from www.elcic.ca. Submit ONE form per attendee please.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title ______First Name______Middle Initial _____ Last Name ______

Gender: † Female † Male

Address ______City______Province______PC______

Daytime Phone: ______Fax Number: ______E-Mail: ______Synod: ______Congregation/Parish: ______

City: ______Province: ______Indicate Category: † Rostered Delegate † Lay Delegate † Youth Delegate † National Church Council † Visitor † Local Arrangements Committee † Special Guest † Media † ELCIC Staff †Worship Planning

VOLUNTEERS: Check box if response is “Yes”. Please indicate if you are willing to assist with Convention Worship in one or more of the following areas. Note: Depending on the number of responses, it is not assured that you will be contacted. The Worship Planning Committee will do their best to include as many people as possible. Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Convention Choir: † Soprano † Alto † Tenor † Bass Other: † Reader † Usher † Communion Assistant † Procession Assistant (Cross, Candle, or Bible) If a Visitor: † I am willing to be a volunteer at the convention. Describe:______

Contact information: Email______Telephone______

EVENTS: Check box if response is “Yes”. † I will attend the complimentary CLWR Breakfast on Saturday, July 16th, 7:00 a.m. † I will attend the ELCIC 25th Anniversary Banquet, Saturday, July 16th, 6:00 p.m.

BULLETIN OF REPORTS: Check appropriate box. † I will download my copy from the ELCIC web site. † Send me a print copy.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6 13th Biennial Convention July 14-17, 2011 TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Phone: 204-984-9150 Toll free: 1-888-786-6707 Fax: 204-984-9185 Website: www.elcic.ca TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELEGATES ONLY: Please specify travel for Convention only. Do not include vacation prior to or following the Convention.

Arrival Date: ______Departure Date: ______Arrival Time: ______† a.m. or † p.m. Departure Time: ______† a.m. or † p.m. By: † Plane † Car † Bus By: † Plane † Car † Bus † Transport from airport required † Transport to airport required

Carrier: ______Carrier: ______Flight No.: ______Flight No.: ______Coming from: ______Going to: ______

HOTELS/ACCOMMODATIONS: The registration fee does not include accommodation for registered delegates or visitors. All delegates and visitors are responsible for booking their own accommodations. Payment for the delegate accommodation is the responsibility of the delegate’s congregation. Please see the attached Hotels List.

PAYMENT ENCLOSED: SPECIAL NEEDS: (i.e. Dietary requirements, allergies, etc...) Delegates: (includes travel and lunch/dinner; no accommodations) Dietary: Registration Fee $1,040 $______

Visitors: (no travel, no accommodations) Registration Fee - with meals $325 $______Registration Fee - without meals $225 $______Other needs (special transportation using wheelchair, crutches, $______canes, etc.):

Additional Banquet Tickets ___@ $35 $______

Youth Delegate: Registration Fee $475 $______

Total Enclosed $______All fees are non-refundable after June 15, 2011 Registration Form must accompany payment. Thank you! PAYMENT ENCLOSED: ____Visa____ MasterCard ____Cheque (Please make cheque payable to ELCIC)

Name on Credit Card: ______Card #: ______Expiry Date:______

PRIVACY PERMISSION:

I understand that the information on this form is collected for the use of synodical offices and National Office and will be retained indefinitely, and that personal information is not shared with third parties without consent. I understand that my name and photograph, including audio and visual images may be used as a result of my attendance at this convention.

Signature ______

FOR ELCIC NATIONAL OFFICE USE ONLY:

Type of Payment Received: ______Amount $______Date Processed: ______Initials: ___

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6 13th Biennial Convention July 14-17, 2011 TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Phone: 204-984-9150 Toll free: 1-888-786-6707 Fax: 204-984-9185 Website: www.elcic.ca 2011 CONVENTION HOTELS

The Convention has confirmed room blocks at five Saskatoon hotels near TCU Place. When booking please mention that you are attending the 2011 ELCIC National Convention. For full details about amenities contact the hotel or check out the hotel web site. The cut-off date for ELCIC’s room block is June 13, 2011.

All hotels – Check-in time: 3:00 p.m. Check-out time: 12 noon. All guestrooms are subject to 5% PST, 5% GST and 2% Destination taxes.

Hilton Garden Inn Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon 90-22nd Street E. Saskatoon, SK S7K 3X6 612 Spadina Crescent E. Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G9 Tel: 1-306-244-2311 Fax: 1-306-664-2234 Tel: 1-306-652-6770 Fax: 1-306-931-4677

Web: saskatoon.hgi.com Web: www.sheratoncavaliersaskatoon.com ONLINE BOOKING: Use code: ELC

(10 min. walk to TCU Place) (Directly across from TCU Place) Rates: $174 Standard Single/Double Rates: $169 Queen, Double, and King $199 King

Delta Bessborough Radisson Hotel Saskatoon 601 Spadina Crescent E. Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G8 405 20th Street E., Saskatoon, SK S7K 6X6 Tel: 1-306-244-5521 Fax: 1-306-665-9769 Tel: 1-306-667-2365 Fax: 1-306-665-0052 1-800-395-7046 US/Canada Toll-free Web and ONLINE BOOKING: http://www.deltabessborough.com/bpelc1 Web: www.radisson.com/saskatoonca

(10 min. walk to TCU Place) (10 min. walk to TCU Place) Rates: $172 Standard Single/Double Rates: $143 Queen Single/Double $192 Premier Single/Double $153 King Single/Double

Parktown Hotel 924 Spadina Crescent E., Saskatoon, SK S7K 3H5 Tel: (306) 244-5564 Fax: (306) 665-8698 Toll Free: 1-800-667-3999

Web: www.parktownhotel.com ONLINE BOOKING: Use code: 000484

(13 min. walk to TCU Place) Rates: $135 Standard Single, $145 Standard Double, $165 Executive Single, $175 Executive Double

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6 13th Biennial Convention July 14-17, 2011 TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Phone: 204-984-9150 Toll free: 1-888-786-6707 Fax: 204-984-9185 Website: www.elcic.ca

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada 13th Biennial Convention July 14-17, 2011 TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK Web: www.elcic.ca PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE

Date Wednesday Date Thursday Date Friday Date Saturday Date Sunday Time July 13 Time July 14 Time July 15 Time July 16 Time July 17 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00Breakfast - On your Own 7:00 or attend the complimentary 7:30 7:30 7:30Breakfast - On Your Own 7:30 7:30 Breakfast - On Your Own Delegates Travel to Saskatoon CLWR Breakfast in 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00Centennial Hall 8:00 8:30 8:30 Transportation 8:30 8:30 8:30 Business Session #3 Business Session #6 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 Pickups at including Morning Eucharist including Morning Eucharist 9:30Delegates Travel to 9:30 Saskatoon Airport 9:30 9:30 9:30 Closing Worship Service 10:00Saskatoon 10:00 10:00 Coffee Break 10:00 Coffee Break 10:00 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 Business Session #3 Business Session #6 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 Convention Committees Continued Continued Buses to 11:30 11:30Orientation Meetings 11:30 11:30 11:30 Saskatoon Airport 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:30NCC Meeting 12:30Lunch - Centennial Hall 12:30Lunch - Centennial Hall 12:30Lunch - Centennial Hall 12:30 1:00 Youth Assembly Meeting 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:30 & Hospitality Desk Open (Upper Floor) Business Session #1 ospitalityo Desk Open (Upper Floor Level) ospitalityo Desk Open (Upper Floor Level) ) 2:00 2:00including Opening Worship 2:00Forum Session 2:00Business Session #7 2:00 Service 2:30 2:30 2:30 2:30 2:30 3:00 3:00 Coffee Break 3:00 Coffee Break 3:00 Coffee Break 3:00 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 Business Session #1 Registration & H Business Session #7 Registration & H 4:00 4:00 4:00Business Session #4 4:00 4:00 Continued Registration (Main Floor) Continued 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30

5:00Transportation 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:30Pickups at 5:30Dinner - Centennial Hall 5:30Dinner - Centennial Hall 5:30 5:30 Saskatoon Airport 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 25th Anniversary Banquet 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 Centennial Hall Business Session #2 Business Session #5 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 and Evening Prayer and Evening Prayer 8:30 8:30 8:30 8:30 8:30 Registration (Main Floor Lobby) Floor (Main Registration

9:00 9:00Hospitality Desk 9:00Hospitality Desk 9:00 9:00 9:30 9:30Adjournment 9:30Adjournment 9:30Adjournment 9:30 ATTRACTIONS FACILITIES 2011 Min i Map To Prince Albert and Batoche 1 Affinity Gallery 32 Champêtre County To Martensville ,/'# 813 Broadway Avenue 35km East of Saskatoon and Blaine Lake off Highway 5 2 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway 19  North of Saskatoon on Highway 12 33 Credit Union Centre #+'#)## 3515 Thatcher Avenue 89 3 Beaver Creek Conservation Area 2 13km South on Highway 219 34 Odeon Event Centre 91 241-2nd Avenue South 4 The Berry Barn 79 11km South on Valley Road 35 TCU Place - 76 Saskatoon’s Art & Entertainment Centre 5 Children’s Discovery Museum on the 35-22nd Street East Saskatchewan 92 2325 Preston Avenue South (in Market Mall) To Edmonton and North Battleford 10 6 Cranberry Flats Conservation Area Scan this code with your Smart Phone 8km South on Highway 219 and you will be connected to 16 Tourism Saskatoon’s mobile site: 42 25 7 Dakota Dunes Casino 51 B 41 26 km South of Saskatoon on 33 Silverwood 18 Chief Whitecap Trail (Hwy 219) Golf Course ? 86 37 *Buy any McMuffin® or McGriddles® breakfast sandwich or (2) 8 Diefenbaker Canada Centre – Breakfast Burritos and get a second same breakfast sandwich University of Saskatchewan or (2) Breakfast Burritos FREE! 35 87 College Drive Not valid with any extra value meal or Value Picks® menu offer. Valid only at 9 Meewasin Valley Centre N 99 participating restaurants in Saskatoon until December 31, 2011. ©2010 McDonald’s 402-3rd Avenue South 45 Don’t have a scan code reader? 98 34 39 10 Mendel Art Gallery & Civic Conservatory Visit m.allviso.com/scan 36 950 Spadina Crescent East 96 11 Prairieland Park and Marquis Downs 27 24 43 503 Ruth Street ? 9 12 Royal Canadian Legion Nutana 48 Branch #362 War Artifact Room 53 56 47 55 66 17 3021 Louise Street 54 52 49 13 Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre 50 72 305-2555 Grasswood Road 57 69 65 Drive Park Farm Forestry 14 Saskatchewan International Raceway 46 13km South on Highway 11 30 32 15 Saskatchewan Railway Museum 23 Junction of Highway 7 & 60 63 To Humboldt 16 44 Shearwater River Cruise 22 64 8 Dock behind the Mendel Art Gallery 78 40 30 17 Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo 95 38 88 1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive To Biggar and Kerrobert 62 21 18 61 63 82 Ukrainian Museum of Canada 31 H 83 84 910 Spadina Crescent East 29 75 19 Wanuskewin Heritage Park 28 North on Wanuskewin Road ry 68 71 1 20 Western Development Museum Calga 70 60

2610 Lorne Avenue Drive own and 21 Wilson’s Entertainment Park t 94 Rose 73 67 Highway 5 and McOrmond Road Chappell Dr. Wildwood To VIA Rail Golf Course 74 90 Boychuk LEISURE/RECREATION Holiday Park 26 Golf Course 66 12 Ruth Street 97 22 Cosmo Civic Centre 11 5 3130 Laurier Avenue Louise Street 20 23 Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre 15 1110 Idylwyld Drive North 24 Kinsmen/Henk Ruys Soccer Centre 219 Primrose Drive Street 25 Kinsmen Park 81 Spadina Crescent and 25th Street 58 6 Greenbrye Golf To Yorkton and Winnipeg Lakewood Civic Centre & Country Club 26 Moonlake Golf The Willows 1635 McKercher Drive & Country Club The Willows 27 Lawson Civic Centre 3 225 Primrose Drive 4 85 14 28 Lions Skatepark 13 93 Victoria Park Dakota Dunes 59 7 Golf Links To Regina 29 Saskatoon Fieldhouse To Pike Lake 2020 College Drive 77 30 SaskTel Sports Centre 150 Nelson Road ATTRACTIONS LEISURE CENTRES/RECREATION FACILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS FEATURED ACCOMMODATION 31 Shaw Centre 122 Bowlt Crescent SHOPPING MALLS VISITOR INFORMATION ? BUS DEPOT B HOSPITALS H MEEWASIN TRAILS