Welcome From the Annual Conference Host Committee

Dear 2008 Annual Conference Delegates,

On behalf of the Annual Conference Host Committee and the Athens-Elberton District, we look forward to welcoming you to the 2008 North Georgia Annual Conference. You honor us by returning to Athens and the Classic Center again this year.

If you are a first-time delegate to Annual Conference in Athens, we would want you to know that much of what makes our community an exciting place to visit is within walking distance of the Classic Center. We believe you will enjoy the variety of restaurants as well as the warm friendliness of the downtown area. As in past years, breakfast and lunch will be available at the Classic Center.

Please remember, you are responsible for making your own lodging reservations. When you call your chosen hotel, please mention that you will be attending the North Georgia Annual Conference. This will enable you to receive the conference rate. If you are unsuccessful in securing a room, please call the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-653-0603 or email Charlotte Brothers at cbrothers(at)visitathensga.com.

Convenient parking for the conference will be available at the Classic Center parking deck, the Courthouse parking deck, and the University of Georgia North Campus parking deck on Jackson Street. Provisions have been made for church vans and buses to shuttle delegates to and from the University of Georgia North Campus parking deck, which is only three blocks below the Classic Center. We do encourage you to carpool when possible. Parking permits are included in your delegate handbook.

Delegates are invited to participate in the golf tourney on Monday afternoon at the Georgia Club and the 5K Run/Walk on Wednesday morning. Proceeds from these events will benefit the "Our Daily Bread" soup kitchen in Athens. Delegates also can register for the Red Cross blood drive and other activities to benefit others. As always, forms and updated information also are available on the conference website: www.ngumc.org.

Again, we look forward to seeing you in Athens in June.

Robin Lindsey
District Superintendent
Athens-Elberton District

Bill Britt
Clergy Chairperson
Host Committee

Johnny Fowler
Lay Chairperson
Host Committee