If you are unable to view this e-mail message, please visit: www.ninthdistrictcme.org/Announcements/SpringConvocation2011information.htm        Dear Members and Friends of the Ninth District:   We are filled with tremendous joy and excitement as we look forward to our Spring Convocation 2011 Webcast to be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011! Our theme is, "Poised For Progress."  This letter will provide you with updated information concerning our special guests for the Webcast and broadcast site requirements along with information concerning registration, the special DVD that will be produced, and advertisement space available on the DVD for local churches and businesses.    A weekly informational telephone conference call about the Spring Convocation Webcast is scheduled each Monday at 6:30 p.m. PST.  Our next conference call will be held on Monday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. PST. Telephone Number: 712-432-0075.  Access Code: 100124.     Special Guests and Presenters: Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell Guest Preacher Pastor, Grace A.M.E. Zion Church Raleigh, NC Chairman, The Great Gathering Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams Bible Instructor Associate Professor of Old Testament Virginia Theological Seminary  Alexandria, VA     Dr. Jerome McNeil Facilitator Senior Pastor Christian Chapel CME Church Temple of Faith ~ Dallas, TX CME Prayer Coordinator   Debra Terry  Christian Comedian Praise & Laughter   Registration Registrations are being accepted for the Spring Convocation Webcast. The registration fee is $50.   You may register online (closed effective April 7, 2011)   You may download a registration form and send your payment and the form to the Ninth District Office. A fill-in registration form is also available.   Registration form: www.ninthdistrictcme.org/2011SpringConvocationregistrationform.pdf Fill-in registration form: www.ninthdistrictcme.org/SpringConvocation2011RegistrationForm_fillable.doc   Special Webcast DVDs / Advertisements To cherish this special historical event in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and for enjoyment by generations to come, we will prepare a DVD for distribution to each registrant and approximately 2,000 persons with the following information:  A message from Bishop James B. Walker A twenty minute history of the Ninth Episcopal District by Bishop Othal H. Lakey Pictures of our leaders for each Region Advertising space for each church in the Five Regions and local businesses We are requesting advertisements from local churches and businesses in the Ninth Episcopal District!  Advertisements will cost $100.  Each local church will have their own section on the DVD.  Each local church will get their advertisement free with three (3) ads for their section.  Advertisements are due in the Ninth District Office by February 28, 2011.    Additional information about the Webcast advertisements including a letter for local churches, donation letter for businesses, and an advertising form is available at: http://www.ninthdistrictcme.org/NinthDistrictWebcastAdvertisingLetter_Form.pdf    Customizable Advertising Letter and Form: An advertising donation letter that churches can customize for local businesses and a fill-in advertising form (in Word format) is available at: www.ninthdistrictcme.org/Webcast2011Advertising_ CustomLetterForm.doc       Broadcast Site Requirements Please review the requirements here for a site designated to host the live Spring Convocation 2011 Webcast on April 9, 2011.  Additionally, there is a guide that you may use to set up your church site for the Webcast and general Internet video streaming, and for testing and troubleshooting connections.   Region Location Location Location Arizona/ New Mex Phillips Memorial Phoenix Phillips Chapel Albuquerque *Phillips Chapel El Paso Oklahoma Christ Temple Tulsa Greater Cleaves OK City   Alaska/Pacific First CME Anchorage *Miles Memorial Tacoma Allen Temple, Portland Northern California Beebe Cathedral Oakland St. Stephens Fairfield   Southern California Emmanuel Temple Victorville Lewis Metropolitan Los Angeles Amos Temple Riverside Broadcast Start Time 10:00 Am PST     * Location not Finalized With your support, we will achieve and exceed our goals. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.     Sincerely,     Bishop James B. Walker    April 9, 2011 - Save the Date and Pray for the Event - “First Annual Ninth District Spring Convocation Webcast”