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PSD Annual Conference 2008

Rebuilding a Faithful Democracy

Annual Conference 2008 Archive

(PSD Annual Conference Main Page)

April 11–13, 2008
Omaha, Nebraska


 
Logo design by Cheryll Wallace

Speakers

Keynote Speaker
Charlie Clements, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
Arthur M. Judy Lecturer
Rev. Meg Riley, Director of Advocacy and Witness, UUA

See Conference Highlights for more information about the speakers.

Brochure and Forms

The Conference Brochure and Forms are available in PDF format. All information in the brochure is also available as webpages, linked to in the sidebar box at upper right.

Workshops

Look over the descriptions for the 24 Workshops ( A | B | C ) offered on Saturday, April 12, to start thinking about the ones you want to attend!

Also included in registration is the pre-conference Social Justice Workshop on Friday afternoon, April 11.

Business Meeting

The 45th Annual Meeting of the District will be held Saturday afternoon at the conference. Check out the Business Meeting area for information on the proposed budget and proposed slate of candidates — and how to register your congregation’s delegates.

Location

The host congregations, First and Second Unitarian Churches of Omaha, look forward to welcoming you at Embassy Suites Hotel in Downtown/Old Market, Omaha — in the heart of the historic dining and shopping district and downtown’s riverfront development!

Plan now to extend your trip to include visits to the many Omaha Highlights.

Registration and Accommodations

Registration, both online and by mail, is now open. Early registration discounts apply.

Don’t forget to order a conference T-Shirt on the Registration page!

You may reserve a hotel room at our special group rate at the Embassy Suites Omaha - Downtown/Old Market. Home hospitality and roommate-matching are also available; look for those options on your conference registration form.

A list of alternative hotels is available.

Friday Night Keynote Only Option

If you want to attend only the Friday night Keynote Address, email Nancy Amsler at nancyamsler@netzero.net with your name and contact information. (You will need to pick up your nametag at the hotel on Friday night.) There is no charge for attending only the Keynote Address, but a freewill donation in advance would be very much appreciated. Freewill donations should be mailed with a note stating that it is a donation for the Friday night program. Make check to Second Unitarian Church, Omaha and mail to

PSD Annual Conference
c/o Nancy Amsler
12555 Weir Street,
Omaha, NE 68137-1915

Banner Parade

Everyone loves the banner parade. Be a part of it! Go to http://archive.uua.org/ga/banners.html for easy instructions on creating and displaying your congregation’s banner. Then bring it to Omaha!

Exhibit Space

Space is available at the hotel for exhibitors.
See Exhibit Space for more information and the application form.
The deadline for exhibit applications is March 21, 2008.

For additional conference information:

Email psdomaha2008@firstuuomaha.org

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