· North America Area Seminar
Date: October 4 - 7, 2007
Venue: Scarritt-Bennett Center
1008 19th Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37212
Who should attend?
*All Methodist Women - AME, AMEZ, CME, MCCA, UM
Dr. Barbara L. Shaw, President, North America Area
Dr. Elnora P. Hamb, Vice President, North America Area
Mrs. Brenda Vanderpool, Secretary
Mrs. Jamesina Evans, Treasurer
Mrs. Beverly Irving, Site Coordinator
Mrs. Belvia J. Strickland, Registrar
· World Executive Committee Meeting
Date: March 7-9, 2007
Venue: Marriott Convention Center
Orlando, Florida, USA
Highlights:
· Evaluation Report of the 11th World Assembly
· Financial Report, Past WF Treasurer, Thelma Johnson
· Weaving Together Program Report
· Area Presidents Reports
· Area Seminar Schedule:
> North America Oct 4-7, 2007
> Latin America May 2008
> South pacific Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2008
> West Africa November 2008
> Joint Europe Areas June 2009
> Joint Asia Areas 2009
> Southern & East Africa 2009
· World Officers Reports
· Handbook Distribution
· Membership of the WF to 2 Committees:
> Security Council Working Gorup
> Women, Peace and Security Group
· Change of Area name of West Asia Area to South Asia Area,
subject to confirmation during the 12th World Assembly
· World Officers Meeting
Date: March 5-6, 2007
Venue: Marriott COnvention Center
Orlando, Florida, USA
Highlights:
* Accreditation of the Federation by the UN
* Handbook Publication
* Financial Report, Past WF Treasurer, Thelma Johnson
* Mele'ana Puloka, New Coordinator, Helen Kim Memorial Scholars
* Visit of Mr. Larry Malone, World President, World Federation of Methodist & Uniting Church Men
· 11th World Assembly
Date: July 11-17, 2006
Venue: Ramada Plaza Hotel
Jeju Island, South Korea
The 11th World Assembly with the theme "Women Making A Difference" was attended by around 850 participants. The Assembly was a vibrant time for worship, prayers, meditations, Bible Studies, keynote address, President's Speech, creative space, exhibitions, market stalls, banquet,cultural tour, cultural presentations, and Plenary Session (including election of World Offciers). The World Executive Committee 2001-2006 ably led by Rosemary Wass, and the host Korea WSCS Unit headed by Eun Young Choi, exerted their best efforts making the 11th World Assembly different from previous Assemblies and truly successful.
