Holston Conference United Methodist Women

43rd ANNUAL MEETING and DISTRICT OFFICER TRAINING

September 17-18, 2016

The 43rd Annual Meeting and Officer Training event for the Holston Conference

United Methodist Women is coming soon! Our event will be held at Lake

Junaluska, NC on September 17-18, 2016. All district officers are urged and

expected to attend so you will be better prepared to do the officer training in

your respective districts.

The speaker and communion celebrant will be Rev. Kristen Burkhart. She is the

first female Pastor at Panther Springs UMC in Morristown, TN. Kristen credits

UMW for some of her first opportunities to preach and for the encouragement,

prayers and support we have given her and other young women in ministry.

I am certain you will be blessed by her message.

Musicians are Angela Garrison, who has a wonderful voice for leading us in

song, and Gail Morris, whom many of you have heard provide accompaniment

during other recent UMW events. Together they plan to present you with a short concert of inspirational

music prior to our meeting as well as provide special musical selections.

Willela Douthat, of the Chattanooga District, Deaconess Barbara Campbell and Deaconess Betty Letzig of

Brooks Howell, will be conducting an optional UMW 101 session for those who aren’t required to attend

an officer training session. It will be geared toward those who want to learn more about UMW and the

missions we support as well as how you can become more involved in mission.

Kacye Castenir is planning a project for youth and children to participate in.

Our mission focus for 2016 is the Jubilee Project, Inc. The funds that have been collected will be pre-

sented to Linda Stransky, the Executive Director or to her designee during one of our sessions.

The new logo for 2017-2018 will be announced and presented at this meeting. I am excited to see

whose design was chosen and what it looks like.

IMPORTANT! PLEASE TAKE NOTICE! - If you plan to stay at Lake Junaluska at Terrace or Lambuth

and want to get the special United Methodist Women rates, you will need to make your reservations

before August 12th (see Step 2 inside this brochure) .

Your Program Committee has worked to make this Annual Meeting one you will enjoy, so join us for a

time at beautiful Lake Junaluska. September’s weather is usually beautiful for a walk around the lake or

taking time to smell the roses along the Rose Walk as well as meeting and visiting with UMW friends.

I hope to see you there!

Carolyn Haerr,

Holston Conference UMW Vice-President UMW

Annual Meeting Committee Chairperson

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Our Spiritual Leader,

Reverend Kristen Burkhart

District Officer Training

An important part of this event is District Officer Training. Each district officer is

expected to attend their respective training, whether they are a new officer or if they

have held the position more than a year. Treasurers will start their trainings on Friday

evening and will continue at 10:00 on Saturday. Communication Coordinators will start

their training at 10:00 on Saturday. All officers will continue trainings on Saturday

afternoon following the business session of Annual Meeting, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Training locations will be listed in the Annual Meeting Program Book.

The Reverend Kristen Burkhart is in her 11th year as a Pastor in the Holston

Conference. She was ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church in

2010. Kristen has been in ministry since 1998 as: youth pastor, children’s

director, associate pastor, and pastor. She graduated from the University of

Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and from Perkins School

of Theology, Southern Methodist University, with a Master of Divinity Degree.

She is currently enrolled at Wesley Theological Seminary earning her

Doctor of Ministry in Leadership Excellence.

Kristen has a heart for reaching the least, the last, and the lost. She loves to

promote healthy family systems and encourage leaders. Kristen is the 2015

recipient of the Harry Denman Evangelism Award from the Holston Annual

Conference. She places a focus on making, growing, and sending forth

disciples of Jesus Christ. She also enjoys taking part in mission work and has

had the opportunity to help with various mission trips both locally and afar.

Most recently Rev. Burkhart has served for seven years as the first female Pastor at Mt. Zion UMC in

Afton, TN. She is currently serving as the first female Pastor at Panther Springs UMC in Morristown, TN.

She gives credit to the UMW for some of her first opportunities to preach and for their encouragement,

prayers, and scholastic support they have offered her and other young ladies in ministry.

When in the pulpit, Pastor Kristen loves to preach the scripture in a practical life application story telling

manor to relate the love and mission of Jesus Christ. She has a passion for encouraging all people to

claim and name their spiritual gifts of ministry and to use them for the Glory of God’s Kingdom.

Kristin is married to Phillip Archer; they have a daughter, Joanna (9), and a son, Abraham (3).

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Our Musicians

Angela Garrison, Song Leader

Angela Garrison has used her love for music to serve Christ through-

out her life. Her voice is inspiring to people of all ages as she has the

unique ability to deliver a meaningful worship experience for all.

For the past 12 years Angela has played piano for Spring City United

Methodist Church. She enjoys singing Southern Gospel with the

quartet, “In One Accord.” Her vocal range allows her to sing different

parts as a soprano, alto, and sometimes even tenor. Angela began

singing in church at the age of 5 and sang throughout high school

and college and continues to share her talent at local churches and

events throughout Rhea County.

The majority of Angela’s spare time is spent volunteering in her

community as a coach for vocal and stage presentation for

individuals in the performing arts for the local theatre, as well as

young women competing in talent for scholarship programs. She also

enjoys directing and performing at the Tennessee Valley Theatre in

Spring City, TN.

Gail Morris, Pianist

Accompanist Gail Morris is retired from the Johnson City Schools

where she was the Chorus Director at Indian Trail Intermediate

School. She has a B.S. in Music Education K-12, Elementary

Certification 1-8, and a Master in Education from ETSU. Gail has been

the recipient of many honor awards such as: Indian Trail Middle School

Teacher of the Year, Johnson City Teacher of the Year; Woodland

Teacher of the Year, Henry Johnson Teacher of the Year; Who’s Who

Among American Teachers, and University of Tennessee Excellence in

Teaching Award. She has served as pianist for the Sulphur Springs

United Methodist District Camp Meeting for 26 years. She has also

served as pianist, children’s choir director, and praise team pianist for

Jonesborough UMC.

Gail and her husband, Jeff, are the proud parents of Jonathan David.

Gail loves the gift of music God has given her and wants to use it to

praise and worship His Holy Name.

Angela loves her job as a STEM Teacher (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for grades 1-5 at

Dayton City School in Dayton, TN. In addition to STEM, she also serves as the RTI Math

Coordinator & Data Specialist, and directs the Middle School Chorus. She shares her home with

Sophie, a gorgeous Siamese cat, and Roxie, an adorable and comical Yorkshire Terrier.

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STEP 1 — REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

Fill in Step 1 and mail to your District President with a $15.00 check payable to Holston Conference UMW before August 31,

2016. Please note: the name you register with will be the name used on your name tag. Registration after August 31, 2016 or at

Lake Junaluska will be $20.00. Childcare is available for children, ages 2-9, for $10 each. If you are requesting childcare,

please fill out the required children’s form found on the website at www.holstonumw.org and children must be registered by

August 31st. Information you supply by registering will allow us to have enough supplies for everyone. Childcare will be at the

Terrace Hotel. Children 11 or under may room with you for free if you register by calling Lake Junaluska.

STEP I — REGISTRATION FORM (MUST BE COMPLETED.)

ANNUAL MEETING AND DISTRICT TRAINING SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2016 (August 31st Early Registration Deadline)

FIRST/PREFERRED & LAST NAME ______________________________________________ PHONE: (_____)__________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________CHURCH_________________________

DISTRICT____________________________ VOTING DELEGATE FIRST TIMER

PLEASE CLEARLY MARK THE FOLLOWING IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE EVENT.

______ SATURDAY —UMW 101 — (During Officer Training at 3:00)

______ CONFERENCE OFFICER ALUMNAE GATHERING — 5:25—7:00

CHILDREN ATTENDING WITH ME—NAMES/AGES

Please mail this part to your District President, listed above, by August 31st, 2016, with your

registration fee(s) listed above. Additional names of children may be added by an attaching

an extra sheet of paper with information as needed. The childcare form is found on

www.holstonumw.org and must be filled out for each registered child.

YES NO YES NO

Send STEP 1 Holston Conference Registration Form to your District President by August 31st, 2016 with your

registration check made payable to Holston Conference UMW. Next complete Step 2 by calling Lake Junaluska

or go online to reserve your room. Room rates change after August 12th so get your room early.

Abingdon Prue Oxendine 236 Country Meadow Circle Bristol TN 37620 423-948-3341

Big Stone Gap Hope Stapleton 13125 Crab Orchard Rd. Coeburn VA 27230 276-395-6363

Chattanooga Joyce Guice 3910 Lake Haven Circle Chattanooga TN 37416 423-894-4501

Cleveland Joan Schwiebert 1626 Crestway Drive Athens TN 37303 423-745-9704

Johnson City Kathryn Wilhoit 1161 Willow Springs Drive Johnson City TN 37601 423-534-3000

Kingsport Lynn Carson 2412 Reservoir Road Kingsport TN 37660 423-245-1860

Knoxville Sue Clapp 6704 Circle Road Corryton TN 37721 865-687-2978

Maryville Nancy Lampe 2609 Stock Creek Road Knoxville TN 37920 865-609-3466

Morristown Margaret Forby 118 Skyview Drive Greeneville TN 37745 423-620-2680

Oak Ridge Monica Sheppard-Viator 4429 Plymouth Drive Knoxville TN 37914 865-691-5552

Tazewell Sabrina Johnson 312 Horsley Drive Pearisburg VA 24134 540-921-0369

Wytheville Deborah Carte 1503 N. Main Street Hillsville VA 24343 276-733-1182

2016 DISTRICT PRESIDENTS

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY — SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Early Training Session for Treasurers TBA

SATURDAY — SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

Registration 9:30 —11:30

Early Training Session 10:00 —11:30

for Treasurers and Communication Coordinators

Lunch 11:30 — 1:00

Concert 12:45 — 1:15

Business Session 1:15 — 3:00

District Officer Training (All Officers ) 3:00 — 4:30

UMW 101 3:00 — 4:30

Dinner 5:30 — 7:00

Conference Officer Alumnae Gathering 5:30 — 7:00

Session 2 7:00 — 9:00

SUNDAY — SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Morning Devotion at Terrace or Lambuth 7:00

Breakfast 7:30 — 8:30

Session 3 - Closing Worship 9:15

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ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN

AUGUST 12 TO GET THE RATE LISTED BELOW.

HOLSTON CONFERENCE UMW

ANNUAL MEETING & DISTRICT OFFICER TRAINING

SEPTEMBER 17-18,2016

LAKE JUNALUSKA ROOM RESERVATION

STEP 2 — RESERVE YOUR ROOM! Rates are per person per night. Children 11 years old and under who stay in the room with their parents are free.

Roommate requests, if mailed, must be reserved at the same time. Notify Lake Junaluska immediately of any room changes. Meal

cost is $33.00 and does not include gratuity. The three meals are: Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner , and Sunday

Breakfast. Additional meals may be purchased for an additional fee.

PLEASE CALL. Call Lake Junaluska Reservations at 800-222-4930. You will need a credit card to reserve your room and the

reservation cost is listed below. If you have a roommate, please reserve both reservations together to assist the reservation staff at

Lake Junaluska in assigning the rooms. Handicap rooms are available on a first call basis.

On line reservations can be made without the special UMW pricing until rooms are filled at http://www.lakejunaluska.com.

Room rates below are “per person.” Rates do not include the cost of meals. The 3 meals cost $33.00 and are in

addition to the room and are not optional.

SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD

Terrace $ 112.00 ___________ $56.00 ___________ $39.00 _____________ $33.00 ___________

Lambuth $ 108.00___________ $54.00 ___________ $37.00 _____________ $31.00 ___________

Cancellation policy for participant lodging reservations:

30 days or more before an event receive deposit minus a $15 per person processing fee.

29 days or less before an event deposit forfeited.

In case of emergency, the switchboard number at Lake Junaluska is 828-452-2881. You may leave this number with family and

friends.

91 N. Lakeshore Drive

Lake Junaluska NC 28745

828-454-6730

800-222-4930

Fax: (828) 452-2225

www.lakejunaluska.com

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Coming from East (from Asheville-25 miles):

From I-40, take exit 27 onto US 19-23.

Drive 3-4 miles.

Do not take exit 104 -- it is easy to get lost.

Take exit 103 and drive about 1 mile until you see Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center front entrance gates on the right.

Bear right and follow the main road to the Bethea Welcome Center.

Coming from West (from Knoxville- 92 miles):

From I-40, take exit 20 toward "Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley".

Bear right on the ramp.

Drive 7 miles until you come to the stop light.

Turn left at the light and drive 3 more miles, and pass through 1 stop light.

The Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center front gates will be on your left shortly after the stop

Turn left and follow the main road to the Bethea Welcome Center.

91 N. Lakeshore Drive

Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

800-222-4930 Fax: (828) 452-2225

www.lakejunaluska.com

VISITING DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE From Lake Junaluska

Turn Right out of the Main Entrance of Lake Junaluska.

Follow Highway 19 South to 1st traffic light.

Turn Left onto 276 South

Drive 2 miles to intersection of N. Main Stret.

Turn Right. Downtown Waynesville is 1 block away.

All shops are within walking distance of free parking on Main Street and area side streets. There are shops,

galleries, and restaurants located on Depot, Wall, Miller, Haywood and Commerce Streets.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO LAKE JUNALUSKA

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Holston Conference

United Methodist Women

Annual Meeting &

District Officer Training

Amy Thomas,

Communications Coordinator

80 Splatter Creek

Limestone, TN 37681

NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION

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JEFFERSON CITY TN

PERMIT NO. 87

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN,

COME TO THE LAKE!

FELLOWSHIP, WORSHIP,

LEARN, MEET SOMEONE NEW.