AOTS National Biennial and Central Region Spring Roundup 2011 - April 15th - 17th

Weekend Program Schedule

Friday April 15
Noon- 2:00 pm Registration / Refreshments
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm National Convention
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Sing-along (John Groeneveld)
7:15 – 7:30 pm Round-up Opening and welcome
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm Keynote presentation (Michael Blair)
8:15 pm – 9:00 pm Small Group Discussions on Keynote
9:00 pm Sing-along & Snack

Saturday April 16
7:45 am – 8:00 am Morning Meditation (George Bishop)
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:15 am Sing-along (John Groeneveld)
9:15 am – 9:30 am Devotion (Reverend Estey)
9:30 am - 10:15 am 2nd Keynote Michael Blair
10:15 am – 10:45 am Refreshment Break
10:45 – 11:45 Workshops
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm 3rd Keynote (Michael Blair)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Regional meetings
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Workshops
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Refreshment Break / Free time/choir practice
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Dinner/Banquet & Installation of National Officers
7:15 pm – 7:30 pm Sing-along
7:30 pm – 8:300 pm Cruisin
9:00 pm Snack

Sunday, April 17
8:00 am – 8:15 am Morning Meditation (Bob Gardner)
8:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast (New National Council Meets over Breakfast)
9:00 am – 10:00 Business meeting
10:30 am – 11:45 Worship
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch and Departure
MUSIC BOOKS
Will John Groeneveld have his music book for ‘sing alone’ or should we get the
Ones I think the club owns but are looked after by the Watson’s? We do not want
Someone using the Jackson Point  copy machine to make a few book as happened one year.

HOUSE KEEPING & FIRST TIMERS
I would like to get up and give a House Keeping message. Just after the MC gives the introductions.
And before a sing along by John.
Who is doing the First timers? I can do that at the same time  if you do not have anyone slated but I must know that .
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AOTS National Biennial and Central Region Spring Roundup 2011

April 15th - 17th
The Salvation Army Jackson's Point
Conference Centre,
1890 Metro Road North,
Jackson 's Point, Ontario L0E 1L0
905-722-3501
jpcc@sallynet.org
Celebrating Men's Work in the Church: Making a Difference
    Now more than ever the concept of making a difference looms large in our collective psyche. Experts on the environment tell us our planet is past its "best before" date. We seem to live in a world of permanent war. The gap between rich and poor increases. Jesus calls us to make a difference in the world and to never tire of doing right. As One That Serves (AOTS) has been dedicated to making a difference and getting things done for the past 88 years. Come and Join us for this weekend of friendship and spirtuality as AOTS celebrates men's work in the church and looks forward to expanding men's ministry through a spirit of servant leadership.

Keynote Presenter:
Michael Blair
Michael Blair serves as Executive Minister of the Communities in Mission Unit of The United Church of Canada. He is the former Executive Director of the Toronto Christian Resource Center (CRC), which is a ministry of the Toronto Southeast Presbytery serving the homeless and marginalized housed in Toronto's eastern downtown area. Previously, Michael served as a congregational minister of a number of Baptist churches in Toronto and St. Catharines, Ontario. As a community chaplain with the Ontario Multifaith Council's Reintegration Program, he worked with individuals leaving the provincial jail system. He graduated from Ontario Bible College (now Tyndale University College and Seminary), the University of Waterloo, and Wycliffe College - University of Toronto.

Weekend Chaplain

Rev. David Estey

"David Estey is a Brigadier-General (ret'd) chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces who served throughout Canada and Europe.
  Reverend Estey also served as Executive Secretary for Montreal-Ottawa Conference of the national church."

WORKSHOPS
will be led by
David Battaino, George Bishop, Jim McKibbin, Jim Upright

Outside of the Box

Making a Difference

Rethinking our Direction

Bible Study

The AOTS Men of Toronto Conference are convening
The 2011 AOTS National Biennnial andp
AOTS National Biennnial and
Central Region Spring Round-Up 2011
April 15th - 17th
The Salvation Army Jackson's Point
Conference Centre,
1890 Metro Road North,
Jackson's Point, Ontario L0E 1L0
905-722-3501
jpcc@sallynet.org
Celebrating Men's Work in the Church: Making a Difference
     This year's central region Spring Roundup is being combined with the AOTS National Biennial Convention, with convention business being carried out on Friday before the Roundup weekend.
      The weekend will include a number of Saturday workshops focusing on the church and society and men's work in the church .
     Spouses are welcome to attend.  A program of activities is organized for them on Friday and Saturday prior to joining the main group for the banquet dinner on Saturday evening. 
    Plans include a visit to the United Church head office and the Famous People Players Dinner Theatre.

Murray Adams

Chris Beetham

Dave Beetham

Rob Swann

Sing Along with
JOHN GROENEVELD

John Groeneveld lives in Campbellcroft, near Port Hope.  A horticulturalist by trade, he still produces about 3000 perennials a year. John learned the piano in his youth in his native Holland.  He emigrated to Canada in 1953. John took up the accordion at the age of 60 and plays regularly with his small band at seniors' residences

The AOTS Men of Toronto Conference are convening
The 2011 National Biennial and Central Region Round-Up

For More Information about the National Biennnial & Central Region Spring Round-Up

Get Your Registration Form
Contact the Round-up Registrar Keeling Little
Or call him at (705) 476-1126 for more information

For More Information about the National Biennnial & Central Region Spring Round-Up

Get Your Registration Form Contact the Round-up Registrar Keeling Little Or call him at (705) 476-1126 for more information