Cheryl Weaver Named Chief Benefits Officer for NIC and Wisconsin
Rev. Cheryl Weaver, Wisconsin Conference’s benefits officer, will also serve Northern Illinois Conference in this capacity, beginning June 1.
Saturday, Nov. 16
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, IL. Click here for driving directions.
Registration cost: $10. The deadline is Nov. 13. Off-site childcare at Malta UMC is available. Please note: the deadline to order a box lunch has passed due to Kishwaukee College catering requirements.
Legislation
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Other Documents
Pre-Conference Briefings
The NIC Council on Finance and Administration hosted two opportunities, in-person and via webinar, for conference members to learn more about the legislation for the special session. The in-person briefing was held Nov. 2 at Sycamore UMC. The webinar was held Nov. 4. Click here for the recording.
Mission Collection
The Midwest Mission Distribution Center will have its truck parked outside Kishwaukee College from 8 am - 9 am on Nov. 16 to collect donations for Hurricane Dorian relief for the Bahamas. Click here for a list of items needed and bring them before you check-in for the Special Session! Thank you for your support!
Rev. Cheryl Weaver, Wisconsin Conference’s benefits officer, will also serve Northern Illinois Conference in this capacity, beginning June 1.
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