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Conventional Wisdom
Convention
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path
~ Psalm 119:105 ~

Where: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 637 Buckingham Road, Winnipeg

When: April 22-25, 2010

Who will attend?
Delegate(s) chosen by each congregation
MNO Synod Rostered Ministers
Youth assembly (2 to be chosen from each of our 7 conferences)
Visitors are welcome!

Theme: In Mission for Others – LED BY GOD’S WORD

13th Biennial MNO Synod Convention, April 22-25, 2010
Gloria Dei, Winnipeg

Registration Information
Registration material for the 13th Biennial MNO Synod Convention is being sent out this week by mail or email to all MNO Synod rostered ministers and congregational chairpeople. If you have not received the material, please inform the synod office.

The registration material includes an Information Sheet and Registration Form for Delegates (lay, rostered ministers, youth assembly) and visitors for the 13th Biennial MNO Synod Convention.

Congregational Chairs are asked to forward the information sheet and forms to your delegate(s).

Please note that the registration forms with full payment are to be received by the synod office by March 5th, 2010.

Registrations received after March 5th are subject to a late fee of $25. If your congregational annual meeting at which you elect your lay delegates(s) occurs after March 1st, please inform the synod office before March 1. No fees will be refunded after April 5.

View Information Sheet here
Download Registration Form here
Follow the 2010 MNO Synod Convention online here.
Note to Rostered and Diaconal Ministers: The ELCIC will be producing a new pictorial directory in 2010. The pictures will be taken at the Synod convention. Please attempt to make yourself available to have your photograph taken during the convention.

Registration:
Information & registration packages will be emailed to all rostered ministers and congregations in January. Fees are as follows:
Lay and rostered delegates: $380
Late registration fee: $ 25
Youth Assembly delegates: No fee
Retired Rostered Ministers: No fee
Rostered Ministers Temporarily On
Leave from Call and On Leave from Call No fee
Rostered ministers in special Calls where the
calling agency is not responsible for fees: No fee

Travel and Hotel:
Delegates from congregations or calls outside of the Perimeter Highway are entitled to a paid hotel room (double occupancy.)
Delegates traveling by car from congregations or calls located outside of the Perimeter Highway are entitled to travel compensation of .20 per kilometer for the driver plus .03 per passenger.

Visitors Welcome!
Visitor Fee: $125 (includes Bulletin of Reports, Minutes, Meals, Renewal Event & Banquet Ticket)

Saturday Renewal Event:
All delegates and visitors registered for convention will attend this event at no extra cost. For those not registered for convention, the cost to attend this event only is $25.00 (includes lunch) Watch for information on the Renewal Event in the new year in Crossword.

Saturday Evening Banquet:
Convention Banquet will be held at the Coboto Centre in Winnipeg. All delegates and visitors registered for convention will receive a complimentary banquet ticket. Extra banquet tickets can be purchased through the synod office for $35.00 per ticket.

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H1N1 Update

The MNO Synod is preparing a plan to prepare in case of worst case scenario in regards to the H1N1 pandemic.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Dr. Brent Kvern, family medicine and educator, presented a power-point presentation that was done by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority for faith communities in Manitoba.
View the power-point slides below.

View fact sheets provided by the WRHA below.


Watch video of Dr. Kvern's presentation.
Part 1

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Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Click here for Q&A Session
1. What should congreations do about pastoral staff doing visits? Answer
2. How do we help organizations that don't supply hand sanitizer? Answer
3. When will the H1N1 vaccine be available? Answer
4. In which order should we get the vaccine (seasonal or H1N1)? Answer
5. How long do you stay protected once you are immunized? Answer
6. Do we need to close things like libraries?
Answer
7. What is the advantage of taking the flu shot if we are over 65? Answer

Read the following fact sheets provided by the WRHA:
How to Protect Your Faith Community from Influenza
Environmental Cleaning and the Influenza Virus
How You Can Reduce the Spread of Influenza

View PowerPoint presentations provided by the WRHA:
H1N1 Manitoba Interfaith Council Presentation
The Role of Faith Based Organizations

Reader questions on H1N1 answered
Health: Andre Picard
The Globe's public health reporter wades through the confusion surrounding the threat posed, and the risks and benefits of the vaccine.
Read the Question and Answer piece here.

WRHA
www.wrha.mb.ca/
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H1N1 "What to Do" Quick Guide
Accessing Health Services in Winnipeg During a Pandemic
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Wave Magazine
The Fall 2009 issue of Wave features a special report on "Preparing for Pandemic."
Here are some of the articles we are highlighting:

Accessing Health Services in Winnipeg During a Pandemic
The Winnipeg Health Region is planning to provide health services as usual in the months ahead.
Full story
What You Need to Know About H1N1
Answers to frequently asked questions about H1N1 Influenza.
Full story
Be Part of the H1N1 Prevention Team
Members of the public can play a crucial role in the H1N1 prevention effort.
Full story
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Flu in Manitoba
More information provided by the Government of Manitoba

H1N1 and seasonal flu are expected to be present in Manitoba this fall and winter. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family by visiting the Province of Manitoba flu site regularly. You'll find information on a wide range of flu-related topics. From preparing a home flu kit to identifying flu symptoms and determining the best treatment, get the information you need.
Province of Manitoba
gov.mb.ca/flu/index.html
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About the Flu
2009 Flu Clinic Schedule
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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Shots  New
Seasonal Flu Shot  New
Vaccine Safety  New
What is the flu?
Symptoms
Prevention

 

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Home Flu Kit
Preparing a home flu kit
Could it be the flu? Adobe
 
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Posters and Brochures a
Hand Hygiene Adobe  New
Hand Hygiene
Cough Etiquette Adobe  New
Cough Etiquette
Wash your hands Adobe
 
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What do you do when you go... Aaaachoo? Adobe  New
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Cover Your Cough and Sneeze Adobe  New
Cover Your Cough
Handwashing ProcedureAdobe  New
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For personal health advice call your health care provider
or call Health Links-Info Santé at
788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257

MNO Synod Office
201-3657 Roblin Blvd.
Winnipeg, Mb
R3R 0E2
Canada
Phone: 204.889.3760
Fax: 204.896.0272
www.mnosynod.org

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