Each year the Ohio Christian Education Association offers the opportunity for Christian education directors, pastors, and church lay leaders to get together to share a meal and fellowship. Another aspect of this gathering is for those involved to network with peers serving in similar capacities at other churches. Ideas are shared, encouragement is offered, and contacts are made. This meeting is one benefit for those organizations that join the Association, others include a significantly reduced rate on convention registration and one complementary registration. “Membership has its privileges,” might be cliché, but it’s true!

The 2006 Annual Members Luncheon held in conjunction with the conference on Saturday, March 4 at noon in the Martin University Center Grille Room. At this meeting we will:

• Ratify the 2006-2007 nominees for president and vice president of the Board of Directors.
• Meet other Christian Education directors, leaders, and pastors to share plans and ideas.
• Give feedback to OCEA staff about our services and make suggestions for future conferences and meetings.

Please call our toll-free number (877) 488-OCEA or send an email to eliztesta@aol.com for more information or to make the reservation for your organization. Include the full name of the one person entitled to attend the meal, the full name and city of the member organization, and a telephone number where the attendee can be reached. All reservations must be made by Monday, February 20, 2006.