Tips and Tricks for Surviving the Assembly
We had our general assembly orientation last night at the National Capital Presbytery. We went through the DVD that headquarters sent and ran through Les.
Although Les contains more materials and seemed to be functioning better, we decided not to take any chances. The NCP will burn the documents into a CD so that we can have back-ups when Les breaks down. Although the latest changes will not be incorporated into the documents, we will at least have the copies of the originals.
Here are other tips:
1. Dress comfortably but also bring a light jacket because invariably, there will be very cold rooms and no way to adjust the thermostats.
2. Wear comfortable shoes since the main mode of transportation in convention centers will be by walking.
3. Visit the exhibits when they first open. That will be when the exhibitors will display their best goods and when most freebies are available.
4. Pace yourself. Do not attempt to attend every event.
5. Take time out to rest.
6. For bibliomaniacs, be sure to bring an extra bag for the books you purchase.
7. Seek out old friends and take time out to make new ones.
8. Do your homework and read the materials beforehand.
9. Carry a list of cell phone numbers, hotels, and emails for your fellow delegates from your presbytery.
10. Enjoy the assembly.
Our executive presbyter, Wilson Gunn, a veteran member of the AEPS (not the animals, but the Association of Executive Presbyters) said that he will also be available to help in any way he can -- ensuring that we do not run out of our favorite snacks, that we are fed in case the lines in the restaurants will be too long, and will coordinate our group. I must say he is a wonderful member of the AEPS, especially if he stocks up on chocolate ice cream which many of us listed as our favorite.
Although Les contains more materials and seemed to be functioning better, we decided not to take any chances. The NCP will burn the documents into a CD so that we can have back-ups when Les breaks down. Although the latest changes will not be incorporated into the documents, we will at least have the copies of the originals.
Here are other tips:
1. Dress comfortably but also bring a light jacket because invariably, there will be very cold rooms and no way to adjust the thermostats.
2. Wear comfortable shoes since the main mode of transportation in convention centers will be by walking.
3. Visit the exhibits when they first open. That will be when the exhibitors will display their best goods and when most freebies are available.
4. Pace yourself. Do not attempt to attend every event.
5. Take time out to rest.
6. For bibliomaniacs, be sure to bring an extra bag for the books you purchase.
7. Seek out old friends and take time out to make new ones.
8. Do your homework and read the materials beforehand.
9. Carry a list of cell phone numbers, hotels, and emails for your fellow delegates from your presbytery.
10. Enjoy the assembly.
Our executive presbyter, Wilson Gunn, a veteran member of the AEPS (not the animals, but the Association of Executive Presbyters) said that he will also be available to help in any way he can -- ensuring that we do not run out of our favorite snacks, that we are fed in case the lines in the restaurants will be too long, and will coordinate our group. I must say he is a wonderful member of the AEPS, especially if he stocks up on chocolate ice cream which many of us listed as our favorite.
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