ICCM 94 Announcement

1994 ICCM (International Conference on Computing and Missions)

• WHAT IS THE ICCM?

  The ICCM is an annual get-together of dedicated people who have a common interest and involvement in computers and missions. We gather for a unique experience of spiritual fellowship, information-sharing and vision renewal.

• PURPOSE

  To provide a forum for missions-related people to meet personally and to share ideas, information and expertise in order to perform their jobs more effectively.

• WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
  • MIS directors/managers of computer personnel
  • Computer systems analysts, specialists and consultants
  • Missions researchers and information specialists
  • Anyone involved with computer systems within his/her agency
  • Vendors serving mission organizations with computing products and services

• OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

  We are excited to introduce a new dimension to our conference this year. Dr. David Clemens, a gifted author and speaker, will be challenging us from God's word with a series of messages entitled, "Attitudes Essential for Serving."

  David is a former missionary to South America and is currently Minister-at-Large with BCM International.

• WHO WILL BE PRESENTING?

  Your peers in missions computing, your friends and your soon-to-be friends

  • Pete Holzmann, DataServe
  • Bill Jack, The Data Shop
  • Ron Rowland, Summer Institute of Linguistics
  • Mike O'Rear, Global Mapping
  • Tom Dolan, Abilene Christian University
  • Norm Ducharme, SIM
  • Bob Hodge, Taylor University
  • Dave Nesmith, Global Mapping
  • Doyle Peterson, JAARS
  • Phil McDonald, ABWE
  • . . .and many others

• BENEFITS

  Over the years, ICCM participants enthusiastically acclaim conference benefits: networking and fellowship with peers, answers to technical questions, updates on missions computing, knowledge of what's new and what works, hands-on experience and better understanding of how to support the missions community.

• Comments from some of the 1993 ICCM attendees:

  "ICCM is the high point of my year, both technically and spiritually. The contacts I make here every year make my ministry more effective throughout the year!"

  "ICCM is the seminal hotbed of the best ideas in computing and information services that is available in a U.S. conference setting."

  "ICCM is the best conference on computers I know about. It meets my needs better than any other I have attended."

• PROGRAM

  Here are some of the topics we will be addressing at this year's ICCM:

  • What's Hot and What's Not
  • The Role of the International Information Super Highway in Missions
  • E-Mail Administration in the Mission Office
  • The Internet and Missions: For Beginners
  • The Internet and Missions: For the Advanced
  • How Global Trends will Impact Missions
  • The Operating Systems of Today and Tomorrow
  • Generating Financial Support for your Ministry
  • The SHARE Fellowship and You
  • Donor/Accounting Software Systems for Missions
  • Mission Tax and Legal Issues
  • PC Installation and Training on the Mission Field
  • What's New in Multi-Media?
  • Successful Desk Top Publishing

  These and other topics will be presented by way of a variety of formats:

  Plenary Addresses

  Which will inform and challenge you on major areas of missions computing

  Panel Discussions

  Input from various perspectives with lots of interaction

  Case Studies

  Presented by your peers, sharing what they have learned this past year

  Missions Project Updates

  "Don't re-invent the wheel." Instead, find out the latest on specialized missions software

  Computer Lab Time

  Where you can view demos, test software and talk to vendors

  Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions

  Have questions about topics not on the agenda? These sessions will help you get and give answers.

  Public Domain & Shareware Library

  Chock full of software for you to copy and take home.

  Worship & Fellowship

  Not only on Sunday, but throughout the conference.

• SCHEDULE

  The conference will kick off with a cookout on Friday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude with lunch on Tuesday, June 7.

  Agenda for Friday, June 3, 1994:

  • Registration - 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Bergwall Hall
  • Cookout - 6:30 p.m.
  • Opening Session - 7:30 p.m.

• FOR MORE INFORMATION

  Program:

  Paul Sturgis, ABWE

  • (717) 774-4400, Ext. 3334

  Brian Sturgis, ABWE

  • (717) 774-440, Ext. 377
  • Fax - (717) 774-1919
  • Compuserve - 73030,3341

  Registration:

  Kim Johnson

  • (317) 998-5153
  • Fax - (317) 998-4940
  • E-Mail - KMJOHNSON@TAYLORU.EDU

• IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  Conference Registration

  Your $185.00 registration fee includes four days of delicious meals, air conditioned lodging and all conference privileges. Commuter rates $140.00 (does not include lodging). Return registration form with check payable to Taylor University before May 15, 1994. Some scholarships are available for international participants. Call Kim Johnson for details. In case of multiple staff participation from one organization, copy the registration form and submit one per person.

  Housing Information

  ICCM '94 will be hosted by Taylor University on the 250-acre Upland country campus. Conferees will enjoy Bergwall Hall with spacious individual rooms (2 persons per room), one bath per room and air-conditioned climate control. Individual rooms available with additional fee.

  Travel Information

  By Car

  Taylor University is located 4 miles east of I-69, 60 miles north of Indianapolis and 50 miles south of Fort Wayne. Exit on SR 22 or 26. Follow the signs.

  By Air

  Make connections to Indianapolis International Airport. To take advantage of Taylor airport pick up and delivery before and after the conference, schedule arrival time before 2:00 p.m. Friday and departing flights after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Meet at carousel 2 for Taylor shuttle bus. Call for details or questions.

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• ICCM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

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  Organization_________________________________________________________
  E-Mail Address_______________________________________________________
  City_________________________________________________________________
  State____________ ZIP________________ Country______________________
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  Registration Fee - $185.00 (Includes: Room, Board and the Full Four-Day Conference Program)
  Enclosed $______________________
  (Make checks payable to Taylor University)

  Indianapolis Airport Pickup Service (ADD $10.00 PER TRIP to registration fee)

  Clip and mail to:
  ICCM
  Taylor University
  500 West Reade Avenue
  Upland, IN USA
  46989-1001