Annual Conference is over! This was a very good year. All of our systems functioned properly throughout and we had an extra day to set up our operations. The extra day really helped us with making sure that everything was working before we got started. From an operations standpoint I hope we never lose that third day. It’s only been one year and I already can’t imagine going back to a two setup day year!
Scotty, we need more power!
I particularly enjoyed working with my co-workers in the News Room this year. Since we had the extra day the entire operation had a significantly lower stress level throughout for everyone. Some things broke and had to be fixed. Some things had us running in circles for awhile. We had our challenges like we do every year but this year has to stand out as one of the better ones. We had time to actually talk to each other during the week!
Derek and I get stoked at the Media Center booth.
One of the big new items to come out of this year’s work is that we will be meeting at the Raleigh Convention Center for the next two years! I am excited about being able to sleep in my own bed for part of the week but I will miss Greenville. From an operations standpoint the Greenville Convention Center fit our needs quite well. It remains to be seen how things will work in Raleigh but I’m not worrying about that this year.
Bishop Gwinn’s State of The Church Address stands out as one of the highlights of conference in my mind. He delivered a powerful message to the people about a variety of topics including cross racial appointments. I have never seen him get so emotional before.
State of the Church Address – Bishop Gwinn from NCCUMC.org on Vimeo.
Another of my highlights has to be the African Children’s Choir. What a joy they were! This group of children from war torn Africa inspired and moved everyone in the crowd. How can anyone watch this and now smile? I shot this video from backstage with my Droid. Apologies for the poor quality…
That brings us to the end of the 2010 North Carolina Annual Conference. I look forward to seeing everyone next year. Now it’s time to break all of this stuff down and head home. I’m going to take a day of rest tomorrow and then dive right into the building move. June is a busy month!
