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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Program:
- Paul Sturgis, ABWE
- (717) 774-4400, Ext. 3334
- Brian Sturgis, ABWE
- (717) 774-440, Ext. 377
- Fax - (717) 774-1919
- Compuserve - 73030,3341
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Registration:
- Kim Johnson
- (317) 998-5153
- Fax - (317) 998-4940
- E-Mail - KMJOHNSON@TAYLORU.EDU
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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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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.
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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.
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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
Name_________________________________________________________________
Name You Want to be Called (Nickname)________________________________
Title________________________________________________________________
Organization_________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address_______________________________________________________
City_________________________________________________________________
State____________ ZIP________________ Country______________________
Telephone ( ) ______________________________________________
I would like to share a room with ___________________________________
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