[RMC News] Skip Strickland's View From The Village, March 14, 2008

[Roe, Ben]

Skip Strickland's View from the Village for March 14, 2008

Nothing But Nets Update:  Event in Denver 
Remember if you plan to attend the Nothing But Nets Faith Community Lunch you need to RSVP regarding your reservation to Jamie Poslosky at (202) 572-2882 or Jamie.Poslosky at gmmb.com by Friday March 21, 2008.

Here is an excerpt from the letter sent by Bishop Brown about this event.  "During the week of March 24, 2008, Nothing But Nets will be in Denver as part of a multi-city, national grassroots initiative to engage groups and individuals on the importance of malaria prevention. As an integral part of this effort, faith leaders from Denver are invited to join a lunch discussion on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at the Pepsi Center. We will come together as a community to pray for children and families who suffer from malaria, discuss current issues and threats posed by this disease, and seize the opportunity for all people of faith to get involved in this lifesaving effort. Through educational campaigns and raising money to buy bed nets communities, congregations, and religious institutions can make a difference and save lives.

The luncheon will be held at 12:00 pm MDT and will conclude by 1:30 pm MDT at the Pepsi Center (1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, Colorado 80204). There is no charge for this event, though a reservation is required. Directions for parking and room information will be provided in advance of this program. "

Press Conference: A press-conference will be held to Kick Off Nothing But Nets Event in Denver/Colorado: A press conference featuring Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and United Nations Foundation president and former Colorado U.S. Senator Timothy Wirth will be held, Wednesday, March 26, 10:30-11:00 a.m. MDT at the Colorado State Capitol building, likely on the West Steps. Bishop Brown will share in the press conference and help our partners, Gov. Ritter and Senator Wirth to kick-off the Nothing But Nets activities in Denver.  Everyone is welcomed to come lend support. 

 
Young People's event at Denver University: The Nothing But Nets Malaria Workshop will give students an opportunity to:
*	Develop skills to communicate, advocate & provide direct assistance to those in need; 
*	Meet and exchange ideas with malaria experts and fellow humanitarians; 
*	Learn how to start saving lives in Africa right from their Denver dorm room; and 
*	Learn more from health experts about such topics as malaria prevention, the public health impact of this and other global health diseases, epidemiology, and more 
WHAT: Participate in an interactive workshop to learn how you can use your communications and advocacy skills to prevent malaria and save lives in Africa.
WHEN: March 28, 2008, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. MDT
WHERE: University of Denver, Graduate School of International Studies, Cyber Café, 2201 South Gaylord Street
HOW: Register by emailing malariaworkshop at nothingbutnets.net <mailto:malariaworkshop at nothingbutnets.net>.

Youth Event at the Pepsi Center.  We do not know all the details about this, but we have heard there will also be a youth event at the Pepsi Center, Thursday afternoon, March 27th.  We will let you know more when we know more.

Take a moment to let your folks in your local church know that Nothing but Nets is making a difference around the world.  

NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Here is an excerpt from a recent UMC press release from the United Methodist Communications.  "In its first year, the Nothing But Nets (http://www.nothingbutnets.net/) campaign raised over $18 million from more than 60,000 donors. A new report issued by the United Nations Foundation, creator of the grassroots campaign, indicates that as of December 31, 2007, a total of $18,114,147 had been raised for the purchase and distribution of long lasting insecticide-treated nets for children and families in Africa. 
 
The total includes more than $9.4 million donated by individuals, $3 million in matching funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and $5.7 million contributed through "Idol Gives Back," a two-night American Idol special benefiting organizations that help children in poverty.  The average donation is $60."

Thank you for the support of this important program.

On the Elbow Campaign:  The Tally sheet for the campaign is now on the Conference Web-site.  You will find it under the heading "On Our Elbow" Campaign Introduced: http://rmcumc.org/COI/ac/ac2008/onourelbow.htm

May you experience God's deep blessing this Holy Week!

Skip Strickland
Director of Mission and Ministries
Rocky Mountain Conference


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Ben Roe
Information Administrator
Rocky Mountain Conference, The United Methodist Church
ben at rmcumc.com  303-325-7046  800-536-3736x146 
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