Please complete the below form by Tuesday, November 10th
so volunteer assignments can be made

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* 1. Conveners:  A convener oversees a concurrent session. To foster constructive dialogue and open discussion among all present at a session, the Convener is asked to:
  • Join 10 minutes prior to the session and be prepared to start on time.
  • Keep the presenter/panelists on schedule: the 75 minute session should be split equally between presentation and discussion (~35/40 minutes).
  • Provide warnings as agreed upon with the presenter, minimally a 10-minute and a 5-minute warning
  • Facilitate discussion following the presentation by recognizing questioners and keeping track of who wishes to ask questions.
  • Call on as many different individuals as possible and monitor the chat box during the discussion.
  • Avoid letting one or two individuals dominate the discussion time.
  • Encourage new members and junior scholars to participate in the discussion.
NOTE:  You are welcome to convene a session AND submit a proposal of your own for a concurrent session.

NOTE:  Concurrent sessions take place from Thursday, January 7 to Sunday, January 10.

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* 2. Facilitators:  A facilitator convenes a Conversation with an Author session. Responsibilities include joining the session 10 minutes early, providing a brief (5-7 minute) synopsis of the book, introducing the author, and facilitating a discussion of the book.

NOTE: Conversation with an Author will be broken up into two sessions being hosted on Monday, January 11 and Tuesday, January 12.

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* 3. Journal Referees:  JSCE referees evaluate presentations for possible publication in the Journal, according to the procedures established by the editors.

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* 4. Worship Planners:  Individuals are needed to plan and to lead
(1) the Ecumenical Worship Service on Sunday morning and
(2) the Catholic Eucharist on Saturday evening

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* 5. Volunteer Information:

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