2007 LA Diocesan Convention Report - Chris Dagan
What a busy weekend! Thank you for allowing me to represent you when you elected me as one of the delegates to the Diocesan Convention.
The event was the 2007 Los Angeles Diocesan Convention held at the Riverside Convention Center. Along with Fr. Rick, Tim, Carla, Gayle, Virginia Ramos, Manny de Castro, and I, - - - we joined hundreds of other delegates, visitors, friends from other congregations to learn more about each other congregation’s expectations through reports, resolutions, and testimonies.
Naturally, it was highly-organized. It was a smooth flow from the Registration to the sessions, to the entertainment to the dinner, up to the final event - - - the Holy Eucharist. The speakers and sessions were superb. I was taken with the convention’s attention to detail and professional presentations. The logistics moved like clockwork under Bishop Bruno’s strong direction. No time was wasted. But there was ample time go to the exhibition hall and fellowship with friends and other delegates. The agenda was followed to the T. The Exhibition Hall was filled to the capacity with many vendors - - - lots to buy, books, Christmas decorations, jewelries, church needs, etc. Lots of items to choose from.
For one to know and understand what I am saying - - - the workings of such a magnitude conference, one has to experience it. I urge you accept when nominated to be a delegate. If you cannot be delegate, be an alternate delegate, and if this still does not work for you, be a guest. As a delegate you will have voice and be able to vote on all the resolutions, delegates, proposals, etc. Being an alternate delegate and visitor will not give you voice therefore will not be able to vote but just being there with everyone, experiencing the aura of the moment and seeing the Diocese in action will be very rewarding. Being there allows one to listen to the different speakers share their personal experience/s on their journey as Christians. Being there also, will give us the chance to hear and listen to the Being there also, will make one aware and give understanding of the many processes to be worked through to make the L. A. Diocese that it is today. The one who will continue to work with us, support us especially in times of struggle so that we will be able to continue to move forward as we realize our dreams of becoming a fulfilled HTSB.
Thanks for giving me this opportunity to share. Again, thanks too for electing me as one of your delegates. What a learning experience! It was a pleasure representing you and be in the midst of where the action is. Getting to see once again some of the ECW board was such a pleasant surprise. Being in the company of the other HTSB delegates, dining with them and going out for a special break was added bonus to the whole event. All in all, it was an experience I will always treasure.
Thank you.
Chris Dagan
The event was the 2007 Los Angeles Diocesan Convention held at the Riverside Convention Center. Along with Fr. Rick, Tim, Carla, Gayle, Virginia Ramos, Manny de Castro, and I, - - - we joined hundreds of other delegates, visitors, friends from other congregations to learn more about each other congregation’s expectations through reports, resolutions, and testimonies.
Naturally, it was highly-organized. It was a smooth flow from the Registration to the sessions, to the entertainment to the dinner, up to the final event - - - the Holy Eucharist. The speakers and sessions were superb. I was taken with the convention’s attention to detail and professional presentations. The logistics moved like clockwork under Bishop Bruno’s strong direction. No time was wasted. But there was ample time go to the exhibition hall and fellowship with friends and other delegates. The agenda was followed to the T. The Exhibition Hall was filled to the capacity with many vendors - - - lots to buy, books, Christmas decorations, jewelries, church needs, etc. Lots of items to choose from.
For one to know and understand what I am saying - - - the workings of such a magnitude conference, one has to experience it. I urge you accept when nominated to be a delegate. If you cannot be delegate, be an alternate delegate, and if this still does not work for you, be a guest. As a delegate you will have voice and be able to vote on all the resolutions, delegates, proposals, etc. Being an alternate delegate and visitor will not give you voice therefore will not be able to vote but just being there with everyone, experiencing the aura of the moment and seeing the Diocese in action will be very rewarding. Being there allows one to listen to the different speakers share their personal experience/s on their journey as Christians. Being there also, will give us the chance to hear and listen to the Being there also, will make one aware and give understanding of the many processes to be worked through to make the L. A. Diocese that it is today. The one who will continue to work with us, support us especially in times of struggle so that we will be able to continue to move forward as we realize our dreams of becoming a fulfilled HTSB.
Thanks for giving me this opportunity to share. Again, thanks too for electing me as one of your delegates. What a learning experience! It was a pleasure representing you and be in the midst of where the action is. Getting to see once again some of the ECW board was such a pleasant surprise. Being in the company of the other HTSB delegates, dining with them and going out for a special break was added bonus to the whole event. All in all, it was an experience I will always treasure.
Thank you.
Chris Dagan
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