MOPSTalk Zone 22 ~ Eastern PA and NJ: Charter Renewal Questions and Answers

CONVENTION UPDATE

Ta da! A Convention announcement!
We just signed the papers and we thank you for your prayers as we worked on moving, well, a whole lotta details in just a few days.

Drum roll #1: The Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, FL (Orlando area) was able to welcome us (in the midst of many conventions needing to move).

Drum roll #2: We're able to keep the registration fees the same, so some of you might decide to come early or stay late, and enjoy the Orlando amenities with your friends (or family).

And thanks for all the great ideas of cities! You helped our future dreaming. 'Twould be fun!
And again, it will be great because of Who we'll be with: "Where(ver) two or three (thousand) are gathered in my name, there am I with them." (Mt. 18:20, our year's theme verse with my additions).

Naomi Cramer Overton

Convention Details:
The MOPS International Convention will be at the Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, FL (Orlando area). Dates will be the same, August 5-7, 2010. Speakers and artists will be the same great lineup — Julie Barnhill, Margaret Feinberg, Donald Miller, Naomi Cramer Overton, Shelly Radic, Go Fish, Mandisa, The Katinas and Richie McDonald.

Convention registration will re-open on Monday, May 17.
The early bird registration deadline will be extended to June 7.
We are working with the Gaylord Opryland for an official letter we can provide to anyone who has already purchased airline tickets to use with airlines to avoid rebooking fees. This letter should assist you in rebooking airline tickets — it will be posted online at www.MOPS.org/convention.
We continue to pray for families and businesses affected by the flooding and we have sent MOPS materials to local MOPS leaders who are distributing supplies in the Nashville area.

MOPS International Convention 2010

August 5-7, 2010
Gaylord Palms, Orlando FL

Check back often for more information!

Your MOPS International Convention Checklist:

Register for Convention (re-opens May 17)
Reserve a room at the hotel (register first!)
Schedule shuttle transportation

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Charter Renewal Questions and Answers

Charter Renewal Questions and Answers

It's spring and that means Charter Renewal time. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that is not addressed here, please leave a comment or contact your Council Coordinator.

Who Needs To Renew?

All MOPS groups chartered before December 1st, 2006 need to renew in order to continue their MOPS Charter.
Groups chartered after December 1st, 2006 do not need to renew. They will still receive the Charter Renewal form with a letter explaining that they do not need to renew. They will need to order their FREE copy of the HOME factor: 2007 MOPS International Theme DVD and downloadable Pastor’s Resource Kit. They are still eligible for the discount on the Simply MOPS: Dwelling Curriculum and the new MOPPETS Curriculum.

Renewal Fee

The MOPS Group Renewal fee is $125 USD if the Agreement is postmarked by May 31, 2007. The fee is $155 for Charter Renewals postmarked after May 31, 2007.
The MOPS@ Group Renewal fee is $75 USD if the Agreement is postmarked by May 31, 2007. The fee is $105 for MOPS@ Charter Renewals postmarked after May 31, 2007.
The Renewal fee can be paid by check or credit card, but credit card is preferred.

the HOME factor: 2007 MOPS International Theme DVD

All groups, including International MOPS groups, renewing before May 31, 2007 will receive the HOME factor: 2007 MOPS International Theme DVD. Groups that renew early (by April 30, 2007) will receive the HOME factor: 2007 MOPS International Theme DVD in a special May mailing. Groups renewing in May will receive the HOME factor: 2007 MOPS International Theme DVD in a June mailing. The DVD will be sent to your Chartering Ministry, to the attention of the MOPS Coordinator. After the May 31st deadline, the Theme DVD can be purchased in the MOPShop.

Downloadable Pastor’s Resource Kit

The Charter Renewal confirmation e-mail will contain a link to the downloadable Pastor’s Resource Kit .
Groups that Chartered after July 1, 2006 have received the information in the Ready, Set, Go! Kit.

Do I have to renew on-line?

On-line renewal is fast and simple, but your group may wish to renew by mail if sending a check for the Charter Renewal fee. You may use the paper form that was sent to your Chartering Ministry. If you need another Charter Renewal form, you can Download a form now.
Mail the Charter Renewal form with your check to MOPS International, 2370 S. Trenton Way, Denver, CO 80231-3822.
Call your MOPS Service Representative to renew your group over the phone. 888-910-6677

Simply MOPS: Dwelling Curriculum

The Simply MOPS: Dwelling Curriculum is offered at a great discount to renewing groups. The discount is only good until May 31, 2007 and only applies to curriculum orders that are made in conjunction with Charter Renewal.
All curriculum orders will be sent to the Chartering Ministry in July. Please inform your Chartering Ministry.

Lively Bible Lessons for MOPPETS Curriculum

The MOPPETS Curriculum is offered at a great discount to renewing groups. The discount is only good until May 31, 2007 and only applies to curriculum orders that are made in conjunction with Charter Renewal.
All curriculum orders will be sent to the Chartering Ministry in July. Please inform your Chartering Ministry.

To Drop or Go Inactive

Inactive Status - Sometimes circumstances make it necessary for a group to take one year off to regroup, refocus vision and/or rebuild the Steering Team. If a group finds itself in this situation, they can renew as "INACTIVE" for the 2007-2008 MOPS year. When a group is "INACTIVE," the Chartering Ministry will continue to receive regular mailings and ministry support from MOPS International. To request Inactive status, a group must still fill out the Charter Renewal form and submit it with the Charter Renewal fee. On the form, they will need to check the box indicating "Inactive." We will change their status to Inactive when the form is received. Please contact your MOPS Service Representative for more information.
Dropping a MOPS Charter - If the Chartering Ministry decides to discontinue having a MOPS group, they must send MOPS International notification of their intent to drop by letter on the Chartering Ministry's letterhead, with a signature from a Pastor or Church Officer. All Chartering materials provided in the Charter Box need to be returned to MOPS International. Please contact your MOPS Service Representative for more information.

MOPS International Membership

MOPS groups are required to register all moms for MOPS International Membership. This membership is optional for International and Military MOPS groups only. While MOPS International covers the cost for teen mom membership, they must be registered.
The MOPS Membership Instruction is coming soon. On-line registration for 2007-08 will be available mid May at www.MOPS.org/registration.