May 2000 District Redistricting is an accomplished fact and the IUGM is completing its first year under the new structure. I would like to take this opportunity to restate the original purposes for redistricting. I was able to attend six district meetings this year, and the most often stated benefit of the meetings has been the fellowship and encouragement. Unity grows through genuine fellowship, and the opportunity for fellowship tends to be greater on the District level.
Training is another goal within the redistricting plan.
This includes the National Convention, Regional Training Conferences and District Meetings. The Regional Conferences are geared toward the training needs of mission department heads and executive management. Communication is vital within any organization. Our overall goal for Regional Conferences is to create a quality and affordable training opportunity for Missions. The response to last year's Regional conferences was both encouraging and challenging.