222nd Church of the Brethren Annual Conference
Annual Conference Coordinators
July 12 through July 16, 2008 in Richmond, Virginia
**The Program and Arrangements Committee and the Annual Conference Office would like to thank the following volunteer coordinators for helping make Annual Conference 2008 possible.**
 Jim and Letha McKinnell
Annual Conference Site Co-Coordinators (Virlina)
Co-pastors of New Covenant Church of the Brethren (Virlina)
Co-chaplains of Chesterfield County's Lucy Corr Retirement Village
Jim is Virlina Coordinator for TRIM (Training in Ministry by Bethany Seminary)
We are Grandparents of five and enjoy travel, fishing, gardening and music.
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 Ron and Sharon Reich
Annual Conference Site Co-Coordinators (Shenandoah)
Members of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, VA
Disaster Project Directors
Ron is a Lay Speaker for the Shenandoah District, runs a small family farm and also is a partner in a construction/excavation company.
Sharon is a self employed bookkeeper and tax practitioner running a business out of their home.
In their spare time, they enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.
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Anna Manikus
Annual Conference Senior High Coordinator
Member at New Covenant Church of the Brethren
I enjoy almost all outdoor activities including biking (especially mountain biking). I am living in Harrisonburg, VA and work at the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community as a Fitness Associate in the Wellness Center.
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Asha Solanky
Annual Conference Equipment Rental and Supplies Coordinator
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Barbara Glovier
Annual Conference Singles Activities Coordinator
Librarian/Media Specialist, Augusta County Public Schools VA
Member at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, Shenandoah District
My activities include operating the Bakery Shop for the Weyers Cave Community VBS (2 yrs), Board member for the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Girl Scout Troop leader, Secretary for the Harrisonburg Tennis Patrons, and volunteering at the local county fair. Hobbies: tennis, baking, cooking, volleyball, knitting, gardening, and reading. I have 1 daughter and a dog named Sherlock.
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Bea Miller
Annual Conference Hospitality Coordinator - Shenandoah
Member of the Bridgewater, Va. Church of the Brethren
Currently serving as Deacon, Church Clerk, Decorator for Morning Worship and Coordinator for Church Garden.
I am a Realtor. I have two children and four college age grandchildren.
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Bob and Mabel Lou Weiss
Annual Cconference Information / Mail Coordinators
Members of the Staunton Church of the Brethren in Staunton
Mabel Lou taught elementary school some years ago, mostly second grade. In recent years she has worked in a varity of volunteer positions in the community.
Bob retired several years ago after forty years as a college professor, teaching
mathematics and computer science.
Both are active in the Staunton Church; each has served on the church board and as board chair, as well as on numerous church committees. Mabel Lou sings in the choir and often plays flute as part of the worship services.
Mabel Lou and Bob enjoy music, travel, reading, and spending time with their four grandchildren. Mabel Lou loves to garden, and Bob is an avid cyclist.
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Carolyn J. Shell
Annual Conference Early Childhood Coordinator
I live am a Charter Member of the New Covenant Church of the Brethren
I am a Former member of Virlina and regular delegate to District Conference.
I have a District Board participant in Women’s Fellowship, Teaketties Bible Study, Vespers Program; Assistant to the Choir Director at New Covenant.
I am retired from Civil Service, worked a few year in a Doctor’s office, then retired again from Dinwiddle County Public School System. I am enjoying a busy retirement, member of Red Hat Society, most of all being a grandmother and great-grandmother.
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Doug Myers
Annual Conference Coordinator for Loading/Unloading
Doug is married to Rowena (Fike) Myers and they reside near New Hope, VA. Together they have 2 grown daughters, and a son who is their pastor at Middle River Church of the Brethren.
Doug has enjoyed mission work through Middle River with brothers and sisters in Haiti for the last 7 years and occasionally able to be a part of Disaster Response teams. He is active at Middle River where he enjoys singing in the Praise Team.
Doug has worked at UPS 30 yrs. He began his trucking career at New Windsor, MD with Church World Service in BVS. For recreation, Doug likes to hike and cut wood.
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Earl Reber
Annual Conference Bus Coordinator
30-year member of West Richmond Church of the Brethren
I have sung tenor in the church choir for 30 years.
Past Witness commission member; past treasurer
Retired Soil Scientist: Classification and Mapping
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Frieda Driver
Annual Conference First Aid Coordinator
Pleasant Valley Church in Weyers Cave, Va
Married with three grown daughters, three grandchildren.
RN Office Manager for family practice group. Favorite things to do include, spending time with the family (being a grandparent has been wonderful), biking, cross-country skiing, and cooking.
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Heather Ann Kinzie
Annual Conference Early Childhood Coordinator
I am a member of New Covenant CoB. I was born and raised in Chester, VA and I am 23. I am excited to be getting married in May 2008. I am a full-time teacher at Bundle of Joy Childcare in Hanover, VA. I am currently the lead teacher of the 2 year old class, but I have worked with three's and pre-k as well. I love them all and I am studying to be a teacher for Hanover County. I attend J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College fulltime under the liberal arts and elementary education program. After graduating at the end of 2008, I will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English and masters in elementary education at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Janet Good
Annual Conference Ticket Sales
I am a member of the Moscow COB, serving on the Church board, deacon, and nurture commissions.
I volunteer at Bridgewater Home, and server as a discussion leader in the Bible study fellowships.
I have two married children and three grandchildren. In my spare time, I enjoy playing bridge with friends and spending time with family.
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Jonna G. Detweiler
Annual Conference K-2 Coordinator
We are members of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in Roanoke,
VA.
I am Wife of Mark and mother of Catherine and Michael, who have recently "flown from the nest". After 10 years in Italy, I began teaching English to U.S. immigrant and refugee children and adults.
I Love dancing, music, nature, multiculturalism, and stories. I Believe children open a window to the soul.
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Joel & Linetta Ballew
Young Adults Coordinators
Joel is a Pastor at Lebanon COB and Linetta is a Program Director for Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center. Both are MDiv Students at Eastern Mennonite University.
They enjoy outdoor adventure (hiking, backpacking & canoeing). Joel enjoys Golf and Linetta enjoys Crafts (rubber stamping, scrap booking, cross-stitch, & sewing).
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Karen B. Cassell
Annual Conference Junior High Coordinator
Member, First Church of the Brethren, Roanoke, VA
Licensed Minister
TRIM Student
I am the Assistant Pastor at Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, Cloverdale, VA, Virlina District. I have been married to Rob Cassell who is the CFO at Graham White Manufacturing in Salem, VA for 27 years. We have 2 daughters, Dana who is currently serving as the BVSer in the Ministry Office in Elgin and Leah who is currently a Senior at Virginia Tech.
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Linda Crumpacker (Virlina)
Annual Conference Hospitality Coordinator
Member of Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in Roanoke, VA
Serves on Small Group Committee at church and Planning Committee for Sunday School activities. Employed as a special education instructional assistant in Botetourt County Schools. Spends free time scrapbooking, making hand made cards, traveling with my husband, and enjoying our 6 grandchildren. Also enjoy the ministry of clowning where I serve as Lou Lou L-O-U L-O-U.
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Martha S. Sheets
Annual Conference Ticket Sales
I am a member of Millcreek Church of the Brethren in Port Republic, VA.
I am married with two children: Our daughter graduated from Bridgewater College with a degree in music and is presently teaching at Thomas Harrison Middle School. Our son graduated from VA Tech with a degree in agricultural Economics. He is in the family business with us. We are proud of our six grandchildren.
Presently I am working part time as a Nurse at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
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Melvin D. Wampler
Annual Conference Co-Head Usher
Member at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren
Happily married to Glenda (Winker) Wampler for 45 years
I have one daughter, Pamela., who is married to Marshall Butler. They have three children. Our son, Philip, passed away in 2005 at the age of 38.
In retirement, I enjoy working in the yard and antique automobiles for personal hobbies. On a wider scale, I enjoy working in services of our church and civic volunteer work.
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Michael P. Mason, Sr.
Annual Conference Co-Head Usher
Member and Ushers Chairman, Bridgewater Church of the Brethren, Bridgewater, Virginia
I have a son and a daughter, their spouses, and my first grandson arrived in April.
Enjoy church affiliations, serving on the board of our local Free Clinic, bike-riding,
photography, graphic arts, and family times.
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Patricia (Pat) Stevens
Annual Conference Grades 3-5 Children's Coordinator
Administrative Assistant at Mineral Springs Baptist Church and Christian
School
Member of Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren
I enjoy visiting, traveling and doing fun activities with our
grandchildren; cooking; fellowship gatherings with friends and family and
traveling. I have two children and three grandchildren.
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Sandy Kinsey
Annual Conference Registration Coordinator
Administrative Assistant, Shenandoah District Office of the Church of the Brethren
Member at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren
I enjoy cooking & baking pies, riding horses & ride in the Annual John Kline Memorial Trail Ride, and volunteer at the Shenandoah District Disaster Response Auction. I have 5 sons, 4 daughters-in-law and 9 grandchildren.
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