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	LCMSNews -- No. 144
	December 3, 2003

	ALDE conference set
	for Feb. 27-March 1

	The founder of Habitat for Humanity International and a former
Miss America who is now a broadcast journalist are scheduled keynote
speakers for the 2004 educational conference of the Association of
Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE).

	Marking ALDEs 25th anniversary, the conference is set for Feb.
27-March 1 at the Adams Mark Hotel in downtown St. Louis.

	The speakers are Millard Fuller of Americus, Ga., also president
of Habitat International, and Debbye Turner, New York City, Miss America
1990 and currently host of segments on CBS The Early Show.

	Each of seven conference training sessions will offer at least
six workshops on such topics as basics of planned giving, trends in
church giving, strategic planning, knowing donors, and future
challenges. There also will be gatherings for those in similar
ministries, a pre-conference masters program and worship.

	Conference registration for ALDE members, which includes
receptions and most meals, is $475 per person by Dec. 15; $575 from Dec.
16 through Feb. 13; and $625 after Feb. 13. Non-member registration is
an additional $100.

	Conference participants who make room reservations with the
Adams Mark by Jan. 24 receive rates of $111 per day for singles or
doubles, $121 for triples, and $131 for quads. To reserve a room, call
(800) 444-2326.

	For online conference registration, to download a registration
form or for more information, go to www.alde.org <http://www.alde.org>
and click on Conference. Or, contact ALDE at (800) 458-2363.

	ALDE has more than 1,000 members in North America and Europe.

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	NOTE:

	Please disregard the information in LCMSNews release No. 143 of
Dec. 2 about registering online for the 2004 National LCMS Youth
Gathering. Online registration has ended, but mailed-in printed
registrations are still being accepted.

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