Dearest Chaplains, Chaplain Assistants, Youth-Leader Trainers, and Youth-Leaders: Along with the Chaplains at the National Headquarters, the National Executive Committee extends to you greetings of peace, divine blessings and joy on this most blessed occasion of Thanksgiving. In accordance with the Bylaws as set forth by the National Leadership Council with regards to the planning and organizing of the Coming to the Promised Land National Convention, especially after the COVID delay, with great joy, the National Executive Committee hereby officially announce and invite all eligible members to register for the 7th Coming to the Promised Land National Convention. THEME “Though Many, Are One Body” (1 Cor 12:12) LOCATION Camp Kulaqua Retreat and Conference Center 23400 NW 212th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643 Airport Code: MCO or JAX *Shuttle transportation provided, details to follow DATE/TIME 02:00PM Friday, August 9 – 01:00PM Monday, August 12, 2024 REGISTRATION FEE - VEYM REGISTERED MEMBERS * $225.00 by February 17th, 2024 * $275.00 by May 9th, 2024 * $325.00 by July 9th, 2024 No Registration Accepted after July 9th, 2024 VEYM REGISTERED MEMBERS ELIGIBILITY: * Registration at the VEYM Registered Member rate is open to all registered and verified (documented in our VEYM membership portal) Huynh Trưởng, Trợ Tá, Trợ Úy, Tuyên Úy. * Hiệp Sĩ Trưởng Thành (18 years and older) are not eligible to attend. * Hiệp Sĩ Trưởng Thành and future Trợ Tá not yet promoted but will before by July 15th may register early to benefit from the member registration fees. * If not yet promoted by July 15th, the organizing committee will refund to those not yet promoted with the administrative fee above associated with the cancellation. * Spouses and legal dependent children (17 years old and under) of Huynh Trưởng, Trợ Tá, Trợ Úy (permanent deacons) are invited to register together with the registered VEYM member to benefit from the member fee. * Children three (3) years and under receive complimentary registration, however, must also register with VEYM members. * Registrants must also be in good standing and affiliated Chapter membership dues is current. REGISTRATION FEE - VEYM GUESTS * $275.00 by February 17th, 2024 * $325.00 by May 9th, 2024 * $375.00 by July 9th, 2024 No Registration Accepted after July 9th, 2024 VEYM GUESTS ELIGIBILITY * Former Huynh Trưởng, former Trợ Tá, and international VEYM members are invited to register at the VEYM Guests rate. * Spouses and legal dependent children (17 years old and under) of former Huynh Trưởng and Trợ Tá, and international VEYM members are invited to register with the VEYM Guests registration rate. * Registrants must also be in good standing and the affiliated former Chapter or international country National Executive Committee must sign off prior to final confirmation. * Those not yet signoff by July 15th will be refunded with the administrative fee above associated with the cancellation. * Children three (3) years and under receive complimentary registration, however, must also register for accountability. REGISTRATION FEE - VEYM CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS MEMBERS * $225.00 by February 17th, 2024 * $275.00 by May 9th, 2024 * $325.00 by July 9th, 2024 No Registration Accepted after July 9th, 2024 VEYM CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS MEMBERS ELIGIBILITY * VEYM affiliated priests, deacons, and religious sisters (past and present) are invited to register at the special clergy and religious rate. * Those with an active VEYM Members Portal account are encouraged to register under the “Members” registration category. * Those without the Members Portal account are invited to register under the “Priests and Religious” category. * Priests who wish to concelebrate in the liturgy, please send the letter of good standing to the Organizing Committee at vdh@veym.net by July the 15th. VOCATION BOOTH Those wishing to have a complimentary vocation booth at this event, please contact the Organizing Committee at vdh@veym.net by July 15th, 2024. While the vocation booth is complimentary, attendees must register to attend. DEADLINE TO REGISTER * Absolute deadline to register is July 9th, 2024 * Refund available if cancelled by July 15, 2024; 5% administrative fee per cancelled registration. REGISTRATION GUIDELINE * Please visit https://vdh7.veym.net [https://vdh7.veym.net/] to register. * Each person with a Members Portal account must register individually by logging in with their Members Portal account. * Eligible family members (nonmember spouse and/or dependent children 17 years and younger) can be added at registration time and must register TOGETHER in one submission. * In the event both spouses have a Members Portal account, both register separately, however, lodging preference can be noted in the Additional Notes section. * Family lodging is ONLY available for spouses and minor dependents. * To add on additional nonmember spouse and/or dependent children after a registration submission, please email vdh@veym.net. VDH7 WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK GROUP * Please visit https://vdh7.veym.net [https://vdh7.veym.net/] to follow the latest news available regarding registration, activities, competitions, promotions, performances, sports, speakers, daily agenda, networking opportunity, accommodations, vocation booth opportunity, and more. Updates to the website will be made regularly. * Please also join VEYM’s Facebook Group “Coming to the Promised Land 7 National Convention” [https://www.facebook.com/groups/338657608776002/] for live updates. VOLUNTEER REQUEST Share your talents by volunteering in one of the many committees under the organizing committee by visiting https://vdh7.veym.net/. Volunteers must also register to attend. VDH7 TOWNHALL Multiple townhalls available in the near future to provide guidance, updates, and overview. In an effort to come together as one body in Christ, the National Executive Committee calls on all levels of leaderships within the Movement to motivate, encourage and create opportunities for members within your area of responsibility to attend and actively participate in the Coming to the Promised Land 7 National Convention. Thank you for your leadership and as always, please contact us at vdh@veym.net should you have questions. As we continue with our campaign to pray for all souls, we pray that through the mercy of God, may the souls of the departed enter God’s heavenly Kingdom. Amen. Ve Dat Hua [https://cmsv2.veym.net/assets/d4fbfc6f-b875-4ba4-b9c0-29b32907443a?width=750&height=1000] OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Official Announcement PDF [https://cmsv2.veym.net/assets/4873907d-45e8-49fd-8316-21c44fd620cf/N23-008%20VDH7%20Registration%20Announcement.pdf]