NCOM CHRISTIAN UNITY e-NEWS MARCH 2008

Greetings from the Northwoods of Minnesota where the riding season is about 4 months long!  Well, I was actually in Daytona  writing part of this e-newsletter. Wow a 70 degree change in climate! An introduction – my name is Denise Nobs, wife of NCOM Christian Unity Liaison, Louie Nobs.  The NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists) Christian Unity movement is growing at a rate that was hard for those who already were working overtime in the NCOM offices to keep up with.  So, I offered my services to both Louie and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists. First order of business was to revamp and add relevant content to the Christian Unity website. We hope this will encourage and enhance communications between all the Christian groups. We now get hits on the website asking for more information on joining NCOM Christian Unity.  We invite you to check out the website www.aimncom.com and go to the Christian Unity Link.  There is information there and through the whole website for those with a passion for motorcycles and with the new updates for those of you with a passion for Jesus. We welcome you to read, get involved and also share some of your news with us.  So here is some news and let us hear from you.  We know you are out there!  Let’s connect.

FIRST NCOM CHRISTIAN UNITY ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION MEETING was held at the Denver Swap Meet on Feb.  68 people packed the small meeting room with others standing outside the room.  About 8 Christian groups were represented. True to the vision of the unity, groups visited with each other, with some groups making contact with each other for the first time.  Some had never heard of NCOM or NCOM Christian Unity with many signing up and receiving the unity patches.  We look forward to a fruitful year. 

SECOND NCOM CHRISTIAN UNITY MID - SOUTH REGIONAL MEETING will be held on Sat. April 19 at 1:00pm at Ramada Airport North 2200 S. Meridien Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73108 www.ramadaairportokc.com/

 Christian Unity Liaison Louie Nobs will be sharing about effective frontline ministry and the fast growing Christian Unity. Individuals and club members are invited to attend.  For more info& special motel rates contact Louie at 936-443-4500 or ncom.christianunity@gmail.com

 This year’s NCOM Convention will be held in Houston, Texas on May 8-11, 2008 . There will be seminars & workshops related to motorcycle rights and safety. The Confederations of Clubs meeting alone is worth the trip. Reservations can be made by contacting The Sheraton North Houston Hotel at George Bush International Airport, at (281) 442-5100 & ask for the NCOM rate. Hotels closest to convention site include Sleep Inn, Comfort Suites, Country Inn and Suites and Airport Inn all on JFK Blvd. NCOM suggest at least two people from each group or club attend, so you can cover all the workshops & seminars that will be taking place. The convention culminates with the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday night. The cost for both is $75.00, & for the NCOM Convention alone it’s $40.00. For registration forms click here. A reminder, if your group is over 25 members, you can join NCOM as a member organization and be able to vote on the NCOM Council. Member organizations can also add our Christian Unity banner on their websites linking to our website. Your group will also be listed on the NCOM website as a member organization  (See member orgs.)

 Be sure to attend the Christian Unity Events at the NCOM convention.  We are lining up some great workshops – here is a sampling - Curtis Clements, Lead Evangelist for Christian Motorcyclists Association, One Wire Chaplain, Bandidos MC,  will be speaking; Bill Smith  NCOM attorney from Dallas will speak on your 501c3 non profit status and Boar, National Vice President Sons of Silence MC.  A panel discussion on Protocol amongst bikers with the guest speakers. There will also be a Sunday Word for the road and a bike blessing. The Houston chapters of Soldiers for Jesus MC will have a hospitality room serving Texas barbecue and other refreshments throughout the weekend.

 Another Christian Voice added to the board of NCOM- at the NCOM annual Board meeting held in November 2007, two new members were nominated and voted to the board.  Boar, National Vice President Sons of Silence MC and Curtis Clements, lead evangelist, CMA (Christian Motorcyclists Association. the 100,000+ organization has a strong evangelical base and will be a great asset and voice to the NCOM board.  We welcome both of you fine men, Boar and Curtis. (Louie was added to the board in 2006 as NCOM Christian Unity Liaison).

 In future issues of CU e-news: highlights from 2008 NCOM convention, upcoming CU regional meetings, spotlights on CU members and groups ( send us some info!!)