From the Coordinator
January 15th, 2012
Dear all,
As you have been informed, the upcoming 12th Consultation of the ENHCC will take place between the 6th and the 10th of June 2012 in the conference-centre ‘Mennorode’ in Elspeet (the Netherlands). Our gracious hosts, Simon Evers and Robert Koorneef, have been working eagerly in organizing our stay in the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands. Along with this letter, you will find a letter from them, a copy of the program, the registration form and details of where the meeting will take place.
The theme of the 12th Consultation, Working together - The challenge for chaplaincy in an interdisciplinary era, will offer opportunities for interesting presentations and discussions. What is an interdisciplinary perspective in care? What are the role of the chaplain and the contribution of chaplaincy to health care outcomes? How do we work in a constructive way with other disciplines for the wellbeing of patients? How will chaplaincy evolve in relation to other professions in health care? These are just a few of the questions coming to mind.
You will notice that this Consultation, as opposed to the last one, has a different format as to the days we will meet. Our meeting will begin on Wednesday afternoon (June 6th) and end on Sunday midday (June 10th), following lunch. Being that Amsterdam’s airport (Schiphol) is a hub for European airlines, it will not be difficult for you to find flights that will get you into the country, on Wednesday, before our meeting and out of the country, on Sunday, after its conclusion. I would like to ask that we all book our flights accordingly so as not to lose any of the sessions. They are all important! Also, I suggest that you plan your trip immediately to cut down on the air fare. If needed it is possible to arrive one night earlier or to leave one day later. Please communicate your wishes as soon as you have made your plans so that the Dutch organization can provide the opportunity for you to come earlier or leave later. You can indicate your plans on the registration form.
Finally, for representatives who wish to receive sponsorship for the Consultation, I ask that you mark this on the registration form and write the treasurer of the ENHCC, Robert Koorneef (), before the end of March. There are limited funds that will be divided accordingly to help you cover the cost of registration. (As in the past, we are not in a position to cover travel costs.)
With this letter, I would like to send my warmest and heartfelt best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Anne Vandenhoeck
Coordinator of the European Network of Healthcare Chaplaincy
(Representative of Belgium)