


Region 1
Region 1 is comprised of 17 units and 1008 congregations. This region covers 432,233 square miles and includes Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Region Staff & Leadership

Operations Coordinator
Larry Stoner

Administrative Assistant
Joyce Burkholder
Chair
Phil Troyer
Vice Chair
Stanley Jantzi
Treasurer
Glenn Carper
Secretary
Sam Miller
Events


Lititz, Pennsylvania
December 7 - 8, 2023
Project Directors, Construction Supervisors, & Crew Leaders

Region 1 Annual Meeting!
Location
Greenwood Mennonite Church, Greenwood, DE
12650 Mennonite School Road, Greenwood, DE 19950
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express, 17271 S Dupont Hwy., Harrington, DE 19952 866-238-4218
Hampton Inn, 100 Lighthouse Estates Drive, Milford, DE 302-422-4320
Comfort Inn, 699 N. Dupont Highway, Milford DE 19963 302-839-5000
Schedule
Friday, October 13
Morning 9:00 a.m. – Manny Flaud and Ivan Shirk – First Responses
Afternoon – Gabby Bomberger on unit training and Glenn Hillard on budget
Evening – 5:30 p.m. – Dinner and Entertainment
Saturday, October 14
Unit sharing and Lunch
Questions and RSVP to Joyce Burkholder, [email protected] or 717-945-4136
Region 1 Units
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity close to home? Contact your local unit to see if something is available.
Current Responses

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