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Digital Lounge: Sara Hotchkiss, Business Manager of General Conference 2016

In this episode of Digital Lounge, Sara Hotchkiss, Business Manager of General Conference 2016, gives a behind-the-scenes look at her role in making The United Methodist Church's largest global legislative gathering happen May 10-20 in Portland, Oregon. Host: Diane Degnan, director of Public Information at United Methodist Communications.

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