NCCS 40th Biennial Conference

Theme - Witnessing with Youth - Acts 1:8 based on the theme of the 2008 World Youth Day in Australia

NOTE: Our group rate at the Hyatt Regency Louisville is $120 per night plus tax until 2/24/08. Please use the link or phone number below to register.

In an effort to lower the cost of the conference, NCCS will not be mass-mailing packets to NCCS members. Please download the forms below or contact Barb Nestel (972-580-2114) to mail you a packet.

Registration and information

• Registration form (pdf)
• Information form (pdf)
• Program Schedule (pdf)
• Workshop Offerings (pdf)
• Workshop Synopsis (pdf)
• Conference menu (pdf)
• Spouses programs and registration (pdf)
• Diocesan/Standing Committee "Ideas Fair" information form (pdf)
• Diocesan/Standing Committee "Ideas Fair" registration form (pdf)
• Diocesan/Standing Committee "Ideas Fair"on-line registration form
• Hyatt Regency Louisville Registration or call 502-581-1234 (Group rate cut-off 2/24/08)

Why attend the 2008 NCCS 40th Biennial Conference?

The short answer is to get the latest information on national events and activities, and meet fellow Catholic Scouters from across the country. In 2008, the dates are April 1-5. Each year, NCCS meets to plan, evaluate, and update its events and activities. This includes the five religious emblems available to Cub and Boy Scouts and Venturing crew members, various awards and patches, and national activities including the Scouting in the Catholic Church conference at Philmont Training Center and Scouter Development, which is offered at the diocesan level. In addition, in the even years at the biennial conference, a series of approximately 20 short training sessions are offered to provide information on the various programs, events, and activities.

The conference timeline makes it convenient to attend only the days of interest, or to capture the full experience on information sharing. All meetings are open to attendees except the Executive and Finance committee meetings.

Daily Mass is offered with one Mass offered by our USCCB liaison Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger and another by the local ordinary (bishop, archbishop, or cardinal). Local tours are set up for spouses and children while you are at the conference. All meetings and workshops are held at the hotel, so you do not need to rent a car if you don’t want to. Transportation is provided for the tours and special events.

Pricing:

Pricing includes registration for the week, 5 conference meals, and other incentives. Spouses and children not attending the conference have a reduced rate to attend the special meals. Many of the meals have guest speakers to provide information on Catholic Scouting. The host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Louisville, KY and is offering a group rate of $120 per night plus tax.

Pricing also available for 1, 2, or 3 day attendance. See Registration sheet for all attendance and meal pricing.

What's the long answer?

WOW!! If that is the short answer, what is the long answer? In addition to the information above, you might be asking, "But why should I attend?!?!" First, some more short answers.

• Meet Catholic Scouters from your region and across the country and discuss how their programs are running in their dioceses.
• Meet your Region Chair and Chaplain. They are an asset in your area who can answer your questions or point you in the right direction. Each Region will hold a regional meeting at the Biennial. Meet the other members in your region.
• Meet and provide input to national religious emblems and activities.
• Meet the elected national Scouters that guide the direction of Catholic Scouting in the US.
• Learn new techniques to energize your Catholic Scouting program from experienced Scouters

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