Conference & Meeting Committee

Committee Chair: Mrs. Susan Barriball
Committee Advisor: Fr. Randy Cuevas

Committee Mission

  • Administer the conference and meeting needs of the national committee

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Committee Objectives

  • The Conference and Meetings Committee (the Committee) supports the mission of the NCCS by securing locations, support and programs for the Biennial Conferences and the meetings of the Standing Committees and Executive Board.
  • When called upon, it also secures locations and support for the meetings of the Executive Committee.
  • It also guides the conferences and annual meeting to secure access, reasonable costs, and appropriate programs to bring about good representation, attendance and dialogue with the membership of the NCCS.
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Current Committee Activities

  • 2009 Standing Committees, Advisory & Executive Board Meeting - April 21-25, 2009 Galveston, TX
  • 41st Biennial Conference - April 13-17, 2010 (Open for Bids and Proposals November 1, 2006)

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Annual Efforts

  • Identify and recommend host cities suitable for annual NCCS meetings (Biennial Conference or Executive Board/Standing Committee Meetings)
  • Identify and recommend hotel and meeting facilities suitable for annual NCCS meetings
  • Negotiate facility contracts for NCCS meetings at approved facilities
  • Plan conference schedules and space requirements in coordination with the Marketing and Public Relations Committee
  • Oversee conference operations at host meeting sites

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Special Effort

  • Set clear selection criteria for annual meetings as policy
  • Critical Factors:
  • Hotel Costs (Participant Rooms, Mtg. Rooms, Service Costs)
  • Travel Expenses
  • Diocesan Committee Support/participation
  • Member participation - demographics
  • Attractive Services (restaurants, recreation, etc.)

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National Meetings (dates/locations/information)

Dates Information
April 21-25, 2009 2009 Standing Committees, Advisory & Executive Board Meeting - Galveston, TX
April 13-17, 2010 41st Biennial Conference - (Open for Bids and Proposals November 1, 2006)

 

 

 

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April 20 2008