NCCS 42nd Biennial Conference
April 19-22, 2012, in Irving, TX

Dear Colleagues in Catholic Scouting:

Thank you for registering to participate at the 42nd NCCS Biennial Conference at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas, 223 West Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, Texas 75039, April 19 - 22, 2012.

Whether this will be your first conference with us, or you are a more “seasoned veteran” of our biennial conferences, we thank you for taking advantage of this opportunity to join with those like yourself who are dedicated to Scouting as Youth Ministry in the Catholic Church! This is a historic conference for two reasons: 1) It is our first conference with a schedule compressed to four days and scheduled over a weekend, and 2) it is the first time for one of our conferences to be hosted in Dallas-Fort Worth, and within 3 miles of the National Council Headquarters and National Scouting Museum of the Boy Scouts of America!

Participation at our biennial conferences represents a great investment affording the opportunity to make new friends and contacts from around the nation, renew acquaintances, experience camaraderie and to exchange successful Catholic Scouting programs, activities, and ideas.

We are most grateful to the Catholic Committees on Scouting of the Dioceses of Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as the BSA National Council, for agreeing to support our conference with their human and material resources. They promise us the best of Texan hospitality!

We look forward to seeing you in Irving!

Your NCCS Conference & Meetings Management Team

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The conference “Participant Registration Form” (both pages) may be reproduced as needed. One (2-page) registration form should be submitted for EACH person registering as a full conference participant. All calculated fees must be paid at the time of registration. MAIL your registration form(s) with calculated payment of fees (check, money order, or credit card information only) to:

National Catholic Committee on Scouting
P O Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079
Fax: (972-580-2535)
E-Mail: nccs@scouting.org

PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION

The “Early Bird” Registration Fee, before March 19, 2012, is $275.00 (only a $25 increase since 2006!). After March 19th, the conference registration fee of $375.00 applies to registrations received after March 19th. This fee includes a non-refundable deposit of $65.00. The conference registration fee may be transferred—but not refunded—after April 5, 2012. Requests for the refundable portion of the conference registration fee must be submitted in writing prior to April 5, 2012.

The PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: Five (5) conference meals (Friday Bishop’s Luncheon, Friday Dinner Excursion - Motorcoach transportation, Mass with Fort Worth Bishop Kevin Vann & Texas BBQ Dinner at St. Francis Church in Grapevine, followed by tour at the National Scouting Museum in Irving; Saturday “Breakfast of Champions,”NCCS Annual Banquet; and Sunday Prayer Breakfast,—SEE MENU, embedded in this document immediately following this Registration Information section!), three (3) refreshment beverage breaks, Saturday evening pre-banquet reception, conference participant credentials, conference commemorative patch, and program schedule booklet and other welcome packet materials, and administrative services. (Meal tickets for the OPTIONAL Philmont Reunion Luncheon (& Jerusalem Cross Awards) on Saturday and Luncheon on Sunday must be purchased separately.)

SPOUSE & GUEST REGISTRATION

The “Early Bird” spouse & guest registration fee before March 19th is $175.00. After March 19th, a spouse & guest registration fee of $205.00 applies to registrations received after March 19th.

The SPOUSE & GUEST REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: Four (4) conference meals (Friday Dinner Excursion (described above), Saturday plated “Breakfast of Champions,” and NCCS Annual Banquet, and Sunday plated Prayer Breakfast—SEE MENU, embedded in this document immediately following this Registration Information section!), three (3) refreshment beverage breaks, Saturday evening pre-banquet reception, conference participant credentials, conference commemorative patch, and program schedule booklet and other welcome packet materials upon conference check-in/registration, and administrative services. (Meal tickets for the Bishop’s Luncheon on Friday, as well as the OPTIONAL Philmont Reunion Luncheon on Saturday and OPTIONAL luncheon on Sunday, must be purchased separately.)

TWO DAY & ONE DAY REGISTRATION

These two registration levels are available for anyone who is interested in attending--or only able to attend--part of the biennial conference. EACH Two Day or One Day Conference Registrant must return a completed registration form; use a separate registration form for each person. The Two (2) day fee is $200.00; The One (1) Day fee is $125.00. All fees must be paid at the time of registration.

The TWO DAY, & ONE DAY REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: scheduled refreshment beverage breaks on the day(s) for which you register, Conference credentials and materials, conference commemorative patch, and administrative services. (ALL Meal Tickets, including Friday Dinner Excursion, must be purchased separately IN ADVANCE of the conference!)

REGISTRATION FOR CLERGY ON NCCS BUDGET

Do not use the “Participant Registration Form” at the end of this document. Clergy on NCCS Budget will receive a different registration form which must be used. Same deadlines for registration apply.

REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER STAFF OF THE HOST (DALLAS or FORT WORTH) COMMITTEES

Do not use the “Participant Registration Form” at the end of this document. You will be provided a different registration form which must be used. Same deadlines for registration apply.

42nd NCCS Biennial Conference Menu
April 19 - 22, 2012; Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
(All included with $275 conference registration fee unless otherwise indicated)

Friday, April 20

• Bishop’s Luncheon - Pasta Primavera: Penne pasta with grilled chicken breast tossed with peppers, zucchini, diced mushrooms, diced Roma tomatoes in a parmesan Alfredo sauce. Mixed green salad with assorted dressings, warm rolls, Lemon Italian Cream Cake, Iced Tea, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Twinings® Tea.
• Texas BBQ Dinner Excursion - Deluxe Motorcoaches depart Dallas Marriott Las Colinas for Mass with Fort Worth Bishop Kevin Vann and Texas BBQ Supper at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Grapevine, Texas. Buffet dinner menu includes hickory smoked BBQ Brisket, sausage, turkey breast, BBQ sauce, Pinto beans, Potato salad & cole slaw, pickles, onions, jalapeno peppers, dinner rolls & butter, peach cobbler, and iced tea. Depart for BSA National Council Headquarters and National Scouting Museum tour, and return to Dallas Marriott Las Colinas.

Saturday, April 21

• Finance Recognition Breakfast - Assorted Fruit juices, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, assorted breakfast breads, butter and preserves and Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Twinings® Tea
• Philmont Reunion Luncheon (OPTIONAL: NOT included with Registration Fee; Ticket Purchase Required) Chicken Cardinal: Boneless breast of chicken, coated in panko breadcrumbs with lemon pepper seasoning, pan-sautéed and topped with julienne of sweet red and yellow peppers in a lemon beurre blanc, mixed field green salad with tomatoes, and julienne cucumbers and carrots with assorted dressing, Warm Rolls, Double Chocolate Cake and Iced Tea, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Twinings® Tea
• NCCS Annual Banquet - Field Greens Salad with Fresh Strawberries & choice of dressing, Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Warm Rolls, Chocolate Decadence Cheesecake. Choice of Entrée: Sliced NY Strip Sirloin, Grilled Salmon, Chicken Rosemary, or Vegetarian. Iced Tea, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Twinings® Tea

Sunday, April 22:

• Prayer Breakfast - Assorted Fruit juice, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, assorted breakfast breads, butter and preserves and Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Twinings® Tea
• Sunday Luncheon - (OPTIONAL: NOT included with Registration Fee; Ticket Purchase Required) Southwest Fajita Wrap: Sliced char-broiled chicken breast, roasted red and yellow peppers, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded Monterey jack cheese, sour cream, spring greens in balsamic dressing, warm rolls, Key Lime Pie and Iced Tea, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Twinings® Tea

Note: Indicate on Meeting Registration Form a preference for Vegetarian Meals, Substitutions (if possible) and ANY allergies to any foods.

OFF-SITE BASIC GROCERIES/BEVERAGES, PHARMACIES, & DINING OPTIONS

All these offerings are 0.5 - 1 mile distant from the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, TX:

• The Cellar Restaurant & Bar: lunch & supper daily $$
  220 E. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75309
• Trevi’s at Omni Mandalay Hotel: lunch & supper daily - Italian Fine Dining $$$$
  221 E. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75309
• Jinbeh Japanese Restaurant: lunch & supper daily, except NO lunch on Saturday & Sunday
  301 E. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75309 $$
• Italian Café: lunch & supper daily $
  387 E. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75309
• Granada Market, Café, and Deli: basic groceries, i.e. 7-Eleven, wine, beer, salads, sandwiches, etc. $
  387 E. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75309 (on side street behind Italian Café)
• Thai Chili Café: lunch daily $
  397 E. Las Colinas Blvd
  Irving, TX 75309
• Chipotle Mexican Grill: lunch & supper daily $
  118 E. John Carpenter Frwy, Irving, TX 75062
• Chicago’s Gourmet Pizza (and salads): lunch & supper daily $
  114 E. John Carpenter Frwy, Irving, TX 75062
• The following are all in the same “Strip Mall” at 4835 N. O’Connor Blvd, Irving TX 75062:
• LePeep Grill of Las Colinas: breakfast & lunch, daily $
• Pimam Asian Bistro: lunch, M - Th; lunch & supper, F - Sat; Sun - CLOSED $
• Subway: lunch & supper, daily $
• Las Colinas Pharmacy: Open M - F, 8:30 AM - 7 PM; Sat 10 AM - 3 PM; CLOSED Sunday

Between the 1.5 - 2 mile distant mark from the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, TX, one can find just about all the popular franchise retail shopping, supermarkets, and dining options imaginable.

TOURS ON-YOUR-OWN

While our official conference meetings and events are scheduled between Thursday, April 19, 2012, and Sunday, April 22, 2012, our special nightly group room rate ($99 plus tax) at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas will be good from Sunday night, April 15 2012, through Wednesday night, April 25, 2012, based on availability. So, consider making your reservations early and planning to extend your stay to explore the Dallas-Fort Worth area and attractions on your own!

Spouse Tours

On the same note, ½ day spouse tours are being offered on Friday and Saturday of our conference dates. The registration process is being handled independently of the NCCS directly by the Dallas Catholic Committee on Scouting. The following information and registration form and process has been posted to our NCCS website for some time.

EACH TOUR REQUIRES A MINIMUM NUMBER OF 20 PARTICIPANTS. TOURS ARE ESCORTED. THE COST INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION AND ADMISSIONS, AND EACH WILL DEPART FROM AND RETURN TO THE CONFERENCE HOTEL (MARRIOTT LAS COLINAS IN IRVING, TX) IF A TOUR WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED BECAUSE OF LACK OF MINIMUM REQUIRED PARTICIPANTS, FEE WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL. PLEASE ALLOW 6 WEEKS FOR REFUND-PROCESSING. USE OPTIONAL TOUR FORM TO REGISTER BY MARCH 30, 2012. (The optional tour form is downloadable HERE.)

Dallas Arboretum and Dallas Museum of Art - Friday, April 20, 2012
8:30am-2:30pm
$60 per person

The Dallas Arboretum, one of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in Dallas, features 66-acres of spectacular display gardens that showcase incredible seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees and plant collections in a serene setting on White Rock Lake. Last year, the Arboretum welcomed more than half a million visitors from over 50 countries. The Arboretum was listed among the top three arboretums in the nation. Then it’s off to the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), which was founded in 1903. In 1984 the Museum moved into its current location, the 370,000-square-foot Edward Larrabee Barnes-designed building, located in the largest urban arts district in the United States. The Museum’s collections contain over 24,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of human creativity. The DMA is the only "encyclopedic" (art from all cultures and periods) art museum in North Texas. The Museum is especially known for its arts of the ancient Americas, Africa, Indonesia, and South Asia; European and American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; and American and international contemporary art. The DMA welcomes over 600,000 visitors a year. During your visit, you will be able to view the special exhibit Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties, the first wide-ranging examination of American fine art from the end of World War I through the start of the Great Depression. This nationally touring exhibition features more than 130 works of painting, sculpture, and photography by more than sixty-five artists. Lunch at the Atrium Cafe (lunch cost NOT included) and then return to the hotel. (Considerable walking)

Discover Grapevine - Saturday, April 21, 2012
9:30am-2:30pm
$50 per person

The morning begins with seahorses and sharks at the 45,000 square foot Sea Life Aquarium. With an amazing 360° ocean tunnel, 30 display tanks and more than 5,000 sea creatures, the aquarium is the newest addition to Grapevine Mills Mall. Then it’s off to Historic Downtown Grapevine to Vetro Glassblowing Studio and Gallery to watch artisans demonstrate their talents at glassblowing. Grapevine is home to several wineries and today we will visit a winery tasting room to sample some fruits of the vine. Enjoy the rest of your time by dropping in for lunch at one of the cafes on Main Street (lunch cost NOT included). And there’s time to stroll in the shops and boutiques, offering unique items, including clothing, jewelry, home décor and specialty foods. (Considerable walking)

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONFERENCE DRESS CODE & ETIQUETTE

Thursday through Sunday, during the day, dress is casual (check the weather forecast) or Scout uniform. Attire for the Saturday evening Vigil Mass, Reception, and Banquet is “dressy.” If you plan to purchase and consume “adult” beverages at the Saturday evening reception, please do not wear the Scout uniform on Saturday evening. And please do not wear the Scout uniform at any other occasion on which you will be purchasing and consuming “adult” beverages in the hotel lounge or other public establishment.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIABILITY

The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas Hotel does not assume liability or responsibility for personal property or equipment brought into the hotel premises. NCCS Insurance/Liability guidelines indicate that personal equipment you may bring to the Conference is NOT covered by our liability insurance. Any risk involved remains with the owner of the equipment.

SHIPPING OF CONFERENCE PACKAGES

Packages of materials you may need for your Showcase 2012 display or meeting presentations may be shipped in advance to the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, TX. If you plan to ship any packages, please be aware of the following: The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, TX reserves the right to refuse or to accept packages that appear damaged. In any event, the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, TX cannot assume any liability for the contents of any package received. The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, TX cannot accept responsibility for packages delivered prior to April 16, 2012. Shipping address:

NCCS Conference - April 19
ATT: Your Name
Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75039

HOTEL RESERVATIONS, AIR & GROUND TRANSPORTATION, PARKING

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

Reservations at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas, 223 West Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, Texas, 75039, may be made by phone directly to the Marriott Worldwide Reservations toll-free number 1-888-236-2427, and give our NCCS group code: FATFATA, or at the hotel’s NCCS group reservations landing page on-line “reslink:”

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalcl?groupCode=fatfata&app=resvlink&fromDate=4/15/12&toDate=4/26/12

In order to get our group rate of $99.00 per night, single or double occupancy, plus 15% occupancy tax:

If you are sharing a room with someone, the individual room occupant who will be arriving FIRST should make the reservation, and in the “Comments” section during the second step of the on-line reservation process. specify the name of the second occupant and the date on which he or she is arriving. Only one person sharing the same room should make reservations! Failure to have the names of both persons sharing a room on one reservation may result in your roommate not being able to check-in if he/she arrives before or after you.

When making room reservations via the hotel’s customized on-line group landing page “reslink,” note the following:

1. Our group room rate of $99 and our group code “fatfata” have automatically been pre-set;
2. Upon arriving at our “reslink” page, place your cursor over the pre-set check-in date and click in order to see a drop-down calendar from which you can select your exact arrival date;
3. Follow the same procedure to select your exact check-out date;
4. Select the number of persons who will be occupying your room;
5. Enter a Marriott Rewards Number if you have one;
6. Scroll-down to click on “Find,”
7. At the new page which opens, first select the $99 room rate, after which you’ll be able to select your room type, either “no preference,” “king, or “double” beds;
8. When you continue, you will enter your name, contact, and credit card information; and when you proceed, will be asked to confirm your reservation information.
9. After completing your reservation, you’ll receive your reservation confirmation number and be able to print a copy of your reservation.

If you don’t follow these instructions carefully, you may not get our group room rate and your reservation at the hotel may not be counted toward our room block, which is VERY important!

When making room reservations by telephone, identify your reservation as being with the group code “FATFATA,” and verbally inform the reservations clerk--if your room will be shared by a non-relative or non-spouse who will not be checking-in with you--of the full name & and date of arrival of the second occupant. Our group room rate is good from Sunday night, April 15, 2012, through Wednesday night, April 25, 2012, based on availability.

CANCELLATION POLICY: To avoid cancellation penalties, cancellation of reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of arrival.

THE DEADLINE FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012. After this date, the rooms in our block that have not been reserved will be released back to the hotel as available for reservation at premium rack rates. Reservations received after March 28, 2012, will be accepted at the group rate based only on availability and if our room block has not already been attained. Early departure fees may apply. Check with the hotel upon arrival and reconfirm your checkout date.

INTERNET ACCESS & BUSINESS CENTER: The guestrooms of all our conference registrants will include complimentary wireless internet. If you will need it, please mention it at the front desk upon check-in to receive an access code. Use of the hotel’s “Business Center” is complimentary to all registered hotel guests. We are asking Standing Committee Chairs and all who will need to download and print documents from their thumb-drives, to do so in the Business Center before presenting photocopy orders to the Conference Office.

HOTEL/GUESTROOM AMENITIES: All guestrooms are equipped with coffee maker/tea service, iron/ironing board, hair dryer. A room with a min-frig may be requested upon check-in. By room-key, all guests are afforded access to fitness center, indoor pool, and business center. The hotel restaurant “Bistro Fiera,” features regional and Mediterranean cuisine and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, & supper.

TRANSPORTATION FROM/TO AIRPORTS

The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, is located 8 miles east-southeast from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and 7 miles northwest from the Dallas/Love Field Airport (DAL). This hotel does not have airport shuttle vans. However, it is providing its NCCS guests COMPLIMENTARY round-trip airport transfers from/to either DFW or DAL for NCCS conference registrants who also stay at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas. These transfers will be provided by the “GO Yellow Checker Shuttle” service (similar to SuperShuttle®). At all DFW terminals, the “GO Yellow Checker Shuttle” loading zones are just outside from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level. At Dallas Love Field, the “GO Yellow Checker Shuttle” loading zone is just outside of baggage claim. Advance reservations must be made to receive these complimentary transfers to/from the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas from either airport, and there are 2 ways to make advance reservations. Before utilizing either means, have your confirmed airline arrival/departure itinerary handy. By utilizing either means of advance reservation, you will NOT need to provide any credit card information, since the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas is paying for your transfers:

1. Call toll-free 1-866-903-1900, and indicate to the agent that you are making reservations for airport transfers to and from the “NCCS Biennial Meeting” at the Marriott Las Colinas. After confirming the number of passengers in your reservation, the dates and times of arrival/departure, your airline and airport, the agent will give you a confirmation number for each direction of travel, which you will need to have on-hand to give to the shuttle driver when you board the van both at the airport and at the hotel.
2. With your airline flight arrival and departure itinerary handy, go to the custom “Web Portal” address on-line that has been established for our NCCS group: http://www.yellowcheckershuttle.com/ncci, follow the reservation steps, enter the required reservation information, and PRINT your one-way or round-trip van “Boarding Passes.” In the case of round-trip transfers, you will have TWO boarding passes: 1 to present to your driver at the airport, and 1 to present to your driver at the hotel.
3. IF ARRIVING AT DFW: Once you are in the Baggage Claim Area, knowing the terminal and gate section in which you are, locate the Visitor Information Board. From that board, call the Go Yellow Checker Shuttle agent, so he can direct you to the nearest loading zone. There should be a 1-button phone with which to connect to the Go Yellow Checker Shuttle agent, but if not, use your cell to call 866-903-1900 or 214-841-1900 or 817-267-5150 to get an agent. This is necessary only because, currently, DFW is undergoing renovations and the terminal pick up zones are highly regulated.
4. IF ARRIVING AT LOVE FIELD, simply go exit Southwest Airlines® baggage claim to the van loading area, and inform the “Taxi Starter” that you need a “GO Yellow Checker” taxi or van. If there is not one already “cued” in the loading zone, the “Taxi Starter” will call one in from the nearby holding lot. At Love Field, Yellow Checker has both Cab and Vans so your complimentary transfer will be valid for either one.
5. A $2 - $4 gratuity per person for your van driver, each way, is suggested.
   
   

RENTAL CAR INFORMATION:

If you plan to rent a car, ample rental car agencies are available at either airport. But if you stay at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving and take advantage of the complimentary round-trip airport transfers provided by the hotel, you may save almost 50% on your rental by avoiding the concession fees associated with airport rentals by reserving in advance at the Enterprise Car Rental location that is very near the hotel. It is located as a concession inside the new Irving Convention Center, and once at the hotel, you can call them and they “will pick you up” to get your car. Here is the information for that location:

Enterprise Car Rental
500 Las Colinas Blvd W
Irving, TX 75039-3717
Tel.: (972) 409-7073

This location is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, and is CLOSED on Sunday. If your rental will extend from mid-week through the weekend, we advise calling the office to arrange your rental in order to pay the daily date until Friday, and take advantage of weekend rates from Friday through Sunday. (The rental “day’ is a 24 hr period, and if you rent to Sunday, your rental may be returned on Monday morning at no additional charge). Such arrangements cannot be made by making your reservation on the internet.

PARKING

Self-parking of private/rental vehicles is COMPLIMENTARY at the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. Valet parking is available at a rate of $10 per day.

MOBILITY CHALLENGED/DISABLED

All the facilities of the Dallas Marriott Las Colinas in Irving, TX, are wheelchair accessible. If you need a wheelchair accessible sleeping room, please so specify when making your hotel reservation.

Program

Thursday – April 19
8:00 am – 9:00 am	Conference Committee Meeting
9:00 am – 6:00 pm	Registration Trading Post Lunch On Your Own
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Executive Committee Meeting Training Committee Meeting Religious Activities Committee Meeting Religious Emblems Committee Meeting
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm	Mass
Friday - April 20
6:30 am - 7:00 am	Conference Committee Meeting Breakfast on Your Own
7:00 am - 11:30 am	Diocesan Showcase 2012 (Ideas Fair)
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Executive Committee Meeting
7:30 am - 9:30 am	Region Meetings (Regions 1 - 15)
7:30 am - 4:00 pm	Registration Trading Post
9:30 am - 11:00 am	Training Committee Meeting Religious Activities Committee Meeting Religious Emblems Committee Meeting International Committee Meeting Vocations Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Membership Committee Meeting Nominations Committee Meeting
10:00 am - 10:30 am	Beverage Break
10:15 am - 11:00 am	Regional Chairs & Chaplains Meeting with National Chair & Chaplain
11:00 am - 11:45 am	Standing Committee Chairs & Advisors Meeting with National Chair & Chaplain
12:00 nn - 1:30 pm	Bishop’s Luncheon & Program (Silver St. George Awards)
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm	First Timers’ & Spouses Orientation Briefing Regional Chairs & Chaplains Meeting with NCCS Vice Chair for Regions
1:45 pm - 4:15 pm	Advisory Board Meeting
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm	Beverage Break
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm	DCCS Training Workshop
4:15 pm - 9:15 pm	Dinner Excursion - Mass with Most Rev. +Kevin Vann, Bishop of Fort Worth, Principal Celebrant & Homilist, and Texas BBQ Supper at St. Francis Church in Grapevine, Tour of National Scouting Museum
Saturday - April 21
7:30 am - 9:00 am	Morning Prayer & “Breakfast of Champions”
9:15 am - 4:30 pm	Trading Post
9:15 am - 11:45 am	General Business Session
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Philmont Reunion Luncheon & Program (Jerusalem Cross Awards) Or Lunch on Your Own
1:30 pm	DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ALL MOTIONS AND PROPOSALS TO ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
1:30 pm - 3:15 pm	Advisory Board Meeting
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm	WORKSHOPS: SESSION ONE (See descriptions at end of this program schedule) Taking Membership in a New Direction. Emblems! What's Up? The Training Continuum of Catholic Scouting
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm	Beverage Break
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	WORKSHOPS: SESSION TWO (See descriptions at end of this program schedule) The Role of Public Relations in Promoting Scouting in the Church Today Good Catholics Make Better Scouts: A How-To Guide for Meaningful Religious Activities The Saint George Trek: Priesthood and Religious Life on the Trail
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Executive Committee Meeting
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Diocese of Dallas - Vigil Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Easter: Principal Celebrant & Homilist, Most Rev. +Douglas Deshotels, Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm	Pre-Banquet Reception - Sponsored by the Dioceses of Dallas & Fort Worth
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Annual NCCS Banquet - Key Note Address: Mr. Gary Butler, Deputy Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America
Sunday - April 22
7:00 am - 8:15 am	Prayer Breakfast:
8:30 am - 12:00 pm	Executive Board Meeting
8:30 am - 12:00 pm	Region 10 Training Program (by separate registration)
12:00 nn - 1:00 pm	Luncheon or Lunch on your own
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Region 10 Training Program (continued - by separate registration)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Executive Committee Meeting

Workshops

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS:

Taking Membership in a New Direction – Participants will understand the BSA's charter concept and unit ownership. They will have a basic working knowledge of the 12 step method for organizing Scout units and different approaches to recruiting youth and adults. They will be familiar with NCCS marketing literature (by NCCS Membership Committee)

Emblems! What’s up? – The Emblems Committee will present an overview of the Emblem programs and cover the New Updated AAD. This should be an exciting hour and you will be given a chance to voice any concerns you might have concerning the Emblems. The workshop will be led by the NCCS Emblems Chairman and the Committee. (by NCCS Religious Emblems Committee)

The Training Continuum of Catholic Scouting – Participants will see what is available for training their Unit, Diocesan, and Regional leadership, and how it all fits together.
(by NCCS Training Committee)

The Role of Public Relations in Promoting Scouting in the Church Today – (by NCCS Marketing & Public Relations Committee)

Good Catholics Make Better Scouts: A How-To Guide for Meaningful Religious Activities – Attend this workshop and learn practical and inspiring ways to plan a Scouting program that is imbued with Catholic values. Also receive a complimentary copy of the first installment of the new Best Practices Manual for Catholic Scouting. This manual is being compiled through the collaboration of the Columbus, OH and Seattle, WA diocesan committees. It offers ideas that can be used for Cubs as well as Scouts, in either a troop or retreat setting. (by NCCS Religious Activities Committee)

The Saint George Trek: Priesthood and Religious Life on the Trail – The Saint George Trek is The National Catholic Committee on Scouting’s high adventure Catholic leadership program for older Catholic Boy Scouts and Venture Crew members at Philmont Scout Ranch. The program brings Catholic high school youth from around the country together with selected priests, religious and seminarians for eleven days of backpacking in the context of a vocation retreat. This workshop sponsored by the Vocations and Chaplain’s Committees will offer an overview of the trek, feedback from participants and selection and post-trek follow-up guidelines for diocesan committees. (by NCCS Chaplains and Vocation Committees)

Forms

• Complete Information and registration package
• Registration form (Save $100 with Early Bird reservations by March 19)
• Optional Tours
• Region 10 Training - Pending
• Idea Fair Registration - Information letter - Registration form (Due by 2/29/12)