2023 SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MEETING
May 19 - 20, 2023
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Embassy Suites Hilton Orlando Lake Buena South4955 Kyngs Heath RoadKissimmee, FL 34746(407) 597-4000
The Embassy Suites Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South is located about 20 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO) near Interstate 4 in the heart of Orlando, Florida. On-site self parking is available at a discounted rate of $10 per day. The Embassy Suites has three on-site dining options available, the Kyngs Grill (dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.), the Oasis Lounge, and The Market Place for grab and go options.
The deadline for booking a Guest room rate at our group rate has passed. Guest rooms are still available at the prevailing rate. To book your guest room, you will automatically be directed to their website to book your overnight accommodations, once you've completed the registration. If you have any trouble booking your guest room, please contact Christi Watts at [email protected].
2023 Southeast Regional Printable Agenda.pdf
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM -- Opening Presentation & Lunch: Panel Discussion - Challenges of Council Leadership
Lead by John BerryPanelists: Geovanna Gomez, Archdiocesan Council of Puerto Rico; Ron Szejner, Diocesan Council of Nashville; Kim Boudreaux, Archdiocesan Council of Baton Rouge; Claudia Luedeking, Archdiocesan Council of Miami
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM -- General Session Presentation
National President Elect - John Berry, Archdiocese of Atlanta
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM -- Governance Discussion Session
By-Laws - Mike SysloSafe Environment - John BerryStandards of Excellence - Mike ChampagneQ & A Discussion to Follow
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Role of the Spiritual Advisor
Lead by Isabel DarcyPanelists: Sr. Catherine Kelly, D.C. & Fr. George Gyasi
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM -- Reception
(Light Snacks & Cash Bar)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM -- Regional Dinner
Bringing a Guest/Spouse to the meeting with you? Join Us for Dinner!
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM -- Breakfast On Your Own
(Included for Overnight Guests)
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM -- Spiritual Retreat
Sr. Catherine Kelly, Daughters of Charity, Archdiocese of New Orleans
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM -- Lunch & Panel Discussions
Collaboration with Other Groups - Panelists: Sr. Irma Vargas, D.C., DePaul Community Health Centers (NOLA), Jessica Lovell, DePaul USA (NOLA), Michael Mies, Executive Director, Archdiocese of Atlanta
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM -- Concurrent Sessions: Voice of the Poor
Jack Murphy, Archdiocese of Atlanta, Systemic Change/Voice of the Poor Committee
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM -- Concurrent Session: Thrift Stores
Don Schiffgens, Project Manager, Diocese of Palm Beach
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM -- Concurrent Sessions: Roundtable Discussion - Role of the Spiritual Advisor
Panel: Sr. Catherine Kelly, D.C.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM -- Concurrent Session: "Housing Without Bricks & Mortar"
Mariel Risner Silvey, Housing Director, SVdP Georgia
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM -- Concurrent Session: Disaster Services
Kevin Peach, Disaster Services CorporationDiane Clark, Diocese of Venice
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM -- Mass & Dinner (On Your Own)
Local Vigil Mass offered at 6:00 p.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the University, 8300 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821Dining Options List Below
DINING
On-site Dining: Embassy Suites: Kyngs Grill, American Cuisine (5 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
Nearby Dining: 2.2 miles El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.); 5.0 miles Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, American Cuisine (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.), 4 Rivers Smokehouse (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.); 7.2 miles Big John's Rockin' BBQ (7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.), Maracas Restaurant, Dominican Cuisine (6 a.m. - 10 p.m.); 9.4 miles Mi Gente Restaurant, Grill (1 p.m. - 2 a.m. - closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
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Cancellations will be granted up till May 15th with a $25 cancellation. After May 15th no refunds will be given.
