2024 SVdP PHOENIX NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AGENDA

“A Network of friends, inspired by Gospel Values,
growing in holiness and building a more just world through
 personal relationships with, and service to people in need.”

ACCOMMODATIONS

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
340 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ

Overnight guest rooms are available at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, guest room rate is $159 per room, per night, plus taxes.  Group rate ends, July 19!!  To book a room at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, you can use this booking link:   Sheraton Phoenix Downtown  once you've completed your registration, you will automatically be directed to the Sheraton Phoenix booking page.  If you have any difficulty making your room reservation, please contact us.  

The Sheraton Phoenix is located in Downtown Phoenix just 3.8 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Transportation is available from the airport to the Sheraton Phoenix via Taxi, Uber, Lyft or Phoenix Lightrail System

Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2024 Phoenix National Assembly attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ using Company ID 99311682. Discount valid for travel 8/10/2024 to 8/20/2024.

PROGRAM AGENDA

This page is the National Assembly Program Agenda only, to register, 
link can be found at the bottom of this page.


Tuesday, August 13

Arriving early?  Interested in participating in a round of golf,  or visiting one of the many sites in Phoenix and the surrounding area?  Touring the Phoenix sites on Wednesday? See information below. 

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

2:00 PM- 5:00 PMNational Stores Board Meeting

5:00 PM - 6:30 PMDisaster Services Corporation Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 14

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM  Morning Mass at St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary's Basilica is located at 231 N. 3rd Street, just two short blocks from the Sheraton Phoenix.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Hospitality Break

(Enjoy Coffee, Tea, and Pastries)  

       

Full Breakfast Buffet is available at the Sheraton Carcara Restaurant

Off-site Tour Options:  Visit SVdP Phoenix Dan O'Meara Center

Tour Options:  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM; and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(includes transportation & lunch)

At the Dan O'Meara Center we believe in the intrinsic value of every person -- to serve and be served. They serve 7,000 daily meals through four charity dining rooms and partner organizations. $7.14 million is distributed in rent and utility assistance to help families avoid homelessness. 18,700 visits to their medical, dental and family wellness clinics last year, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. For more information, see our website: https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/our-work

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

9:00 AM - 2:00 PMNational Stores Committee Workshop

Enjoy a full-day National Stores Program, Lunch, and tour of the SVdP Phoenix Avondale Thrift Store.

The National Stores Committee presents a day to showcase what the National Training Store can do to help you! We'll have terrific guest speakers, successes at the National Training Store, as well as training videos, testimonials, and workshops. Fantastic door prizes too!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFormator & Spiritual Advisors Program

In this full-day session, you will take a deep dive into Vincentian Formation, be introduced to new materials for Home Visit training, Servant Leadership training, the online Ozanam Institute, and the new Vincentian Pathway. We will close with a special retreat. The program is designed especially for Formators and Spiritual Advisors, but all interested members are encouraged to attend. (Lunch Included)

10:00 AM - 12:30 PMExecutive Directors Meeting

10:00 AM - 4:30 PMNational Disaster Preparedness Workshop & Awards

Disaster Preparation and Response for Councils and Conferences. (Lunch Included)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMGroup Lunch

(Included for all-day programs)

1:00 PM - 5:00 PMNational Board of Directors Meeting

4:00 PM - 5:30 PMVincentian Staff Support Program

Off-Site Tour Option:  Visit SVdP Phoenix Avondale Thrift Store

Tour Options:  2:15 PM - 3:45 PM; and 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM  Welcome Reception

Mix and mingle, welcome old friends and new. Enjoy passed appetizers and a cash bar.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  -  Dinner on your own

Local Dining Options

Enjoy any of the local restaurants at the Sheraton Phoenix, or the surrounding area. Printable list available at Dining in Phoenix.pdf

Thursday, August 15

Thursday, August 15, 2024

7:30 AM - 8:00 AMMorning Prayer & Rosary

Rosary in English & Spanish

8:00 AM - 9:00 AMDaily Mass - Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Hospitality Break
(Enjoy Coffee, Tea, and Pastries)

Full Breakfast Buffet is available at the Sheraton Carcara Restaurant

Thursday, August 15, 2024

9:30 AM - 10:15 AMPresidential Welcome - John Berry

10:15 AM - 11:00 AMVision SVdP Introduction & Discussion

11:15 AM - 12:15 PMVision SVdP Listening Sessions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunch & Keynote Address: Friendship with Community Partners

Shannon Clancy & Panel

2:15 PM - 3:15 PMWorkshop Block 1

1. Panel Discussion: Membership & Leadership Development
2. Best Practices of Voice for the Poor in Arizona
3. Harnessing the Power of Community... A Conference Guide to Networking & Collaborations
4. Breaking Bread Fiesta... How to Share a Meal with Those We Serve
5. MicroLoans and Their Role in Vision SVdP
6. "Si lo construyes, ellos vendrán". Reclutamiento y Conservando la Membresía.
7. Small Stores Workshop
8. Large/Multiple Stores Workshop

See Full Descriptions and Bios:  https://meetingssvdpusa.regfox.com/national-assembly-workshops-descriptions-bios

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM   Hospitality Break 
(Enjoy afternoon beverages & snacks in the Exhibitor Foyer)  

Regional Meetings

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Regional Meetings

Off-site Tour Options:  Visit SVdP Phoenix Dan O'Meara Center

Tour Options:  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM; and 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

(includes transportation & lunch)

At the Dan O'Meara Center we believe in the intrinsic value of every person -- to serve and be served. They serve 7,000 daily meals through four charity dining rooms and partner organizations. $7.14 million is distributed in rent and utility assistance to help families avoid homelessness. 18,700 visits to their medical, dental and family wellness clinics last year, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. For more information, see our website: https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/our-work

Regional Dinner

6:00 PM - 8:00 PMRegional Dinner Reception

All Regions Dinner Reception takes place at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, in the Phoenix Prefunction area and the Phoenix Ballroom. Reception Buffet and Cash Bar will be available.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Dinner on Your Own

Local Dining Options

Enjoy any of the local restaurants at the Sheraton Phoenix, or the surrounding area. Printable list available at Dining in Phoenix.pdf

Friday, August 16

Friday, August 16, 2024

7:00 AM - 7:30 AMMorning Prayer & Rosary

Rosary in English & Spanish

7:30 AM - 8:30 AMGroup Breakfast

7:30 AM - 8:30 AMNew NCM/Proxy Orientation Breakfast

(By Invitation Only)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AMSpiritual Retreat, Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM   Coffee Break

Friday, August 16, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PMMass

Mass, Recommitment Ceremony and Installation of new National Council CEO – Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M.

12:15 PM - 2:00 PMLunch & Keynote

People Without Homes: What We Can Do
– Donna Beegle

2:15 PM - 3:15 PMWorkshop Block 2

1. Adapting to a Changing World through the eyes of Frédéric Ozanam
2. Discernment… Playing Jazz with God
3. Cultural Competency: Using Jesus as a Teacher
4. Home Visits: The Heart and Soul of Our Society
5. If You Build It, They Will Come... Finding & Keeping New Conference Members
6. Encuentros, a través de Visitas Domiciliarias

2:15 PM - 3:30 PMFoundation Board Meeting

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM  Hospitality Break 

(Enjoy afternoon beverages & snacks in the Exhibitor Foyer) 

Friday, August 16, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWorkshop Block 3

1. Communicating and Relating More Effectively to Break Housing and Poverty Barriers.
2. A Culture of Encounter: Our Mission and Ministry
3. Think Outside of the Box
4. Vincentian Spirituality: Loving God with Strength of our Arms and the Sweat of our Brow.
5. Grassroots Advocacy that makes an Impact
6. Volviendo a los Fundamentos de la Espiritualidad

Host City Event: State 48 Arizona Nights BBQ!!

Hosted by the Diocese of Phoenix


Phoenix Convention Center
100 North Third Street

Party Phoenix style! Everyone is invited to join us for an exciting Host City event where you can experience all things Arizona. Tucked in the upper corner of the southwest, Arizona offers a unique blend of topography, climate, cultures and culinary delights that we will share with you. The evening includes a delicious southwest style meal, cash bars, exciting entertainment vignettes and authentic Arizona prizes. Come mingle with your Vincentian friends while enjoying down home cooking and State 48’s unique blend of beauty and casual ambiance. Arizona style merriment provided. Cowboy boots optional!

Enjoy great food, fellowship, music, and dance. Celebrate State 48 with Mariachi Music, Folklore, Native American dance group, and a photo booth. Don't miss the table prizes!  Advanced registration is required, additional fees apply. $35 per person

Saturday, August 17

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM   Hospitality Break
(Enjoy Coffee, Tea, and Pastries)

Full Breakfast Buffet is available at the Sheraton Carcara Restaurant

Saturday, August 17, 2024

7:00 AM - 7:30 AMMorning Prayer & Rosary

Rosary in English & Spanish

7:30 AM - 8:30 AMRetiring NCM Breakfast

(By Invitation Only)

8:30 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote

Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope or a Path Appears -
Nicholas Kristof

10:00 AM - 12:30 PMNational Council Business Meeting - Part 1

10:15 AM - 11:15 AMWorkshop Block 4

1. Lessons Learned During the Pandemic: Dashing into the Future
2. ServWare, Improving the Way You Serve Others
3. Reentry Services: Road Map from Conference Involvement to Community Leader in Workforce Development
4. Results & Lessons Learned from Reinvigoration Pilot
5. Español: Hablemos en Confianza – Part I

11:30 AM - 12:30 PMWorkshop Block 5

1. Vehicle Donation Fundraising
2. Jumpstarting Your Getting Ahead Program
3. Serving Companion Animals: Keeping Pets & Pet Owners Safe, Sheltered & Together
4. Love Your Donors to Love Your Neighbors
5. Hablemos en Confianza – Part II

12:30 PM - 1:30 PMGroup Lunch

1:30 PM - 3:30 PMNational Council Business Meeting - Part II

2:00 PM - 4:00 PMOptional Committee Meeting Time

(Please contact Michele Schurk at [email protected], if you committee would like to schedule a meeting during this time)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PMVigil Mass

Bishop John P. Dolan

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   Cocktail Reception (Cash Bars Available)

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM   Closing Dinner Banquet

Sunday, August 18

Optional Post-Meeting Activity: Grand Canyon/Sedona Full-Day Tour

The Grand Canyon/Sedona tour takes you through amazing views of the Saguaro Cacti in the Sonora Desert. It continues on the beautiful Ponderosa Pine Forests en route to Flagstaff, Arizona, home of Lowell Observatory where the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered.  It also has one of the most famous roads in the United States running through it, Route 66. Our stop for pictures of Sedona includes an amazing panoramic view of the Red Rocks. Stop at the Cameron Trading Post, and discover an authentic Navajo Trading Post, they have something for everyone.  Browse through their selection of pottery, art, jewelry, and baskets.  Grand Canyon, voted #1 tourist attraction, here we'll have time for photos, and browsing their many gift shops. Be sure to have your camera on hand for the breathtaking views you'll want to capture throughout the day.  

Space is limited, cost is $110 per person.


VISIT PHOENIX

Arriving early or staying after the National Assembly?  

Phoenix has so many fun options for pre-and post-meeting activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Art Museum, South Mountain Park, Papago Park, Heard Museum, Old Scottsdale, Camelback Mountains, take a day trip to Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and so many more all just a short drive from the downtown Phoenix area. https://www.visitphoenix.com/.

Printable Agenda & Workshop Descriptions:

2024 National Assembly Agenda & Workshop Descriptions.pdf

REGISTRATION & EXHIBITOR LINKS

National Assembly Registration Link:  https://meetingssvdpusa.regfox.com/2024-phoenix-national-assembly

Speaker/Presenter Bios

https://meetingssvdpusa.regfox.com/national-assembly-workshops-descriptions-bios

National Assembly Exhibitors & Sponsors

Please take a few moments to visit the websites our National Assembly Exhibitor Showcase: https://meetingssvdpusa.regfox.com/national-assembly-exhibitor-showcase. We have a great variety of vendors, be sure to stop by their tables at the National Assembly starting Tuesday at 3:00 PM and going through Friday at 3:00 PM.




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