SVdP 2024 MIDYEAR BUSINESS MEETING
March 13 - 16, 2024
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2024 MIDYEAR BUSINESS MEETINGMarch 13 - 16, 2024
Hyatt Regency at the Arch315 Chestnut StreetSt. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 655-1234
Directions
Hyatt Regency at the Arch is located approximately 15 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Transportation to and from the airport is available thru Taxi, Uber or Lyft. The Hyatt Regency is in the downtown area of St. Louis along the Mississippi Riverfront, next to the Gateway Arch, and the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral).
Overnight accommodations are available at the Hyatt Regency at the rate of $145 per night, plus tax. To book your guest room, go to: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/STLRS/G-SV24, otherwise, you will be automatically directed to the hotel booking site, once your registration has been submitted. Cut-off is February 12, 2024, after that date rooms will be available at the prevailing rate.
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2024 SVdP Midyear Meeting attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ using Company ID 99311682. Discount valid for travel 3/11/2024 to 3/18/2024.
(Thru March 1st, after 3/1 registration fee is $400)
(Must Choose Atleast One Day Below)
(Includes all meal functions, does not include meetings)
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(If you are also a National Council Member, please select that option so that your nametag is correctly identified for voting purposes)
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Registration Opens at 3:00 PMPre-Meeting Sessions (select below)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Stores Board Meeting
Fairview Heights Store
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Governance Committee Meeting
Dinner On Your OwnEnjoy dinner options at many of the local restaurants at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch, and the surrounding area, printable list available here: Dining in St. Louis 2024.pdf
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Morning Mass AvailableOn Your Own - Just a short walk from the Hyatt RegencyBasilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral)209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Registration & Exhibit Tables Open (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Stop by and pick up your registration materials and visit our Exhibit Tables
Breakfast On Your Own - Full Breakfast Buffet available in the RED Kitchen Restaurant, located on the 1st Floor. Hospitality Break also available on the 2nd floor in the Exhibitor Area. Enjoy Coffee, Tea & Breakfast Pastries. (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting - National Council Office
8:30 AM - Transportation will depart from the 4th Street Exit at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch. 9:00 AM - Board of Directors Meeting - National Council Office
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM National Stores Meeting
The place to go when you love Thrift Stores! We can help show you how to start, run or improve your store.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Optional Time for Committee Meetings
If your committee is interested in meeting and needs a meeting room, please contact Michele Schurk to make these arrangements, email: [email protected]
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Buffet Lunch
Buffet Lunch provide for those Committee's Meeting(Tickets will be provided)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Executive Directors Meeting
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Trade Show
(Please attend and show our appreciation to our vendors, without their support we could not produce this event).
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Reception
Passed Hors d'oeuvres, Cash Bar AvailableDinner On Your Own, see options below
WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Morning Mass Available On Your Own - Just a short walk from the Hyatt Regency Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) 209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration & Exhibit Tables Open
HOSPITALITY BREAK SPONSOR
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Session
John Berry, National Council President
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Keynote Address
Mark Gaetani, SVdP AustraliaAustralia National Council’s journey following Congress 2023; including the factors that influenced the need for renewal and revitalization, with an emphasis on the adaption to the needs of a changing world as called for by the Rule in Part 1, 1.6.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Thursday Lunch
LUNCH SPONSOR
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Group Discussions
Journeying Together...Adapt to a Changing World Listening Sessions, determine where the greatest needs lie.(5 Topics - Individuals will be assigned to specific topics.)
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Hospitality Break
Enjoy Refreshments in the Exhibitor Area
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Regroup in Main Meeting Room for Discussion... What We Learned
Morning Mass Available (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM) On Your Own - Just a short walk from the Hyatt Regency Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) 209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM Starting a Voice for the Poor
Bobby Kinkela, national chair of Voice for the Poor, will introduce the newly updated "starting a Voice for the Poor" manual. He will cover the basics including history, spiritual dimension, advocacy at the local, state and federal levels, and voter voice.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM New NCM/Proxy Breakfast
(By Invitation Only)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Spiritual Retreat - Accompaniment and Synodality: A Vincentian Reflection
Archbishop Bellisario, National Spiritual AdvisorThe Spirituality of Vision SVdP and the process of a Synodal Journey.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Discussion Panel
Society Leadership
Lunch Sponsor
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Friday Lunch
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Foundation Board Working Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Advancement Committee Meeting
Please remember that we have changed our regional map this year, to confirm what region you are in, please click here: Regional Map.png.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Vincentian Group Mass & Recommitment Ceremony
Just a short walk from the Hyatt Regency Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) 209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Dinner On Your Own(Opportunity for Regional Dinners)
See Regional Dinner Reservations under "Meeting Add-ons"Enjoy dinner options at many of the local restaurants at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch, and the surrounding area, printable list available here: Dining in St. Louis 2024.pdf
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Daily Mass Available - On Your Own Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral)209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Just a short walk from the Hyatt Regency
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM Vincentian Group Breakfast
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM National Council Business Meeting
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Vincentian Group Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM National Council Business Meeting (Cont.)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Vigil Mass Available - On Your Own Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral)209 Walnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Closing Dinner Banquet
(Cost included in Registration Fee for Attendee)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Closing Dinner Option (Guest)
Enjoy dinner options at many of the local restaurants at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch, and the surrounding area, printable list available here: Dining in St. Louis 2024.pdf
John Berry National Council President
John is an experienced senior executive and tireless advocate for people in need. He champions national, state, and local efforts to fight poverty, dependence, and need. John served 14 years as the Chief Executive Office for St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, before being elected in 2023 as Society of St. Vincent de Paul's National Council President. See Full Bio John Berry 2023.pdf
Dave Barringer National Council CEO
Dave Barringer is the CEO of the National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent de Paul, providing staff leadership to the national office staff and the Board of Directors in support of more than 100,000 members across the U.S. Dave and his wife Mary Ellen live in St. Louis, and have a son, Thomas, a Vincentian and middle/high school science teacher and football coach in the Phoenix area. See Full Bio Dave Barringer SVdP Full Bio.pdf
Archbishop Andrew E. Bellisario, C.M.National Episcopal Advisor
Archbishop Andrew E. Bellisario, C.M. was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. He graduated from Saint Vincent's Seminary High School in Montebello, CA in 1975 and entered into the Congregation of the Mission. He received a B.A. in Philosophy from St. Mary's of the Barrens Seminar College in Perryville, MO, and was ordained a priest for the Vincentians, Province of the West in 1984. Archbishop Bellisario was appointed the sixth Bishop of Juneau in 2017, and was appointed the first Archbishop of Anchorage-Juneau in 2020 by his Holiness Pope Frances. Bishop Bellisario Bio.pdf
Mark GaetaniSVdP Australia
Mark is a finance professional having worked for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 32 years in various roles including branch management, Corporate and Agri-banking specialist and his last role prior to leaving the CBA was Regional Executive Manager. He is currently Finance Manager for local family-owned finance company – Coogans Tasmania responsible for the Launceston office.
Mark commenced his involvement with the St Vincent de Paul Society in Tasmania as a member in early 2016 and not long following his commencement was asked to take on the role of Treasurer on State Council. In November 2018 he was elected as President of State Council and then joined the National Council of Australia in January 2019 as the Tasmanian representative on Council. He is also a member of the National Social Justice Committee and National Audit, Risk and Finance Standing Committee.
Mark is a strong advocate for the homeless in Tasmania and is committed in ensuring the Society in Tasmania is strategically placed to contribute to increasing housing opportunities for the homeless and those seeking permanent, affordable and safe housing.
VISIT ST. LOUIS
Arriving early or staying on after the Midyear Business Meeting? Take advantage of one of the many historical sites and tours St. Louis has to offer!
Visit Ballpark Village, the Old Courthouse or the Gateway Arch, standing 630 feet tall, the Gateway Arch, our nation's tallest man-made monument, anchors Gateway Arch National Park (formerly Jefferson National Expansion Memorial) and stands as the iconic monument symbolizing the westward expansion of the United States.
Grab a cab and visit the brand new Aquarium, Ride the Ferris Wheel or grab a shake at the Soda Fountain at Union Station, visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, with one of the largest collections of mosaics in the world; visit Forest Park or the St. Louis Zoo, home to the 1904 World's Fair, take in 3D show at the St. Louis Science Center & Planetarium, explore the 79 acres of beautiful lush gardens at the Missouri Botanical Gardens or take a tour of the St. Louis Anheuser Busch Brewery, and so much more!
Regional Dinner Option
TBD
Cancellations: Please be advised that any cancellations after March 1st will receive a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be given after March 10th.
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