Vincentian Family Together
Building Bridges out of Poverty
Goals:
We will continue our commitment to systemic change through
1. deepening our understanding of generational poverty
2. exploring strategies for transforming local communities
3. continuing to promote collaboration in the Vincentian Family
For Whom:
Leadership and members of all branches of the Vincentian Family
When:
October 20-23, 2011
Registration begins on Thursday, October 20 at 1:00pm and the opening session is at 4:00pm.
The meeting concludes on Sunday, October 23 at 11:30am.
Where:
Marten House Hotel and Lilly Conference Center
1801 W 86th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46260
1-800-736-5634
www.martenhousehotel.com
Please note: You can visit the Marten House Hotel website for general information. You will need to call the Hotel to register. Be sure to let them know you are with the Vincentian Family Gathering.
Travel
If you are flying, Indianapolis International Airport is the nearest. Please allow 45 minutes to commute from the airport to the Hotel. A shuttle to/from the Indianapolis Airport is available through Carey Limousine Service. The charge is $30 one way. Please make reservations in advance by telephoning Carey at 317.241.6700.
Please plan your departure flight after 2:00pm on Sunday, October 23.
Registration is a two-step process;
once for the meeting and secondly for the housing.
Registrations are due by August 31, 2011
Step one: register for the meeting
Registration fee: $190.00 includes meals and handouts
Register with a credit card
To register with a credit card for the 2011 Vincentian Family Gathering CLICK HERE (Credit card only)
If you have any special dietary or mobility needs, please note this under "Special Instructions and Comments" on the credit card payment page. You will find this immediately above where you enter your payment method information. Thank you.
Register with a check
To register with a check for the Vincentian Family Gathering CLICK HERE (check only)
Print the registration form, complete it and return as explained on the form.
Step Two: register for Marten House Hotel
$89.00 per night - single or double occupancy
To reserve a room at the Marten House Hotel call 1-800-736-5634. Please be sure to let them know that you are part of the Vincentian Family Gathering.
Presenters:
Jodi Pfarr on Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities
Phil deVol on Community Sustainability
Details on "Bridges Out of Poverty" workshops and presenters may be found at bridgesoutofpoverty.com
Optional:
Materials from BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY can be ordered from bridgesoutofpoverty.com or amazon.com
Materials will not be available at the meeting.
Planners:
Vincentian Family Collaborators of the US-Canada:
Louis Arceneaux, CM; Sr. Julie Cutter, DC; Sr. Mary Ann Daly, SC; Sr. Patricia Evanick, DC; Clermont Fortin, SVDP; John Freund, CM; Sr. Martha Garcia, DC; Sheila Gilbert, SVDP; Gayle Johnson, LCUSA; Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC and SVDP; Sr. Mary Matthew Labunski, MSBT; Maureen McMillan, LCUSA; Sr. Catherine Mary Norris, DC; Roger Playwin, SVDP; Sr. Elyse Staab, DC; Sr. Caroljean Willie, SC; Kellie Willis, VSC
Special thanks to St. Vincent Health Center of Indianapolis and Sister Catherine Kelly.