2017

October 31 - November 3, 2017

Hyatt Regency St. Louis | St. Louis, Missouri

Changing Times:Challenges and Transitions

SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE

RESOURCE CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E

In addition to the Exhibitor opportunity, we invite you to consider sponsoring an event at the Conference

Sponsorship Information

RCRI welcomes and appreciates your support as a sponsor of the 2017 National Conference. We have two levels available for sponsorship. Gold Level Sponsors who contribute a minimum of $2,500 will be entitled to up to two additional complimentary registrations. Silver Level Sponsors do not receive additional registrations as part of the sponsorship fee. All sponsors will be acknowledged in our printed brochure given to participants at the conference. If you wish to participate as a sponsor, please fill out the sponsorship form and return it to RCRI with the sponsorship fee. For Silver sponsors, workshop choices for sponsorship will be given on a first received/first assigned basis.

Full sponsorships will be considered before partial ones; however, if two or more sponsors wish to combine to sponsor one event fully, it will be considered a full sponsorship. Each of those co-sponsors would be acknowledged with signage, listing, and announcements. The “four additional registrations” would be shared among the co-sponsors.

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Gold sponsorship includes the hospitality events, keynote speakers, and assistance with program printing costs, etc. Benefits of a Gold sponsorship include:

77 The organization’s name and logo will be printed in the Conference Program

77 Name and logo will also be placed on LCD signage screens.

77 The sponsors are invited to introduce the keynote and seminar speakers.

Silver sponsorship includes workshops. Benefits of a Silver sponsorship are:

77 the organization’s name will be listed in the final program as the sponsor of the workshop

77 the sponsor has the option to introduce the workshop speaker

77 the sponsor’s name will be listed on the sign that identifies the speaker outside the door of the workshop

77 The sponsorship fee for each workshop is $500.

GOLD SPONSORSHIPS

Main Events:Tuesday night hors d’oeuvres reception (2) *EACH ................................................................ $2,500Wednesday noon luncheons (4)* EACH ..................... 2,500Continental Breakfasts:Wednesday morning ................................................ $3,000Thursday morning ...................................................... 3,000

Hot Breakfast:Friday morning (2) *EACH ........................................ $2,500Refreshment Breaks:Wednesday morning ................................................ $2,500Wednesday afternoon ................................................ 2,500Thursday morning ...................................................... 2,500Thursday afternoon .................................................... 2,500Program Functions:Wednesday Keynote – Dr. Carolyn Woo .................... 5,000Conference Totes ....................................................... 4,000Exhibit Hall Security .................................................... 2,500Conference Program Booklet/Printing Cost ............... 5,000(Sponsor acknowledgment on the program)

*We also accept partial sponsorships. Call the office for info.

SILVER SPONSORSHIPS

Conference WorkshopsThere are 40 workshops offered at the Conference in 2017. Each workshop is a Silver Sponsorship for $500.

The Registration Booklet lists all the workshops and updates with brief descriptions. For additional information about a workshop topic or speaker, contact the RCRI office.

The sponsorship application form lists the Silver options. Please submit your application and check to RCRI as soon as possible after registering for an Exhibitor’s booth to get your first choice in workshops. (Forms with checks attached will be given priority.)

*With sponsorship of any workshop or event, we will display your name and logo on the LCD display for that event /workshop.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Sabrina Hidalgo for information about sponsorship at (301) 589-8143, shidalgo@trcri.org or fax (301) 589-2897.

RCRI appreciates your support and looks forward to your presence at our national gathering.

RCRI POLICY

77 All Exhibitors must be registered for access to the exhibit hall. Following registration as an Exhibitor, RCRI will accept applications for sponsorship from Exhibitors.

77 Sabrina Hidalgo will be accepting all sponsorship materials: (301) 589-8143 or e-mail shidalgo@trcri.org. Nix Conference and Meeting Management will be accepting all registration materials for the Exhibitor Booths: (314) 645-1455 or e-mail registrar@nixassoc.com with Exhibitor questions.

Sponsorship Application

Contact Person: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Company/Organization: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________________________________ State:_____________Zip:_________________

Phone: ( ) _______________ Fax: ( ) _____________ E-mail: _________________________________________________

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

(See Sponsorship Brochure for options and sponsorship fees)

We wish to sponsor the following event/function:

1st Choice __________________________________________________________________________________________________

2nd Choice _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3rd Choice __________________________________________________________________________________________________

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

____ 1. Introduction to Accounting Software for Religious Institutes – Philip Isacco & Matt Wade

____ 2. Using TRENDS for Property Planning – Joseph Scott

____ 3. Board Development of Governing and Advisory Boards for Religious Institutes – Bro. Michael Quirk, FSC

____ 4. Impact Investing: Isn’t that what Religious Communities have always been doing? What’s new today? – Sr. Corinne Florek, OP, Jeannine Jacokes, Terry Ratigan, Darrin Williams & Karen Seabury

____ 5. We are all aging...Seven phases of community life – Sr. Shaun Vergauwen, FSE

____ 6. Beginning the Journey Early Enough – Sr. Gladys Guenther, SHF, Sr. Ann Lacour, MSC, Ray Mattes, IHM, Sr. Fran Raia, CPPS & Sr. Corinne Weiss, SJ

____ 7. Advanced Topics in Accounting – Adam Counts, Sue Novak & Kellie Ray Goines

____ 8. Vultum Dei Quaerere: Pope Francis’s New Norms for Contemplative Monasteries of Nuns – Sr. Nancy Bauer, OSB, JCD

____ 9. Protecting the Vulnerable – Top Ten Tips for Policy Development and Action – Mark Chopko

____ 10. Trends in Information Technology Usage for Religious Institutes – Tom Drez

____ 11. Grace Under Fire: Communicating During a Crisis – Debbi Della Porta, Sr. Annmarie Sanders, IHM & Sr. Patricia Vetrano, RSM

____ 12. Approaching Dementia Another Way: Non-medical approaches to supporting people with dementia – Dayna Larson-Hurst

____ 13. Navigating Uncertain Markets – Peter Lazaroff

____ 14. Human Resource Trends and Special Challenges for a Religious Congregation – Mary Kessler

____ 15. Focus on Fraud: Prevention and Detection Measures for Religious Organizations – Amy Altholz & Christina Solomon

____ 16. Living Will: A Community’s Legacy Planning – Sr. Amy Hereford, CSJ

____ 17. Navigating the Care Continuum: Who? How? When? What? – Catherine Keevey & Dayna Larson-Hurst

____ 18. The Church Unconscious: Discerning the Hidden Motives and Expectations of Congregations – Fr. David Couturier, OFM Cap.

____ 19. Trusts, Corporate Structures and Religious Institutes Approaching Completion of the Mission – Ken Alderfer & Mark MacDougall

Sponsorship Application continued

____ 20. Problems with Pornography: Exploitation, Addiction, and Sexual Assault – Mary Leary

____ 21. Winners and Losers in the Healthcare Industry Under a New Presidency – Sr. Geraldine Hoyler, CSC

____ 22. Advanced Topics in Accounting – REPEAT of Workshop 7

____ 23. Eldercare: Leadership’s Role – Sr. Susan Schorsten, HM

____ 24. Government Benefits Update – 2017-2018 – Constance Neeson

____ 25. Making Staff Reductions Consistent with Gospel Values – Bethany Jaeger

____ 26. Social Media & the Member of the Religious Institute as an Internet Persona – Michael Airdo

____ 27. Cross-Border Philanthropy, a “How-To” Guide – Laura Solomon, Esq.

____ 28. Creating a Supportive Environment for Our Elders – Sr. Paula Cooney, IHM

____ 29. Stewarding Mission in Transformative Ways – Sr. Georgette Lehmuth, OSF

____ 30. Cyber Threats and Basic Security: Planning for Protection and Insurance Issues – Craig Blackman & Jana Landon

____ 31. Brave New World for International Religious Workers in the U.S. – Minyoung Ohm

____ 32. A Model for Collaboration in Governance and Management of Religious Congregations – Sr. Pat Cormack, SCSC & Sr. Theresa Sandok, OSM

____ 33. Human Resource Trends and Special Challenges for a Religious Congregation – Mary Kessler (REPEAT OF WORKSHOP 14)

____ 34. Process Addiction: The New Kid on the Block – Sr. Mary Ellen Merrick, IHM

____ 35. Ministry in the Digital Age: Healthy Social Media & Internet Use – Dr. Emily R. Cash

____ 36. Neighboring A New — The Congregation of St. Joseph’s Story of Prayer, Planning, and Action – Jerry Carley, Sr. Nancy Conway, CSJ, Pat Del Ponte & Sr. Marguerite O’Brien, CSJ

____ 37. Navigating Governance and Sponsorship – Sr. Kelly Connors, pm

____ 38. Generating Investment Income While Sustaining the Catholic Church’s Social Mission – Sr. Pat Daly, OP, Ed Gerardo, Sr. Leora Linnenkugel, OLVM & James Malone

____ 39. Letting the Spirit Guide You – Spirituality for the Journey of Aging – Sr. Paula Cooney, IHM & Sr. Susan Schrosten, HM

____ 40. Legal Update – Donna Miller

We wish to sponsor a workshop with the following preferences:

1st Choice __________________________________________________________________________________________________

2nd Choice _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3rd Choice __________________________________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENT

Sponsorship Amount: $________________

Send to: RCRI Attn: Conference Sponsorship 8824 Cameron Street Silver Spring, MD 20910 Fax: (301) 589-2897Balance Due by September 22, 2017* If you would like to pay via Credit Card,

please call the office (301) 589-8143

Contact Person: On behalf of this company I agree to the terms of sponsorship of the 2017 RCRI National Conference.

Signature: __________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________________

A copy will be sent to Nix Conference and Meeting Management to confirm up to an additional 2 complimentary registrants for for Tier One sponsors for this company/organizstion.