70th ANNUALCCC CONVENTION & EXPOSITION

Rejoice in the Lord and be Glad,

Hilton Chicago720 S. Michigan Ave.

September 29th – October 3rd

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“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, for you have answered his

call to serve.”

“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, for you have answered his

call to serve.”

“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, for you have answered his

call to serve.”

In April 2018 the Holy Father issued an Apostolic Exhortation ‘Rejoice and be Glad’. He focuses on the call to holiness that the average person - not only Saints - can also be called to embrace. In paragraph 76 of the Apostolic Exhortation His Holiness gets to the heart of what we do – stating “knowing how to mourn with others: that is holiness”.

Catholic Cemeterians are called to holiness through the service we provide families in our Lord’s name. To the families we help in their time of need, our cemeteries are a vital connection to the Church. Often, we are the first representative of the Church that people encounter after the loss of a loved one.

Our Catholic Cemeteries are Statements of Faith that tell the world that Catholics rejoice in the Lord always. Our kindness while performing the Corporal Work of Mercy of burying the dead needs to be known to all. People see our Cemeteries and know the Lord is near.

Our Catholic Cemeteries remind everyone who enters or drives by that there is always a reason to “rejoice and be glad”, even in our sorrow, because Jesus Christ has overcome death and eternal life awaits his family of believers.

Please join us at this year’s 70th Annual Catholic Cemetery Conference Convention and Exposition in Chicago, where together we will Rejoice and be Glad for the opportunity to advance God’s great kingdom through our cemetery ministries by expanding our knowledge, rejuvenating our spirit, and reaffirming our commitment to God’s call to us – his Catholic Cemeterians – to serve his people.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Sunday, September 29, 2019

7:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration Lower Level – Outside Justice Room

7:30 am - 7:45 am Board Buses for Cemetery Tour Buses Loading from 8th St. Entrance

8:30 am - 2:30 pm Queen of Heaven Cemetery Tour and Field Day Hillside, IL., Host – Chicago Catholic Cemeteries

Please join us for a tour of Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois. You will have the opportunity to visit and pay your respects at the Moving Wall, a half size replica of the Vietnam memorial wall in Washington, DC.

Our day will include a tour of our newly constructed cremation garden, where we converted a parcel of an existing courtyard into a new revenue opportunity. You will also be able to spend time discussing maintenance and equipment ideas, as well as visiting some of the notable sights throughout Queen of Heaven and Mt. Carmel Cemeteries. For lunch you are invited to enjoy various types of unique Chicago cuisine.

2:00 pm - 11:59 pm Exhibitor Set-up Lower Level – Salon A

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Attendees Board Buses to Return to Hilton Arrive at the 8th St. Entrance

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Committee Meetings 3rd Floor – Waldorf Room

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Eucharistic Celebration 3rd Floor – Marquette Room Celebrant: Fr. Lawrence J. Sullivan, CCCE, Chairman Liturgy Committee Archdiocesan Director, Catholic Cemeteries of Chicago

6:45 pm - 7:30 pm First Timers’ Reception (by invitation only) 3rd Floor – Waldorf Room

Sunday Evening free to explore beautiful downtown Chicago.

Monday, September 30, 2019

6:30 am - 7:30 am Sunrise Walk/Lakefront Museum Campus Departing from the 8th St. Entrance

Start your day off right with a sunrise walk along the beautiful Chicago Lakefront Museum Campus. Meet at the 8th Street entrance of the Hilton Chicago and join us on this fun and invigorating walk while sharing stories, learning from each other and watching the sun rise. Meet fellow cemeterians and vendor representatives and make new friends. You don’t have to be a fast walker – all levels and abilities are welcome. Water and fruit will be provided.

Participants will receive a pedometer to track their steps. For every 500 steps, $1.00 will be donated to Lurie Children’s Hospital. As an added incentive, there will be a special prize drawing on the last walk. The more you participate, the greater your chances of winning. Come join us, make a difference in the local community, and start your day renewed in the spirit.

7:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration Lower Level – Outside Salon A 7:00 am - 8:00 am What’s Brewing with the Vendors (Open Meet & Greet) Lower Level – Mobley Room Start your day with our new conversation cafe! Stop by to share conversation with fellow vendors, cemeterians and attendees of the conference while enjoying a morning cup of joe!

7:00 am - 7:45 am Sacrament of Reconciliation 3rd Floor – Marquette Room

7:45 am - 8:00 am Vesting 3rd Floor – Marquette Room

8:00 am - 9:00 am Eucharistic Celebration 3rd Floor – Marquette Room Celebrant: Most Reverend Gerald F. Kicanas D.D., Episcopal Moderator Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Tucson

9:30 am - 11:00 am Brunch Lower Level – Salon B

Preliminary Agenda-at-a-GlanceSeptember 29th - October 3, 2019 Chicago, IL

11:15 am - 12:00 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony / Prayer Lower Level – Salon A Grand Opening of Exhibition

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Vendor Showcase Preview/Lower Level – Salon A ScavengerHuntKickoff

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Keynote Speaker 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom

Most Reverend Gerald F. Kicanas D.D., Episcopal Moderator Apostolic Administrator, Diocese of Las Cruces Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Tucson

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Welcome to Chicago 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Betsy Bohlen, Chief Operating Office,ArchdioceseofChicago 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm President’s Address 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Richard P. Peterson, CCCE, CCE

3:00pm-3:15pm Coffee/LightSnackBreak 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Foyer

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm General Session: 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom “Making Outreach Programs Ministerial, Exciting and Profitable ” Deacon Glenn Tylutki – Out reach Coordinator, Chicago Catholic Cemeteries

This session will show the avenues available for YOU to strategically target programs to answer the specific questions that parishioners have concerning both burial “rites” and “rights” within your cemeteries, focusing on:

• Their and your time within a controlled space and a specific allotment of time.• An informal, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.• An awareness of your particular and exciting product availability• A culture for understanding and pinpointing a marketing decision purchase.• Expressing to you and the other attendees the commitment to both their Faith and their total families’ peace of mind.

5:00 pm Welcome Reception Lower Level – Salon A

Please join us in a Welcome Celebration of Our Cemeterian and Supplier Members.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

6:30 am - 7:30 am Sunrise Walk/Lakefront Museum Campus Departing from the 8th St. Entrance

Start your day off right with a sunrise walk along the beau-tiful Chicago Lakefront Museum Campus. Meet at the 8th Street entrance of the Hilton Chicago.

7:00 am - 8:00 am What’s Brewing with the Vendors (Open Meet & Greet) Lower Level – Mobley Room Join our vendors for another morning at our new conversation cafe! Stop by to share conversation with fellow vendors, cemeterians and attendees of the conference while enjoying a morning cup of joe!

7:00 am - 7:45 am Sacrament of Reconciliation 3rd Floor – Marquette Room

7:45 am - 8:00 am Vesting 3rd Floor – Marquette Room

8:00 am - 9:00 am Eucharistic Celebration: 3rd Floor – Marquette Room Celebrant: Monsignor Joseph F. Rebman, VG, CCCE Member of CCC 1969 – 50th Anniversary Catholic Cemeteries of Wilmington 8:30 am Registration Lower Level - Outside of Salon A 9:30 am - 10:30 am Breakfast with Exhibitors Lower Level – Salon A 10:45 am - 11:45 am General Session: 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom “Becoming a Values-Based Leader” Harry Kraemer - Kellogg School of Managment Professor, Former CEO of Baxter International and Best-Selling Author

Sometimes “doing the right thing” while also delivering lasting results is difficult for leaders to achieve. Values-based leaders are needed more than ever in today’s economic and political environment. In a dynamic session that draws on Professor Kraemer’s global experience as the chairman and CEO of Baxter International, and a professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, participants will learn the importance of Four Key Principles (self-reflection, balance, true self-confidence, and genuine humility) in the actions and decisions they make as a leader of the organization.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch with Exhibitors Lower Level – Salon A

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Vendor Showcase Lower Level – Salon A

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm General Session: 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom “Creating Leaders for the Future: Succession Planning” Dr. Michael Cherry, Ed.D. Dr. Sheila Boysen, Ph.D. Teaching Professors at Lewis University

Many organizations face a leadership crisis as a large number of critical employees in upper and middle management roles will be retiring. These organizations risk losing these employees’ critical knowledge, competencies and capabilities. To ensure future organizational success, identifying and developing high potential people for leadership is essential. This interactive session will explore current leadership trends and how these can be met through a thoughtfully and strategically designed and implemented succession planning program.

Several of the topics addressed in this session will be the role of coaching and mentoring, performance appraisal and development planning.

3:15pm-3:30pm CoffeeBreak 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Foyer 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm General Session (Continued) 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom “Creating Leaders for the Future: Succession Planning” Dr. Michael Cherry, Ed.D. Dr. Sheila Boysen, Ph.D. Teaching Professors at Lewis University

This will be a continuation of the earlier session blending the experience and knowledge of the audience with current theory and best practices. The audience should be prepared for a mix of lecture, question and answer, role playing and sharing of their own experiences. 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCC Vendor Networking Dinner Lower Level – Salon A Spend time getting to know your supplier members and the products and services they offer while sharing a meal.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 6:30 am - 7:30 am Sunrise Walk/Lakefront Museum Campus Departing from the 8th St. Entrance

Start your day off right with a sunrise walk along the beau-tiful Chicago Lakefront Museum Campus. Meet at the 8th Street entrance of the Hilton Chicago.

7:00 am - 8:00 am What’s Brewing with the Vendors (Open Meet & Greet) Lower Level – Mobley Room

Join our vendors for another morning at our new conver-sation cafe! Stop by to share conversation with fellow ven-dors, cemeterians and attendees of the conference while enjoying a morning cup of joe!

7:00 am - 7:45 am Sacrament of Reconciliation 3rd Floor – Marquette Room 7:45 am - 8:00 am Vesting 3rd Floor – Marquette Room

8:00 am - 9:00 am Mass of Remembrance: 3rd Floor – Marquette Room Memorial Rose Commemoration for Deceased Members Celebrant: Rev. Msgr. William F. Baver, Th.M., M. Div., KCHS, CCCE, Director of Cemeteries, Catholic Cemeteries of Allentown

8:30 am - 3:30 pm Registration Lower Level – Outside of Salon A

9:30 am - 10:30 am Breakfast with Exhibitors Lower Level – Salon A

10:45 am - 11:45 am General Session: 2nd Floor - Grand Ballroom “Cremation Sales: Presentation, Property Offerings and Closing” Mitch Rose, President of CANA

Consumers who choose cremation are the new normal. As this consumer choice has evolved, much of the industry advertising has made them price sensitive by statements like “lowest cost” and “affordable”. Once the family has chosen cremation, they are frugal, but not cheap, and in many cases, they don’t see the value in selecting cemetery property. Our industry has a new opportunity for design and presentation style.

This session will present key design strategies in a cremation garden, discovery questions and guiding statements for choosing permanent remembrance. By presenting the value proposition from the simplest, least expensive options upward to the high value, uniquely personalized options, an increase in both sales revenues and consumer satisfaction is achieved.

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Eucharistic Adoration 3rd Floor – Marquette Room

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch with Exhibitor Lower Level – Salon A

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Vendor Showcase Lower Level – Salon A 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm General Session: 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom “Strategic Thinking in a Not-For- Profit Context: How Do We Define (and achieve) Success?” Dr. Barton Sharp, Ph.D., Mc Grath Professor of Entrepre neurship at NIU Many organizations struggle to coherently formulate and execute strategic plans in part due to a lack of understanding (or a variety of conflicting understandings) about what success means for the organization. Without a clear and consistent view of the organization’s ultimate objective it becomes nearly impossible to effectively chart a path to get there. In this interactive session we will talk about defining success for the organization, the problems that arise from unclear or even dysfunctional definitions, and the ways in which a clear definition will affect day-to-day decisions.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm CCC “Open Mic” Membership Meeting 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom.

Opportunity for Member to provide feedback/input to future Board of Directors

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Diocesan Delegates Meeting 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Open to CCC members to audit without voice or vote.

Wednesday Evening Free to Explore Beautiful Downtown Chicago.

Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 6:30 am - 7:30 am Sunrise Walk/Lakefront Museum Campus Departing from the 8th St. Entrance

Start your day off right with a sunrise walk along the beau-tiful Chicago Lakefront Museum Campus. Meet at the 8th Street entrance of the Hilton Chicago.

6:30 am - 7:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation 3rd Floor – Marquette Room 8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast & CCC Convention Experience Survey 2nd Floor – Normandie Lounge

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Registration 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Foyer

9:00 am - 10:30 am General Session: 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom “Safety Planning for Active Shooter Situations, Along with a Focus on Safety Issues Involving Confined Space Entry, Trench/ Excavating, and Noise Exposure” Michael J. Kelly Many organizations face safety planning challenges for their customers, administrative staff, and field workers. This presentation will discuss active shooter scenarios in the cemetery setting, including active shooter training.

In addition, this presentation will discuss safety issues involving confined space entry, trenching / excavation and noise exposure. The presentation will address compliance solutions and simple to implement application answers. The presentation will focus on completing these activities with field staff or through use of contractors.

10:30am-10:45am CoffeeBreak 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Foyer

10:45 am - 12:00 pm General Session: 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom “Cemetery Disaster Response” Arbie Goings – Goings Consulting Services, LLC

Over the years Louisiana cemeteries have suffered dis-ruptions ranging from vaults slightly tilted in their graves to entire vaults and/or caskets displaced out of the graves. This is due primarily to above ground burial customs which have been common in Louisiana for many, many years. Although the responsibility for recovery is the individual cemetery, outside assistance is necessary as there are numerous logistical, legal and funding issues that must beaddressed. This presentation will examine several ceme-tery disasters that have occurred from 2005 to date.

In this session, Mr. Goings will share his first-hand experience in dealing with and recovering from natural disasters that impacted cemeteries in the Louisiana area. 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Eucharistic Adoration 3rd Floor – Marquette Room 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch 2nd Floor - Normandie Lounge

1:15 pm - 3:30 pm General Session: 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Cemetery “Jeopardy”

Facilitator: Poul Lemasters, Esq. Technology – Debra Paradowski – Director of Information Services, Archdiocese of ChicagoFinance – Lynn Sullivan, CCCE – CEO, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery & Ascension GardenSales & Marketing – Andrew P. Schafer, K.H.S., CCCE – Executive Director, Archdiocese of NewarkLegal – Poul LeMasters, Esq. – LeMasters ConsultingOperations – Michael P. Welsh, CCCE – Chief Oper-ationsOfficer,St.John/St.JosephCatholicCemetery,Diocese of GaryConstruction – Sherri Peppo

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Vesting 3rd Floor – Marquette Room4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Eucharistic Celebration

3rd Floor – Marquette Room Celebrant: Most Reverend Ronald Hicks Vicar General Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Chicago

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Banquet & Awards: 2nd Floor – Grand Ballroom Installation of New Director 25 Year Recipients CCCE Designations CCCERecertifications CCC Closing Celebration Party

Overview of Convention:• 11.25hoursofprayerandreflection;Reconciliationand

Eucharistic celebrations• 17.5 hours of educational content• 17.5 hours of supplier interaction and exhibition• 15 hours of member networking, physical and spiritual

development and team building• 6.25 hours of Conference Business

HOTEL INFORMATIONFor room reservations: When calling, mention that you are with the Catholic Cemetery Conference

Room Rate: $219/night(single room) which includes:

• 24-hour front desk• Free Wi-Fi• ATM/banking• Express check-in/check-out• Health club/indoor pool• Business center/meeting rooms• Breakfast available (surcharge)• Concierge services• Grocery/convenience store• Rooftop terrace• Valet parking (surcharge)

Refer to the Prospectus Brochure for complete details about making reservations.

Cutoff Date for Making Room Reservations is August 24, 2019.

Hilton Chicago720 S. Michigan Ave. • Chicago, Illinois 60605 • Phone 800-HILTONS

SPOUSES

TOURCCC CONVENTION

Chi-Town, the Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders, the City that Works. Whatever you call Chicago, it is a great city with genuine people, amazing sights, and incredible hospitality. That’s great, but can you see it all in a day tour? Well, no. But you can spend a day seeing some of the highlights that are near the Chicago Hilton, the hotel where the 2019 Convention and Exposition will take place.

The tour will leave the hotel by bus at 9:15 and travel to Navy Pier where we get on a boat to take an architectural tour of the down-town areas. You will learn about the history of the Chicago River and how it contributed to the development of Chicago. You will also learn about the diverse architecture of skyscrapers that line the river and get the latest on current developments. Definitely bring your camera for one of the most impressive pictures of the downtown skyline that you are likely to take during your visit. There is a pay bar on board that serves drinks, soft drinks, and snacks. It would be a good idea to bring a light jacket, a hat, and sunglasses. There are shaded areas on the boat, but they are lim-ited and can block your view of some of the buildings. The boat will drop us back at Navy Pier, a giant entertainment and dining complex built on a pier that extends into Lake Michigan. Here you can stop for lunch (on your own) at one of the many table service restaurants. They include the following:

• The Offshore Rooftop & Bar

• The Billy Goat Tavern

• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

• Giordano’s

• Harry Caray’s Tavern

• Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Bar & Grill

For those of you who want more of an adventure, you can grab a quick lunch at one of the counter service restaurants leaving you more time to explore. There is plenty of shopping inside, or go outside and walk along the outside of the south side of the pier. That’s where you will find Pier Park and the Centennial Wheel, a 200-foot tall-enclosed Ferris wheel that features panoramic views of downtown and the lake. If you walk the length of the pier to the east end, you get an idyllic view of the beauty of Lake Michigan. Don’t forget to check out the view back toward the city for a perfect opportunity for a selfie.

After Navy Pier, we will board the bus for a short ride to Millennium Park. We will take a walk through the park and see the major attractions: the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the Cloud Gate (a.k.a the Bean), and Buckingham Fountain. We will walk past the Art Institute of Chicago, so you can see the iconic lions that flank the entrance, before we make our way back to the hotel. By the end of the tour, the area around the hotel will be a little more familiar, maybe enough for you to do some exploring on your own. Here are some attractions that you might consider checking out on Wednesday or Thursday of that week. All are a walk or short cab ride away.

• Willis Tower Sky Deck

• Adler Planetarium

• Field Museum of Natural History

• John G. Shedd Aquarium

• Buddy Guy’s Legends

• Auditorium Theatre

• Lake Michigan Shoreline

• Shopping on Michigan Avenue

$75per person

sunday, september 29th

Spouses Tour Tuesday, October 1st

A Day of Reflection and PhilanthropyPlease join us on Tuesday to tour the majestic Basilica of Our Lady of Sorrows. After the Basilica, we will board the bus and head over to “Feed My Starving Children” where we will hand-pack nutritious MannaPack meals for children in need all over the world.

The tour bus will leave the Hilton at 8:15am. From there, we will head over to the Basilica for a guided tour by Fr. Larry Sullivan. Our Lady of Sorrows parish was founded in 1874 with the current building being dedicated on January 5, 1905. The parish is best known for starting the Novena to Our Sorrowful Mother in 1937. At its peak, 73,000 people were making the Novena at 38 services each Friday in Our Lady of Sorrows Church. The church was crowned a basilica in 1956. The Basilica is also widely known for the National Shrine of Saint Peregrine, the patron of those suffering from cancer. Fr. Sullivan will go over the breathtaking beauty of the building with its artwork and statues, including a full-size replica of Michelangelo’s “Pieta”.

Feed My Starving Children will be our next stop. This wonderful organization was founded in 1987 and is a Christian non-profit that provides nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children. This is a great opportunity to volunteer your time to help those in need. You will see the results of your efforts pile up and get packaged for shipping and you will know that hungry children all over the world will be eating nutritious meals because of the work you did.

This day will be sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago and will be at no cost to you.We would like to thank you for giving your time to help those in need.

Lunch will be provided to you for the day.

RICHARD P. PETERSON, CCCE, CCE Since May 1991, Richard Peterson has been the Director of Cemeteries for the Archdiocese of Seattle. In that capacity, he is responsible for the day-to-day operation and long-term planning for four Archdiocesan cemeteries. He also serves as a consultant to the pastors of the twenty parish cemeteries in the archdiocese on issues pertaining to their cemeteries. Peterson graduated with a BA in English (with Distinction) from the University of Washington in Seattle. He also studied graduate Pastoral Theology for two years at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He has been active in a number of State, Regional and National cemetery associations including the Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services of the West (serving as President for three terms) and the Catholic Cemetery Conference, where he is currently the Board President. He has served on numerous advisory committees and was elected Vice-President of the Conference in October 2016. He earned his CCCE designation in 1998 and his CCE from ICCFA in 1997.

2019 Featured Convention SpeakersMonday September 30, 2019

MOST REVEREND GERALD F. KICANAS, D.D. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, D.D., was installed as Bishop of Tucson on March 7, 2003 and became Bishop Emeritus on November 29, 2017. He was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Tucson on October 30, 2001. Before his assignment in Tucson, Bishop Kicanas was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago on January 24, 1995 and served as Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate I of the Archdiocese of Chicago. He was ordained a Bishop on March 20, 1995. Bishop Kicanas has been the Episcopal Moderator of the Catholic Cemetery Conference since 2016.

BETSY BOHLEN As chief operating officer at the Archdiocese of Chicago, Betsy Bohlen is the highest-ranking woman in Chicago’s Roman Catholic Church. Bohlen is a former Investment Banker and Management Consultant who oversees an organization with $3.52 billion in assets, including 365 parishes, 200 schools and 40 cemeteries. She spent 16 years at McKinsey, based in Chicago while working for extended periods in Beijing, Hong Kong and New Delhi. She became partner in 2003 and soon after started doing pro bono work for the archdiocese.

DEACON GLENN TYLUTKI, CCCE As part of Glenn’s professional business career, he served in the position of Senior Vice Presi-dent of Sales and Marketing of a Wholesale Food Distribution Center located in Hickory, North Carolina and in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to returning to his hometown of Chicago, he was the Sales and Marketing Director for the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Omaha. In August of 2007, Glenn was appointed to the newly created position of Outreach Coordinator of Cemetery Services for the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. He was ordained a permanent Deacon in 1991. During his period of diaconal formation, he earned a Masters of Arts Degree in Church Ministry from Creighton University in Omaha.

Tuesday October 1, 2019

HARRY KRAEMER Harry is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois and a Clinical Professor of Leadership at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He was named the 2008 Kellogg School Professor of the Year. Harry is the author of two bestselling leadership books: From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership and Becoming The Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership. He is a member of the Dean’s Global Advisory Board of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and the Economics Club of Chicago. He is a past member of the Business Roundtable, the Business Council, and the Healthcare Leadership Council.

DR. MICHAEL CHERRY Dr. Michael Cherry is an Assistant Professor in the Organizational Leadership program at Lewis University. His professional background includes administrative and faculty roles in for profit and non-profit academic settings, organizational consulting and organizational and leadership coaching. He completed his coach education at Lewis University and received his PCC certification from the International Coach Federation. Mike has consulted with a number of organizations over the past 20+ years assisting organizations and individuals in achieving strategic business and professional objectives. Education: BSC, Santa Clara University, 1991; MBA, San Jose State University, 1995; MSA, University of Notre Dame, 2000; Ed.D., Olivet Nazarene University, 2011; Organizational Coaching Certificate, Lewis University, 2014.

DR. SHEILA BOYSEN-ROTELLI, PhD. Dr. Sheila Boysen has a varied professional background that includes supply chain and logistics, talent management, recruitment and selection and professional coaching. These roles spanned a number of industries as well as both public and private organizations. She completed her coaching Education at the University of Texas at Dallas in their Executive, Professional and Career Coaching program and received her PCC Certification from the International Coach Federation. She also holds a Professional Human Resources Certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute. Her doctoral studies at Benedictine University in organization development include extensive research on Coaching and Talent Management. Education: B.A., University of Illinois, 2006, M.B.A., Northern Illinois University, 2009, PhD., and Benedictine University, 2013.

Wednesday October 2, 2019

MITCH ROSE President and Chief Executive Officer and Trustee of The Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy in Bronx, NY. Mr. Rose has worked in the death care industry continuously for thirty years. He is President of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA). He serves as Vice President of Education on the Board of Directors for the International Cemetery Cremation Funeral Association (ICCFA). He also serves on the New York State Association of Cemeteries (NYSAC) Board as Chair of the Supplier Committee & a member of the Government & Legal Affairs Committee. Prior to joining Woodlawn he served as Area Manager at Service Corporation International for 10 years and Managing Partner at Carriage Services for 11 years, both leading industry national firms. Mr. Rose received a B.S. in business administration from the University of Central Florida, an A.S. degree in funeral service from Ogeechee Tech Community College and an A.S. degree in ornamental horticulture from Santa Fe Community College. He is a resident of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. and is active in local community organizations.

DR. BARTON SHARP, PhD. Bart Sharp, the Mike and Kristina McGrath Professor of Entrepreneurship, earned his Ph.D. in strategic management from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University (2009). Bart comes to academics by way of a background in aerospace engineering, which has informed his research interests in innovation, organizational learning and entrepreneurship. His work has appeared in the Journal of Management, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Organizational Research Methods and Strategic Organization, among others. He has been recognized with a Great Professor Award from the University Honors Program at NIU and has also received an Undergraduate Outstanding Teaching Award from the Management Department Student Advisory Board.

Thursday October 3, 2019

MICHAEL J. KELLY Retired as a Battalion Chief (after 30 years of service) from a municipal, full-service fire department located in the Chicagoland area. Served as the fire department’s Training Officer, Equipment Coordinator, and Technical Rescue Coordinator. Has worked extensively as a Certification Specialist for the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. As the Director of START Group, provides loss control consulting and training on confined space entry and rescue, trenching/excavation, respirator use, fire brigade activities, emergency traffic control, temporary traffic control, and other life safety/technical rescue areas. As the Director of Technical Rescue Services for Amerisafe Group, provides technical rescue services in vertical, tunnel, and confined space services on a National level. Amerisafe has been providing these services since 2015.

ARBIE GOINGS Mr. Arbie Goings is an Owner and Consultant for Goings Consulting Services, LLC providing consulting services in the area of mass fatality response planning and response. Additionally, he is the Director of Mass Fatality Response Planning and has been affiliated with SNA International since 2007. Mr. Goings possesses extensive experience with recovery efforts. Historically, on a daily basis, he collaborated with numerous branches of the government and private organizations, including the U.S. Coast Guard, FEMA, the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), Medical Examiner and Corner’s Offices, Federal Protection Service, DNA experts, Victims Relief Ministries, local temporary employment agencies, volunteers, and crime laboratories.

POUL LEMASTERS, ESQ. Poul began his career in deathcare more than 20 years ago as a funeral director and embalmer. He quickly recognized that the growing risk and liability in deathcare along with the lack of support and resources for those in this profession made for a deadly combination. So, he decided to go to law school. Today, Poul uses his unique background in both deathcare and law to provide resources and counsel to other deathcare professionals.

DEBRA PARADOWSKI Director of information Services, Archdiocese of Chicago – responsible for planning, organizing and directing functions of Office Services and Information Technology Departments.

LYNN SULLIVAN, CCCE Lynn is the Chief Executive Officer of Holy Sepulchre and Ascension Garden Catholic Cemeteries located in Rochester, NY. Lynn has over 30 years of financial and operations management experience and has held senior level management positions in for-profit and non-profit companies. She has extensive experience in finance, marketing, cemetery management, information technology, real estate, privacy and sustainable building.

ANDREW SCHAFER, K.H.S., CCCE Andy has worked with the Archdiocese of Newark’s Catholic Cemeteries for over 30 years, serving as its Executive Director for the last 16 years. He is responsible for 10 Archdiocesan cemeteries with 160 employees performing over 5,800 interment annually. Responsibilities include all cemetery ministry activities, construction and improvement efforts, sales and marketing. He also oversees 14 parish cemeteries in the four counties of the Archdiocese.

MICHAEL P. WELSH, CCCE Michael has over 17 years of experience in performing the corporal works of mercy through the management of cemeteries. In 2008, Mike became COO of Gary Diocesan Cemeteries, taking care of 2 cemeteries for the Diocese of Gary.

SHERRI PEPPO, CCCE Executive Director of New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries – overseeing operations and finances for 13 cemeteries.

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Registration InformationFull Convention registration includes admission to all education sessions (inclusive of handouts and materials); Grand Opening of Exposition and Reception on Monday, September 30th; four breakfasts (Monday thru Thursday) and three lunches (Tuesday thru Thursday); the CCC Vendor Networking Dinner on Tuesday, October 1st; Closing Reception and Banquet on Thursday , October 3rd, 2019. Full Registration will not be issued after September 9th, 2019. Attendees would then be required to purchase individual Day Passes.

Guest/Spouse RegistrationCCC considers a spouse, partner or family member who is at least 16 years old attending the Convention as a guest. To participate in the meal/social function, all guests must be registered and have an I.D. badge.

Registration by Mail/Fax/OnlineTo register for the Convention, complete the registration form and mail it with your check or credit card information to:2019 Convention RegistrationCatholic Cemetery Conference1400 S. Wolf Road - Building 3Hillside, IL 60162 Fax: 708.202.1255Email is: jmurray@catholiccemeteryconference.org

URL: https://catholiccemeteryconference.org/programs/convention-exposition/

Registration ConfirmationRegistration is not complete until full payment is received. Confirmations will be mailed.

DressBusiness casual attire is the norm at the Convention. Business evening attire is appropriate for the Closing Reception and Banquet.

On-Site Check-inYour Convention I.D. badge will be required for admission to all education sessions, meals, the exposition and all social functions. Registration and Convention materials may be picked up during posted registration hours at CCC’s Registration Desk outside the Convention Center.

Americans With Disabilities Act InformationIt is important to CCC that you enjoy your participation in the Convention. If, due to a disability or physical difference, you have any special needs or requirements, or if you need auxiliary aids or services, please contact David LaBarre, Executive Director, at 708.202.1242 or you may email dlabarre@catholiccemeteryconference.org.

Cancellation Policy/RefundCancellations received by August 30, 2019 will be eligible for a refund less a $100 administrative fee. All cancellations before August 31, 2019 must be in writing. No refunds will be given after August 30, 2019.

On Your-Own Tour ArrangementsThe hotel concierge can help with information about activities and tours around Chicago as well as transportation to these sites. Please consult with the concierge for your transportation, tickets, etc., to schedule your outside activities during the Convention.

Questions?Should you have any questions about this program or hotel accommodations, please contact David LaBarre at 708.202.1242 or dlabarre@catholiccemeteryconference.org. Questions about your registration may be directed to Joe Murray at 708.202.1242 or jmurray@catholiccemeteryconference.org.

General Information for Attendees

Support Our Exhibiting SuppliersExhibit Hall At-a-GlanceMonday, September 30, 20195:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Grand Opening/Welcome Reception

Tuesday, October 1, 20199:30 am - 10:30 am – Breakfast with Vendors12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Lunch with Vendors1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Vendor Showcase3:15 pm - 3:30 pm – Refreshments with Vendors5:30 pm - 7:00 pm – CCC Vendor Networking Dinner

Wednesday, October 2, 20199:30 am - 10:30 am – Breakfast with Vendors12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Lunch with Vendors1:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Vendor Showcase2:30 pm - 11:30 pm – Refreshments with Vendors

70th ANNUALCCC CONVENTION

& EXPOSITION

(Duplicate this form to register additional personnel.)

ATTENDEE INFORMATION (please type or print clearly)

Name as it should appear on badge_________________________________________________Title___________________________

Are you a veteran? __________Yes _________ No Branch of Service _________________________________________________

Name of Spouse or Guest________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State or Province, Zipcode____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________(home) Email_____________________________________________(work)

Emergency contact name and phone number_________________________________________________________________________

(Arch)Diocese of________________________________________________________________________________________________

c I am a first-time attendee c I plan to attend the FIRST TIMERS/NEW MEMBERS RECEPTION on Tuesday, September 18.

c Please check here if you require special ADA accommodations to fully participate. Attach a written description of your needs.

c Please note special dietary restrictions _______________________________________________________________________

c Will you be attending:

Queen of Heaven Cemetery Tour: _____ Yes _____ No _____ # Attending

Spouse Tours: Sunday, September 29th - ($75 per person) _____ # Attending _____ Total

Tuesday, October 1st - (no charge) _____ # Attending

A. REGISTRATION FEESCCC Member Attendee

c $600 through August 19

c $625 after August 19

c $550 CCCE Designate

CCC Member Spouse/Guest/Non-business-related Guest

c $500 through August 19

c $525 after August 19

Non-member Attendee

c $810 through August 19

c $825 after August 19

Non-member Spouse/Guest/Non-business-related Guest

c $525 through August 19c $550 after August 19

TOTAL (A-B): $________________________

(Duplicate this form to register additional personnel.)

Pre-registration MUST BE Received by August 19th to be the on-site Attendee Listing

B. DAILY RATES (for single day attendance) AND CLOSING RECEPTION & BANQUET/PERSONc September 30 - Grand Opening/Reception & Expo - $250

c October 1 - Full-day Session - $375

c October 2 - Full-day Session - $375

c October 3 - Full-day Session (not including banquet - $375

c October 3 - Reception/Banquet/Entertainment - $275

I will need ________ tickets Total $________________

NOTE: One banquet ticket is included with each Full registration. Full Registrations will not be issued after September 9, 2019. Attendees would then be required to purchase individual Day Passes at prices shown below.

“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, for you have answered his call to serve.”70th Annual Convention & Exposition September 29 – October 3, 2019 Chicago, Illinois

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Received____________________________________

CCC____________________________________________

Invoice #________________________________________

Check #_________________________________________

Total $__________________________________________

Deposit #_______________________________________

REGISTER TODAY - INSTRUCTIONSRegistration is not complete until the full payment is received, at which time confirmations will be mailed to you.

REGISTRATION BY MAIL:Complete the registration form and enclose your check made payable in U.S. funds to the Catholic Cemetery Conference. Registration fees MUST accompany this form.

Please print or type all information. Your name and (Arch) Diocese will appear on your name badge EXACTLY as you indicate on this form. If you have any questions contact CCC toll free at 708.202.1242.

REGISTRATION BY FAX OR EMAIL:To register by fax, simply fax your completed registration form to CCC headquarters at 708.202.1255. Email toJoe Murray at jmurray@catholiccemeteryconference.org. Your participation will be confirmed upon receipt of the registration fees.

Convention credentials will be available at CCC’s Registration Desk.

CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONSRegistration cancellations received by August 30, 2019, will be eligible for a refund less a $100 administrative fee.

All cancellations before August 3, 2018, must be in writing. Please note that there are NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 30, 2019. Postmark determines the date. Registrants unable to attend may send a substitute with prior notification.

CREDIT CARD INFORMATIONMail your completed registration form and check, payable to the CCC in U.S. dollars, or call-in/send credit card information to: Joe Murray at 708.202.1242 or email jmurray@catholiccemeteryconference.org

VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS

Security ID (3 digit number on back of Credit Card

Expiration date

Credit Card: DISCOVER

Credit Card number

Name as it appears on Credit Card

Card holder’s billing address/zip

Signature

Send your completed registration to:

2019 Convention Registration Catholic Cemetery Conference 1400 S. Wolf Road, Building #3 Hillside, IL 60162Fax: 708.202.1255Email: jmurray@catholiccemeteryconference.org

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Received____________________________________

CCC____________________________________________

Invoice #________________________________________

Check #_________________________________________

Total $__________________________________________

Deposit #_______________________________________

REGISTER TODAY - INSTRUCTIONSRegistration is not complete until the full payment is received, at which time confirmations will be mailed to you.

REGISTRATION BY MAIL:Complete the registration form and enclose your check made payable in U.S. funds to the Catholic Cemetery Conference. Registration fees MUST accompany this form.

Please print or type all information. Your name and (Arch) Diocese will appear on your name badge EXACTLY as you indicate on this form. If you have any questions contact CCC toll free at 708.202.1242.

REGISTRATION BY FAX OR EMAIL:To register by fax, simply fax your completed registration form to CCC headquarters at 708.202.1255. Email toJoe Murray at jmurray@catholiccemeteryconference.org. Your participation will be confirmed upon receipt of the registration fees.

Convention credentials will be available at CCC’s Registration Desk.

CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONSRegistration cancellations received by August 30, 2019, will be eligible for a refund less a $100 administrative fee.

All cancellations before August 3, 2018, must be in writing. Please note that there are NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 30, 2019. Postmark determines the date. Registrants unable to attend may send a substitute with prior notification.

CREDIT CARD INFORMATIONMail your completed registration form and check, payable to the CCC in U.S. dollars, or call-in/send credit card information to: Joe Murray at 708.202.1242 or email jmurray@catholiccemeteryconference.org

VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS

Security ID (3 digit number on back of Credit Card

Expiration date

Credit Card: DISCOVER

Credit Card number

Name as it appears on Credit Card

Card holder’s billing address/zip

Signature

Send your completed registration to:

2019 Convention Registration Catholic Cemetery Conference 1400 S. Wolf Road, Building #3 Hillside, IL 60162Fax: 708.202.1255Email: jmurray@catholiccemeteryconference.org