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Attached, you will find:• An Invitation to the 55th Biennial National Convention • General Convention Information• Tentative Convention Agenda• Convention Special Experiences Flyer• Invitation to Fun Night• Montana State Charity Information• How to Submit an Amendment to the Bylaws• How to Submit a Resolution• List and Map of Restaurants Close to the Convention Site• Journal Ad Information• Convention Choir Flyer• Walk/Run for Love Registration Form/Sponsor Sheet

Also Enclosed for Local Court Regents:• Your Court’s Delegate/Alternate Form

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Time Table For National Convention

January 15th Bylaw Amendments POSTMARKED toShirley Seyfried, National Chairman of Bylaws 38482 N Shore Dr., Battle Lake, MN 56515-4404

Prior to March 1st Elect delegates and alternates

March 1st Last date resumes can be accepted. Be sure to mail to National Nominating Committee Chairman, Lois Nelson, PO Box 161, Medford, MN 55049 before this date

March 15th Delegate and Alternate Forms MUST be returned to the National Office

Prior to May 30th Hotel reservations must be made in order to assure group rate if block has not yet been filled

June 1st Deadline for advance registration

June 15th Resolutions are to be POSTMARKED to Arline Rich, National Chairman of Resolutions 16 Lincoln Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117-2623

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Catholic Daughters of the Americas®

National Headquarters 10 West 71st StreetNew York, NY 10023

November 2013Convention Information Mailing

Worthy Regent:

The 55th Biennial National Convention of the Order will be held in Billings, Montana, July 16–20, 2014. The convention will be held in TWO (2) hotels, which are adjacent to each other, activities will take place in both hotels.

Holiday Inn Grand Montana: 5500 Midland Rd, Billings, MT 59101 406-248-7701Billings Hotel and Convention Center: 1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings, MT 59101 406-248-7151

Are you planning ahead? Are you getting ready for the CDA event of the year? Our 55th Biennial NationalConvention will take place July in the beautiful city of Billings, Montana. This mailing contains information to helpyou in planning for yourself and your court. New information and details are included in this mailing and we askthat you share this information with your state and court members.

Conventions are important events for any organization. We come together to elect new leadership, to build afuture, to gain knowledge and to meet old friends and make new ones. Read carefully the information enclosedand plan accordingly.

Special invitation coming to you!At our National Convention in Billings, we will be recognizing those Catholic Daughters present who are GoldStar Mothers, veterans and mothers or grandmothers of active duty military personnel. A special service will beincorporated into our God and Country Mass on Friday, July 18th. If any of your delegates are in any of the abovegroups, please send their name and contact information and what group they belong to National Regent AnneNelson at anne_b@verizon.net as soon as you can so that proper preparations can be made.

Chaplains, Deacons attending National ConventionAny priest or deacon attending the convention and who plans on participating in any of our liturgical celebrationsmust forward a Letter of Suitability from their bishop to Bishop Michael W. Warfel, Bishop of the Great Fall-BillingsDiocese. A copy of such should also be sent to National Chaplain Stephen Gosnell.

Bishop Michael W. Warfel Rev. Stephen GosnellP O Box 1399 122 East Second StreetGreat Falls, MT 59403 Frederick, MD 21701

sgosnell@archbalt.orgSpecial ExperiencesEnclosed, you will find a flier highlighting the special events happening at the convention. We are also attachinginformation on the Walk/Run For Love, Montana State Charity, CDA Choir, restaurants in the area (for thoseState Regents wishing to plan a State Dinner off site) and information on Journal ads.

Delegates and AlternatesOn the National Convention Delegate/Alternate Form enclosed, we have indicated the number of members forwhich your Court was billed based on membership as of September 30, 2013 and the total number of delegatesyou are entitled to elect to the 55th Biennial National Convention.

Regardless of whether or not you plan to attend, this form must be returned to the National Office ASAP. It issimply your intent to attend and will ensure you receive additional convention mailings. If you do not plan toattend, we can save on postage by not sending such paperwork to you.

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NOTE: Forms for delegates and alternates to the National Convention have been sent to the Local CourtRegents only. State Regents will receive delegate forms for State Officers. DO NOT include State Officers orImmediate Past State Regent on Local Court delegate forms as they are automatically designated as delegatesof your state.

Bylaw Guidelines Concerning National ConventionARTICLE VII NATIONAL CONVENTIONSSec. 4 VOTING BODY

A. The voting body for National Conventions shall be National Officers, National Directors, Past NationalRegents, State Officers, Immediate Past State Regents, Local Court Regents, and delegates fromeach Local Court who are in attendance at the convention.

B. State or Local Courts shall be entitled to representation at the National Convention only after theirNational and State obligations prior to December 1 of the previous year have been paid. State andLocal Court obligations shall be due and payable to the National Office by June 15 of the NationalConvention year.

Bylaw Guidelines Concerning Election of DelegatesIn accordance with Bylaws Article VII Sections 5, each Local Court shall be entitled to elect delegates andalternates to the National Convention on the following basis:

ARTICLE VII NATIONAL CONVENTIONSSec. 5 LOCAL COURT DELEGATES

A. Local courts shall elect delegates to the National Convention at a business meeting precedingdeadlines for submitting delegate registration to the National Office.

B. The number of delegates shall be determined by dues billed by the National Office as ofNovember 15 of the preceding year.

1. Representation shall be:

a. One delegate, the Regent who is in office at the time of the convention, if she attends.

b. And an additional delegate for each seventy-five (75) members or major fraction thereof.

C. The Local Court may elect up to two (2) times the number of alternates for elected delegates.

D. Expenses to the National Convention may be paid by the Local Court.

Please note: If you have a state officer in your court, do not elect her as a delegate, as she is an automaticdelegate as a State Officer. State Officers represent the State at meetings of the National Court, expenses to bepaid by the State Court. (Bylaws Article IX State Courts Sec. 7A).

Robert’s Rules of Order (Newly Revised) states: “Alternates normally are elected with a designed order in whichthey will be called to serve; if available, as vacancies arise in the delegation of their constituent unit. When a unithas more than one delegate, an elected alternate is not associated with any particular delegate. The vacancythat occurs first in point of time is filled by the first elected alternate or the ranking one available, and so on.”

Even though it is unlikely that all alternates would be called upon to serve, we urge that each Court elect thetotal number of alternates to which it is entitled. A Local Court may elect up to two (2) times the number ofalternates for elected delegates. Alternates MAY NOT be appointed after elections have taken place.

Running for OfficeAre you considering running for National Office? Please review the information below and plan accordingly. Beingon the National Board is a time consuming but rewarding job. Extensive travel and committee work, as well asthe regularly scheduled board meetings, require not only your time and your talent but your total commitment tothe Order.

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As a National Director of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas one needs to know the CDA Bylaws, be familiarwith information in the Tools of the Trade, and have access to the internet. As a Director you will need to preparewritten and oral reports on your assigned duties to present at the board meetings, as well as write articles forSHARE and the Quarterly Newsletter. A Director needs to be able to travel on week days. Robert’s Rules shouldbe nearby as you will refer to it often. TIP – Remember the Directors you have worked with in the past andchoose their good qualities and use them in making your decision.

If you are thinking about a position, review schedule for due dates and materials needed. Please give your stateofficers time to consider your request for endorsement. It is the responsibility of the state officers to choose thebest person to endorse. Get request in early to your State Board.

Qualifications for a National Director

1. Be a current and an enthusiastic member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas®.

2. Be a current or Past National Director, a current or Past State Regent and a Catholic who publically obeys the laws of the church and in accordance with these can licitly (in accordance with Church Law) receive the Eucharist. (Bylaw Article VI, National Court, Sec. 3B.)

3. Be supported by her state court with a majority of the state officers giving written approval toendorse her as a candidate for National Director.

4. Be able to communicate via email and willing to respond to emails from the NationalBoard/Regent/Office in a timely manner.

5. Be computer literate and able to write reports on a computer.

6. Be able and willing to travel to board meetings, state and national conventions, and the StateOfficers Conference.

7. Be able to make a presentation to groups.

8. Have knowledge of the Bylaws and the Tools of the Trade.

9. It is strongly suggested that at least your first term as State Regent be completed before applyingfor a National Director position in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Duties of a National Director

A. Attend at least one board meeting a year of the state or territorial court under her jurisdiction.Permission must always be granted by the National Regent for travel which is to be reimbursed by national funds.

B. Attend the state conventions of the states to which she is assigned and the State OfficerConference.

C. Attend national board meetings twice a year and whenever a meeting is called by the NationalRegent

D. Maintain regular communication with the state regents in the states assigned to her and write ageographical report on each state. These reports are distributed at the national board meetings.

E. Write articles for SHARE and the National Quarterly on topics assigned by the National Regent.The articles must be approved by the National Regent.

F. Serve on or chair at least one committee of the national board and/or one area of the Circle of Love.

G. Prepare a 45-minute to one-hour speech on national issues to be delivered at any stateconvention she attends. The contents of the speech must be approved by the National Regent.

H. Complete other duties as assigned by the National Regent.

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Candidates For National OfficeARTICLE VII NATIONAL CONVENTIONSSec. 1 A-C NATIONAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

A. A member who intends to run for office shall submit a statement of qualifications, a currentphotograph, a statement of endorsement signed by a majority of the State Board of the candidate,and a consent to serve signed by the candidate. Seven copies of each shall be received by theNominating Committee Chairman no later than March 1 of the convention year.

B. Candidates may make known their intentions to run for office to their State and Local Court.

C. Candidates may respond honestly when asked if they intend to run for office.

ARTICLE VIII NATIONAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONSSec. 3 A DUTIES OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

A. The Nominating Committee (elected at the 2012 National Convention) shall consider thequalifications of all candidates for the National Board of the ORDER which shall consist of five(5) Officers and nine (9) Directors.

1. Names submitted for the consideration of the Nominating Committee must beaccompanied by a statement of qualifications, a current photograph, a statement ofendorsement signed by the majority of the State Board of the candidate, and consent toserve signed by the candidate. Seven (7) copies of each shall be received by theNominating Committee Chairman no later than March 1 of the convention year.

2. A State Board may endorse more than one candidate.

PLEASE NOTE: ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE ARTICLE VI NATIONAL CONVENTIONSSec. 3 ELIGIBILITY

A. To be eligible for National office, a candidate shall be a member in good standing, available tohandle all responsibilities the office entails. She must be a current or past National Officer or acurrent or past National Director and a Catholic who publically obeys the laws of the churchand in accordance with these can licitly (in accordance with Church Law) receive the Eucharist.

B. To be eligible for National Director, a candidate shall be a member in good standing, availableto handle all responsibilities the office entails. She must be a current or Past National Director,a current or Past State Regent, and a Catholic who publically obeys the laws of the church andin accordance with these can licitly (in accordance with Church Law) receive the Eucharist.

C. Not more than two (2) members of the National Board shall be from the same state, with oneas a National Officer and the other as a National Director.

Sec. 4 TERM OF OFFICE

A. National Officers and Directors shall be elected by ballot at each biennial convention of theNational Court. They shall assume office thirty (30) days after the election.

B. The term of office shall be for two (2) years.

1. No National Officer shall serve more than one (1) term in the same office.

2. No National Director shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms nor more than three(3) terms, six (6) years in a lifetime as a National Director.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you plan on running for an office on the National Board please be sure to make yourair reservations to return home on July 20th in the afternoon. The immediate past board members and thenewly elected board members will be meeting Sunday morning following the Mass. This will be a brunchmeeting. Be sure to allow sufficient time to be at the airport after the meeting.

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At the National Convention in Omaha, NE July 2012, the following were elected to serve on the 2014 NationalNominating Committee. As stated above in Article VII Sec. 1 A, send 7 copies of your resume to:

Lois Nelson (MN, Chairman)PO Box 161

Medford, MN 55049507-455-1555

Deb Makovicka (NE), Eve Trevino (TX), Helen Arndorfer (IA), Connie Boutwell (AR), Melody Ciaravino (CA), Kay Gillette (OR)

Running for Nominating CommitteeHave you attended National CDA events that make you familiar with many qualified members across the Order?Consider running for the Nominating Committee.

The Nominating Committee has the awesome task of reviewing candidate resumes and choosing the best peopleto serve this great organization. If you or anyone in your state is considering running for this position, make yourplans now. Tables are limited for campaign night so think and plan ahead.

As a member of the 2016 Nominating Committee you will meet at least once or by conference call to considerthose names and qualifications submitted for the 2016 National Board. Familiarity with the Tools of the Tradeand Bylaws is an essential tool for helping to pick the next leaders of the Order.

Resolutions and BylawsSee attachments for the proper format for submitting a Resolution or Bylaw change as well as deadlineinformation. This is your opportunity to suggest changes to our rules as well as help direct the actions of ourorder.

Budgeting For ConventionBelow is information for you to use when budgeting for the convention. Do not send any money for Registration,meals, etc. at this time. The REGISTRATION forms will be sent you in the March mailing.

Registration FeesNational Convention registration forms and instructions for payment of registration fees will be sent at a laterdate. Registration fees are included in this letter merely for your information.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION(Prior to June 1) (After June 1)

Delegates $120.00 $160.00Non-Delegates $110.00 $145.00Chaplains No Charge No Charge*Daily Registration $ 60.00

*All daily registrants are non-voting

Any Courts sending registrations post-marked later than June 1st will be subject to late registration fees as shownabove. This late registration also applies to those registering at the Convention.

Meetings, Meals and Accommodations This convention will bet set in two hotels. Activities will be held in both hotels. Meals, Workshops and Daily Masswill be held in the Holiday Inn. This hotel has elevator access to sleeping rooms. The Convention Meeting andAppreciation Banquet will be held in the Billings Hotel. Please be sure to request HANDICAPPED room ifapplicable. We have reserved all the two bed sleeping rooms that will be assigned by the hotels when you checkin. There are also king size rooms for our use.

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Hotel RatesYou must make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel.

Holiday Inn Grand Montana: 5500 Midland Rd, Billings, MT 59101 Reservations: 1-800-HOLIDAY (1-800-465-4329) Be sure to tell them Group Code: CDA

Single/Double Occupancy $101.00 plus tax and fees

Billings Hotel and Convention Center: 1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings, MT 59101Reservations: 406-248-7151Be sure to tell them Group Code: CATH14

Single/Double Occupancy $ 92.00 plus tax and fees

* PLEASE NOTE: These rates CANNOT be guaranteed after May 31st or once the room block is fullwhichever comes first. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY. Please have only one personmake reservations for you and your group. Please check with the hotel regarding cancelation fees. The hotel willcharge an early departure fee if you change your departure date. Any duplicate reservations or non-cancellationswill be the responsibility of the person making the reservation. Due to strict attrition rules, National is not beresponsible for rooms booked but not used.

MealsThere will be breakfast, lunch and dinner concessions set up at both hotels during the convention. Both hotelsalso offer a small restaurant. The catered meals to budget are:

Chaplain Luncheon (for State and Local Chaplains only) $30.00State Regent’s Luncheon (for State Regent’s only) $30.00Retirement Dinner $35.00Montana Fun Night $35.00Appreciation Banquet $45.00

We will offer a Men’s Luncheon and men’s activities sponsored by family members of the Montana Court. Men’s Luncheon (Details will be in the March mailing) $30.00

Pre and Post Convention ToursPre-convention tours to local areas of interest, as well as a post convention trip is still pending. Look for additionalinformation in the Winter 2013-2014 issue of SHARE Magazine.

We have made arrangements with All American Travel Agency to be the official CDA agency for this convention.You may contact them at 1-800-732-7075 when booking your flights.

We ask your cooperation in the election of delegates for the National Convention at the times requested andthank you in advance for your cooperation.

With best wishes, I am looking forward to greeting many of you in Billings, Montana.

SEE YOU IN BILLINGS

Sincerely,

Anne NelsonNational Regent

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As of 11/1/2013 2:59 PM

Tentative Convention Agenda Sunday, July 13, 2014

Optional Tours Chapel will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm in the Parlor 1001(Billings Hotel) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Registration Foyer (BH)

Monday, July 14, 2014 Optional Tours

9:00 am -12 Noon Registration Foyer (Billings Hotel) 10:00 am – 12 Noon Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration Foyer (Billings Hotel) 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Registration Foyer (Billings Hotel) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH)

Tuesday, July15, 2014

9:00 am - 12 Noon Registration Foyer (BH) 9:00 am - 12 Noon Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 11:00am-1:00pm Breakfast Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 1:00pm-2:30pm Workshops #1 First Time Attendees Bitterroot (HI) #2 Leadership Poolside (HI) #3 Membership Stillwater (HI) #4 Legislation Yellowstone (HI) #5 Conflict Resolution Big Horn (HI) 3:00 pm - 4:30pm Workshops repeated in same location as listed above 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration Foyer (BH) 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 5:30pm-7:00pm Past Directors’ Dinner Gallatin (HI) 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 7:30pm Pre-Convention Concert Big Horn Center (HI) Mark Forrest – International Irish Tenor – Founder of Faith and Family Foundation

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 7:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 8:00 am –12:30pm Registration Foyer (BH) 9:00am- 12 noon Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 8:30 am – 9:00 am Committee Meetings Elections/Monitors/Ushers Big Horn (HI) Timekeepers/Standing Rules Lewis & Clark (HI) Credentials & Approve the Minutes Yellowstone (HI) 9:30am -10:45am Spirituality Workshop Grand Montana Ballroom Rev. James Sichko – voice of laughter, storytelling and praise 11:00-12:00 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 11:00 am – 12:45 pm Lunch Cash Concessions Atrium (HH) Lobby (BH) 1:00 pm Adoration and Benediction Grand Montana Ballroom (HI) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 3:00 pm Seating of Delegates Billings Convention Center (BH)

Official Opening of the 54th Biennial National Convention Presiding: Anne Nelson, National Regent

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 6:00 pm Dinner for Peggy and Jim O’Brien Montana Convention Center (HI)

8:00 pm Campaign Night Rallston (HI)

BH – Billings Hotel HI –Holiday Inn

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Thursday, July 17, 2014 6:00 am – 7:00 am CDA Walks the Walk 6:30 am – 7:30 am Breakfast Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 8:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy – Memorial Mass Grand Montana Ballroom (HI) 9:30 am –10:00 am Final Registration before voting Foyer (BH) 9:15 am – 9:45 am Breakfast Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 10:00 am Session II - Business Meeting Billings Convention Center (BH) 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Voting for Delegates only Billings Convention Center (BH) 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch-Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 12:15 pm – 1:45pm Chaplains’ Luncheon Ballroom (BH) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Registration Foyer (BH) 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Parliamentary Chat Billings Convention Center (BH) 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Registration Foyer (BH) 2:15 pm – 6:00 pm Session III - Business Meeting Billings Convention Center (BH) Teresa Tomeo – syndicated Catholic talk show host, and author 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 7:30 pm Free Evening – State Night Dinners TBA

Friday, July 18, 2013 6:00am-9:00M Breakfast Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Foyer (BH) 8:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy For God and Country Grand Montana Ballroom (HI) Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archdiocese for the Military 9:30 am-2:30 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 9:15 am-9:45am Registration Foyer (BH) 10:00 am Session IV - Business Session Billings Convention Center (BH) 12:00 pm-1:45pm Lunch Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 12: 15 pm – 1:45 pm State Regents’ Luncheon Ballroom (BH) 1:00-1:30pm Parliamentary Chat Billings Convention Center 2:00 pm Session V - Business Session Billings Convention Center (BH) 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sale of Articles and Raffle Room Madison (BH) 7:30pm Montana Night Montana Convention Center (HI)

Saturday, July 19, 2014 6:30 am – 8:00 am Breakfast Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration Billings Convention Center Foyer (BH) 8:00 am – 11:00 am Session VI- Business Meeting Billings Convention Center (BH) 8:30 am – 11:00 am Sale of Article Final Sales Madison (BH) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch-Cash Concessions Atrium (HI) Lobby (BH) 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Buses leave for Church TBA 2:00 pm Eucharistic Liturgy – Mass of Installation St. Pius Church 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm No Host Social with Cash Bar Billings Convention Center Foyer (BH) Cash Bar 5:30 pm Invitation Cocktail Social Madison (BH) 6:30 pm Seating of Guests Billings Convention Center (BH) 7:00 pm Appreciation Banquet Billings Convention Center (BH) Following Banquet Mass for travelers Grand Montana Ballroom (HI)

Sunday, July 20, 2014 9:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy Grand Montana Ballroom (HI)

Monday, July21-24, 2014 Post-Convention Trip

Thursday, July 17thKeynote Address

Teresa TomeoCatholic Talk Show Host

Teresa Tomeo is an author, syndicated Catholic talk show host,

and motivational speaker with morethan 30 years of experience in TV,

radio and newspaper. In the year 2000, Teresa left the secular media to start her own speaking and communications company,

Teresa Tomeo Communications, LLC.

As a speaker, Teresa travels throughout North America,

addressing media awareness and activism, as well as sharing her

reversion to the Catholic Church.

Friday, July 18thMass for God & Country

Archbishop Timothy BroglioArchdiocese for the Military Services, USA

A native of Ohio, Archbishop Broglio is the 4th Archbishop of the Military Services, USA.

The Archdiocese tends to military personnel and their families at 220 installations in 29 countries,

patients at 172 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and federal employees in 134 countries.

At this Mass we will honor all veterans, Gold Star Mothers and the mothers or grandmothers of active

duty military personnel who are in attendance.

Tuesday, July 15th 7:30pmConcert & Adoration

Mark ForrestInternational Irish TenorMark Forrest’s melodic voice has filledconcert halls and cathedrals worldwide. He uses his music—Broadway'sbest tunes, Irish songs, and hymns—to inspire people everywhere toappreciate the importance of their faith and their family life in today’schanging society. This concert is free for all those registered for convention.

Mark is the father of eight boys andcurrently resides in Northern Virginia.Mark and his wife Muriel are founders of the Faith and Family Foundationwhich helps special needs children.

Wednesday, July 16thSpirituality Workshop

Reverend James W. SichkoDiocese of Lexington, KYFr. Jim Sichko is the Pastor of St. Mark Parish in Richmond, KY. He is forty-six years old, the youngest of 5 children and was ordained in 1998. He holds degrees in both Vocal Performance and Theology.

Fr. Jim travels throughout the United States conductingmissions, retreats and days of recollection.

Known for his charismatic story-telling, Fr. Jim weaves every day life experiences with the messages which lie within the Gospel.

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Spirituality Patriotism

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How to Submit an Amendment to the Bylaws(Please note changes)

PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE BYLAWSThe National Committee on Bylaws shall receive and review all proposed changes to the Bylaws. The Bylawsmay be amended at any Biennial National Convention by a two-third (2/3) vote of the National Court present,provided written notice has been submitted to the Local and State Courts four (4) months prior to Convention.

Three (3) copies of each proposal and rationale (one on each page) MUST BE POST MARKED BY JANUARY15th and mailed directly to the Chairman of the Bylaws Committee.

Mrs. Shirley Seyfried, National Chairman of Bylaws

38482 N Shore Dr., Battle Lake, MN 56515-4404

**An electronic copy of the Bylaw Amendment must be emailed to Shirley at shirley.seyfried@gmail.com

All approved amendments must be in proper form, signed by the Local Court Regent and the Court RecordingSecretary and include the court name and number and the date of the court meeting in which the proposedamendment passed. A copy of your proposed amendment and rationale should be sent to your State Regent forher records.

The following is an example of how proposed Amendments to the Bylaws are to be worded:

Present WordingArticle _______________ Title___________Sec._________ State paragraph as it is currently in the Bylaws.

Amended WordingArticle ______Title_________________Sec._____ State new wording that you wish to submit for inclusion in the Bylaws. (PRINT THE NEW WORDINGIN CAPS AND IN BOLD PRINT SO AS TO STAND OUT).

Rationale: (short explanation of why you are proposing the change)______________________________________ ____________________________________Regent Recording Secretary___________________________________ (Name and No. of Court)___________________________________ (Date of Meeting in which the proposed amendment passed)

EXAMPLEPresent WordingArticle VI National CourtSec. 1 CompositionThe National Court shall be composed of five (5) National Officers, nine (9) Directors, and members of the LocalCourts.

Amended WordingArticle VI National CourtSec. 2 Composition

The National Court shall be composed of five (5) National Officers, nine (9) Directors, IMMEDIATE Past NationalRegent, and members of the Local Courts. ___________________________________ ______________________________Regent Recording Secretary__________________________________ (Name and No. of Court)__________________________________ (Date of Meeting in which the proposed amendment passed)Rationale: The Immediate Past National Regent can be a tremendous help in providing continuity in the transfer ofoffice. (Please note: the above is just a “fictitious” example and is not something that is being proposed at thisconvention.)

How to Submit a Resolution(Please note changes)

ONE (1) copy of each Resolution being submitted must be POST MARKED by June 15th. Please mail to:

Arline RichNational Chairman of Resolutions

16 Lincoln Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117-2623

**An electronic copy of the Resolution must be emailed to Arline at arline19@att.net

Suggested Form for Resolutions

WHEREAS, in this paragraph state the issue of concern; and

WHEREAS, continue with reasons for consideration; and

WHEREAS, there could be a third and fourth paragraph to further illustrate; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, sum up action to be taken and if the purpose is grave, a second resolved might be in order.

EXAMPLEWHEREAS, there is a tremendous need in the world today for more vocations to the Priesthood and religious;

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WHEREAS, the future of the church is dependent upon these vocations; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Catholic Daughters of the Americas initiate a program of prayer for an increase invocations as part of their monthly meetings.

Submitted by: _______________ (Name and number of Court)Date:________________ (Date of Meeting at which resolution was passed)Regent: _________________ (Signature of Regent)Contact Information: _____________ (Email address and/or phone number)

(Please note: the above is just a “fictitious” example and is not something that is being proposed at this convention.)

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November, 2013 Dear Catholic Daughters and Friends of CDA: During this year of our 55th Biennial National Convention in Billings, Montana we would like to invite everyone to be a part of the celebration. We are offering a place for you to send your messages of appreciation to those women representing your local courts, state courts and our national order of Catholic Daughters of the Americas. This year our Convention Program Booklet will also be used as a Journal Ad Book. WHY NOT BE A PART OF THE CONVENTION EVEN IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND? Please review the enclosed Advertising Contract. Be sure to follow all instructions regarding types and sizes of Ads. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept handwritten copy. All ads should be sent to: Helene Shepard Convention Journal Ads PO Box 455 Washingtonville, NY 10992-1200

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Send an e-mail copy of the ad (Microsoft word format) to: misshelene2000@yahoo.com

Make a court check payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The deadline for the Ad copy is

May 1, 2014. Proceeds from the 2014 Convention Program Booklet Journal Ads will help to further our charitable endeavors and alleviate some of the costs of the convention.

We appreciate your generosity for any assistance your means will permit and for your prayers as we go forth in celebration of John’s words: “I am the vine, you are the branches”. John 15:5 I look forward to greeting those of you attending the convention in Billings, Montana!

Peace and love, Anne Nelson National Regent Enc.

THIS CONTRACT IS FOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTER MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY –

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS ® 55th Biennial National Convention Program Booklet

Billings, Montana ““II aamm tthhee vviinnee,, yyoouu aarree tthhee bbrraanncchheess””

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PRICE LIST

Full Page …………………………………………………………………..$ 200.00 Half Page………………….……………………………………………….$ 100.00 One Quarter Page…………………..…………………………………….$ 50.00 Eighth of a Page…………………….…………………………………….$ 25.00

All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Advertising Contract (Please print or type)

Ad size________________________ Price of Ad____________________ Date_________________ Name____________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________PHONE________________________ ___________________________________________________Zip____________________________ Signature________________________________________ Solicited By_______________________ Please make all checks payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas and mail to: Helene Shepard Convention Journal Ads PO Box 455 Washingtonville, NY 10992-1200. You need to e-mail your Ad to Helene at misshelene2000@yahoo.com For additional information call 845-496-9213. Proceeds from the 2014 Convention Program Booklet will help to further provide assistance in our charitable endeavors and alleviate some of the costs of the convention. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please TYPE Ad. Include camera ready art, if appropriate. Send by email. Handwritten Ads will not be accepted. The Booklet size is 7” x 10”.

The deadline for ad contract is May 1, 2014. See attached sheet for sample sizes and tips

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Please submit this form to Joan no later than June 1, 2014. Thank you!

Life is one grand, sweet song,

so start the music! Do you like to sing?

Do you play an instrument (trumpet, oboe, flute, violin, guitar)?

Would you like to be part of the Catholic Daughter Choir for the National Convention in Billings, Montana?

Being a part of a music ministry is a special way to express our

Love of God and to enhance the beauty of the Liturgy.

Please contact Joan Kimmit at joankimmit@bresnan.net or 406-656-0874

if you have any questions about participating in the choir.

Song selections will be sent to you ahead of time so you can familiarize yourself with the music.

There will be time to rehearse while in Billings.

**************************************************** Print all information below and mail to: Joan Kimmit, 627 South 38th St. West, Billings, MT 59102

Name _________________________________

Address ______________________________________

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What is your talent? Sing ___ Instrument ______________________

2014 Walk/Run for Love

Billings, Montana

Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 am

Come Join Us in walking or running for your roject

Please join us in our quest to Walk for (the Circle of) Love, a CDA National Convention Event, to be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014, in Billings, Montana. There is a $20.00 registration fee which includes a Circle of Love T-Shirt! The deadline for the T-Shirts is June 1st. In addition to the $20.00 registration, you can raise money by getting sponsors as an individual or as a court/team and walk or run together. Monies raised will be for the project(s) of your choice. You can choose from the following National Projects and Charities or just donate the

money to be divided up among all of them:

Disaster Relief Fund Habitat for Humanity

Holy Cross Family Ministries Smile Train

SOAR! or

National Charities

Whether you like to walk, run, or watch and cheer on your CDA sisters, please consider participating in the event. It is one way to show your support of the Circle of L and Charities.

Please complete the attached form and send it along with your $20.00 registration Fee to:

Kelly M. Ihde 919 West Main Street

Sidney, MT 59270 (406) 482-5878

Make Checks payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas (return bottom section only)

Name: _______________________________

Court Name: __________________________

Phone#: ( ) _________________________

Court #:_________ State _________

Circle T-Shirt Size: Small Medium Large XL XXL XXXL

WALK/RUN SHIRTS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND MONEY MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1, 2014.

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