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DignityUSA 2003 National Convention
Alexis Park Resort Las Vegas, Nevada August 7-10, 2003
In
the past 34 years, we began with "Many Gifts and One Spirit"
where we "Celebrated a Living Church." We then "Celebrated
Diversity to Challenge a New Tomorrow" and were "Called to Be
Prophets to the World." Because we are "People of Hope,"
we were "Purified by Fire and Our Spirit was Renewed." Now "A
Voice in the Desert" calls. The journey continues and you have been
empowered to answer the call.
Join us August 7-10, 2003 for the DignityUSA 16th Biennial Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can listen to nationally-known speakers, attend exciting workshops, participate in liturgies and renew friendships with family and friends.
Convention 2003 Schedule:
Thursday, August 7
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Leadership Conference
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Choir Practice
5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony Practice
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony
9:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Reception
Friday, August 8
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Early Bird Activities
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Liturgy
9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Plenary Session– Keynote Speaker
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. President's Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Caucuses
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshops: Session 1
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Liturgy Practice
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Saturday, August 9
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Early Bird Activities
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Workshops: Session 2
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Membership Meeting
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Major Donor Luncheon
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Workshops: Session 3
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Liturgy
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Dinner/Dance
Sunday, August 10
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Hotel Check-Out
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Brunch and Closing Ceremonies (commissioning of new executive committee and of all members to go forth and Be the Voice)
Liturgies
Just as the Voice in the Desert is calling you to Las Vegas for Convention 2003, the liturgies will reflect the theme by calling the Spirit, hearing the voice, learning from the voice and becoming the voice. The liturgies will empower you to maintain your Catholic identity. There are several liturgies planned for the convention as well as several early morning worship services.
Leadership Conference
Join us on Thursday, August 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Alexis Park Resort for an imaginative, innovative and very effective approach to improving leadership skills. This is a way you can learn new ways to get Dignity members fired up and energized. This is an opportunity for you to learn new skills and sharpen your existing ones—and have more fun than grown-ups are used to having.
To reserve your spot, complete the Convention
2003 Registration Form 
today!
Remember, this is brain training for exceptional Dignity leadership! And it's FREE to all who are currently involved in leadership at the chapter or national level!
Keynote Speaker
DignityUSA
is pleased to announce that Richard Sipe
will be the Keynote Speaker for our 2003 convention. Sipe is
a former Benedictine monk and priest who has done extensive research on
the institution and practice of priestly celibacy. He is the author of
Sex, Priests, and Power: Anatomy of a Crisis; A Secret World: Sexuality
and the Search for Celibacy; Celibacy: A Way of Loving, Living and Serving;
Psychiatry, Ministry and Pastoral Counseling; and Hope: Psychiatry's
Commitment. His expertise on the subject of priestly sexuality will
be both timely regarding current Church issues and thought-provoking as
we make our spiritual journey in the desert.
Workshops
We have an exciting lineup of workshop speakers and topics. They offer learning opportunities, sharing experiences and exploring GLBT Catholic topics. Some of the speakers scheduled to appear are:
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Genevieve Chavez, Executive Director, Women's Ordination Conference
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Oliva Espin, PhD, professor of Women's Studies at San Diego State University
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Brendan Fay, who will conduct a workshop on the Fr. Mychael Judge PBS documentary.
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Chellie Griffin, DignityUSA Director, out transexual and lesbian, grandmother and Texas political activist
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Joanna Manning, author of Is the Pope Catholic?
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John McNeill, author of Both Feet Firmly Planted in Midair
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David Tseng, Executive Director PFLAG.
Midnight at the Oasis
You've traveled long and far in the desert, you've heard the voice, your throat is parched—you need a rest. Well, park your camel and prepare to boogie down on Saturday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m. for DignityUSA's Convention 2003 Dinner/Dance.
All caravans lead to palm trees, watering holes and the sounds of the 70s. Dress code is desert casual to formal. Or, you can become the Sultan of Chic, an Arabian princess or the Caliph of Baghdad. This is a time to celebrate our 16th Biennial Convention. Remember when you watched "I Dream of Jeannie?" Well, your chance of fulfilling that dream has arrived. So, sheik, rattle and roll! Join us until Midnight at the Oasis.
Hotel
The
Alexis Park Resort is an oasis amidst all
of the excitement and entertainment of Las Vegas. It is the premier
non-gaming, all-suite hotel located just off the World Famous Las Vegas
"Strip." The hotel includes: 3 swimming pools, a health club,
500 suites, and 20 acres of greenery, streams and waterfalls.
DignityUSA has negotiated terrific room rates for the convention. Convention rates are available from August 5-10. Room rates start at $89 per night (plus 9% Nevada room tax) for single or double occupancy. Additional guests are $20 each per night and children 12 years of age and under stay free. For the physically challenged, please request a room on the ground floor. You can make a reservation by calling 800-582-2228 (in the Continental US) or 702-796-3322 (outside the Continental US). Important note: In order to receive the advantage of the Convention Rate, all hotel reservations must be made via phone (not the hotel website).
Transportation
Getting To Las Vegas— Patrick McCarran International Airport services all major airline carriers and is just two miles from the Alexis Park Resort. American Airlines is the official airline of the DignityUSA Convention 2003 and guarantees at least a 10% discount off regular airline rates if made at least 30 days in advance. Call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790 and request code A7183AF for the convention.
Get Around In Las Vegas—Finding your way around Las Vegas is very easy because the streets are laid out in a grid pattern. You can also take public transportation up and down the Strip, but few visitors do. You can easily hail a taxi or rent a car at most hotels and at the airport. The Alexis Park offers free self-parking and valet parking.
Registration Information
Complete the Convention
2003 Registration Form
and mail it with payment to:
DignityUSA Convention 2003
P. O. Box 19098
San Diego, CA 92159-0098
If you prefer to fax us your registration, the number is 619-595-7856. Please include credit card information or mail in your payment by June 1, 2003.
Send your enrollment to us by e-mail at conv2003@dignityusa.org.
Please include the following information: Name and mailing address, and billing/payment information.
The easiest way to guarantee your registration is to pay with a credit card when making your reservation, or you can mail in your payment by June 1, 2003.
Whatever your method of registration, be sure to register right away since space is limited. As soon as we receive your registration, we'll send you a confirmation. If your confirmation doesn't arrive before the convention, be sure to go anyway. We'll be expecting you. Walk-in registrations are welcome on a space-available basis only.
Plan Now!
Plan now to be part of DignityUSA's 16th Biennial Convention.
Complete the Convention 2003 Registration
Form
today and return it by June 1, 2003. Register early, by June 1, 2003,
for special savings! Join us and make your voice in the desert heard.
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