Theme

Purifying Fire, Renewing Spirit

Dates

July 5-8, 2001

Chair

Ben Boerkoel

Major Speakers

Christian de la Huerta, Sister Jeannine Gramick, Daniel A. Helminiak, Mary Hunt, John McNeill

Fee

$225 (early), $250 (regular), $325 (late)

Site

Westin Hotel Michigan Avenue

National Officers Elected

• Mary Louise Cervone, Philadelphia, President
• Pat McArron, San Diego, Vice President

Highlights

• The President nominates and the Board approves Peggy Burns, Secretary; and Joe Sinico, Treasurer.
• Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented to Sister Jeannine Gramick and Father Robert Nugent, co-founders of New Ways Ministry.
• House of Delegates approves new bylaws: one person, one vote; the creation of Nominating and Election Committees; replacement of the representative HOD with periodic membership meetings and DignityUSA-sponsored conferences
• "Dramatic Retelling of the Dignity Story" is an emotional and exceptional multimedia presentation of some of the many accomplishments and significant moments in Dignity's 32-year history. Workshops offer numerous insights into our ministry.
• Special Donors' Luncheon shows appreciation for the exceptional financial support exhibited by a growing number of members and friends of Dignity who donate $1000 or more annually. It was noted that the number of Donors had nearly tripled since the Boston Convention in 1997.
• Kevin Calegari Award presented to Mark Matson; the Michael Bushek Award presented to M. A. Ladd.
• In Chicago, a new record is set with 106 attendees pre-registering for the DignityUSA Las Vegas 2003 Convention.