Scheduled Meetings for 2011 - 2012

The Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Association of Church Business Administration scheduled meetings are as follows:

Oct. 6, 2011 - Altersgate United Methodist Church,
2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803

Host: Royal Lowthert
Program - "Conference Gems - Recap of National Conference"

Nov. 3, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Ambler,
4 S. Ridge Ave., Ambler PA 19002
Host: Cheryl Kurpiel
Program - This presentation will provide an introduction to key energy consumption issues facing buildings generally and congregations specifically. We will discuss the free tools available through the US Environmental Protection Agency to help realize cost savings and create healthier indoor environments, and explore how an energy efficient building can lay the foundation for 'going green' and making your organization more sustainable. As facilities across the country struggle with finances in the current economy, this session will help participants save valuable funding while also lightening our footprint on the natural world around us. Bio of Speaker

Dec. 1, 2011 - 11:00 AM
Christ Church, 505 E Buck Rd, Wilmington, DE

Host: Keith Dawson & Lorraine Buchakjian
Christmas Luncheon and Round-Table Discussion
Christmas Invitation

Feb. 2, 2012 - Trinity Luthern Church,
1000W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446

Host: Mike Scharff
Program - "Human Resourses"

Apr. 12, 2012 - Paoli Presbyterian Church,
225 S. Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301

Host: Jonathan Mikesell
Program - Regional Seminar "Safeguards Against Fraud from the perspective of auditors and insurance reps" NOTE: 8:30AM till 3PM
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Jun. 7, 2012 - Episcopal Church of the Advent,
401 N. Union St., Kennett Square, PA 19348
Host: Jim Power
Program - "TBD"

Generally the meetings follow the following format:

9:30am - Arrival - Coffee & Fellowship
10:00 - Round-table Discussion on any topic pertaining to church administration
11:45 - Tour of Facility
12:00 - Lunch
12:45 - Program
2:00 - End of Program

Meetings held in 2010 - 2011

Oct. 7, 2010 - Bryn Mawr Presbyterian, Bryn Mawr, PA
Host: Joanne Solarz
Program - "Electricity Deregulation"

Nov. 4, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA
Host: Jack Felch
Program - "Reflections of the 2010 NACBA National Conference"

Dec. 2, 2010 - Episcopal Church of the Advent, Kennett Square, PA
Host: Jim Power
Christmas Luncheon and Round-Table Discussion

Feb. 3, 2011 - Westminister Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE
Host: Debbie Brown
Program - "Social Networking for Churches" by Tom Davis

Apr. 7, 2011 - Paoli Presbyterian Church, Paoli, PA
Host: Jonathan Mikesell
Program - Regional Seminar "Basic Coach Training: How to Empower Others" by Val Hastings
For a Brochure click here

Jun. 16, 2011 - Newark United Methodist Church, Newark, DE
Host: Deede Cataldi
Program - "Conflict Resolution" by Will Humes

Meetings held in 2009 - 2010

The Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Association of Church Business Administration scheduled meetings are as follows:

Oct. 1, 2009 - Calvary Assembly of God, Dover, DE
Host: Dorothy Wood -- 302-697-7776, Ext 106
Program - "Church Security"
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Nov. 5, 2009 - First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, Ambler, PA
Host: Cheryl Kurpiel
Program - "Building a Church Endowment" - Paula Kem
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Dec. 3, 2009 - Wyndham House, Bryn Mawr, PA
Host: Charlie Huntington
Christmas Luncheon and Round-Table Discussion

Feb. 4, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church, West Chester, PA
Host: Dory Speer
Program - "Insurance" - Bob Register, Univest Insurance
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Apr. 8, 2010 - Paoli Presbyterian Church, Paoli, PA
Host: Jonathan Mikesell
Program - Regional Seminar "Church Security" with Kevin Robertson
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Jun. 3, 2010 - Supplee Presbyterian Church, Maple Glen, PA
Host: Ruth Morrison
Program - "Computer-related Technology" with Church E. Davis
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Meetings held in 2008 - 2009

Oct. 2, 2008 - Limerick Golf Club , Limerick, PA
Host: David Focht (610-495-1500) of NorthPointe Community Church
Program - "Coaching Upward" by Val Hastings
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Nov. 6, 2008 - Aldersgate UM Church, Wilmington, DE
Host: Royal Lowthert (302-478-2575)
Program - "Speaking To Make a Point" - Dwight Dewerth-Pallmeyer
Click HERE for bio

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Dec. 4, 2008 - Christ Church, Wilmington, DE
Host: Keith Dawson (302-655-3379)
Christmas Luncheon and Round-Table Discussion

Feb. 5, 2009 - Limestone Presby Church, Wilmington, DE
Host: Fred Kirschman (302-234-9619)
Program - "Energy Conservation" - Andy Rudin

Apr. 2, 2009 - Paoli Presb. Church, Paoli, PA
Host: Jack Felch
Program - Scott Vaughn
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Jun. 4, 2009 - Newark UM Church, Newark, DE
Host: Deede Cataldi (302-368-8774)
Program - "Personal Guidelines" - Joyce A. Ackerman
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Meetings held in 2007 - 2008

Oct. 4, 2007 - Grace United Methodist, Wilmington, DE
Cynthia de Leon, a Human Resources professional and president of her own consulting practice, Cynthia de Leon LLC, will present our program “The Basics of Human Resources and Personnel Management….Key Issues You Should Know”.

Nov. 1, 2007 - First Pres Ambler, Ambler, PA
Laura Otten, PhD - Grants

Dec. 6, 2007 - First Pres Newark, Newark, DE
Christmas Luncheon and Round-Table Discussion

Feb. 7, 2008 - Trinity Lutheran, Lansdale, PA
Gary Fredericksen "Using Copiers in Document Management"

Apr. 3, 2008 - Hopewell UMC, Downingtown, PA
Seminar on Risk Management, Guide One
Brochure for the Meeting

Jun. 5, 2008 - Narberth Pres, Narberth, PA
Dory Speer "Stress, Burnout, Rest and Restoration"

Meetings Held in 2006 - 2007

Oct. 5, 2006 - 10th Pres, Phila., PA
NACBA Chicago Annual Convention Review

Nov. 2, 2006 - 1st Pres., West Chester, PA
NCPG (National Church Purchasing Group)

Dec. 7, 2006 - Aldersgate Meth., Wilmington, DE
Open Discussion and Christmas Luncheon

Feb. 1, 2007 - Supplee Pres., Maple Glen, PA
Endowments and Planned Giving with Paula Kem

Apr. 19, 2007 - Hopewell Meth., Hopewell, PA
Church and Non-Profit Tax and Legal Update Seminar with Frank Sommerville
click to (see attached brochure)

Click for: Frank Sommerville Handout

Jun. 7, 2007 - Davisville, Southampton, PA
Church Maintenance Programs with Geoffrey Irvine, RPA