Catholic Book Publishers Association Events
RBTE
Pheasant Run Resort
4051 E Main Street
St Charles, IL
May 27, 2008
9:30 am to 12 pm Room: Topaz
CBPA Board of Directors Meeting
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Room: Salon II
CBPA Membership Lunch and Discussion on CBPA Transitions
Your RSVP is requested below in insure that we have the room/food set appropriately
1:45 pm – 4:00 pm Room: Salon III & IV
Panel Presentation and Discussion: The Future of Religious Trade
Your RSVP is requested below
CBPA members will join a panel of leaders from across the religious book publishing, religious article manufacturing, and religious retailers share key trends they see affecting stores in the next 5-10 years. Presenters include: Joe Durepos, Loyola Press; Jeff Hamilton, Church Publishing Inc.; Marcie Preisler, Panama Folkart; Nancy Marshall, Episcopal Bookstore, Seattle, WA; and Chris Weickert, Catholic Family Gifts, Rockford, IL.
Panels presentations will touch on technology, changes in attitude toward religion and spirituality, new patterns on how vendors will get their products and services featured by the religious trade, threats to business and ministry, but also opportunities, specific trends in society and how these affect business, changes that may take place in 1-3 years, and a host of other ideas.
Following the presentations, panel members will have an opportunity to comment on all the presentations. Then time will be allowed for all participants to discuss the trends and issues before returning for a time of reporting and questions and answers.
Jack Scott of Scott Marketing and Training will facilitate the afternoon session. Jack is a veteran bookseller with nearly 30 years in publishing and bookselling. Jack teaches and consults with bookstores around the world as Director of Training and Development for the Christian Trade Association International. No stranger to RBTE dealers, Jack has led education sessions before to enthusiastic reviews.
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RSVP List as of 5/14/08 at 1:00 PM
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Room: Salon II
CBPA Membership Lunch and Discussion on CBPA Transitions (41 to date)
ACTA - Greg Pierce, Andrew Yankech, Charles Fiore, Sr. Mary Margaret Doorley
AMP - Bob Hamma, Tom Grady, Mark Witbeck
CCCB - Vicki Bennett
HarperOne - Sam Barry
Jewish Lights/SkyLight Paths - Stuart Matlins
Liguori - Fr. Mat Kessler, Laura Kutscher-Dankler, Suann Fields, Pam Brown
LitPress - Jerry Furst, Brian Woods, Joe Riley, Hans Christoffersen
NCP - Gary Brandl
OCP - Dave Island, Erin Nieves
OSV - Jill Kurtz
Pauline B&M - Sr.Mark Wickenhiser, Sr.Christina Wegendt, Diane Lynch
Paulist Press - Bob Byrns
Pflaum - Karen Kirby
SAMP - Lisa Biedenbach, Thomas Shumate
SPS - Tomás Bissonnette
USCCB - Therese Brown
WAU - Jeff Smith, Don Cooper, Therese Zemanek
WLP - Jennifer Odegard, Steve Janco, Mary Beth Kunde-Anderson, John Wright, Jerry Galipeau
CBPA - Terry Wessels, Jacki Giacone
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1:45 pm – 4:00 pm Room: Salon III & IV
Panel Presentation and Discussion: The Future of Religious Trade (47 to date)
ACTA - Greg Pierce, Andrew Yankech, Charles Fiore, Sr. Mary Margaret Doorley
AMP - Bob Hamma, Tom Grady, Mark Witbeck, Mary Andrews
CBPC - Maria Maggi, Emilie Cerar, Carl Dobrowolski
CCCB - Vicki Bennett
GIA - Michael Cymbala
HarperOne - Sam Barry
Jewish Lights/SkyLight Paths - Stuart Matlins
Liguori - Fr. Mat Kessler, Laura Kutscher-Dankler, Suann Fields, Pam Brown,
LitPress - Jerry Furst, Hans Christoffersen
NCP - Gary Brandl
OCP - Dave Island, Erin Nieves
OSV - Jill Kurtz
OUP: Bill Johnson, Brian Hughes, Teri Sneider
Pauline B&M - Sr.Mark Wickenhiser, Sr.Christina Wegendt, Diane Lynch
Paulist Press - Bob Byrns
Pflaum - Karen Kirby
SAMP - Lisa Biedenbach, Thomas Shumate
SPS - Tomás Bissonnette
USCCB - Therese Brown
WAU - Jeff Smith, Don Cooper, Therese Zemanek
WLP - Jennifer Odegard, Steve Janco, Mary Beth Kunde-Anderson, John Wright, Jerry Galipeau
CBPA - Terry Wessels, Jacki Giacone
Possibly:
Closer to God Books: Ralph Sullivan
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If you plan to attend the CBPA Meetings at RBTE and do not see your name listed above, please complete the form below asap!
Thanks, Terry Wessels
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Previously held events in 2008:
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Los Angeles Religious Education Congress
Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
(Room assignments listed by each event)
700 West Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
P: 714-750-8000
- CBPA Board of Directors Meetings:
Wednesday February 27, 2008 3:00PM - 6:00PM (Desert Springs Room - Lower Level)
Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 9:00AM - Noon (Desert Springs Room - Lower Level)
Please RSVP for the CBPA Reception-Award Presentation and the CBPA Mass by completing the form below:
- CBPA Membership Reception-Award Presentation: February 27, 2008 - 7:00PM - 10:30PM (Grand Ballroom A-D)
For the 3rd year, the LA Congress exhibit hall opens for booth setup on Thursday morning for exhibitors who have shipped their product to the conference. With this change in the conference structure we have found that most people are not able to attend our Thursday afternoon meetings anymore. Therefore, this year we would like to try a new agenda for Wednesday night when we draw a large group of our members.
We welcome our members to join us at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel – Anaheim, CA. in conjunction with the L.A. Congress
Feb 27, 2008 7:00PM Welcome, refreshments will be served
7:15PM “The Prophetic Role of Catholic Publishing” presenter: Fr James Martin, SJ
7:45PM CBPA Award Presentation - Recipient: Sr. Edith Prendergast
8:00PM CBPA business updates
8:15PM-10:30PM Social, Networking, Learn about CBPA’s plans for the Association's future
For planning purposes please RSVP below so that we have the proper amount of food available for the event.
PRESS RELEASE: CBPA HONORS SR EDITH PRENDERGAST
- MASS will be celebrated: Sunday, March 2, 2008 - 7:00 AM (Anaheim Convention Center Ballroom C)
We would like to thank OCP for their collaboration in providing musicians, lectors and a worship aid for our liturgy. If you have any questions, please contact Jacki Giacone, the coordinator for this event at 815-509-7158 or E: TMEnter4@aol.com
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For Immediate Release
Catholic Book Publishers Association Honors Sr. Edith Prendergast, RSC, with 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Catholic Book Publishers Association is pleased to announce that the winner of its 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award is Sister Edith Prendergast, RSC, Director of the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Sister Edith truly personifies the criteria for this award as set forth by the Board of Directors of the Association: “This award is bestowed upon a person, group, or association whose influence on the Catholic media has been marked by significant accomplishments that have advanced the work of the Church in a notable manner.”
Sister Edith directs the annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, an international event that attracts over 41,000 participants and speakers. This gathering affords a broad range of Catholic publishers the opportunity to exhibit their print and multimedia resources as well as to feature their most sought-after authors and presenters in a wide variety of workshops.
Not only has Sister Edith been steadfast in her commitment and dedication to Catholic education on every level, but she also has been actively involved in many other facets of our faith-life, including social justice, multiculturalism, evangelization, spirituality, family ministry, parish life, and youth ministry. As mentor, facilitator, and committee member, she has shared from her wealth of experience and insight to exchange ideas as well as to inform discussions and action plans in these significant yet diverse areas.
In her capacity as author, educator, editor, and speaker, Sister Edith, with her profound wisdom, has influenced and encouraged countless people in their thirst for knowledge of the Church and its meaning in their lives. She continues to be an inspiration to the faithful in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the Diocese of Orange, the state of California, and throughout the world.
Sister Edith has certainly lifted her gaze and seen anew throughout her years of service to the Church. Thus, it is fitting that the Catholic Book Publishers Association will present her with its 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award at a reception at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel on Wednesday, February 27, the evening prior to the opening of the 2008 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress.
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Previously held events in 2007:
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Inventory on Demand Seminar
Saint Mary's Press
August 9-10, 2007
702 Terrace Heights
Winona, MN 55987-1320
E: cjensen@smp.org
Saint Mary's Press extends an open invitation to all CBPA publisher members to attend a 2-day Inventory on Demand Seminar. The seminar is limited to 50 participants. Each publisher is eligible to bring up to 3 participants to the seminar.
Link to the press release and complete seminar details
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Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit
St. Charles, IL
Pheasant Run Resort
4051 East Main Street
St Charles, IL 60174
P: 630-584-6300
RBTE Agenda
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - Topaz
9:00-noon CBPA Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - Salon II
12:30 Membership Lunch
1:00-2:15 Session 1: The Benefits and Challenges of Print-on-Demand (see details below)
Presentation by: David Prentice of Lightening Source
Respondents: Joe Riley, Director of Marketing, Liturgical Press
Paul McMahon, Managing Editor, Paulist Press
Mark Witbeck, Treasurer, Ave Maria Press
Link to PPT presentation given on 5-29-07
Link to Excel document from presentation given on 5-29-07
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-3:45 Session 2: Who Are Parish Catholics? An Overview of the Research Study by James Davidson
and Mary Gautier on Parish Catholics and Future Implications for Catholic Publishers.
Link to session handouts given on 5-29-07
Link to 10 questions raised during the session on 5-29-07
2:30-3:45 Chief Financial Officer Meeting - Topaz
Link to session handouts given on 5-29-07
3:45-4:00 Business meeting - Salon II
Thursday, May 31, 2007 Salon VI
8:00-9:30 Editorial Managers Peer Breakfast and Brainstorming
for: Editorial Manager/Managing Editor/Senior Editor Session
Link to session discussion from 5-31-07
Thursday, May 31, 2007 Salon
12:00-1:30 Luncheon Presentation of the CBPA Lifetime Acheivement Award to Mike Leach
Link to pictures of the 5-31-07 event
Coming soon: Press release on the award
PLEASE register with the form below for any of the events you plan to attend.
Or you can email: cpba3@aol.com or info@cbpa.org
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The Benefits and Challenges of Print on Demand
David Prentice, Account Executive with Lightening Source, will address the various ways that Print on Demand can be incorporated into a typical publishing model, including the different ways to use digital printing to complement your title base, both front and back list. He will also discuss the way the Ingram Print to Order program works and how it has helped Publishers increase sales of titles loaded into the system.
Three responses will follow the presentation, each speaking to their experience with print on demand in their respective areas of responsibility:
Joe Riley, Director of Marketing, Liturgical Press
Paul McMahon, Managing Editor, Paulist Press
Mark Witbeck, Treasurer, Ave Maria Press
Sufficent time will be allowed for participants' questions and sharing of their own experience.
Bob Hamma, Editorial Director, Ave Maria Press, Moderator
David Prentice joined Lightening Source in December of 2002 as an Account Executive. He primarily works with Large Publishing Houses helping them to incorporate the Lightning Source model into their current business plan.
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for: Editorial Manager/Managing Editor/Senior Editor Session
Greetings,
Even though this message is last minute I thought it might be helpful to you. This e-mail is being sent to editorial managers and other management staff who might know Editorial Managers or “Senior Editorial” people that are attending RBTE this year. If you are not in editorial I encourage you to forward this to your Editorial Management colleagues who are attending RBTE.
The CBPA has organized a “Peer Breakfast” for editorial mangers to get together and discuss common areas of concern and opportunities for the CBPA to develop programming to reflect editorial needs. This will be a rather casual meeting where a light breakfast will be available. It’s an opportunity for you to get together with your peers. One key hope for the meeting is to develop a few organizing principles around which a “CBPA editorial seminar” might be designed for junior or entry level editors. Over the last several years managers (particularly heads of houses) have expressed a desire to have a two or three day program developed to introduce editors to concepts and ideas around their work (as Religious/Catholic publishing editors). The program would be more specifically related to religious publishing than any of the commercially available publishing seminars.
What, Where, When
Thursday, May 31, 2007 Salon VI
8:00 AM -9:30 AM Editorial Managers Peer Breakfast and Brainstorming (for Editorial Managers/Managing Editors/Senior Editors; not intended for all editors)
(Please note the exhibit floor does not open until 9:30 on Thursday, May 31)
For additional information and to register go to:
Best wishes,
John Thomas
In order to plan for these events it is important to have everyone register, by RSVP, for the all the CBPA sponsored events that you plan to attend at RBTE.
Each company can register as a group or an individual can register by either using the form below or email: cbpa3@aol.com.
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Los Angeles Religious Education Congress
Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
(Room assignments listed by each event)
700 West Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
P: 714-750-8000
Link to the Hotel Floor Plan
- CBPA Board of Directors Meetings: Wednesday February 28, 2007 3:00PM - 6:00PM (Lower Level: Newport Beach-Rancho Las Palmas)
Thursday, March 1, 2007 9:00AM - Noon (Main Floor: Grand Ballroom Salon F)
Please RSVP for the following 3 events: cbpa3@aol.com or info@cbpa.org
To view the current RSVP for these 3 events: View RSVP List
- CBPA Membership Social Reception: February 28, 2007 - 7:30PM - 10:30PM (Main Floor: Orange CountyBallroom Salon 4)
- CBPA Professional Skills Workshop: March 1, 2007 - 1:00PM - 4:00PM (Main Floor: Grand Ballroom Salon F)
Presentation by Google (20-30 minutes)
Amanda Edmonds, Strategic Partner Manager, will provide a general overview of the Google Book Search, its online marketing program that
helps publishers leverage the power of search to market books.
Q&A
Amanda will respond to any questions from the membership. If you have specific questions that you would like her to address in her
presentation, please send them to Terry Wessels at: cbpa3@aol.com or info@cbpa.org
Responses from CBPA members
Two members will share their expertise and experience with Google Book Search and be available to conversation and questions.
Discussion
Members will have an opportunity to discuss the program, their interests and concerns, and engage in conversation with other members as
well as the presenters.
Powerpoint presentation from our meeting
- MASS will be celebrated: Sunday, March 4, 2007 - 7:00 AM (Anaheim Convention Center-Room 303)
We would like to thank Father Larry Boadt for presiding and World Library Publications for providing musicians, lectors and a worship aid for our liturgy.
If you have any questions, please contact Jacki Giacone, the coordinator for this event at 815-509-7158 or E: TMEnter4@aol.com
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