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Saturday, September 13, 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Vision Award Luncheon and General Session
The Board of Trustees invites all conference attendees to this special luncheon honoring
our 2003 recipient for the Vision Award and our keynote speaker, Mr. Dennis Archer.
Mr. Archer was born in Detroit and has achieved national, state and municipal recognition
as a community activist, lawyer and Catholic with his work and dedication to revitalizing
the people and neighborhoods of Detroit. Mr. Archer was mayor for the city of Detroit
from 1994-2001 and will become the first African-American president of the American
Bar Association in August 2003. During his tenure as mayor, Mr. Archer helped
spearhead the commercial development of the state Enterprise Zone. Most of this development
has been industrial in nature, and much has involved African-American auto
suppliers—partnered with other major suppliers—to bring new jobs and millions in
revenue back to the city. His early years began by working his way through college
and law school including two years of teaching disabled children in the Detroit
public school system. A long-time member of Gesu Parish in Detroit, Mr. Archer
exemplifies the spirit of the Vision Award, which was created to recognize an
individual who through his or her life and work personifies Catholic Charities USA's
mission of supporting families, reducing poverty, and building communities.
Monday, September 15, 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Closing General Session
You won't want to miss this most exciting and inspiring closing
speaker. No one defies stereotypes, generalizations or clichés more
than Bertice Berry. Growing up poor in Wilmington, Delaware, Dr.
Berry was told by a high school teacher that she was "not college
material". Fortunately, there was another teacher who believed that
she was destined for more. Graduating magna cum laude from Jacksonville
University in Florida and a Ph.D. in sociology from Kent State University,
she demonstrated that she knew a few things about humor, as well.
She realized that by using humor in her lectures to address such
difficult subjects as racism and sexism she was making a more profound
impact. Author, educator, and social activist, Dr. Berry believes
that community involvement is not limited to just "writing a check"
and has taken a very active role in supporting organizations that
benefit those in need. Join us for what is sure to be a memorable
closing session. Dr. Berry will have several titles of her books
for sale and autograph opportunities immediately following the closing
of the conference.
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