ACP Membership Meeting
ACP's annual gathering of members
2023 ACP Membership Meeting
Thursday, June 1, 2023-Friday, June 2, 2023
To those who were able to attend, thank you for joining us at the 2023 ACP Membership Meeting. For those who were not, you still have a chance to benefit from the wisdom and experience of the speakers and your colleagues.
Detailed Schedule with Downloadable Links
Thursday
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Gathering, Introductions, Opening Prayer | Superior | |
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Sessions A | ||
A.1 Designers Track: Best Practices for Managing the Design Process In-house | Erie | ||
Description The design process in a publishing house is a team sport. Learn the role each department plays in the process, how to direct the right kind of participation from the right people at the right time and how to establish credibility, build trust and deliver solutions that are both meaningful and beautiful. Building the right framework is essential for effective and efficient workflow. We will also discuss the value of creating a department specific pitch deck that informs authors, internal departments, agents and others about your process, staff, work and desired outcome. Speaker
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A.2 Technology Track: Royalty Systems |
Huron | ||
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A.3 Delivering Your Digital Content (Without Divesting Your Data) |
Ontario | ||
Description Just as important as delivering your digital content in a user-friendly way is fostering a connection to your customers. As publishers, you face the challenge of distributing content in an economical manner while also collecting helpful data. And it's getting harder every day. Third-party platforms are keeping too much of your revenue and sharing none of the valuable customer information, which is the bedrock of effective engagement strategies. Learn how you can take back the power to build meaningful relationships with your customers without compromising the experience of their eBook and audio consumption. Be equipped with the right tools to conquer new problems and get back to your mission of inspiring readers with the life-changing message of the Gospel. Speaker
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A.4 Working with the Conformity Review and Catechetical Institute |
Michigan | ||
Description
Speaker Father Daniel J. Mahan will soon begin serving the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as the Director of the newly-formed Institute on the Catechism. Father Mahan was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 1988. He has served in parishes throughout the archdiocese, and currently serves as pastor in solidum of four parishes in southeastern Indiana. He has served as a reviewer of catechetical texts since the late 1990s and has been working as a core team member for the Institute since its launch in November 2022. A graduate of Saint Meinrad College, Father Mahan holds a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm in Rome. |
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A.E Executive Session: Technology and Systems Design and Decision-Making |
Board Room | ||
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Feldman has spoken to audiences around the world, including in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. He has worked with a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, helping them to develop their leadership skills and improve their bottom line. In addition to his work as a speaker and consultant, Feldman is also the author of several books on leadership, sales, and customer service. His most recent book, "Shift Happens! Think Inside The Box Using 3D Thinking. His book explores the role of technology and innovation in driving change in the business world. |
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3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Large-Group Session: Building Community Effectively in a Hybrid Work Environment |
Superior | |
Description Hybrid work is here to stay. For workers in the knowledge economy, eighty percent of say they want location flexibility and 94% say they want schedule flexibility. Organizations and leaders are working to adapt to these desires in order to compete in the talent market. But effective hybrid/remote work requires new skills and approaches to foster culture, connection and collective work. Leaders face the challenge of creating community and retaining and engaging people within the context of a distributed workforce. This session will give leaders the tools and strategies for constructing an optimal hybrid work environment, including:
Leaders will gain the skills to identify and develop practices that accentuate the organization’s values and perpetuate its culture. They’ll be able to employ strategies that evolve the workplace in ways that are effective, engaging and meaningful. |
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Speakers Patricia Carl is a leadership consultant, speaker, and the CEO of Highland Performance Solutions, a woman-owned organizational consulting firm that works with leaders, teams and organizations to unlock potential and drive organizational performance.
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4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Sessions C | ||
C.1 Designers Track: Best Practices for How to Hire a Freelance Designer |
Erie | ||
Speaker Torrey Sharp (see A.1 for complete biography) Description This session will cover topics such as where to find and how to commission the best talent, establishing realistic budgets, delivering a comprehensive design brief, evaluating work and creating the right kind of feedback loop and how to motivate freelance designers to get their best work. We will also dive into situations where the project or the relationship runs into distress and discuss best practices for how to resolve or exit the engagement. |
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C.2 Technology Track: AI and Its Impact on Publishing | Huron | ||
Speaker Ken Brooks |
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C.3 Conversation on Spanish-Language Resources | Ontario | ||
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Fr. Sergio Rivas |
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C.4 Issues in Managing Human Resources Description The management of human resources is a critical aspect of every organization’s success, and it is accompanied by a wide variety of complexities and challenges. In this session, we delve into the key issues faced by HR professionals and organizations today, and we will explore effective strategies to navigate them. Over the decades, HR has transformed to a strategic partner in driving organizational growth and maximizing employee potential. HR professionals continue to adapt to dynamic environments, embrace technological advancements, and adopt innovative practices. One of the many critical and ever-changing areas is that of legal and ethical concerns. We will discuss key themes of employment law such as anti-harassment and discrimination and compliance with labor laws in order to mitigate legal risks and ensure a fair and inclusive work environment. A further challenge for HR is today’s labor market and how it affects employee engagement and retention. We will address the necessity of fostering a positive culture and addressing employees’ needs in the workplace which include opportunities for growth and development and addressing burnout. This exploration of the issues in managing human resources will address the strategies necessary to effectively navigate the evolving landscape of HR in organizations. |
Michigan | ||
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C.E Executive Session: Building Community Effectively in a Hybrid Work Environment | Board Room | ||
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Sessions D | ||
D.1 Designers Track: Ebook Production through InDesign: Tools and Techniques |
Erie |
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Description In this workshop-formatted session, we will walk through the stages in the process of producing an ebook through InDesign, including pre-production (Word), production (InDesign), ebook composition, and auditing. At each stage we will discuss tools and techniques that you need in order to produce distribution-ready EPUB 3 ebooks to Amazon and other retailers. Speaker
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D.2 Technology Track: Best practices in design/decision-making on technology and systems |
Huron |
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Speaker James Feldman (See A.E for complete biography) |
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D.4 Targeting Audiences in Social Media Today |
Ontario |
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D.E Executive Session: Issues in Managing Human Resources |
Michigan |
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Speaker Candace Fisher (See C.4 for complete biography) |
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6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Beer/Wine Social | Superior | |
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
ACP Dinner (including ACP Award presentations) Outstanding Service Award: Kimberly Bernard |
Superior | |
Friday |
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8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Morning Prayer | Superior | |
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Superior | |
Large-Group Session: Today’s Catholic Church and Its Implications for Catholic Publishing |
Superior | ||
Description The first part is an overview of CARA research on how and where Catholics engage their faith with and through media, with a particular emphasis on young adult faith engagement. Most young adult Catholics actively engage their faith separate from the local parish – so how might we communicate with them? The second part will present the findings from the recent CARA national Catholic poll on how do Catholics understand the Eucharist. These findings challenge the unnuanced reporting presented in the media in recent years. These findings also raise issues about methods of providing content so as to reach related audiences. Speakers
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10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | ACP Peer Groups | ||
Peer Group: Finance |
Superior |
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12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Peer Group: Women in Catholic Publishing |
Superior |
Awards and Honors
On Thursday evening, we will honor the new inductees to the ACP Hall of Fame and the newest recipient of the ACP Outstanding Service Award.
Pre-Membership Meetings
Before the ACP Membership Meeting, we will host two groups, the Catholic Writers Guild (Tuesday, May 30-Thursday, June 1, 2023) and Hispanic MInistry leaders/bishops (the morning of Thursday, June 1, 2023).
If you are an editor or interesting in attending the Catholic Writers Guild meeting, registration will be in addition to your ACP Membership Meeting registration. A link will be available shortly.
Heads of houses and ACP staff who are interested in discussing how to best implement the new National Hispanic Ministry Plan are invited to attend the discussion with Hispanic ministry leaders and biships on Thursday morning, June 1, from 9 AM-12 PM. Please add the ticket "National Hispanic Ministry Plan Discussion" to your registration. This session is free of charge.
Hotel Reservations
Room rates are $119.00. Mention that you are with the "Association Catholic Publishers" to get this special rate. The cut-off date for this rate is May 8, 2022.
- Call the Holiday Inn O'Hare. Call 1-800-HOLIDAY (1-800-465-4329) or 773-693-5800. Please mention the group name ACP at the time of resevation to obtain the discounted rate.
- Going to hiohare.com and typing in the Group code: ACP