Registrations need to be made by September 4, 2024

The schedule is subject to changes, so please check back for updates.

The Regional Conference is designed to provide leadership training, valuable information about the organization, and most of all, a time to fraternize with brethren. We hope you will join us for this special event.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Courtyard by Marriot Hotel - Waterbury, CT

The Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown is located right in the middle of the Brass City. The charm is on display all throughout the 11 floor hotel in the citys skyline. Located just over an hour from New York City and half an hour from Hartford, experience iconic Waterbury by paying a visit to the Mattatuck Museum or Quassy Amusement and Waterpark. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and enjoy guest amenities such as fitness center. Start your day energized with specialty beverages sourced from Starbucks. 

Address: 63 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702.

Additional Information

The event will be held from Friday, September 27th starting at 6PM through Sunday, September 29th 2024.

The event will be held at the Courtyard Waterbury Downtown 63 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702.

Booking link: Book your hotel here  – Room rate is $119 per night.

Guests may also call the hotel and mention group block code CTD – 203-596-1000 press 0 for our front desk.

Last Day to Book: Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

The registration fee is $120 per person. This includes Saturday lunch and dinner.

Mandatory medical release form for attendees under 21 years of age: Download here

ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED!

Event Schedule

FRIDAY

Dinner is on your own!

  

Time

Room

Activity

Who

Leader

6:00pm

Main

Welcome, Mission, Tasks
DI’s goals for the Regional Conferences
Tasks to be accomplished and how do we do that

All

Brunson

6:15pm

Main

The Golden Circle ~ Why? What? How?  When?
Why do you want X, State your purpose, To lead & inspire
What – plans, strategies, ideas…. Define for execution
How this is the way, Define adding value, Actions to results
Timelines, Lead yourself before leading the team, Vision

Break-outs Groups

Brunson

7:00pm

Main

We get to know who you are & what you’re about

Youth

Congress Officers

Room A

We get to know who you are & what you’re about

Adults

Grand Line

7:50pm

 

Break

 

Max

8:00pm

Main

Community Engagement, Meaningful, and Outreach
How a Chapter can build stong connections, networking,
support resources, involvement methods, volunteering,
partnerships with business and community groups.
The Regions will find a local Guest Speaker for this topic.

All

Regions Guest Speaker

9:00pm

Main

Champions Mindset
Building an attitude, character, and mindset to help
people achieve success in many areas of life.
Resilience, Focus, Presence, Determination, Confidence 

All

Nordstrom

9:20pm

 

Break

 

Scanlan

9:30pm

Main

Project to Save your Home Chapter
An interactive and hands-on collaboration project being
developed by the Congress Officers. Discover what you
should be placing your focus on as a JO or member, as an
Advisor or visiting adult. Learn where spend our energy
and resources but do we achieve the desired ROI.
Can we do more with a plan to save our home Chapter?

Break-outs

Congress Officers

11:00pm

 

Open Time and Sleep

 

 

     

SATURDAY

Breakfast on you own!

  

Time

Room

Activity

Who

Leader

8:40am

Main

Jurisdictions Share  1 of 2
JOs make the presentions
10 minutes total per Jurisdiction (5 mins to present)
5 mins – one good thing & one challenge in your Jdx
5 mins –  Q&A, feedback, idea sharing, solutions

Youth

Congress Officers

8:40am

Room A

An opportunity to create solutions
Moderated discussion about Advisor Recruitment,
Membership Acquisition, Member Retention,
Role Training, Building a Program that works on your
Jurisdictions level, and Where can we find Money

Adults

Grand Line

9:40am

 

Break

 

Gordon

9:50am

Main

Membership

All

General Grand King, Chadwick Burks, GGC of RAM

11:20am

Main

Break

All

Cole

11:30am

Main

Communications – Accountablity (DI<>Jdx & Jdx<>Chapter)

Youth

Max/Cole/Scanlan

Room A

Communications – Who with, Who’s Job, JMP

Adults

Gordon & Brunson

12:00pm

Main

Mentorship and Coaching – making a difference

Adults

Brunson/Max/Cole

11:20am

 

Break

 

Cole

11:30am

Main

Communications – Accountability (DI<>Jdx & Jdx<>Chapter)

Youth

Max/Cole/Scanlan

Room A

Communications – Who with, Who’s Job, JMP

Adults

Gordon & Brunson

12:00pm

Main

Open Discussion – vote on 2 topics

Youth

Region Representatives

Room A

Open Discussion – vote on 2 topics

Adults

Region Directors

12:30pm

 

Lunch

 

Regions Leaders

1:15pm

Main

Jurisdictions Share  2 of 2
JOs present
10 minutes total per Jurisdiction (5 mins to present)
5 mins – one good thing & one challenge in your Jdx
5 mins –  Q&A, feedback, idea sharing, solutions

Youth

Congress Officers

1:15pm

Room A

A Future Vision for DeMolay International
Looking forward, who do we want to be and how are
we going to position ourselves to do this.

Adults

Grand Line

2:15pm

Main

Mental Health – Recognize & Resources
We must tackle these issues face-on and open-minded
because its not going away. How do we manage mental
health, behavioral issues, and every day challenges
our Youth and Adult experience. You are not expected to be
an expert, but rather know the signs, recognize issues,
and learn strategies to save the moment and refer resources.

All

Region Guest Speaker

3:15pm

 

Break

 

Brunson

3:30pm

Main

Region Representatives and Congress Committees

All

Cole & Max

Congress & ISC Vision

All

Brunson

4:00pm

Main

Effective Training – Chapters, Leaders, Mentors
Insights and resources to provide for the Chapters.

Youth

Cole/Max/Nordstrom

4:00pm

Room A

What do you need from DI
An Open and Honest discussion, about what you expect
from DeMolay International, our Office, your Leadership,
and ideas about how we can do more and be better.

Adults

Grand Line

4:30pm

 

Break

 

Region Leaders

4:45pm

Main

Small Chapters, Implementation of Squires, JO Roles

Youth

Region Representatives

Room A

Small Chapters, Implementation of Squires, JO Roles

Adults

Region Directors

5:15pm

Main

Pick a Topic or Speaker setup by Regions

All

Region Leaders

6:30pm

 

Dinner

 

Region Leaders

7:30pm

 

Fun Event setup by Regions
Be creative, be original, have fun!

All

Region Leaders

11:00pm

 

Open Time and Sleep

 

 

     

SUNDAY

Breakfast on you own!

  

Time

Room

Activity

Who

Leader

8:30am

Main

Wrap Up  – Closing – Attitude

All

Leadership Staff

9:00am

 

Go Home!

 

 

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