Our Mission: Mutual supportThe Association of Catholic Admissions and Advancement Professionals is a local network of professionals and volunteers who lead the admissions and advancement programs of Catholic schools in 11 dioceses in the six states of New England. Members also include heads of school, principals alumni and communications staff, school board members, pastors and volunteers from private, parish and diocesan schools.

Programs and events normally are organized around the contributed services of members. The only funding ACAAP receives is through membership and program fees. Through ACAAP, professionals and volunteers discuss trends, participate in professional development, share resources and cooperatively address ways to assist Catholic schools in their efforts to sustain growth and financial stability.

“Membership in ACAAP breaks the ice between ‘neighbors.’ No longer are you the only person of your kind in a school, now you have someone close by to call or meet with who can help you fit your challenges into a larger context or spark your imagination. The possibilities are limitless where people connect, listen and respond. Come, join us.”

Christopher Merrill, ACAAP President

ResourcesACAAP offers:

• Members’ admissions and advancement materials, programs, newsletters and brochures

• Member Directory. You can download and sort it to indentify the professionals in your area, including phone and email

• Calendar for up to date local meetings and related local and national professional development opportunities

• ACAAP News and Notes

• Current job postings

• Discussion forums

• The ability to register for memberships and events online at www.acaap.net

• Services provided by our business partners and sponsors

• Opportunity to nominate worthy professionals for our annual awards

On-line communications are the norm of present and future. The ACAAP Board has taken the lead in publishing our news and directories exclusively on the website, convinced that all of our potential members have internet access at school, a local library or from home. If you do not have internet access, do not let that stand in the way of your joining ACAAP. Simply let us know how best to communicate with you. Contact Barbara Baxter, Member Services, 587-526-3283

www.acaap.net

ACAAP Board Meetings:

Ryken Hall at Saint John’s High School378 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA

(Open to any member)10:00 am - 12:00 pm

email Christopher Merrill, to verify:cmerrill@centralcatholic.net

2016 - 2017Membership

Invitation

Save These Dates

Thursday, October 13, 2016

College of the Holy Cross,

Worcester, MA - Hogan Center

Fall ConferenceRegister online or via Fall Conference

brochure coming in September.

Thursday, March 16, 2017

College of the Holy Cross,

Worcester, MA - Hogan Center

Spring ConferenceRegister online or via Spring Conference

brochure coming in February.

Alumni/Community Relations

Broad Umbrella of ACAAP Resources

Newsletters Website Memorial LiturgyReunions Golf Tourney Career DaySenior Breakfasts Recognition Events VolunteersTurkey Day Brkfst Shadow/Link Programs Special EventsStud/Alum Games Bookstore/Merchandising Fundraisers

Advancement/DevelopmentPlanned Giving Data ManagementGrants Data AnalysisPublic Relations Intra-School RelationsDonor Events AuctionsBooster Clubs Student FundraisersCorporate Identity (Walk-a-thon, Xmas)Admin Team Board Leadership

Admissions - Enrollment Mgt.Newsletters Open House Info Nights6th/7th/8th gr. contacts Brochures DVD’sStudent Ambassadors Book Awards WorkshopsSchool Tours Entrance Exams Media AdvertisingStud/Alum Games Public Relations Web Sites

MAJORDONORS

Administration/CEO

External NetworkingBoard LeadershipParent VolunteersPublic RelationsGrant worthy

MAJORDONORS

ANNUALFUND

Board LeadershipVision/Mission & 5-Yr Plan

Our VisionACAAP strives to become the preferred consistent, local source of professional development for Catholic school admissions and advancement personnel in New England. In large schools, the admissions and advancement programs may include multiple full time staff. In small schools, the functions may be shared by principals, teachers, counselors or volunteers. Regardless of the size of a school or the number of staff involved, effective admissions and advancement programs must be consistent and steady. ACAAP was formed by admissions and advancement professionals, lay and religious, who felt the need for peer support and accessible professional development opportunities. They formed a stable organization, not tied to any one diocese, that is constantly renewing itself to meet the changing needs of the times.

Networking EventsThroughout the year, members are encouraged to gather in their regions for informal conversations. If you are willing to host a Networking Event, please contact either: Kathrine Hastings Cecere kathrine.cecere@verizon.net or Lynn Page Flaherty lflaherty@ndahingham.com. We will supply you with the contact list to invite other members in your area.

2016 - 2017 MEMBERSHIP FORM*

Make check payable to ACAAP. Mail to: Larry Furey, ACAAP Treasurer, 124 Sycamore Drive, Westwood, MA 02090.

Member First and Last Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Work Tel:_____________________________________ Fax:_____________________________________email: __________________________________________

(Please Print) Title

(& Extension) (Essential for email Blasts to Members)

PLEASE PRINT (Please copy this form for additional members from your school)

School or Organization: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________________________________________________________ State:_______ Zip: __________________________

Diocese:________________________________________________ Web site: www. _______________________________________________________________

c Enclosed is a check for _____ Members x $40 per individual = TOTAL ENCLOSED: $________________

Please answer these questions, they help us to constantly improve our network.

*Registration and Survey Forms are on our website. If you prefer using this option, go to: www.acaap.net/membership

Enrollment Management Constituent Relations

• Place your pastor on the ACAAP courtesy mailing list (For one year only, but you can renew annually)

Pastor:________________________________________________________________ Parish _______________________________________________________

Street:_______________________________________________ City:______________________________________________________ Zip: _______________

• Could you lead or present a Workshop at an ACAAP Fall or Spring Conference?

Topic:___________________________________________________________________ Contact Christopher Merrill: cmerrill@centralcatholic.net

• Can you contribute your time or talents to one of these on-going ACAAP needs?

c Area Meetings: (host a local meeting) Contact: Kathrine Hastings Cecere kathrine.cecere@verizon.net Lynn Page Flaherty lflaherty@ndahingham.com

c Business Partners Contact: Larry Furey 781-801-1620 lfurey@xbhs.com Identify potential financial sponsors for ACAAP

c News & Notes (Will be posted on ACAAP website) Contact: Sue Giovenetti sgiovanetti@sacredheartkingston.com Report happenings in your local Admission/Advancement community.

c Web Resources (one-time or consistent input) Contact: Chuck Putney cputney@centralcatholic.net Supply how-to articles, analysis of issues, samples of effective tools, or edit on-line forums, blogs or chat rooms.