17-19 April 2012 at the La Quinta Inns & suites

San Antonio Convention Center

Thank you for joining our 2012 National Meeting. We are looking forward to strategically crucial and timely presentations.  Chaplain (Colonel) Herman Keizer, USA (Ret.) is briefing on the subject of moral injuries that occur during war. Chaplain (Brigadier General) Douglas E. Lee, USA (Ret.) is briefing on current religious liberty issues and role of the new Chaplains Alliance for Religious Liberty. During the annual business meeting for MCA members, we will elect six new leaders for our National Executive Committee.

The Military Chaplains Association National Office is handling all registrations and payments. We recommend that you link on the registration and travel information sheet below and review this thoroughly before you complete the registration process.

Important Registration & Travel Information (pdf)

Spouse and Guest Expenses. Spouses are invited to attend all events without additional charge other than meals. Other personal or professional guests are welcome to attend our special meal events even if unable to attend other sessions.

Partial Attendance. For participants who are only able to attend less than half of the total plenary sessions because of official duty requirements, a pro-rated registration fee is available. Please contact the MCA Executive Director at (904) 422-1789 with that request.

Hotel Reservations. Separate from MCA meeting registration, please reserve your room at the La Quinta. The event room block is available through Monday, 2 April 2012. Call 1-866- 527-1498, Option 1. The group booking name is “Military Chaplains Association. The group booking code for our room block is “0501GRAXUM.” As available, the hotel will book extra nights before and after at the special conference rate of $99 plus taxes for single or double occupancy. The famous San Antonio Fiesta begins on Thursday, 19 April and continues for ten days.

Registration Form (pdf)

Registration by Surface Mail. If you prefer to register by surface mail, please download the form from the link above, complete all information blanks, and send to the MCA National Office with payment.

Registration and Payment Online. We recommend that you print out the full registration form above for reference. To register online and make payment via PayPal, continue with the form below. You will receive a copy of your entries via email. So will the MCA. However, your registration process is not finished until the MCA receives a copy of your PayPal payment notification. This means that there will be two separate emails for your online registration. Both are necessary in order to complete the process.

Call (866) 527-1498.  Use Option 1 for group reservations.

Our group listing is “Military Chaplains Association.”  Our room block code is “0501GRAXUM.”  This covers Sunday, 15 arrivals through Thursday, 19 April departures.

Lodging is $99 per night plus taxes for single or double occupancy and includes complimentary breakfast.  Pending room availability, the rate applies three days prior and three days following our event.

Posting the MCA registration form is delayed until Friday, 2 March.  We apologize for the delay.  Expect a $99 registration fee and $45 awards banquet fee.

Tuesday, 17 April - MCA National Executive Committee all day; meeting registration begins at noon; afternoon seminar on moral injury issues; hospitality hour and awards banquet begin at 6PM.

Wednesday, 18 April – Annual membership meeting breakfast; Chaplain Herm Keizer on “Moral Injuries During War” and panel discussion; installation of new MCA officers and memorial service; lunch on your own; afternoon briefing by Chaplain Doug Lee on the new Chaplains Alliance for Religious Liberty; dinner TBA.

From Tuesday morning, 17 April through Thursday morning, 19 April, forward to assistance with recording your story for the Chaplains “213 by 2-03-13″ Campaign in the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.

For those interested, Fiesta San Antonio 2012 begins on Thursday, 19 April and continues for ten days.

We appreciate you patience with the change in meeting location!

Look for a meeting registration form and information about hotel reservations on Wednesday, 15 February.

The National Executive Committee will meet beginning at 0830 on Tuesday, 17 April.  Other participants should plan to arrive in time to register on Tuesday afternoon and participate in a Welcome Reception early Tuesday evening.

Other activities will include a keynote speaker on “Moral Injuries During War,” annual awards, and a briefing on the mission of the newly formed Chaplains Alliance.

Look forward to assistance with recording your story for the Chaplains “213 by 2-03-13″ Campaign in the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.

For those interested, Fiesta San Antonio 2012 begins on Thursday, 19 April and continues for ten days.

As you pray for all of those wounded in war, please remember those who suffer moral injuries – which can be as profound in consequence as physical and mental injuries.

Please note that our organization number on the pledge form for local United Way campaigns may be different than the number on CFC forms. Every year the MCA submits a professionally conducted audit along with our application to qualify for the CFC. We are in full compliance with the mission and accountability standards that are expected for organizations with non-profit status under the Internal Revenue Service. We deeply appreciate your contributions and support of our mission and services.

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