2024 Franciscan Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
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St. Margaret of Cortona
2024 OFS Chapter of Mats
Register NOW for St. Margaret of Cortona
2024 OFS Chapter of Mats
Registration is NOW OPEN for our September 6-8, 2024 Chapter of Mats to be held at the beautiful Claggett Center in Adamstown, Maryland.
Under the theme of The Next 800 Years, we will explore where we have been, where we are now, and where we are going.
How are we as Secular Franciscans poised to bring Christ to our world?
What unique gifts do we have to offer?
The early-bird registration has been extended to May 31
Register between NOW and May 31
to receive the extended early-bird rate.
This discount is a gift from the region to assist you in participating in the Chapter of Mats
Deadlines:
Submit online registration form
Due by May 31, 2024, to receive the early bird rate
Non-Refundable Deposit – $150.00
Due by June 1, 2024
Full remaining balance Based on housing selection
Due by Aug. 1, 2024
Note: See payment options below. After August 1, all reservations are final and non-refundable.
Housing Options:
Housing options include double hotel-like rooms with private baths in the Christiane Inn, near the dining room and meeting rooms. Accommodations are also available in cottages, downhill from the dining and meeting space. Cottages have two twin beds per room and shared baths down the hall.
Event Costs:
All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast) and registration fees are included in the cost of the rooms. The lodging cost is based on the type of housing selected from the options below. There are no additional fees.
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Inn – double room/2 queen beds for 2 persons ($225 per person by May 31/$275 per person after May 31) – roommate may be designated or assigned
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Inn – double room/2 queen beds for three persons ($200 per person by May 31/$230 per person after May 31) – must designate roommates
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Inn – double room/2 queen beds for four persons ($188 per person by May 31/$210 per person after May 31) – must designate roommates
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Cottage – two twin beds per room for 2 persons ($185 per person by May 31/$235 per person after May 31) – roommate may be designated or assigned (no single rooms in cottages).
(Below is a map of the Claggett Center)
To take advantage of the extended early-bird discount and to secure your room preference, we encourage you to register and pay the $150 deposit ASAP.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE from the region is available. To request an application, contact Janice Benton jbentonsfo@gmail.com or download from this link: Financial Assistance Fund Request Form
Payment Options: Payment can be made via check or credit card (subject to 3.5% fee).
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Make checks payable to Margaret of Cortona Region, and mailed to Randy Bender, 929 North Danville St., Arlington, VA 22201-1921.
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If you wish to pay by credit card (with an additional 3.5% fee), mark that box on the registration form and you will receive an invoice and payment instructions from Randy Bender.
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To enhance the participation of all our brothers and sisters, disability and dietary accommodations, and language interpretation/translation will be available throughout the Chapter of Mats. Please indicate your requests on the registration form.
WE NEED YOU!
To make our upcoming OFS Chapter of Mats memorable, we wish to include in the planning, fraternity members willing to share their talents by working with the subcommittees in the various capacities listed below. Please indicate on the registration form, the subcommittee(s) for which you would like to volunteer:
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Program
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Liturgy and Environment
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Publicity
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Access
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Registration and Welcome
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Social
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Onsite volunteer (usher, guide, etc.)
To Register, click here for the fillable form.
If you have questions or need help registering, email Randy Bender at benderclan@verizon.net or Janice Benton at jbentonsfo@gmail.com
NOTE: Please indicate on the form whether paying by check or credit card. (Reminder: credit cards are subject to a 3.5% fee)
Click on the 2024 Chapter of Mats Flyer to share with your fraternity members.
Below is a map of the campus
(click on the picture below to enlarge the map)
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2024 Chapter of Mats
September 6 – 8, 2024
3035 Buckeystown Pike
Adamstown, MD 21710
(Click on the picture below to go to the Claggett Center website)
Emergency Medical Form
All attendees must fill out an Emergency Medical Form to keep in their room while attending the weekend Chapter of Mats. Click on the blue 2023 Emergency Medical Form fill out the form, print a copy, and bring it with you to the Chapter of Mats.
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