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Tue, February 7, 2012 at 3:39 PM It isn't too early to save the date (October 8-10) and make plans to experience the splendor of fall in Michigan. The leaves should be turning!
This commercial, featuring the voice of Tim Allen, highlight's the states crisp weather, vibrant colors, and the pleasure of taking a breath of Pure Michigan's autumn air.
Thu, December 22, 2011 at 11:56 AM 
We're excited to announce that the 2012 ParishSOFT Conference will be held October 8-10 at the historic Dearborn Inn in Dearborn, Michigan, also the site of the 2008 conference.
The Dearborn Inn is a Mariott hotel and is located just 12 miles Northeast of Detroit's Metro Airport (DTW). It is also right around the corner from the midwest's premier history attraction, The Henry Ford.
Frommer's review states: The Dearborn Inn opened its doors in 1931 as the world's first airport hotel, located right across the street from Ford Airport. The airport has long since closed, but this historic inn remains popular, known for its Georgian elegance, first-class service, and business amenities. Twenty-three acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and gardens make this hotel feel worlds away from the big city.
We're already very excited for the 2012 conference. We hope you'll make plans to join us during beautiful October in Michigan!
Stacey Anttila
Need approval from your pastor or finance council to attend conference? We invite you to use our "Conference Justification Template." Just download the Word document and modify it as you like. It's not too soon to start planning for the learning events you and your staff will want to do in 2012
hotel, venue in Announcemets Thu, December 1, 2011 at 3:40 PM Tue, November 15, 2011 at 2:45 PM Some attendees were kind enough to share their thoughts about this year's ParishSOFT Conference. Here is a sampling:
"This was my third conference and they just keep getting better. My brain is on overload with great information!" Denise Sinatra, Albuquerque, NM.
"I found the priests’ [track], website construction, and Parish IQ to be very practical and useful. I’m enthusiastic to return to the parish with this information." Fr. Michael Beers, St. Anthony of Padua, Easton, PA.
"The speakers and staff add a lot to how you use the products to do your job. They uncover many points or processes you may not have found yet and help you to streamline processes." Anne Good, Worcester, CA
"As a former computer instructor I know the best way to retain computer skills is by doing. The hands on training classes were a great addition to the conference and the most useful." Kathleen Gomes, Monterey, CA.
Fri, November 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM 
The travel arrangements have been made, the documents, lanyards and computers have been shipped, our bags are packed (mostly) and we're ready to go. Conference is just three days away!
The ParishSOFT Team has been planning and preparing for this event the entire year and we're excited it is finally here. Twenty "blue shirts" will descend on the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort to host the conference. Some of us fly out of Michigan tomorrow to make on-site preparations in Anaheim. The rest will join us on Sunday afternoon and will help us kick off the Conference with a reception on Sunday night. Monday we embark on three days of learning what it means to build engaged churches.
If you're joining us, we can't wait to see you!