Description:
We invite you to our First Annual New England Conference as we support the establishment of a cabinet level Department of Peace, as well as local initiatives for peace in our communities. We come together to support each other, to learn more about lobbying, nonviolent communication and to hear from elected officials. We also come together to relax and have fun.
PROGRAM
The program is in development, however we plan to include: trainings on media, hosting congressional forums and topics for elections. We will be inviting community leaders, peace & conflict resolution leaders, congressional representatives and others. Lynn McMullen, Department of Peace National Campaign Coordinator, and others from The Peace Alliance may also attend. We also hope to have musicians and entertainment.
LODGING
There are three lodges offering rooms that sleep 4 in bunk beds. Each lodge has several bathrooms with showers and meeting space. Once we fill those lodges, additional cabins are available to us that sleep 8 with a bathroom outside of the building. The lodges will be filled on a first come basis.
WHERE
The conference will take place at Bement Camp & Conference Center in Charlton Depot, Massachusetts (just west of Worcester on Route 90). Full directions will be sent upon receipt of your registration and deposit.
WHEN
The conference will take place from Friday, June 2 - Sunday, June 4, 2006. We will begin arriving at 4 p.m. on Friday, and leave by 4 p.m. on Sunday.
COST
The cost for the entire weekend, 2 overnights and 6 meals is $150. A non-refundable deposit of $125 is required no later than March 30, 2006. A special family rate is available. Contact your state co-coordinator, Pat Simon at 781-373-1410 or psimon@gis.net.
Download the flyer with the mail-in registration form: [inline:1]

Event URL:
http://www.madop.org/node/111

Contact Email:
psimon@gis.net