[Northeast Department of Peace Conference]
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Northeast Department of Peace Conference
Being The Change: Creating Peace at Home and in the World
March 28-30, 2008

Register now! CLICK HERE
<http://www.northeastdopconference.org/sites/northeastdopconference.org/\
files/08RegionalConference3.pdf> to download the registration form.

Spread the word! Download the conference brochure
<http://www.northeastdopconference.org/sites/northeastdopconference.org/\
files/08ConferenceBroch.pdf> for use as a flyer.

WHEN

The conference will begin at dinner on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 6:30 pm
and end around 3 on Sunday, March 30th. Check-in will be from 4-6 pm on
Friday.

WHERE

The Conference will take place at Canonicus Camp & Conference Center, 54
Exeter Road, Exeter, Rhode Island. It is an easy drive from NYC, NH, MA,
ME, and CT. The closest airport (16.5 miles) for those flying in is TF
Green in Warwick. We will be coordinating transport to/from airport as
needed ( contact us <http://www.northeastdopconference.org/contact> ).
Check out the website at www.canonicus.org <http://www.canonicus.org/>
.

Canonicus Camp & Conference Center offers a beautiful and serene setting
for many types of events. Set on over 300 acres of meadow and woodland,
with a pictureque lake, it is a world away from the hustle and bustle of
everyday activity.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Connecting, networking, singing, dancing, peace flag making, informative
workshops, inspirational speakers, bragging, planning, welcoming spring
in the New England woods, children's programming, fun, free time, and
YOUR contribution to help make this a great regional conference! The
weekend agenda will include keynote speakers: Dot Maver, Educator and
Peacebuilder, speaking on "Being the Change & the Global Peace Movement"
and Dr. Ed Tick, author of "War and the Soul" speaking on "War and the
Soul: Healing Ourselves and the Planet". Workshops will include: NVC,
Restorative Justice Practices, Unraveling the Patriarchy for Peace.
Breakout sessions will occur throughout the weekend on the DOP
legislation, state strategy and planning, and the student peace
alliance.

FAMILY-ORIENTED CONFERENCE

A Children's Program will run throughout the weekend and families are
encouraged to bring their children. If you would like to assist with the
children's programming and/or offer to assist, please contact us
<http://www.northeastdopconference.org/contact> .

LODGING

There are three lodges for our use over the weekend. The main lodge and
primary meeting space accommodates 44 people in rooms with private
bathrooms in the room, with shared space (3 or 4 twin beds per room).
Indicate your roommate choices or we will match you up. Two smaller
lodges (Green & Rathbun) are about a 1/4 mile walk away and feature
rooms with shared baths (in the hallways) with 3 or 4 twin beds as well
as a few bunk beds. These lodges also feature a small kitchenette and
living room area. Many are handicap accessible.

FOOD

The camp is known for it's good food and will include meat offerings as
well as vegetarian or vegan options. Please let us know
<http://www.northeastdopconference.org/contact> if you have any other
dietary restrictions.

REGISTRATION

A complete registration form is available for download. CLICK HERE
<http://www.northeastdopconference.org/sites/northeastdopconference.org/\
files/08RegionalConference3.pdf> to download.

The conference program fee covers registration packet, conference
organization and facilitation, inspirational speakers, informational
workshops, children's program supplies, fun/creative activities, contact
information for future state/regional planning & networking, and live
musical entertainment!

EARLY REGISTRATION offers a $15 discount on the program fees. Please
send half your total registration (program fee + accommodation fee by
January 31st).

Balance will be due at check-in on Friday, March 28th.

All registrations are needed by March 15th to reserve space at the
conference.

LATE REGISTRATION: A $25 late registration fee will be added after March
15th.

Cost: $80-110, sliding scale

Official Site: http://www.northeastdopconference.org/
<http://www.northeastdopconference.org/>

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