Here is a more recent passing (I wrote this to be read at the ToP Network
gathering this weekend - he was JUST as avid a supporter and appreciator of
ICA worldwide):
David Lester, In Memoriam
David Lester was a Muskogee Creek Indian from Oklahoma. He died in Denver
just after Christmas. Some of us had hoped to put him forward as a ToP
Champion next year because he has been truly a solid champion for the past
20 years. Note that David was neither a facilitator nor a trainer. He was an
amazing charismatic leader of high intellect and integrity, whose compassion
was as deep as it was broad. He was a man of Spirit.
As Executive Director of the Council of Energy Resource Tribes, he was
introduced to ToP and understood immediately that it could bring Tribes back
to their original models of consensus, allowing them to create their future
on their own terms. He hired ToP facilitators and trainers, set up training
for many young Indians in CERT's education programs, and as interns in the
organization. He brought our methods to all the CERT conferences-several
every year-as well as numerous Tribal meetings, encouraging Tribes whether
CERT members or not, to develop Comprehensive Energy Strategic Plans using
ToP. ToP now is required by some Tribes for facilitators, and is being used
by ToP trainer Leslie Kabotie (a Crow Indian) with the very first Robert
Wood Johnson funded health work in Indian country.
David had a raucous laugh that began in his rather large belly and rolled up
to his eyes, which were surrounded by laugh crinkles. He loved life, he
loved people - not just Indians, and he loved us. He is already missed.
From: oe-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net
[mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Lynda Cock
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 11:15 AM
To: 'Order Ecumenical Community'
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Directory Subscription renewal
Thank you, Mike, for keeping us so connected. In addition to keeping up with
changing physical and e-mail addresses, receiving The Directory is always a
gathering of colleagues as I read the list of those who have journeyed on
during the past year and recall the many many names that would now be on the
Memorial Wall that we had in Vail 13 years ago. (Thank you, Del and others
and now Mike).
Gratefully,
Lynda Cock
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From: oe-bounces(a)lists.wedgeblade.net
[mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Jayandem2(a)aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 12:09 PM
To: oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net; dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net
Subject: [Oe List ...] Directory Subscription renewal
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
>From Mike Tippett:
A Good New Year's Resolution: Renew your subscription to the ICA/OE/EI
Directory!!
I NEED TO MOVE MORE COPIES!!
IF YOU ARE A FORMER SUBSCRIBER, PLEASE CONSIDER GETTING THE 2013 VERSION
There is still time for you to order your copy! For those who aren't
familiar with The Directory, it is a listing of names, addresses, phones,
emails and occupations of several hundred people who have been at one time
or another associated with the I.C.A., or the Ecumenical Institute, or its
programs and projects. It's fun to see where everyone is living and what
each is doing. (I'm in Florida and am semi-retired)
If you would like a copy of your listing, either write or email me.
If you would like a copy of The Directory, send in the form below.
Cost of the Directory is $20.00 for either the booklet form, the floppy disk
form, or a CD. If you order two forms, it will cost $30.00.
ORDER FORM
NAME: ______________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________
CITY/STATE/POSTAL(ZIP) CODE: ____________________________
COUNTRY: ________________________
EMAIL: ______________________________
Make Checks out to and send orders to:
Michael B. Tippett, 4676 32nd Court East, Bradenton, FL 34203 (USA)
Phone: (941) 753-5189 Email: MovementDir(a)aol.com
Please send me a copy of the directory: [ ] Booklet form [ ]
CD
Cost of the Directory is $20.00 for either the booklet form, or a CD. If
you order two forms, it will cost $30.00.
I enclose $___________
The CD will contain In Memoriam and Names and Addresses, etc, in
Microsoft Word format.
