Jean Long here -
So thrilled that the thought of singing once again brings joy and anticipation to our hearts!!!
We are singing again here in Chicago - with harmony! One more reason for all of you to consider joining us in October (9 - 13) to help create the celebration of the Band of 24, the unveiling of the archives website and the creation of a list of tags (labels) that will allow people and organizations who would not use our jargon to reach the wealth of information we are putting on the web. We will have a roving minstrel band singing the songs of the 24 plus these others that memory is calling for us to sing again.
Additions to the minstrel crew - Pam Bergdall John Tresise, David Scott, Joyce Sloan, George and Carol Walters, Mary Warren Moffett, Ken Whitney, Carlos Ollison, Bob Booher. Forgive any omissions - tried to remember the Great Hall and the groups who were the "minstrels".
Well, now we have the choir for the internet and two groups of minstrels - and no rehearsals needed!
When else could you spend a week @$30/night (single) and $45/night (double) to ensure that our wisdom gets into history - and enjoy a mini reunion? We will have archive CDs (singing of the Order), documentary of the community on westside DVD), etc. for sale. Also books (History of Order, ICA, Courage to Lead II 0 Brian Stansfield) - and your books if you want to send us 10 copies.
...and we will be calling to catch up on your journies.
Our connection is forged in the commitment, blood, sweat and tears we were all driven to give to alleviate the suffering of the world - it is sacred and we are blessed to know each other in the sacrifice we shared - and have continued in dispersion.
the bond is unbroken,
Jean
Global Archives Chicago