Midwest Federation

The Midwest Federation (MWF) consists of all Theosophical Society in America (TSA) members who live in the states of:

The purpose of the Midwest Federation (MWF) is to cultivate and enhance the theosophic life of members scattered throughout our six state area through an annual meeting held each April usually at the Ozark Theosophical Camp & Education Center in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas. Please contact one of the MWF officers for further information about our activities.

Officers:

President - Mark Newbold ( kalixtus77@yahoo.com)

Vice-president - Gini Newcomb ( new.art@juno.com)

Secretary - Barbara Bronstrup ( barbtheos@sbcglobal.net)

Treasurer - Mark Newbold ( kalixtus77@yahoo.com)

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2008 Midwest Federation Meeting of the Theosophical Society in America

April 25-27, 2008,

When: April 25-27, 2008
Where: Sanctuary of Hope Retreat Center
2601 Ridge Ave.
Kansas City, KS
What its about:
This is another opportunity for all of us to get together to share information and experiences from our own individual and group studies. Retreats are so important during these chaotic times. This weekend will be an eclectic experience with Theosophical presenters and activities.

For more information or to Register contact/send to:
Mark Newbold
212 W. Park St.
Pittsburg, KS 6676
phone: 620-249-1533
e-mail: mark.newbold@classltd.org.

Registration costs for the Midwest Federation April 25-27, 2008

• Conference Registration is $15 per person
• Weekend rates:
  • Single: 2 nights, 6 meals, w/ registration= $149
  • Couples: 2 nights, 6 meals, w/ registration= $169
• Room per night rate:
  • $40 per night for single occupancy rooms plus registration and meals.
  • $50 per night for couples plus registration and meals.
• Meals are $9.00 each- (our meals will be lacto-ova vegetarian)

Schedule of Events:

Friday:
4pm to 9pm- Registration & Socializing
6pm- Dinner
7pm to (8:30/9pm)- Lecture by Joyce Barrett
"Revisiting the Divine Feminine through the Gnostic tradition, the Magdalene, the Templar, the Grail & the Black Madonna"….

Saturday:
Morning:
Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
9:00 - Yoga stretch - Gini Newcomb
9:15 - Meditation - Margie Jones
9:30 - Welcome & Opening remarks
9:45 - 10:30am - Talk by Fred DeWit, "Our Rare and Precious Earth"
10:30-10:45- Break
10:45-11:50 - Talk by Elwin Barrett, "Dialogues on the Path"
Lunch: from Noon to 1:00 p.m.-
Afternoon
1:30 - 2:15 - Talk by Venu Carney, "Methods of Inquiry" Part 1
2:15 -2:30- Break
2:30 – 3:15 - Talk by Venu Carney, "Methods of Inquiry" Part 2
3:15 – 4:45 - Susan Miller will lead "Dances of Universal Peace"
Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Evening
7:00 to 8:00- Business Meeting.
• Midwest Federation Business
• Reports from Lodges/Branches & study centers
8:00 – 10:00 - Socializing, discussion & films, DVD/video

Sunday:
Morning
Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
9:00 - 9:15 -Qi Gong
9:15 -9:30 - Meditation
9:30 - 10:15- Talk by Dean Barnum, "Is there a God?"
10:15-10:30- Break
10:30 -11:15- Talk by Mark Newbold, "Why Theosophy?"
11:15 -11:30- Summary & Closing
Lunch is at Noon:-
Fellowship, good byes, and see you all next year!

For more information or to Register contact/send to:
Mark Newbold
212 W. Park St.
Pittsburg, KS 6676
phone: 913-321-4673
e-mail: mark.newbold@classltd.org.