Fellowship for Intentional Community Events and Conferences

The Art of Community - May 16, 2009 outside Philadelphia, PA

Got hope? Ready to build on it? Join Caroline Estes, Laird Schaub, Harvey Baker and Ma'ikwe Schaub Ludwig and the rest of the FIC gang on May 16 outside of Philadelphia at the beautiful Camphill Kimberton Community for a day of workshops, connection and fresh energy for your community building endeavors. This is your chance to connect with some of the movements most dedicated movers and shakers, get inspired and learn about the nuts and bolts of community building in its many forms. Sliding scale of $45-100 for the day includes meals.

For tickets, go to: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/55120

For information about the program or to offer to help spread the word, contact Ma'ikwe: maikwe@solspace.net For questions about registration, contact Jo:

Event Schedule

May 16, 2009 at Camphill Kimberton Hills Community

8:00 a.m.	Registration
9:00	·Opening Welcome from Camphill Kimberton Hills & Ma’ikwe Schaub Ludwig for the Fellowship for Intentional Community (FIC) ·Opening Talk: Laird Schaub
9:45	Break
10:00	Workshop Session I · Consensus: Caroline Estes · Ecovillages Panel: Ma’ikwe Schaub Ludwig · Start or Join?: Laird Schaub
11:30	Lunch
12:45	Workshop Session II · Starting an Intentional Community: Ma’ikwe Schaub Ludwig · Visions of Utopia II: with Harvey Baker · Conflict: Laird Schaub
2:45	Break
3:00	Workshop Session III · Guerilla Community: Harvey Baker · Stump the Chumps: Caroline Estes, Laird Schaub and Ma’ikwe Schaub Ludwig · Cohousing: Betsy Morris
4:30	Schmooze/Q∓A/General Networking (how casual or formal this session is will depend on attendance numbers)
6:00	Dessert Auction
6:15	Dinner
7:00	Live Auction, proceeds to benefit to FIC
8:00	Closing/Thanks/Invitation for Further Connection

As one of the evening's entertainment, after dinner we will be holding a fast-paced, high-energy benefit auction. Proceeds will help FIC continue our work to bring the exciting news of community and cooperative living to a world hungry for positive choices. You can help in two ways:

Bring items to donate to the auction--products, crafts, or services that can be delivered on site, or after the event. Perhaps a weekend stay for two at your luxurious home, a quart jar of Aunt Petunia world-class plum preserves, a beautiful hand-thrown ceramic bowl... use your imagination!
Bring your wallet--there will be bargains galore, and every dollar spent will be used to make community that much more accessible in the world.

We will be running a shuttle from the Paoli train station to Kimberton at 8:35 a.m. on Saturday. (This is, unfortunately, the only public transport that can get folks to the conference on time.) Go to SEPTA.com for the schedule We will also be able to return people to the Paoli station after the closing session. Please send a note to: registration@ic.org if you would like a shuttle ride.

If you'd like to help promote the event in your area download a printable flyer (PDF) and hang it up wherever people are looking for more community!

Introducing: The FIC Road Show!

Would you like to have the FIC come to your neighborhood and put on a one-day event? We come with workshops, inspiration, schmooze opportunities and years of experience in Intentional Community living and cooperative culture. For information about a Road Show event, please contact our events team chair, Ma'ikwe Schaub Ludwig maikwe@solspace.net (505) 514-8180.

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