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East Central Retreat May4-6 fun in the mountains May7 - 8 Decatur, Tennessee

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Join us for this first East Central regional retreat.

23081 State Hwy 58 N.

Decatur, TN 37322

Friday evening (May 4) through Sunday afternoon (May 6)

Community building, training, fun, and transformation. Come meet other members in the region as we work on developing a local organizing strategy that works with our national campaign Operation Recovery.

Friday night: Dinner and fun

Saturday: Community values and goals, how do we fit into a Fort Hood win?, regional strategy, art, writing, fun

Sunday: Brunch, next steps for region, fun

May 7-8 We will be planning a mountain fun trip that folks can attent at their own expense. White water rafting is a strong possibility and will cost around $60 per person.

If you live in MI, OH, IN, Western PA, KY, TN, WV, Southern VA, NC, SC, AL, MS, GA, FL This retreat is especially for you

If you live in the rest of the country you are welcome to attend if you can get yourself there.

Accomodations will be camping and food will be provided. Gas reimbursment will be available to folks in the region who need it but please make prior arrangements with me. If you don't have camping equiptment or don't do camping and want a space in the house let me know that as well.

Register below if you are interested (even if you don't know if you can make it)

https://docs.google.com/a/ivaw.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDlXZUw4Z0tCQjZkUkFkM3ZfY3BNYkE6MQ

Thank you friends and new friends to come. We are really looking forward to this time together!

Maggie

maggiemartin@ivaw.org

912-596-8484

Sunday, January 8, 2012 - 9:20am

https://docs.google.com/a/ivaw.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDlXZUw4Z0tCQjZkUkFkM3ZfY3BNYkE6MQ

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23081 State Highway 58 N
37322 Decatur , TN
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