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'Re&istration Packet Ju(y 23-26, 2014

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1275 :East Siena '1-feiBfits 1Jrive 'Adrian, 'M'l 49221

517 266 4000

DIA Gathering Registration Form - 2014 Please PRINT and complete this registration form.

Congregation/Province:

Address:

City: State Zip

Phone (day) (evening)

e-mail

Name preferred on Tag:

The Gathering will be held in the Weber Center. There are forty-nine rooms available and most can be doubles. It behooves you to register early, as the overflow will be housed in a near-by motel. (If anyone stays at a motel, that wil be an additional charge, and one must provide on~·s own transportation to and from the motel. ) There are four rooms with handicapped accessibility. These rooms, will be given out on a first come first serve basis (same fee as private room). Anyone wishing to come early or stay later needs to negotiate the fee with Weber Center.

DIA Membership fee (due in January- please include if not paid) 35.00

Gathering Fee Deposit: (put toward fee) 50.00 Gathering Fee: (by June 1: 350.00--after June 1 - add $50) Payment due by June 15 for those who which to attend. For those who wish to share a room the Gathering Fee is: 350.00

For those who wish a private room the Gathering Fee is: 420.00 -------------~--------

Only Adrian Dominicans living at the Motherhouse 185.00 the Gathering Fee is: ------------+-------

Shuttle fee from Detroit Airport $40.00 Round trip 40.00 (if you are flying) -----------+----------

TOTAL ENCLOSED:

Please make checks payable to DIA- (if sent by your Congregation please make sure your name is somewhere on the check for bookkeeping accuracy)

Mail the Registration form and Workshop choices to: Sr. Elizabeth Slenker, OP e.slenker@att.net 9921 Benson Avenue 314 954 5677 St. Ann, MO 6307 4

DIA Gathering - 2014 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Frances R. Belmonte

Dr. Belmonte has amazing credentials and provides an education service entitled QUANTUM CONNECTIONS With her talented gift as a speaker, she presents a unique insight

to integrate and synthesize one's work and relationships in a lively, captivating way, She invites us beyond knowledge and information to the Deep Down Smart Place © in human beings. This is where we know what we know and where we hold the quality and integrity of our lives.

Topics in which she lectures are : o Transformation Through Life Events o Ethics in a Relational Voice o Spirituality and Imagination o Belief Systems and Wellness o Collaboration Among Healing Professionals o Imagination as Transformative Power o Caught Between Worlds - Negotiating Change o Breathing Free: Stress and Spirituality o Addiction: Spirituality in Recovery o Recovering the Wisdom of the Body

shop Presenters: (All workshops 1 hour 9:30-10:30 or 10:45-11 :45

1. Tour of Holy Rosary Chapel: 10:45 Conducted by Sr. Barb Rund , OP

This tour will emphasize the historical and spiritual significance of this Chapel as well as the recent renovations which uncovered some original art.

2. Spirituality in Movement 10:45 am Conducted by Xiomara Menendez-

Hernandez Xiomara will lead this studio in how movement can spiritually enhance a person's prayer and meditation.

except the Multi-media card design which is 2 hours)

4. How to create a Digital Newsletter 9:30 Conducted by Sr. Barbara Schwarz, OP

Barbara will give the basics in utilizing computer skills in order to enhance one's expertise in designing newsletters, etc.

5. Drum Studio 10:45 Led by Sr. Liz Sully, OP

Enhance one's prayer life with the attitude of rhythm using percussion instruments.

6. Tour of PermaCulture 9:30 Led by Sr. Carol Coston

Carol will take you on a tour of how to create an alternative sustainable resource out of natural

3. Joy in Designing Cards 9:30-11:45 materials and how this can enhance the surrounding Led by Sr. Diane Weifenbach, OP environment.

Some areas of art are a little harder to express inner joy. We will use feathers, 7. God's Creation through Contemplative Being

Led by Oneself buttons, earrings, piins, etc, in designing special cards. You will be given many materials for your use. 12-14 participants.

2 $1 0.00 fee at time of workshop.

Just take time to BE.

DIA Gathering - 2014 Studio/Workshops

Friday July 25, 2014

Name: ----------------------------------------------

There will be one-hour as well as two-hour sessions. If you choose a 2-hour session studio/workshop, please list as #1 for both time slots. Please print the title and number of your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for each of the two studio/workshop sessions:

First Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Chose from Sessions

1 Tour of PermaCulture 2 Joy in Designing Cards (from 9:30-11 :45) 3 How to create a digital newsletter

1st choice -----------------------------------------------------------2nd choice-----------------------------------------------------------

3rd choice

Second Session 10:45-11:45 a.m. Choose from Sessions

2 Joy in Designing Cards (1 0:30-10:45 -cont'd) 4 Drum Studio 5 Spirituality in Movement 6 Tour of Rosary Chapel at Adrian Motherhouse 7 God's creation through contemplative being

1st Choice---------------------------------------------------------

Please Mail this form along with your registration to :

Sr. Elizabeth Slenker, OP 9921 Benson Avenue St. Ann, MO 63074

by June 15, 2013

Questions? 314 954 5677

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DIA Gathering - 2014

MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, July 22,2014

Arrival of Board and Planning Committee to Set up Building

WEDNESDAY, July 23,2014

Registration 1 :00 p.m. -Supper Opening Ritual and Welcome Opening Social

THURSDAY, July 24, 2014

5:00p.m. 5:00p.m. 6:30p.m. 7:30-

Opening Remarks: Elizabeth Slenker, Introduction to Prayer 9:00 - 9:20 a.m. Prayer led by Sue Schreiber Preaching by Carol Fleming

Presentation:

Break

Presentation

Break & Lunch

Presentation

Break Presentation

Frances Belmonte: Put the Coin in the Slot

Frances Belmonte What I heard Fran Say

Frances Belmonte The Metal (Mettle) of the Coin

Frances Belmonte Let's Chat about what Fran Said --Did you hear what I heard?

Break/Musicians practice/Supper Business Meeting and Nominations Coffee HouseNirtual Gallery/Social

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9:30-10:30

10:30-10:45

10:45-11 :45

11 :45-1 :15

1:15-2:15

2 :15-2:45 2 :45-3 :45

3 :45-6:00 6:15-7:15 7 :30-

DIA Gathering - 2014

FRIDAY July 25, 2014 Prayer

Music led by Sue Schreiber

WORKSHOPS/STUDIOS/TOURS

9:00-9:20

1. Tour of Rosary Chapel 9:30-10:30

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3

4

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-the historical, and spiritual significance; and recent renovations uncover' original art works Barb Rund (Adrian) 1 hour workshop

Spirituality in Movement Xiomara Menendez-Hernandez (Adrian)

Multi Media card designs Diane Weifenbach (Adrian)

Creating a Digital Newsletter Barbara Schwarz, (Amityville)

Drum Studio Liz Sully (Sinsinawa)

10:45 - 11 :45 1 hour studio

9:30-11 :45 2 hour studio

9:30-10:30 1 hour studio

10:45-11 :45 hour

6 Tour of PermaCulture- how to let the earth process itself 9:45-10:45

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Tour with Carol Coston (Adrian) 1 hour

God's Creation through Contemplative Being down time to do your own thing

Lunch

Group Picture on front steps of Madden Hall

Business Meeting/Elections

Break

5

own time

12:00-1:00

1 :15- 1 :45 (please be there!)

2:00-3:00

3:00-3:30

DIA Gatherin - 2014

Discussion:

"Who is DIA? Moving the Arts as Preaching For this segment of the DIA Gathering please bring a small, easily transportable piece of work: poetry, music, photography; painting; watercolor; oil ; or documentation of what it is you do to explore the theme:

"WHERE MY TWO SIDES OF THE COIN --ART AND SPIRITUALITY-- COME TOGETHER."

This will be a table discussion where you can explore with others how art brings you to your spiritual space.

Supper

Social and Guest Entertainment

ATURDAY, JULY 26, 2013

Breakfast

Mass/Awards/etc (Musicians practiced Thursday at 3:45) (or on own time)

Commissioning/Closing/Pictures

Board Meeting/Evaluations

Lunch

Departure

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5:00- 6:00

7:00-

7:30- 8:30

9:00- 10:15

10:15- 10:45

10:45 - 12:00

12:00- 1:00

1:00

DIA Gatherin - 2014 DIA Artist Marketplace Display and Sales:

Artist Responsibilities: 1 . Artists shall be responsible for art work and materials. Every precaution will be taken to

protect and secure the artwork during the Gathering dates. Neither the DIA nor the host congregation will assume responsibility for loss or damage of artwork. Contact your own insurance provider for the protection of your work.

2. Each person who displays and sells is responsible for setting up one's own display. Display space will be assigned to those who request by the July 1 deadline. Requests received after the deadline or ''walk-ins" will be accommodated as possible, though space is not guaranteed.

3. Artists who wish to mail their items to the host site may do so. Items must not be sent before July 18, as there is another group in session until that date. Artists are responsibl for the arrangements regarding delivery and pick-up of materials. All materials are to be removed at the end of the Gathering. There is no available storage space. Mail Items to :

Linda Braman, Assistant Director Weber Center 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive Adrian, Ml 49221-1733

4. All sales at the Marketplace will be negotiated directly with the artist. The artist is responsible for providing change, if necessary. A fee for the sales space is not required, though donations to further the work of the DIA will be accepted. All tables will be the same size for this gathering.

5. Inquiries? Janet Wright 313 937 2039 Artsgdjjw@ aol.com

••••••••••• • •• • ••• •••• • •• •• • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Reservation for Marketplace space:

Name: Gong reg ation/P rovi nee:

Address:

City: State

Phone (day) (evening)

e-mail

D Need Electric outlet?

Zip

There will be no wall space. Bring your own easels displays, if needed. Any other needs?

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Transportation for DIA Gathering - 2014 Driv ing? Go to tiie Adrian Dominican Website. At the bottom of the "Contact the Adrian Dominicans" you will find a link for driving directions posted by Google.

Flying? Need to have info & shuttle fee by July 1.

There is a Shuttle Service from Weber Center to the Airport. The fee is $40.00 round trip. Your information Will be forwarded to the Director of Weber Center who will arrange for the Shuttle Service to pick you up from the Detroit Airport. It is about an hour's drive from the Airport to Weber Center. Please fill out the following form to insure your pick-up by the shuttle service. Please try to arrive at the airport on a flight during the daytime on July 23. Please plan your return flight Saturday late afternoon, or Sunday, so that you can attend the full Gathering.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Name

Address: City State.

Phone (h) (c) (most accessible)

Flight Information to the Gathering: Arrival Date:

Airline flight: # Airline Carrier:

Departing from (city): Connecting flight? ^ . # Carrier?.

Arrival time in Detroit: (am or pm?)

Directions for arrival: Go directly to baggage claim area (lower level), go outside at curb facing traffic. McNamara Terminal go to baggage door 5. North Terminal go to baggage door 2. Doors are marked on outside of Terminal. Driver will display "Adrian" sign. Drivers are not allowed to park or leave the car. If you do not flag down the car it will have to go around and take another five minutes to get back to the terminal.

Flight from the Gathering:

Airline flight: # Airline Carrier: Departure time from Detroit: Time: am/pm? Day?

(Bookkeeping: $40.00 Payment in Registration -- to be filled in by Registrar.

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DIA Gathering - 2014

Checklist:

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Reqistration form (by July 1, 2014) Re.9istration fee (by June 15, 2014) Workshop Reservation

Questions? Clarification

Share a room With whom?

Private room

Special needs (by July 1, 2014) Shuttle from Detroit Airport ~ $40.00 round trip ~ Flight information needed

Sr. Elizabeth Slenker, OP 9921 Benson Avenue St. Ann, MO 6307 4

314 954 5677 e.slenker@att.net

Sr. Elizabeth Slenker, OP 9921 Benson Avenue St. Ann, MO 6307 4

314 954 5677 e.slenker@ att. net

Sr. Elizabeth Slenker, OP 9921 Benson Avenue St. Ann , MO 63074

314 954 5677 (by July 1, 2014) e.slenker@att.net (Please make sure you fill out page 9)

Market place reservation (by July 1, 2014)

Virtual Gallery entries (Due July 1, 2014) q Scholarship Assistan~ (by May 1, 2014) ~

Sr. Janet Wright, OP 9920 Farley Redford , Ml 48239

313 937 2039 Artsgdjjw@aol.com

Sr. Barbara Schwarz, OP 41 Union Avenue Amityville , NY 11701 516 695 3238 artafire@hotmail.com

Sr. Jeanne Stickling, OP Elgin Art space Lofts 51 S. Spring St. #11 2 Elgin, IL 60120-6427 847-429-2191 sjsclay@comcast. net