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From: Ken and Beth Mick
To: soundofgrace@...
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 9:13 PM
Subject: Seaside conference: now a new one???
Methinks that John and Moe know not what they conive. They are are correct. I do work at a Confernce Center and they are looking for weekday retreats.
Methinks that John and Moe do not know how disorganized I can be. However, Lakeside Christian Camp and Conference Center has a very organized young woman as Guest Services Director. Christy will crack the whip over me to keep me straight.
TOPICS/SPEAKERS
If we have at least 20 individuals, than we could have a conference at Lakeside.
We could have a speaker committee from among our list members or previous attenders of the Seaside conference.to choose topics and speakers. (Hey, John, Moe any suggestions?)
I suggest a few general Biblical topics, a book study, and of course a New Covenant Theology topic or two, if we desire variety. Plenty of time for discussion.
WHEN: 2005 0r 2006?
If the same time frame is desired, an early Sept. date might be doable.Or May date. (Snow is an issue if we go later than sept.or earlier than May and JUNE- AUGUST are dedicated to their camp program.
Camp Facilities/Activities
16 motel style rooms - sleep 4-6, private bathroom, bedding can be provided;
25 Cabin rooms [rather rustic but well heated wood frame divided into two sides, one bath and shower per side) sleep 4-8 people and must bring own bedding
There are a few motels within miles of the camp for those who prefer to travel and desire moptel/hotel sleeping quarters if the 16 camp motel rooms are full.
Two Recreation rooms with board games, carpetball,ping pong, fooseball, air hockey
high and low ropes course
Snack bar
other outdoor game area
Swimming in Richmond Pond
Motor Boating, water tubing, fishing
canoeing, paddleboatiing, and also sailboating for the experienced
archery, ball fiends, basketball court (outside), volleyball, soocer field
frog pond for the little people to wade in
hiking trails
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Hancock Shaker Village - just down the road
Stockbridge ( novelty shops , Norman Rockwell Muiseum, etc.) 1/2 hour away
Mount Greylock (hiking and/or overlook ) highest point in Massachusetts 45 minutes
1/2 hour from Albany NY, 2 1/2 hours from Boston
1 1/2 hrs. from Sturbridge village (near Gary George and his fellow believers)
golf courses, go-carts, mini-golf
a mall and all kinds of shops
Catskill game farm 1 1/2 hrs away
to just name a few things
plenty of space just to hang out and think and fellowship together
A rainy week might pose a problem to a degree, but the three big inside rooms should sufice for those who remain at camp duriig the day.
COST:??
Probably higher than Seaside - we'd be looking at the $170 range for 13 and older for a
Sunday supper through Thursday breakfast. Younger ones have reduced rates (Perhaps when the camp realized you are all my friends they will charge double??)
Really, I might be able to work out a special deal if we have a specific number of attenders promised.
If we all proceed with this, I am sure we will all have a great time.
I, of course, encourage it. :)
What think ye? Ask your friends and fellow seaside conference attendees what they think about transferring to Western massachusetts for a conference.
Ken Mick, Jr,
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