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<DIV>Now is the time to sign up for the Washington Ethical Society summer <BR>getaway to be held August 19-21, 2005. That's only three weeks away! WES is again inviting Baltimore Ethical Society folks to join them for a fun and relaxing weekend. BES folks, if you're interested send me an e-mail at <A href="mailto:peaceethics@comcast.net">peaceethics@comcast.net</A> and I'll forward you the flyer and registration form (it won't go through the list serve).</DIV>
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<DIV>This year, we have switched the location from Buffalo Gap, West <BR>Virginia to Shepherd's Springs, a location that is closer (only 1.5 hours <BR>away from WES, in Maryland) and offers more comfortable accommodations. If <BR>you prefer, you can choose a private motel-like room with its own bath and <BR>either a double or twin beds in the Lodge. There are some <BR>handicapped-accessible rooms on the first of two floors, and a few <BR>adjoining rooms for families.You can even get your linens (sheets and <BR>towels) provided, for the modest extra charge of $10 per person, in the <BR>Lodge. One child can be accommodated with two adults in a Lodge room on a <BR>fold-away bed at the double room rate, or an adjoining room can be engaged <BR>for children. (Children may not stay in a separate room by themselves <BR>unless it is adjoining.) The Lodge is also where the dining room and <BR>conference rooms are located. <BR><BR>Or you can opt for a more inexpensive cabin in the Village, a 10 minute <BR>walk away, each of which has 6 to 10 bunk beds and a bath. Included in the <BR>modest charge are meals: a total of 6 for the entire weekend from dinner on <BR>Friday through Sunday lunch. Or you can opt to come Saturday morning after <BR>breakfast and stay for only one night through lunch on Sunday, for a total <BR>of four meals. It's even possible to come up for the day if you like, on <BR>Saturday for three meals or Sunday for two, and the pool. All of these <BR>options are given on the registration form that is attached here. If you <BR>want to stay in the Lodge and are hoping to find a roommate, let me know <BR>right away as the time is getting short and the demand for the lodge rooms <BR>is high. I can put you in touch with others who are hoping to share a room. <BR>But this week is the time you need to get your registration forms in to me <BR>to secure your choice of rooms, and next week at the latest, as this <BR>facility requires us to furnish a head count by August 8th. Registrations <BR>after that might not be accepted, and if they are, they may be subject to a <BR>10% surcharge from Shepherd's Springs because it is hard for them to plan <BR>meals without knowing ahead of time how many people to expect. <BR><BR>Please also note that if you bring a child unaccompanied by his own parent <BR>or guardian, you must bring a letter from a parent releasing WES from <BR>responsibility for medical care and giving us permission to seek care if <BR>necessary, with health insurance information. Shepherd's Springs requires this. <BR><BR>Let us know if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! <BR><BR>Barbara Blaylock <BR>301-564-1249 <BR>b.blaylock@verizon.net <BR><BR>Rich Reis <BR>301-384-0540 <BR><A href="mailto:rreis@verizon.net">rreis@verizon.net</A> <BR></DIV>
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