Theos-Talk Archives (July 2004 Message tt00106)

From: amerman [mailto:amerman@sbcglobal.net] 


Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 7:20 PM


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Subject: San Diego Conference 2004 Lodging AUGUST 7 to 8 at SAN DIEGO




REMINDER


Make reservation by July 15th this week please






Dear Friends & Fellow Theosophists,



Here is an update about lodging from the conference committee folks:



1. If you are staying at the Town and Country Resort, make sure you mention
the Theosophical Conference when you make your reservation. Room rates are
locked in at $110 at night until July 15. NEXT WEEK



2. We need 25 rooms booked by July 15 to get a break on the conference
room, audio-visual aids, etc. 



3. We are getting some requests for roommates. If you have extra space in
your hotel room or elsewhere that you would be willing to share for the
weekend, or if you need accommodations and are looking for a way to share
the cost, please notify one of the following. We will do our best to put
you in touch with someone:

James/Sally Colbert jim2sal@jim2sal.com Telephone (760)765-1090

or

Wes Amerman amerman@sbcglobal.net



The Conference is only a month away, but there is still time to make plans
to join us. General information can be found at:

http://www.theosophysandiego.org/Conference/confannc.htm



Further information is at:

http://www.theosophysandiego.org/progbrochure.htm



Come join us for an interesting weekend: Take a field trip to Point Loma
on Friday, listen to some fascinating speakers on Saturday, participate in
or just listen to the workshops on Sunday. We look forward to greeting old
friends and meeting new ones, and hope you can do the same. 



Feel free to contact the conference coordinators, James and Sally Colbert,
if you have any questions.



RESERVATIONS NEEDED

By July 15th 



San Diego Conference 2004 Lodging AUGUST 7 to 8 at SAN DIEGO





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WELCOME!

ANNUAL THEOSOPHICAL CONFERENCE 2004



"The Theosophical Movement -- Past, Present, and Future"

Held on August 6, 7, 8 at The Town & Country Resort and Convention Center,

San Diego, California - 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108



Reservations: (800) 445-2324 - Conference Coordinators: E-mail:
jim2sal@jim2sal.com



Friday Program: Field Trip to Point Loma Site - See Program 



KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR SATURDAY PRESENTATIONS:



MICHAEL GOMES. Michael Gomes has spent the past 35 years studying the life
and teachings of H.P. Blavatsky. He is editor of a number of Mme.
Blavatsky's works, including an abridgement of her first book, Isis
Unveiled, and has written extensively on the history of the Theosophical
Movement including his important book, Dawning of the Theosophical Movement.
He has given major Theosophical presentations throughout the world.



JAMES SANTUCCI. James A. Santucci received his Ph.D. degree in the
Department of Asian Civilizations at the Australian National University
(Canberra, Australia). He is a full-time member of the Comparative Religions
Department at California State University at Fullerton, CA. He teaches
courses on Buddhism, Hinduism and Linguistics as well as other related
topics. He is the author if La Societa Teosofica, An Outline of Vedic
Literature, and other books. He is the Editor of the quarterly publication,
Theosophical History.



REED CARSON. Reed Carson has led weekly seminars at the United Lodge of
Theosophists in New York City for a number of years. In 1997 he founded the
independent web site Blavatsky.net as a source for information about
Theosophy. Reed has had an educational background in mathematics associated
with M.I.T.and New York University. He is currently developing Seeker
Books.com.


ALAN DONANT. Alan E. Donant is Secretary of the American Section of the
Theosophical Society with headquarters in Pasadena, California. He has
written numerous articles and publications, particularly for Sunrise
Magazine. He has made major presentations at Theosophical conferences in
different parts of the world.



Descriptions of Sunday Morning Workshops:



WORKSHOP I - PUBLICATIONS



Today, there are at least 20 Theosophical publication sites, and at least
six publishing houses all putting forward Theosophical themes.
Representatives from each have been invited to participate in this workshop.
They will describe the materials they are currently printing (and why?) and
their ideas for future editions (and why?). These publications represent the
power of our movement.



WORKSHOP II - ALTERNATIVES IN PRESENTING THEOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS

Some groups have started book/art/music stores to draw persons to
Theosophical literature and talks. Others are making presentations of the
arts. Discussion of these approaches and actual theatrical performances will
be given in the workshop.



WORKSHOP III - HISPANIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEOSOPHICAL THEMES (Spanish Only)

Latinos in California are now 40% of the state's population. This reality is
becoming a part of other states in the nation as well. The conference is
intended to attract groups from Tijuana and other parts of Mexico. The Los
Angeles group has made some incredible contributions to Theosophy and the
arts which will be presented at the conference. Theosophical literature in
Spanish will be reviewed and discussions on how best to reach out to all
Spanish-speaking persons will be a focus.















FRIDAY PROGRAM

August 6, 2003



11 am: All meet in Hotel Parking Lot to caravan to Point Loma
University



11:30 am: Lunch at Point Loma University Cafeteria



12:30 pm: Tour of "Lomaland" - Original site of the Theosophical Society
now in Pasadena, California

Tour Guides: Donna Marvel, 

Ken Small and Will Thackara



2:30 pm: Return to Town & Country Hotel



3 pm: Slide and Discussion Presentation in Sheffield Room



4:30 pm: End of Hotel Presentation



5:00 pm: Dinner on own



7:00 pm: Theosophical Discussion held at 

- United Lodge of Theosophists 

San Diego Branch

3766 El Cajon Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92105

(619) 283-0142 



- Theosophical Society

San Diego Branch

7860 Mission Center Court

Suite 203

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 688-3935




SATURDAY PROGRAM

August 7, 2004

LOCATION: Windsor Room



MORNING PRESENTATIONS:



9:00 Introduction - Sally Colbert



9:15 "The Theosophical Movement--Past, Present and Future " 

Michael Gomes

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10:30: Break

***

10:45 "New Insights and Discoveries in
Theosophical History"
James Santucci, Ph.D.

***

Noon: Lunch

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AFTERNOON PRESENTATIONS:



1:15 Audio/Visual Presentation of Sounds and Colors

Kelly Krotine, Dennis Chavez, and Alex Bianci



1:45 "Theosophy, Science and the Internet" Reed Carson

***

3 pm: Break

***

3:15 Open discussion of theosophic ideas and their implication for social
issues

Alan E. Donant



5:00 End of Presentations



SUNDAY PROGRAM

August 8, 2004

MORNING WORKSHOPS

9a.m. - Noon



Workshop I Publications

Coordinators: Phyllis Ryan 

and Diane Kaylor

Location: Eaton Room



Workshop II Alternatives in
Presenting Theosophical Teachings

Coordinators: Sally and James Colbert

Alex Bianci and Dennis Chavez

Peter Gevorkian and Kelly Krotine

Location: Brittany Room



Workshop III Hispanic Contributions to
Theosophical Themes

Coordinators: Roberto Lupercio and

Alex Bianchi

Location: Fairfield Room





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LUNCH

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1 pm to 4 pm



Music

Joe Marillo & His Band

Piano & Flute



Entertainment



Location: Charlie's Patio






















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