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The Institute for Ethical Leadership Presenters of "Connections Two"

by Tom Matzen

VANCOUVER - The Institute provides a forum for leaders to come together for learning and fellowship and to plan and carry out positive programs of work in 5 theme areas:

Themes

#1 - Stewardship and the Environment
#2 - Health, Wellness and Personal Development
#3 - Peace and Spirituality
#4 - Youth and Education
#5 - Business and Sustainability

Members may choose to participate in one or more of these theme areas as an ongoing activity by joining the respective steering committee.

In addition, each steering committee takes responsibility for arranging the program of a meeting of the Institute so that the whole membership continues to grow in knowledge about all these areas.

Meetings

Meetings of the Institute are held on the fourth Monday of the month in January, February, March, May, June, September, October, November. The meetings are held at 1825 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver (the Canadian Centre for Peace) from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., beginning with a light meal.

Meetings are open to members and their invited guests. Guests are welcomed and invited to become members and join one of the steering committees.

Fees

Annual Membership: $200 (includes a meal at 8 meetings)

Spouse: $10 per meeting to cover the cost of the meal

Guests: $10 per meeting to cover the cost of the meal

Students: $120 (includes a meal at 8 meetings)

Membership fees can be paid once a year or monthly. There is also a sponsorship fund for people with special needs.

Next Conference: Connections Two

From time to time the Institute holds a Conference called Connections to celebrate the work accomplished and to inspire new directions.

Connections Two will be held September 15, 2001 at the Vancouver Public Library.

Connections Two is the second of a series of conferences convened by the Institute for Ethical Leadership to promote collaborative effort to improve society in the 21st century.

When: Saturday, September 15, 2001
Where: Alice MacKay Auditorium, Vancouver Public Library

If you are passionate about the quality of life we can enjoy and leave as a legacy to future generations, you are invited to join us for celebration and planning in any of the following theme areas.

- Stewardship and the Environment
- Health, Wellness and Personal Development
- Peace and Spirituality
- Youth and Education
- Business and Sustainability

The day will be a blend of:

INSPIRATION provided by our guest speaker, Gail Holland, and singer song-writer, Edith Wallace
CELEBRATION of the work accomplished to date
LEARNING of new process and ideas
PLANNING of projects that can make a difference
FELLOWSHIP in welcoming the World Peace Flame and The 2001 Summit on Spirituality & Sustainability

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