Southeast Regional Department of Peace Conference

Decatur, Georgia (Atlanta Metropolitan area)

September 15 – 17, 2006 

Live the Dream

Join us for a weekend of connection and grassroots training for peace and nonviolence

PROGRAM:  You will learn how to use principles of nonviolent communication (NVC); how to develop a working relationship with your Congressperson; how to fulfill your role in government; how to fundraise and to use money as a force for good; how to work with the media; and how to do outreach to expand the campaign in your community.  The program will feature Lynn McMullen, our National Campaign Manager, who has lobbied to end violence and poverty for over 30 years; and local leaders in the peace and spiritual communities of Atlanta. Breakout sessions are planned which will provide you the opportunity to network with people in your state and the Southeast region.

The conference is limited to 150 participants, so register early!

WHERE AND WHEN

Friday:  informal Meet-and-Greet; 7:00 pm, Decatur location TBA.

Saturday:  Atlanta Friends Meeting House, 701 West Howard Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.  Registration and check in begins at 9:00 am. Sessions run from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and a vegetarian lunch will be provided to speakers and registered participants.

Free concert on Decatur Square at 7:00 pm, sponsored by Wachovia Bank.

http://www.decaturga.com/cgs_citysvcs_ced_events.aspx

Sunday:  Decatur Holiday Inn Conference Center, 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. 

Meditation and T’ai Chi:  8:00 am.  Training sessions run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and a midmorning continental brunch will be provided.

Full details will be sent by email upon receipt of registration form and conference fee.

COST:   Registration fee of $60 for entire conference if postmarked by August 16.  A vegetarian lunch in provided on Saturday, a midmorning continental brunch on Sunday, and a complimentary commemorative T-shirt.  After August 16, and at the door if available:  $75.00.  A student rate is available:  $40.00 if postmarked before August 16, and $60.00 after Aug 16.  Please enclose a copy of a valid student ID, and bring your ID to the conference. 

To keep our costs low, we cannot offer refunds.

LODGING:  Decatur Holiday Inn, 130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.  Room cost per night:  $109.00 (1 – 4 persons per room).  Call (404) 371-0204 to make reservations and mention The Peace Alliance conference.

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/atldc

<WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

You will want to participate in this conference if:

1        You want to connect with others in your local area who will work together to campaign for a U.S. Department of Peace;

2        You want to have a voice in public policy to end violence;

3        You desire to communicate with others using principles of nonviolence; or

4        You want to become an effective grassroots organizer.

REGISTRATION:  Download a registration form here.

Mail to:  Georgia Peace Alliance, P.O. Box 2701, Decatur GA 30031.

Include a check made out to The Georgia Peace Alliance, Inc.

Questions can be directed to Cheryl Tarr at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; please include “Southeast Regional Conference” in the subject line.

TRANSPORATION: 

Conference venues, including the Holiday Inn, are conveniently located near public train stations (MARTA); thus, participants can easily arrive by train from Jackson-Hartfield International Airport in Atlanta, and local participants can take advantage of public transportation.  Decatur is easily accessed from all major interstate highways.  Complete directions will be provided to registered participants by email.