Lisle Annual Meeting 2011: 75th Anniversary Edition

Philadelphia, PA September 16 - 18: Lisle Annual Meeting 2011: 75th Anniversary Edition

Lisle at 75, 1936 - 2011: Celebrating our Contribution to a more Just and Peaceful World

There are few American nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations that have reached the milestone of being active over a period of eight decades! Lislers around the world should take great pride in our accomplishment -- in the continuity which is represented by this great achievement. The Board of Directors is looking forward to coming together with Lislers and their families in Philadelphia, September 16-18, to recall Lisle's past accomplishments as a pioneering intercultural organization, but also to share our pride in the exciting achievements of these past 5 years since establishing the Global Seed Fund.

To encourage everyone to join us at the Chamounix Mansion in Fairmount Park, the Registration Fee for the week-end, covering all meals and housing in the hostel will be only $25.

Chamounix Mansion in Fairmount Park, the Registration Fee for the week - end, covering all meals and housing in the hostel will be only $25. To register for the event We are seeking support from Lislers to raise sufficient funds to be able to discount the actual cost. We've gone a long way already -- but we still need to raise another $1,000. We know these are hard times around the nation, but, if it is possible to make a special gift to Lisle for the Annual Meeting, please contact the Leander TX office.

As with all Lisle meetings, we're certain this will be a special gathering with much story telling, picture telling, and good fellow/sistership. Below is a sketch of the program we-re planning; but we welcome ALL ideas send them to me at mjtillman47@aol.com.

Thursday, Sept. 15

ARRIVALS

Friday, Sept 16

Morning

* Board Meeting [opens at 9am]

Afternoon

* Special Discussion "Tings" [based on Aage Nielson's model from New Experimental College in Denmark]
* Impact of Lisle's Group Dynamics Approach in Small Groups
* The Global Seed Fund: an Agent of Community Change
* "Citizen Effect:" a Dialogue
[Citizen Effect is an organization driven by the idea that anyone can make a real and significant impact in the world. It is our mission to provide everyday citizens the tools and networks they need to work directly with communities in need around the world.]

Evening

* "Story-Corps" - Lislers record for the archives at the University of Toledo, program's impact in terms of personal and professional development
* Viewing the Lisle History DVDs

Saturday, Sept. 17

Morning

Annual Membership Meeting

Afternoon

Community Field Trips & Service Work Opportunities for dialogue and community work with representatives of notable community organizations in the city.

Evening

* Celebration Banquet: Award of the Annual Ligon Service Award

Sunday, Sept. 18

Morning

Board wrap up meeting
Closing Circle & Conversation about the Next 75 Years!!

For more information contact the Lisle office at 512-259-4404, or email the Lisle Office.