Where Have You Come From And Where Are You Going?

Genesis 16:8

32nd Annual Quaker Lesbian Conference

Building Bridges Across Differences in Age, Race, and Class

Friday, August 15, 2008 to Sunday, August 17, 2008

Burlington Conference Center, Burlington, NJ

The Quaker Lesbian Conference exists to be a loving time and space in which self-defined women
(including those who are transgendered) who are Quaker or familiar with Quakerism, and who are
lesbian, bisexual, or moving towards those identities, can connect with Spirit and with each other. We
envision a community in which each woman shares worship, spiritual exploration and loving
relationships in an environment that embraces diversity, individual leadings, struggle, and play.

Our program this year will be facilitated by O, who has expressed her ministry in a variety of ways. At
this time her ministry is to provide hospitality as a staff member at Pendle Hill, a Quaker Retreat
Center located in Wallingford, PA. O was certified in 1979 as a massage therapist and has made health
and well-being her personal commitment and life's purpose. She is a group facilitator with many years
of experience in body wisdom, stress modification, and the healing powers of love. She has worked in
the medical field as a standardized patient testing medical students’ bedside skills. She has also
expressed her ministry by participating in theater, promoting social change, and addressing issues
involving domestic violence, alcoholism, drug abuse, economic injustice, and the breakdown of the
medical health system. O has provided presentations and workshops for various organizations such as
Women for Sobriety and Interim House, a drug and alcohol treatment center, and she has appeared on
radio and TV talk shows.

SETTING

The Burlington Conference Center is located in the middle of downtown Burlington, an urban setting
with a small-town feel. We have exclusive use of this accessible facility. Rooms have bunk beds; it is
necessary to bring your own linens.

For more information about the site, go to http://www.pym.org/burlingtonconference

 ACTIVITIES

Besides the wonderful program planned for this year, we will have, as usual, time for catching up with
one another and making new friends. There may be walks to the waterfront or to the ice cream shop
and other impromptu outings. Each adult participant is also expected to help as she is able with meal
preparation, set-up, and clean-up after meals and/or at the end of the conference.

COST

The charge for adults and children over 10 is $130. The charge for children under 10 is $50. There will
be no fee for children under 2 if not using childcare. Full payment is important but not meant to
exclude anyone from attending. Please use resources of aid, such as your meeting, to pay as much as
possible. Please note that scholarships are available for QLC directly.

CHILDCARE

We will provide childcare during workshops, worship and evening programs. Parents will be
responsible for their children at all other times. So that an appropriate program can be planned for the
children attending, the registration deadline for children is August 1st (by postmark). If you have any
questions about whether or not to bring your child(ren) please contact us by e-mail at
[email protected].

FOOD

Provisions will be made for meals from Friday supper through Sunday lunch. Meals provided on site
will be simple, but we will have options available for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. We will
also plan to have one meal out together at a local restaurant; the cost of this meal, like the on-site
meals, is included in your registration fee. Please let us know on the registration form which will be
your first and last meals at the conference and if you have any special food needs or dietary restrictions.
If you have any questions about food, please contact Rachel Johnson at 410-916-6649 .

REGISTRATION

The registration deadline for children is August 1st (by postmark) so that we can plan appropriately.
The registration deadline for adults is also August 1st (by postmark).

MORE INFORMATION

If you have questions or seek more information about the conference, e-mail [email protected] or
call Rachel Johnson at 410-916-6649 (Scroll down -- there is more below.)
 SCHEDULE

* indicates plenary session

Friday 4:00 - 7:00 Registration and Dinner

7:00 - 7:30 Welcome and Announcements

7:30 - 9:00 Planned programming.

Saturday: 7:00- 8:45 Breakfast & Breakfast clean up.

9:00 - 10:00 Meeting for Worship/ Worship Sharing.

10:15 - 11:45 Morning programming.

11:45 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 Free time

2:00 - 3:30 Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business

4:00 - 5:30 Worship Sharing

6:00 - 8:00 Dinner out on the town.

8- 9:30 Free time, game time.

Sunday: 7:30 - 8:45 Breakfast

9:00 - 10:30 Free time.

11:00 -12:00 Meeting for Worship

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 Pack and Clean Up

 QLC ’08 REGISTRATION

Name _____________________________Name of Companion_________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________State _____________Zip __________________

Phone ______________________ E-mail address __________________________________

Name(s) of children _____________________________Age(s) of children ________________

Registrations for children are due by August 1sth to allow time for planning childcare. Parent or legal guardian must
complete and sign a permission slip for each child (under age 18).

Special needs (Food, mobility, etc.) ________________________________________

Housing: There are dormitory bunk beds and it is necessary to bring your own linens.

Travel: ___ I can offer a ride to _______ (number) others coming from my area.

___ I need a ride from _____________________(location).

I expect to arrive at ______ o’clock on ________________ (day).

My first meal will be __________ (day) ___________ (meal).

My last meal will be __________ (day) ____________ (meal).

___ I understand I will sign a release of liability when I arrive at the center.
The conference fee is $130 for adults and children over 10 whether you sleep at the conference center
or not. The fee for children under 10 is $50. If these fees would present a hardship or prevent you from
attending, please contact Rachel Johnson at 410-916-6649 or email us at [email protected]

Enclosed: $ ______ registration fee x ______ people $ ______________

$10.00 late registration fee (after August 9th) $ ______________

My donation to help others attend $ ______________

TOTAL (please pay the whole amount) $ ______________

Please make checks out to Anna Kehoe Troilo with QLC in memo area and mail to:

QLC, P.O. Box 5002, Somerset , NJ 08875

You will receive an acknowledgment of your registration that will include a map, directions, a list
of what to bring, and conference center regulations.

___ We usually prepare an address list of conference participants. Please check here if you DO NOT
want to be included in the participant list.

___ Check here if you are not coming and would like to be kept on the mailing list.

___ Check here if you would like to be removed from the mailing list (or send an e-mail to
[email protected]).

___ I can’t attend this year, but here’s a donation of $_____ to help support QLC.

PLEASE INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE for confirmation.

 Permission/Pre-registration for QLC ‘08 Children’s Program

Please fill out one form for each child under age 18. Make photocopies as necessary.

Name ______________________________________ Age ______ Grade _________

Home Address _______________________________________ Phone (___)_______

City ________________________________ State _________ Zip code __________

I give permission for the above named child to participate in the Children’s Program at the 2008
Quaker Lesbian Conference. I am fully aware of and appreciate the risks, including catastrophic and
permanent injury that may possibly attend certain activities. I hereby release QLC, its planning
committee, attenders and children’s program staff from liability for any illness, accident or injury that
my child may sustain during these activities.

In the event of an emergency, I hereby authorize an adult leader, as agent for me, to consent to any X-
ray examination, medical, dental or surgical diagnosis; treatment; and hospital care advised and
supervised by a physician, surgeon, or dentist (as appropriate), either at a doctor’s office or in any
hospital. If treatment is rendered to my child, I expect to be contacted as soon as possible. I will not
hold QLC responsible for the payment of any bills incurred because of illness, accidents or injuries to
my child. I agree to indemnify and hold QLC harmless for any loss or expense occasioned by the
treatment of my child or myself. I represent that I am authorized to execute this waiver/release on
behalf of the child.

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian ______________________________ Date ________

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If parent or legal guardian is not attending QLC, please complete this section.

I designate _____________________ to act “in loco parentis” for my child during QLC.

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian __________________________ Date ________

Name of person to contact if unable to reach you during QLC sessions:

______________________________(relationship) Phone (___)________________

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Children will be in the care of their parents, guardian or person designated in paragraph above
when there is no Children’s Program. This means that all children will be under the care of their
parents, guardian or parental designee during meals, unscheduled time and overnight.

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Medical information:

Allergies _______________________ Date of last tetanus shot ________________

Medications being taken ________________________________________________

Family Doctor ___________________________ Phone (___)___________________

Medical Insurance Company ______________________________________________

Policy # ______________ Is this an HMO? ____ Member’s name _________________

Helpful information:

Please note any other medical, dietary or physical needs, or behavioral or emotional concerns your
children might bring so that we can be fully prepared to meet their needs.