Susan Wise Bauer Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 If you want to see the background for this request, go to this post and the ones that follow: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2572100&postcount=96 If you're interested for 2012, email my assistant, Patricia Worth (pattie AT welltrainedmind.com) with the following info.... Your location Whether you'd be willing to host at a home or organize a meeting at a local venue Approximate space that your home/venue would accomodate And anything else you think would be helpful--local classical schools, home school groups we could contact, anything in your area that would help us get the word out. SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 If you want to see the background for this request, go to this post and the ones that follow: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2572100&postcount=96 If you're interested for 2012, email my assistant, Patricia Worth (pattie AT welltrainedmind.com) with the following info.... Your location Whether you'd be willing to host at a home or organize a meeting at a local venue Approximate space that your home/venue would accomodate And anything else you think would be helpful--local classical schools, home school groups we could contact, anything in your area that would help us get the word out. SWB YES!!!! I know you mentioned going to a two-state region, but would you consider coming to the Maritimes region of Canada? At least three provinces here, and maybe people in Northern New England....Halifax International airport is nearby.... Please, please let me know if this is in your realm of consideration, and I'll e-mail your assistant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Sure. And I'll bring Em to play with Lucy. :-) SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well, I am in the SE corner of Nebraska. I can be in either IA or MO in 20 minutes. So, if you came to my house (which is a huge old farmhouse) we could call is a tri-state conference. Actually, KS is only about an hour south, so it could even be a quad-state conference. I'm just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'd love to do something. I'm just trying to brainstorm. We live in a large, but old, farmhouse on almost 3 acres - so there seems to be space. There are also a couple of venues nearby that could work. I'm nearby to Mrs. Mungo...mayhaps we could brainstorm something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Wait, is this something that someone like me could do? I live in rural Northern CA and only have a few friends who do anything like WTM. Most of my homeschooling buddies are hippies. I think I could get the word out and gather a house-ful or maybe even a little more. I suppose you could combine it with Portland OR, or go south to central CA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I emailed my info! Now I need posters in the outer surrounding areas to do the same so I can get picked!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'd love to do something. I'm just trying to brainstorm. We live in a large, but old, farmhouse on almost 3 acres - so there seems to be space. There are also a couple of venues nearby that could work. I'm nearby to Mrs. Mungo...mayhaps we could brainstorm something... Well, if you and she are both in NC, I'd be willing to help. (are we talking FT Bragg?) I'd love to say Raleigh area in NC. But when stuff about this kerfluffle came across my local homeschooling yahoo group, someone posted "why would anyone go to a conference where Doug Philips and SWB are listed as primary speakers?" Now I do see why Philips is controversial but why Susan? And why lump them together? Please do NOT answer here! I don't want to start another debate. So b/c of that I don't know how feelings in this area run about Susan. But if we can get her to come to NC, I'd be willing to help however I can! Even if it is long distance, coming early, picking up Susan from the airport so she doesn't have to rent a car. (Of course if she wants one anyway, I understand.) I live 10-15 minutes from RDU airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I am in Florida, and while our house is in now way large enough to accomodate a crowd, perhaps there someone else in South Florida who'd like to host? Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I emailed my info! Now I need posters in the outer surrounding areas to do the same so I can get picked!!! :D We're at McGuire Air Force Base which I don't think is too terribly far from you (Jersey just isn't THAT big...lol!) so I'll vote for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I will ask my co-owners if we can use our office for a conference. Our office is bigger than our house. It's in Raleigh, NC. **Off topic but I would love to meet up with the other Raleigh WTMers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 YES!!!! I know you mentioned going to a two-state region, but would you consider coming to the Maritimes region of Canada? At least three provinces here, and maybe people in Northern New England....Halifax International airport is nearby.... Please, please let me know if this is in your realm of consideration, and I'll e-mail your assistant! Oh, this would be so awesome!! If it happens, and ends up near me (I'm in HRM), then I would be happy to offer up my home for anyone that needs a place to stay. I would also be able to help out in any other way I can. :goodvibes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I could do this. My ps enrichment hosts a monthly "Parent Partners" and brings in guest speakers. We also serve cookies and coffee. emailing my info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I don't have a huge home (live in a cape), but I would be willing to either host or brainstorm with others to find a spot...I am in central New Jersey and would love to either host or come to one...Somehow I want to be apart of it...I will send my info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'd love to do something. I'm just trying to brainstorm. We live in a large, but old, farmhouse on almost 3 acres - so there seems to be space. There are also a couple of venues nearby that could work. I'm nearby to Mrs. Mungo...mayhaps we could brainstorm something... Well, if you and she are both in NC, I'd be willing to help. (are we talking FT Bragg?) I'd love to say Raleigh area in NC. But when stuff about this kerfluffle came across my local homeschooling yahoo group, someone posted "why would anyone go to a conference where Doug Philips and SWB are listed as primary speakers?" Now I do see why Philips is controversial but why Susan? And why lump them together? Please do NOT answer here! I don't want to start another debate. So b/c of that I don't know how feelings in this area run about Susan. But if we can get her to come to NC, I'd be willing to help however I can! Even if it is long distance, coming early, picking up Susan from the airport so she doesn't have to rent a car. (Of course if she wants one anyway, I understand.) I live 10-15 minutes from RDU airport. I'm at Ft. Bragg, but if we wanted to do something in the Raleigh area, I could still help. I just moved back to Bragg, but I still know several people who would participate and/or help. :) eta: AuntPol, you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well, if you and she are both in NC, I'd be willing to help. (are we talking FT Bragg?) I'd love to say Raleigh area in NC. But when stuff about this kerfluffle came across my local homeschooling yahoo group, someone posted "why would anyone go to a conference where Doug Philips and SWB are listed as primary speakers?" Now I do see why Philips is controversial but why Susan? And why lump them together? Please do NOT answer here! I don't want to start another debate. So b/c of that I don't know how feelings in this area run about Susan. But if we can get her to come to NC, I'd be willing to help however I can! Even if it is long distance, coming early, picking up Susan from the airport so she doesn't have to rent a car. (Of course if she wants one anyway, I understand.) I live 10-15 minutes from RDU airport. Yes, I'm right outside of Fayetteville. I believe I belong to that same yahoo group (spiceline, or something like that). It goes to an email that I check infrequently, but another friend (also a board member/WTM follower)made me aware of the posts. I just believe that people with similar mindsets to ours are not the most vocal ones on the local boards/groups. But, I'm sure there are members that feel the way we do. In fact, I believe the moderator of that group strongly censors what actually gets posted. The same friend that attempted to post, about something entirely different, was told it wasn't appropriate. She could never figure out why. I know there was someone from the boards that meets with a local WTM group in the general area. I was going to drive up for a meeting, but just never got around to doing it. I believe I have her saved in my messages. So, there are some like-minded people around. I've even run across a board member in our local co-op. There are several of us (WTM followers) in the general area. Not to mention, I'm sure there are many others open to hearing about educational methods, etc. We just have to get the word out. Sorry I've rambled. But, yes, I am willing to work with anyone in the NC area in order to bring SWB here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'm at Ft. Bragg, but if we wanted to do something in the Raleigh area, I could still help. I just moved back to Bragg, but I still know several people who would participate and/or help. :) eta: AuntPol, you too! I'm in Wilmington and would happily drive to Raleigh area and spread the word around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I couldn't decide which thread to add this too, so I randomly picked this one! Our development has a TON of vacation rental homes. If any travelers wanted to get together and share rentals or turn it into a family trip, we could keep the discussions going! Depending on the dates, our pools and lakes may even be open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Yes, I'm right outside of Fayetteville. I believe I belong to that same yahoo group (spiceline, or something like that). It goes to an email that I check infrequently, but another friend (also a board member/WTM follower)made me aware of the posts. I just believe that people with similar mindsets to ours are not the most vocal ones on the local boards/groups. But, I'm sure there are members that feel the way we do. In fact, I believe the moderator of that group strongly censors what actually gets posted. The same friend that attempted to post, about something entirely different, was told it wasn't appropriate. She could never figure out why. Yep, spiceline. I usually appreciate the moderating Sharon does. You're right, though, I'm not a vocal person. The only times I've posted on spiceline, it was a reply to someone personally. Sharon catches those and sends them back to me. I've figured out the reply to sender only button. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I will ask my co-owners if we can use our office for a conference. Our office is bigger than our house. It's in Raleigh, NC. **Off topic but I would love to meet up with the other Raleigh WTMers. Count me in! I'm in the Dunn area, so not very far at all! We have quite a few members in the general area (Raleigh,Fayetteville,Wilmington). We should be able to pull together and figure something out. Let's organize! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJCMom Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 It looked like in the other thread that there is a lot of interest in the PNW. My house is teensy, and between homeschooling the kiddos and court reporting school for me my plate is overflowing. So, I wouldn't be able to commit to organizing anything. However, I would be willing to assist someone who volunteered to organize something in the Portland/Seattle area. I could help make phone calls or something like that. I just don't want to commit to organizing the whole thing because I know I wouldn't have time for that. But, I'd be willing to help. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Anyone in the Southern CA area willing to work with me to plan something? I'm not sure I'm in the best area--N of LA in small town, but I'd be willing to help someone in LA or closer to LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootyTooty Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Are we disqualified in doing this if we live within certain miles of you, SWB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'ce sent this e-mail to Patti, but I thought I'd post here. I wanted to add that even if we went the hotel conference room route, I'd hope to have some great meals and late-night coffee and wine here at out house. .ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P{padding:0px;}.ExternalClass body.ecxhmmessage{font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma;}Dear Patti, I would be thrilled to host a New England conference. I am in the south eastern corner of Rhode Island, 25 minutes away from Greene International Airport, 10 minutes from the Kingston Junction train station and from the University of Rhode Island. We're also 35 minutes south of Brown University, RISD and Providence College. 20 minutes over a bridge is Newport. Block Island is a ferry ride away. Our current house could accommodate a small group, say 12-14 adults and a few babies, but not a large group of children. We are working on buying a new house, one that could accommodate 20 or more adults. That house has a great outdoor space, and a basement playroom so we could be more generous about children. Alternately, there is a Holiday Inn and a few other similar hotels that have conference rooms, etc. I' be happy to look into those. I am active with our libraries, and could easily arrange access to some space there. There is also the university, which has lots of space. I do think the hotel conference rooms would be the best bet if we go the non-house route since people will be staying at the hotels. Public transport isn't great here, so that is another consideration. Finally, I am planning to attend the North East Conference, and a group of us from the board would like to invite Susan to something--a night out, a coffee clache, light-night drinks, or a somewhat more intimate but directed talk/conversation. My guess is she'd just like a break so we can all spend time, but we are open to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I just volunteered for New Orleans - - so even if you live far away, you can come and make a vacation of it! An educational vacation, you can visit a huge wetlands preserve (gators!) or Chalmette Battlefield (in 1814 we took a little trip). And the French Quarter, also very educational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Hey!!! I'm in Salem, OR and we would LOVE to do this!! :) We can find the space, but a house would be too small :) I LOVE to organize and plan :) It's TOTALLY doable and something I'd like to do ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) My home could also only hold about 12 - 14 adults and a few babies...We live in central NJ, about 2 miles from the train station, 40 min drive from Philadelphia, and about a 90 min drive from NYC... I would be willing to host...Do I live close enough for people here to come?...I am also going to the NorthEast Conference in June... ETA: If my home is too small, I would be willing to look into a bigger venue... Edited March 30, 2011 by TheAutumnOak Something to add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Count me in! I'm in the Dunn area, so not very far at all! We have quite a few members in the general area (Raleigh,Fayetteville,Wilmington). We should be able to pull together and figure something out. Let's organize! Maybe we could meet up sometime in the next couple of weekends and try to figure things out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Anyone in the Southern CA area willing to work with me to plan something? I'm not sure I'm in the best area--N of LA in small town, but I'd be willing to help someone in LA or closer to LA. I'm in Northern San Diego county. We have some fairly large homeschool groups in the area. We could pull people from L.A., Orange County, San Diego and even Arizona and Nevada to come. Plus, I'm really close to the beach so SWB could dip her toes into the Pacific while she's here. My husband will even offer free stand-up paddleboard lessons. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisandpaula Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 email sent! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I bet we Dallas/Houston/Austin/San Antonio gals could host a shindig or 4. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Maybe we could meet up sometime in the next couple of weekends and try to figure things out? Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicurn Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I will ask my co-owners if we can use our office for a conference. Our office is bigger than our house. It's in Raleigh, NC. **Off topic but I would love to meet up with the other Raleigh WTMers. Count me in. I am in the Coats/Buies Creek/Lillington area, so not very far at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Would you be willing to come to Canada? Do we have permission to copy some of your posts on this topic and post them on our local message boards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisandpaula Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I bet we Dallas/Houston/Austin/San Antonio gals could host a shindig or 4. :) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicurn Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'm at Ft. Bragg, but if we wanted to do something in the Raleigh area, I could still help. I just moved back to Bragg, but I still know several people who would participate and/or help. :) eta: AuntPol, you too! My husband is stationed at Ft Bragg as well, and we live right in between Raleigh and Fayetteville so would be willing to help set something up in either direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chai Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'd love to host in Denver. I think that I could fit around 30 adults in my home, but I bet I could find other venues if we want more. Off to send my e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicurn Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Count me in! I'm in the Dunn area, so not very far at all! We have quite a few members in the general area (Raleigh,Fayetteville,Wilmington). We should be able to pull together and figure something out. Let's organize! We are neighbors. I live about one town over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well, if you and she are both in NC, I'd be willing to help. (are we talking FT Bragg?) I'd love to say Raleigh area in NC. But when stuff about this kerfluffle came across my local homeschooling yahoo group, someone posted "why would anyone go to a conference where Doug Philips and SWB are listed as primary speakers?" Now I do see why Philips is controversial but why Susan? And why lump them together? Please do NOT answer here! I don't want to start another debate. So b/c of that I don't know how feelings in this area run about Susan. But if we can get her to come to NC, I'd be willing to help however I can! Even if it is long distance, coming early, picking up Susan from the airport so she doesn't have to rent a car. (Of course if she wants one anyway, I understand.) I live 10-15 minutes from RDU airport. Maybe we could meet up sometime in the next couple of weekends and try to figure things out? HEY !!!!! DOn't forget about Charlotte! Then the SC groups could attend in Charlotte And I could see about pulling one together for SC but having one big one in SC/NC would bring in vendors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 OK, NH and New England should also be on the map although I don't have a house big enough (nor is it big enough for my kids, but that's another story). Perhaps NH/ME so we could accomodate people from Montreal as well.... Or VT?? Brattleboro, I love that place, barring no nudists (reference to other thread). OK, I am feeling silly. Too much caffeine in that yummy hot chocolate. Someone please make me quiet.....:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 My husband is stationed at Ft Bragg as well, and we live right in between Raleigh and Fayetteville so would be willing to help set something up in either direction. You're not that far from me! I have a good friend in Coats. I'm in Dunn (technically), although it's more like Godwin/Falcon. I'm from Fayetteville, which is where most of our family is. I'm still in Fayetteville for sports/dance/church/etc. about 4 days per week, and in the Raleigh/Durham area about one day per week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 We are neighbors. I live about one town over. I saw this after I posted! Yes, I'm getting so excited about this! Also, the nerd that I am, it would be so nice to have a group that met, maybe once a month, just to talk and encourage one another. I didn't realize there were so many of you nearby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicA Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'm in Northern San Diego county. We have some fairly large homeschool groups in the area. We could pull people from L.A., Orange County, San Diego and even Arizona and Nevada to come. If this was the closest one, I would definitely drive from Arizona to go to this.:001_smile: And I know plenty of people in the LA area who would want to come too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeperof3 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Originally Posted by AuntPol I will ask my co-owners if we can use our office for a conference. Our office is bigger than our house. It's in Raleigh, NC. **Off topic but I would love to meet up with the other Raleigh WTMers. I live outside of Greensboro. I'd love to help out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicurn Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I saw this after I posted! Yes, I'm getting so excited about this! Also, the nerd that I am, it would be so nice to have a group that met, maybe once a month, just to talk and encourage one another. I didn't realize there were so many of you nearby! Yes, it would be. I was born and raised here, but we just recently moved back. I have not been part of a group since before we moved away, so it has been a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I live in southeast South Dakota; if there were enough interest, I could try to organize one for the Minnesota-Iowa-Dakotas-Nebraska area!:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Hey!!! I'm in Salem, OR and we would LOVE to do this!! :) We can find the space, but a house would be too small :) I LOVE to organize and plan :) It's TOTALLY doable and something I'd like to do ;) I'm a half hour south of Carrie. I'd love to participate/attend/help plan or even organize a second gathering here. I agree that a house is going to be too small for the number of people who would be interested. I'd be glad to organize another meeting space in Albany, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I can help out, too, Cheryl. I think there are plenty of people in the surrounding area that would jump at this opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Maybe we could meet up sometime in the next couple of weekends and try to figure things out? Me, too. I sent Amy a pm w/my location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'm interested and will explore possible venues and get back to you. Speaker cost is an issue and finding a way to insure participation also concerns me. I'd hate to invite speakers, line a place up, then not have a decent number of participants. Also, it's hard to find a time that works well for lots of vendors and speakers to come together in one place. If there are larger conferences that end up being offered at the same time, or at overlapping times, then we might not be able to get some desirable people in.... Of course, if we're looking to more secularly focused people, then perhaps they would not be in as much demand (at least at first) and so perhaps it would easier to draw them together.... Who would we want to draw together at one time and place? Are we talking about just Peace Hill Press doing a conference on their own, or bringing together a variety of people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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