The Chesapeake Men's Gathering ™
    at Ramblewood Resort, Darlington, Maryland

A Men's Retreat for Growth and Renewal: Our 20^th Year [before 2009, we met at Buffalo Gap Camp in West Virginia]
Friday through Sunday, October, 22 - 24, 2010 sponsored by The Men's Council of Greater Washington

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Washington DC, Metro Area: 1:11 PM, Saturday March 13, 2010

Last update:
22-Dec-2009

Logistics

Please watch this space for Men's Gathering 2010 Fees.

Chesapeake Men's Gathering 2010 Fees:

Include Six meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch),

Two nights lodging (Friday and Saturday)

One uniquely designed Men's Gathering tee shirt

You can donate to our scholarship fund

The Washington Men's Council makes some partial scholarships available each year for men who cannot pay the full fee. If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund, a place is available on the registration form for you to write in the amount.

The Men's Council of Greater Washington is a non-profit organization (tax id number 52-1768294) and your gift of a donation is tax deductible (please consult your tax adviser for more information).

Cancellations

A refund of half the conference fee will be issued for cancellations made at least 2 weeks in advance.

Special Meals

Vegetarian meals? Let us know if you, or any member of your group, want all vegetarian meals right on the registration form.

Things to Bring

Sleeping accommodations are on twin beds with mattresses and box-springs in the camp cabins. No bunkbeds.
You may bring a tent if you prefer and use the bathroom facilities in a cabin. Please let the registrar know when you register if you plan to use a tent.

We strongly recommend that you bring the following items:

• A flashlight for every participant with extra batteries.
• Bedroll or sleeping bag and pillow for your bed.
  Twin sized sheets will fit the mattresses.
• Be prepared for extreme weather: from hot to cold or both!
  • The camp permits the use of electric space heaters (oil-filled only, no heaters with fans allowed) in the cabins.
  • You may bring one with you since the cabins are not heated.
• Toiletries (soap, towel, etc.).
• Rain gear, a sweater or jacket, and a swimming suit (if you prefer).
• Sun block and insect repellant.
• Earplugs, if you are bothered by snoring.

Some items that can make the weekend more fun:

• Drum, percussion or other musical instruments - there will be group drumming for those who care to join.
• Your own poetry, and/or your favorite poetry.
• Sacred objects to personalize the weekend such as totems, banners, walking stick, pennants, etc.
• Games and beach toys for boys (and men, too)

Things NOT to Bring

For your safety and the safety of others, the following are NOT PERMITTED during the weekend:

• Drugs and alcohol
• Weapons of any sort
• Pets (with the exception of animal assistants when needed)
• Candles (due to fire hazard)
• Picture taking without the express permission of those persons being photographed (or their guardians in the case of boys)
• Voice recording or video recording without permission.

Please do not bring personal audio and video devices.

• We encourage you to leave your cell phone off and in your car.
• If you do have a cell phone with you in the camp, please turn it off or set it to silence during workshop presentations and group gatherings.

Workstudy scholarships

There are a very limited number of half-price workstudy scholarships available on a first come basis. If the conference is a financial hardship, contact Pat Noon for details at 954-561-8927 or scholarships@menswork.org.

Boys Are Welcome

Boys are encouraged to attend with their fathers or other male adult guardians.

The recommended minimum age is 5 but younger boys have attended in the past.

Responsibility for Minors

Childcare will not be provided. Adults who bring minors must sign for, supervise, and take responsibility for the minor's behavior. Given this responsibility and the lack of dedicated childcare, men who bring boys are unlikely to be able to participate in all workshops and activities.

Activities for Boys and Teens

• There are group activities planned for boys and teens during the weekend that will require volunteer adult men to assist the activity coordinator.
• There are other times during the weekend when men can volunteer to supervise a group of boys.
• If you would like to volunteer to assist in planning events for boys and/or assist with events during the weekend:
  » » Please email Robert Haley at info@menswork.org or phone him at (Voice: 540-967-0780, Fax: 540-468-3100).

Workshops

Sign up for workshops is on a first come-first served basis. You will have an opportunity to sign up for workshops when you arrive at the camp.

Presenting a Workshop

What knowledge, skills, or experience do you have to share? If you would like to present a workshop at camp or discuss an idea contact Earl Foote at workshops@menswork.org.

Labyrinth

We are planning to construct a temporary Classical 7-circuit labyrinth that will be available throughout the weekend. There is a permanent circular labyrinth at Ramblewood that will be available as well.

General and Medical Release

Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign a general and medical release.

Greeting and Orientation

Help greet and orient a new man to camp, get settled, learn about the weekend, meet other men. Volunteer an hour of time between 4 and 9 pm on Friday evening.

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