Tennessee Chapter Winter Retreat & ExCom Register

Date and Time:
Fri, Jan 17, 2025; 4:00 PM (Central) - Sun, Jan 19, 2025 11:00 AM (Central)

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The Tennessee Chapter Winter Retreat & ExCom - January 17 thru 19 at Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Cedars of Lebanon State Park, 328 Cedar Forest Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA

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Organized By: Tennessee Chapter

Location: Cedars of Lebanon State Park, 328 Cedar Forest Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA

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Event Organizers:
Timothy Weeks
timweekstn@gmail.com
(615) 293-8178

Tennessee Chapter Winter Retreat & ExCom Meeting
January 17 thru 19 - Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Activities at the Winter Retreat Include

SATURDAY
7:30 to 9:00 AM: Breakfast at Group Lodge

9:30 AM: Winter hike with a park ranger. Hidden Springs Trail. 4.5 miles, relatively flat. Distinctive limestone formations. Includes the 0.4 miles limestone sink loop trail.

10:00 to 11:00 AM: Activities at the Lodge for those not hiking or in case of inclement weather. Class led by Native American artisan Shakela Clinton.
Learn how to make your own dreamcatcher and hear about programs and services for Native Americans in Tennessee!

1:00 to 4:30 PM: Speakers Block

Lobby Update – Scott Banbury
PFAS Update – Dan Firth
TWRRA (EPR for packaging) – Gary Cohen
Environmental Justice – Rita Harris
Energy (IRA, IRP) – JoAnn McIntosh
Land Management – Virginia Dale
Transportation – Kent Minault
Forest & Public Lands – Davis Mounger/Cris Corley
Chapter Strong Activities – Andrea Callan

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Dinner at the Group Lodge

7:00 PM: Silent Auction Conclusion

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Entertainment followed by Bonfire with S’mores.
Native American artist Justin Miller will share stories and perform songs on various native flutes. Our chapter director Pat Cupples will follow with a few performances.

SUNDAY
7:00 to 8:00 AM: Breakfast

8:00 AM to 11:00: Chapter ExCom Meeting

9:30 AM: Winter hike with a park ranger. Cedar Forest Trail. 1.8 miles. Loop through one of the largest groves of Red Cedars in the United States

Questions? Ask Tim Weeks at timweekstn@gmail.com or (615) 293-8178

To Receive Early Bird Pricing
Register by Thursday, January 9th. Registration is required for each person attending along with signing the liability waiver.
Payment due when you arrive at the retreat. Cash or checks only. No credit cards.

Scholarships Are Available!
We want everyone to attend and enjoy the wonders of Nature
If you need a scholarship, contact Charlie High at 615.500.5499

Lodging
The Group Lodge has men's and women's dorms. If dorm style lodging is not for you, you can rent a park cabin, or you can camp in your tent or RV in the campground.

Signup Instructions: Please register using the selections above right. Questions regarding registration - contact Tim Weeks at 615.293.8178. DO NOT use the Back Button when signing the liability waiver.

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Adult Early Bird - $60 – Lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday dinner (register by January 9th)

Youth under 16 - No Charge when attending with a parent or guardian

Adult First Chapter Retreat - $40 – Lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday dinner (register by Thursday January 9th)

Student - $30 – Includes lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday dinner

Late registration - $70 – Includes lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday dinner (register January 10th or later)

Saturday only - $35 - Includes dinner (excludes breakfast)

Sunday only - $15 - Includes breakfast

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