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"Be
open to speaking in the secular setting.
Every slot filed by a Christian has the
possibility of communicating truth, and is
not filled by a secular speaker."
~Marita Littauer
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EARLY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR
GLORIETA IS RIGHT AROUND THE
CORNER!
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Marita
teaches that speaking and writing
go together like a hand in a
glove. That's what the Glorieta
Christian writer's conference is
all about. Writing and
speaking!
If God has given you a message to
share Glorieta is a great place
to develop skills to
- put
your message into
writing
- pitch
your message to the
editors
- present
your message to the
masses
- promote
your message to the
public
There's still time to take
advantage of the early
registration price of $450 (plus
NM tax of 30.94), a savings of
$50. The deadline for early
registration is September
17th.
If God has given you a message
and placed the dream of sharing
that message to the world in your
heart, NOW is the time to step
out in faith and do what it takes
to make your dream come true. For
more information visit our
website: www.glorietachristianwritersconference.com.
To register for the Glorieta
Christian Writers Conference call
800 433-6633.
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Glorieta
Christian Writers Conference
Information
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Roommates
Glorieta LifeWay is no longer
arranging for roommates.
If you want a roommate, follow
the procedure below:
In the event you don't know
anyone else attending the
Glorieta Christian Writers
Conference, e mail a note to
Justine@classervices.com to be
inserted in the Weekly Update. In
the Subject line, clearly mark
"Request for Glorieta CWC
Roommate for Inclusion in Weekly
Update." We will also send the
same information to the Glorieta
CWC attendee e- mail list. E
mails received by Monday
afternoon will normally be
included in Tuesday's Weekly
Update. Sometimes a Weekly Update
will not be sent due to computer
technical problems or we may not
have the time to scan all of our
incoming e mails to find and
include your request in that
week's Update. That's why it is
so important to clearly label
your e mail and send them as
early as possible! Send text only
no graphics, down loads, or
links. Clearly state that you
want a roommate for the Glorieta
Christian Writers Conference;
your arrival and departure date
at Glorieta; any pertinent
requests or facts (e.g., a
roommate who doesn't smoke, if
you're allergic to perfumes, if
you're a morning or evening
person); your sex (some first
names can be of either gender):
and you contact information so
those interested can respond
directly to you (CLASServices
does not keep a list of potential
roommates). We are often out of
the office and do not have the
time to edit your text.
Therefore, it is to your
advantage to run your e mail by a
friend or critique partner before
you send it to make sure you've
made your request clear. The
clearer your request, the more
usable your responses will be.
When someone contacts you about
being a possible roommate, verify
his or her arrival and departure
dates, their pertinent requests,
how the payment will be handled
(see below), and contact
information. Exchange cell phone
numbers in the event you need to
contact each other at the last
minute. If you don't get a good
fit for roommates on the first
try, try again. We don't mind
posting the notice periodically
until you get a roommate.
One of the roommates should call
the LifeWay reservations #
1.800.797.4222 and make
reservations for both people,
including paying deposit for both
people on one credit card.
 It will not work for
each person to call with their
credit card info for his/her part
of the deposit or for one person
to call with both credit cards'
info and split the deposit
because this would cause
confusion in case one of them
cancels. The person who calls in
the reservation for both needs to
collect the deposit from the 2nd
person (i.e., they need to settle
up amongst themselves). LifeWay
recommends that the 2nd person
should pay his/her entire portion
of the room amount to the 1st
person, as this will protect the
1st person in case the 2nd person
cancels and the 1st person then
has to pay the higher amount
(i.e., single rate). NOTE: If one
cancels, it will fall to the
other person to pay the higher
rate (i.e., single rate), as
LifeWay sells whole rooms, not
partial rooms.
Note that CLASServices and
LifeWay are not responsible for
the additional cost of the room
if your roommate cancels. If this
happens, send another message for
inclusion in the Weekly Update if
there is time.
If you insist on making a lodging
reservation without a roommate,
you will have to make it at the
higher single rate. If you then
find a roommate, you can add one,
but note the payment method
above.
You should find a roommate before
the conference. Â With
the number of guests that
typically attend our conference,
it would be mass confusion for
LifeWay if people are trying to
find roommates on registration
day.
Shuttle
Service
If
you will be flying, you will want
to fly into the Santa Fe or
Albuquerque airport, although the
Albuquerque airport usually
provides the best schedules and
least expensive prices.
Roadrunner provides shuttle
service between the Albuquerque
International Airport and the
LifeWay Glorieta Conference
Center which is about 90 miles or
about two hours travel time. Call
505/424- 3367 at least 48 hours
in advance of your arrival.
Roadrunner's office hours are
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Mountain
Time, seven days a week. They
will group rides by time of
arrival and, when possible, try
to have customers waiting for no
more than 45 minutes. Each person
is responsible for paying
Roadrunner directly by cash or
check. Fares from Albuquerque to
Glorieta are currently $45
one-way, which includes tax by no
gratuity. For shuttle service
pickups earlier than 6 a.m. or
later than 8:00 a.m. you will
need to arrange a private shuttle
at a price of $140 one
way.
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Glorieta
Christian Writers Conference
Roommate
Requests
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I
would like to share
accommodations with a roommate in
Deluxe Hall of States facility. I
desire access to wireless
high-speed internet.
I will arrive by US Airways in
Albuquerque at 11:20 AM on
October 17. I will depart from
Albuquerque on October 21 at 6:10
PM. I have reserved a rental car
to drive to Glorieta and would be
willing to share the expense with
someone desiring
transportation.
My telephone number is
425-641-1920 and my email is
lorie@lrhbooks.com .
Lorie Reichel Howe
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I
am looking for women who want to
share lodging while they attend
the Christian Writers Conference
at Glorieta. I am presuming that
triple occupancy is the most
economical so that's what I
desire. I'll be 75 next week, and
probably should ask for older
women who enjoy writing. I am an
early riser (usually). An Okie; a
retired teacher; widow of a
pastor.
Thanks,
Dolores White Kiser
wobblywh@yahoo.com
ph 580/924-7991 (easier to reach
at night)
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Looking
for a ride from the airport to
Glorieta.
Will share expenses.
Information is as follows:
Arrive -- Albuquerque airport
(from DFW) -- Wednesday, 17 Oct
-- American airlines --9:55
a.m.
Leave-- Albuquerque airport --
Sunday, 21 Oct -- American
airlines -- 5:25 p.m.
Joan Metzger Email:
jcmetzger@verizon.net
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I
will be renting a car and would
be willing to give someone a ride
into the conference. My flight
(Southwest from Little Rock)
arrives in Albuq. At 11:35 am. On
Wednesday Oct. 17.
I would not be available to offer
the return trip back into the
airport because I won't be
leaving until Tuesday at 1:10 pm.
Of course if anyone else does
stay that long I would be happy
to give them a lift. I will be
staying over at Glorieta thru
Monday night.
Should anyone (or 2 who would
want to share the double bed)
want to share it I would warn
potential roomies that I do snore
a bit. Other than that most
people find me pretty laid
back.
Pat Odom
odom.pat@gmail.com
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Seeking
roommate for the conference in
Glorieta. Non- Smoker from the
midwest area. I do not snore, am
quite by nature and others tell
me that I am easy to get along
with.
Sincerely,
Margaret
margaretnorton1@charter.net
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I'm
looking for a roommate for
Glorieta. I'd prefer to stay in
Chaparral or Hall of States but
I'm flexible.
Joyce Wallace, CPT, Certified
Personality Trainer
425.985.4391
joyce@soulmomentum.org
I
am a nonspoker and a frequent
business traveler. I am a little
quiet by nature and others say
that I am easy to get along with.
I am from North Carolina and my
ideal roommate would be someone
from the South. (currently live
in MO but relocating back to NC).
I am new as a writer and eager to
learn all that I can from this
conference. My cell number is 314
956-2588. Thanks for your
help.
My
name is Marjorie Moffitt from
Arlington, Texas. I'm looking for
a non-smoking, non-snoring,
female roommate who will also
attend the Glorietta Writers
Conference October 17-21 in New
Mexico. I'm pretty easy to get
along with, so give me a call.
Please contact me at 817-483-8603
or 817-690- 8148 or by e-mail:
marjoriemoffitt@sbcglobal.net
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NATIONAL
INVISIBLE CHRONIC ILLNESS
AWARENESS
WEEK
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PITCH
YOUR BOOK DURING SEPTEMBER'S
NATIONAL INVISIBLE CHRONIC
ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK!
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Did you know...
Nearly 1 IN 2 PEOPLE LIVE WITH
ILLNESS?
And 96% of it invisible!
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Held annually in Sept, this
year's NICIAW is September 10-16,
2007. Nearly any book can be
given a twist on reaching the
needs of the chronically
ill--such as marriage, parenting,
pursuing one's dreams, getting
through difficult times,
financial planning, caregiving,
stress, dating, dieting, self-
esteem, fashion, controlling the
clutter, one's career, exercise,
and much more.
As a writer/author, now is a
great time to plan radio
interviews, television
appearances, or just distribute a
press release or articles online.
For more information about this
week see
http://www.invisibleillness.com .
Promotional materials are
available for print (free) or
purchase (low-priced) if you wish
to include them with
press-packets. Help us encourage
bookstore owners to create book
displays (with your book of
course!) and call up that media
to pitch your illness-related
'hook' today! For statistics,
quotes and more to help create
your story idea see
http://www.invisibleillness.com
NICIAW's committee is also
collecting quotes about why
Invisible Illness Week is needed.
To have your quote considered
send it to
isa@invisibleillness.com . It may
just end up in our next press
release!
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Share
the
Joy
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Baby
Changes Everything: Embracing and
Preparing for Motherhood after
35
By Beth K. Vogt
Revell Publishers, August 2007,
ISBN 0800730674
8.3 x 5.5 Paperback, $12.99 US,
192 pages
The face of motherhood has
changed. More mothers of
preschoolers are in their
midthirties and forties than in
previous decades. Late-in-life
moms may not feel old, but but
they do know the medical
community's label for a pregnant
woman over 35: Advanced Maternal
Age." They also know they have
unique needs and
concerns--medical, emotional, and
practical. Written from my
perspective as a "mommy-
come-lately" at 41, I discuss
issues including: understanding
medical concerns; keeping
yourself healthy before and
during pregnancy; adjusting to
changes in your relationships;
and parenting your "caboose
baby." The book's foreword was
written by Christian recording
artist Twila Paris, who became a
mom at forty-one. I also include
Cameo Appearances-- interviews
with other late-in-life moms and
dads.
About the Author:
Beth K. Vogt, a 2005 San Antonio
CLASS Graduate, has been
published in Discipleship Journal
and MOMSense.
www.mommycomelately.com
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Heidi
Hawthorn Krumenauer is pleased to
announce the release of her first
book!
WHY DOES GRANDMA HAVE A
WIBBLE?
This gift book celebrates the
love, humor and mysteries of a
grandmother in an Art
Linkletter/Bill Cosby "Kids Say
The Darndest Things" style.
Released September 7th, it's a
prefect gift for the new or
veteran grandmother.
www.HeidiKrumenauer.com
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Writing
Opportunities
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Two
months before Barbara Parentini
attended her first CLASS seminar
in September 2005, God placed two
simple words in her
heart-Living Letters.
Unsure of what this meant or
where it would lead, she created
a folder and began to fill it
over the last two years.
Living Letters: Letters
from the Heart, Letters that
Heal, is unfolding into a
workshop/retreat and journal. If
you have written or received a
special letter that has had a
powerful, healing effect in your
life (or in the life of the other
person), a significant letter
that conveyed: forgiveness,
gratitude, blessing, tribute, and
such, please email her at
barbara@barbaraparentini.com for
questionnaire. I need examples of
actual letters, anecdotes, and
your stories to share in retreats
; and, possibly to place in a
book at a later date (names will
be changed). More information
about Living Letters
retreat and journal, Barbara's
recent publications, and Soaring
Hearts Cards, are available at:
www.giftsbygrace.com or
www.barbaraparentini.com
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CLASS
On-line
Curriculum
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The
CLASS On-line Curriculum is held
each Tuesday evening in the
CLASSroom. To enter the room, go
to www.classervices.com/chat and
sign in as you would for a chat.
The difference is that once you
arrive you will receive valuable
information from professionals in
the areas of speaking, writing,
publishing, marketing, personal
appearance and more.
The curriculum will be offered
from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. Central
time. (That is 6 p.m. Pacific, 7
p.m. Mountain and 9 p.m. Eastern)
Attendees are welcome to stay as
long as they like to discuss the
subject matter or to ask
questions and make requests for
future classes.
For more information, or if you
are interested teaching one of
our Tuesday Night CLASS On-line
Curriculum courses please email
pamela@pamelasonnenmoser.com.
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Sandusky,
Ohio CLASSeminar
Alumni
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Hi,
I am Robert Ward, I was at the
CLASSeminar in Sandusky Ohio in
2006. If there are any CLASS
graduates who were there and were
in my small group who heard me
speak, please contact me at:
Robert Ward
2509 Whitelaw Street
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
330-922-4860 Ohio time 630 PM- 10
PM
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Join
Us Thursday Nights in Personality
Trainer
Chats!
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PT Chatters Wanted! * * *
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We would like to invite you to
join us at PT Chatters on
Thursday nights even if you are
not a Personality Trainer. We
chat about many issues that
pertain to everyday life and how
our personalities respond to
those around us. This chat room
runs a little slower than most,
only one topic at a time.
Everyone spends time listening
and responding to the question or
comment at hand before we go to
the next. So, if you're not savvy
at doing chat rooms this is a
good place to learn, feel free to
log-in even if you can't make it
at the start of the hour (some of
us stay late...very late.
=])
Many great ideas have been
shared, bonds formed and lots of
LOL happens in this chat. If you
haven't joined us yet, feel free
to login even if you can't make
it at the start of the hour.
If you have a topic you would
like to see "chatted" about, send
it in to the CLASS office and it
will be put on the schedule.
Personality Trainer Chats begins
at 9:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM CT, 7:00
PM MT (where CLASS is located),
and 6:00 PM PT and lasts for one
hour. However, since we are in a
private room, participants are
welcome to continue as long as
desired. Please follow the
following instructions to get to
the new CLASS Chat room: Log on
to
http://www.classervices.com
in
your web browser, then click the
link that reads "CLASServices
Chat Rooms" This opens the
"Volano Chat" box. Type in your
name in the "Name" box (optional:
in the "Your Profile" box you can
also type an e- mail address or
other personal information), then
click the "Volano" button or hit
"Enter" to enter the chat
room.
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Need
a Speaker? Is Your Church
Planning An Event?
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If
you or your church, school or
business is planning an event --
a seminar, conference or retreat,
please check out the speakers
represented by CLASS. CLASS
represents over 200 gifted
Christian communicators with
messages appropriate for almost
any type of meeting whether it is
a church retreat, a crisis
pregnancy center fund raiser, a
business training function or a
motivational seminar. A sampling
of the speakers represented by
CLASS is available by checking
out the speaker section of the
CLASS web site.
Please
click here
or
forward this link on to the
person in charge of speaker
selection or call the CLASS
office at
800/433-6633.
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The
Weekly Update: Basic Info
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The
Weekly Update from CLASS is
distributed weekly via e-mail to
update CLASS Graduates, Certified
Personality Trainers and others
interested in the ministry of
CLASS. In addition to the CLASS
Keeper, CLASS Chats reminder and
items that are sent from the
CLASS office, The Weekly
Update also includes notices
of interest from CLASS Grads for
other CLASS Grads. These notices
might include writing or
employment opportunities. Please
send notices for posting to
justine@classervices.com
in the exact format it should be
posted. No editing will be done.
The notices are simply cut and
pasted.
Marita Littauer,
Editor.
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