Michigan Skeptics Association

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Registration Information

<img src="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/images/content/pagebuilder/11606.gif" border="0"></span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><u></u>&nbsp;<u></u></span></p><table style="width: 435pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; border: 1pt solid lightgrey;" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="580"><tbody><tr><td style="border: medium none; padding: 15pt;" valign="top"><div align="center"><table style="width: 100%; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 6pt;"><div style="border-width: medium medium 1pt; border-style: none none solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(221, 221, 221); -moz-border-top-colors: none; -moz-border-right-colors: none; -moz-border-bottom-colors: none; -moz-border-left-colors: none; -moz-border-image: none; padding: 0in 0in 2pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; text-align: center; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; border: medium none; padding: 0in;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 16.5pt; font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Have you Registered for the Retreat?<br>Registration Ends July 15th – Don't Forget!<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/images/content/pagebuilder/13031.jpg" alt="Long Lake Larue" border="0" height="202" width="425"><br><em><span>"Tranquil Spot" at Long Lake, Courtesy of Charles LaRue"</span></em><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Join us for the <a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=w5TKTPOGZdIf6rABzALrgQ.." target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(49, 96, 190); background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;">Fifth Annual Secular Summer Retreat</span></a> – <strong><span>Friday-Sunday, July 22-24, 2011</span></strong> at the Long Lake Outdoor Center! There are nearly 90 people already registered for the retreat and cabins are filling up fast - so don't forget to register ASAP!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=nq6QeLt59SJagEGTtQLOyg.." target="_blank"></a></span><u></u><a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=nq6QeLt59SJagEGTtQLOyg.." target="_blank"><img src="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/images/content/pagebuilder/13496.gif" alt="Register - RedButtonSet" align="left" border="0" height="40" hspace="10" vspace="5" width="140"></a><u></u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=nq6QeLt59SJagEGTtQLOyg.." target="_blank"></a></span><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Registration Ends July 15th</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br><strong><i><span>Spots are filling up fast&nbsp;– Register Today!</span></i></strong><br><em><span>Friends of the Center save 10% (full weekend price)</span></em> <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><u></u><img src="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/images/content/pagebuilder/Mystopher-headshot-cards-sml.jpg" alt="Mystopher" align="right" height="230" hspace="5" vspace="10" width="175"><u></u><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Special guests Mystopher &amp; Family will provide magical entertainment with a skeptical twist throughout the retreat. </span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Don't miss the magic show and a chance to learn about magic and mentalism with hands-on activities for all ages!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Then enjoy bonfires by the peaceful lake, delicious freshly-prepared (and mostly local) food, canoeing and kayaking on Long Lake, hiking and biking in the adjacent Yankee Springs Recreation Area, swimming at Gun Lake, and great discussions&nbsp;with friends from our CFI communities. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">There's so much to do the weekend isn't long enough!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Full details are available on the </span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=kVVYl-bOBxaP9NkHiqbqpw.." target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(49, 96, 190); background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;">Secular Summer Retreat Information Page</span></strong></a><strong><span>. </span></strong><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">We look forward to seeing you at the retreat!<u></u><u></u></span></p><div style="border-width: medium medium 1pt; border-style: none none solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(221, 221, 221); -moz-border-top-colors: none; -moz-border-right-colors: none; -moz-border-bottom-colors: none; -moz-border-left-colors: none; -moz-border-image: none; padding: 0in 0in 2pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; border: medium none; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 15pt; font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Event Details<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0in;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Fifth Annual Long Lake Summer Retreat<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><u></u><img src="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/images/content/pagebuilder/13115.jpg" alt="2009 Summer Retreat Group" align="right" height="188" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="250"><u></u><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24, 2011</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Long Lake Outdoor Center<br>10370 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, MI&nbsp; <a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=A9qXXo9WGpXLtuIzYO6lJQ.." target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(49, 96, 190); background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;">View Map</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Meals, lodging, activities &amp; facility rental are included in registration. Vegetarian/ Vegan meals are provided. Other dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Cabins are assigned based on registration order - Register today to get your favorite! A variety of small (4-6 beds) and larger group cabins are available.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Retreat activities include: group activities for children &amp; adults, games, various sports, canoeing/ kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, and of course socializing and great discussions with your freethinking friends.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Full details are available on the </span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=dQx1LFXdtu-xIymgStOCog.." target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(49, 96, 190); background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;">Secular Summer Retreat Information Page</span></strong></a><strong><span>.&nbsp;</span></strong><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">If you have any additional questions please contact Jennifer Beahan: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(49, 96, 190); background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="tel:616-698-2342" value="+16166982342" target="_blank">616-698-2342</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p><div style="border-width: medium medium 1pt; border-style: none none solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(221, 221, 221); -moz-border-top-colors: none; -moz-border-right-colors: none; -moz-border-bottom-colors: none; -moz-border-left-colors: none; -moz-border-image: none; padding: 0in 0in 2pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; border: medium none; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 15pt; font-family: &quot;Georgia&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Registration Information<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><u></u><img src="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/images/content/pagebuilder/13111.jpg" alt="[object Object]" align="left" height="188" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="250"><u></u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=lmJ6cePNjDFIUAKhIWVg2g.." target="_blank"></a></span><u></u><a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=lmJ6cePNjDFIUAKhIWVg2g.." target="_blank"><img src="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/images/content/pagebuilder/13496.gif" alt="Register - RedButtonSet" align="left" border="0" height="40" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="140"></a><u></u><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=lmJ6cePNjDFIUAKhIWVg2g.." target="_blank"></a></span><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br><br><br><br><strong><span>2011 Registration Prices</span></strong><br></span></b><em><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Registration Ends July 15th!</span></em><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Adults</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">: $65 (FOC $60)<br><strong><span>Students (12+ &amp; College)</span></strong>: $50 (FOC $45)<br><strong><span>Children (4-11)</span></strong>: $45 (FOC $40)<br><strong><span>Infants/ Toddlers (0-3)</span></strong>: Free<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Friends of the Center (FOC) save 10% on full weekend pricing.</span></em><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> <a href="http://action.centerforinquiry.net/site/R?i=8MCx-9L4nL7lukixzCcIuA.." target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(49, 96, 190); background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;">Join Today and Save!</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Can't come for the whole retreat?</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br>Join us for the day on Saturday: Adults $20 and Children/ Students $10. 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