Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tl00005)

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>From: epelleti@netcom.ca
>Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 17:10:22 -0500 (EST)
>Subject: Theos-World July '98 Conference - Edmonton TS
>
>A CALL FOR PAPERS
>
>on
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>THE WORKS AND INFLUENCE OF H.P. BLAVATSKY
>
>"A Forum For Presentations and Open Dialogue"
>
>Edmonton T.S. will be hosting a conference July 3 - 5, 1998 for the
presentation of previously unpublished papers focussing on what H.P.
Blavatsky presented and/or her influence on 20th century thought.
Guidelines for papers are posted below.  Please advise the Conference
Committee as early as possible of your intentions to participate.  The
deadline for submissions is March 31, 1998.
>
>Everyone is welcome to attend.  Please feel free to mention this
conference to others whom you feel may be interested.
>
>
>GUIDELINES
>
>For Papers On
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>The Works and Influence of H.P. Blavatsky
>
>
>When:	July 3 - 4 - 5, 1998
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>Where:	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
>
>Content:	Papers [original/previously unpublished] are to focus on what
H.P. Blavatsky presented and/or her influence on 20th century thought,
including but not limited to the fields of science, literature, art, music,
religion, philosophy, health, psychology, education, sociology, etc.
>
>		Please submit papers in English.
>
>It is preferred that references to HPB’s major works be kept to original
or facsimile editions.
>
>Authors are encouraged to review their presentations for ambiguity and
redundancy, and avoid personal remarks that do not pertain to the subject.
>
>Please include a short [one paragraph] biography with your paper.
>
>Format:	Typed and double-spaced, with 1" (2.5 cm) margins, on 8˝" x 11"
(21.5 x 28 cm) or A4 plain, white paper.
>
>		Papers may be
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>				1.)  mailed to:		Edmonton Theosophical Society
>							Box 4587
>							Edmonton, Alberta
>							Canada    T6E 5G4
>
>				2.)  sent by e-mail (as an attachment only) to:
fohat@planet.eon.net
>					  	 or:	epelleti@netcom.ca
>
>	3.)  sent on 3 ˝" diskette, mailed to the above mentioned address 			-
in WordPerfect 6.1 or Microsoft Word 6.0 [or older version] for Windows 3.1
>
>	All diagrams must be in black and white [i.e., ink or computer generated]
>
>Presentation:	Regardless of the length of the paper, presentations will be
limited to  twenty (20) minutes, followed by 		twenty (20) minutes of open
dialogue.
>
>	Audio/video equipment requirements must be submitted with your paper.
>
>	If the author is unable to attend, he/she may designate a presenter. If
the paper is more than 10 pages (double-spaced) in length a summary must be
included that can be read in a 20 minute time-frame.  If a reader is not
designated, one will be assigned by the Conference Committee.
>
>Deadlines:	Please advise as early as possible of your intentions to
participate.
>
>	 The deadline for submissions is March 31, 1998.
>
>Papers submitted for consideration will be presented to the Conference
Committee for approval.
>
>		Notification of acceptance: May 1, 1998
>
>Proviso:	Edmonton T.S. reserves the right to publish any or all papers
submitted.
>
>Venue:	The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn - The Palace where
facilities have been booked and a block of rooms reserved at reasonable
rates for those attending and their families.  The hotel is conveniently
located a short distance from Edmonton International Airport, and also
provides a shuttle service for guests.
>
>		Information packages detailing accommodation and facilities will be sent
to all interested parties.