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Post-AOM Retreat with MSR

1. Post-AOM Retreat with MSR

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Posted 03-03-2011 11:15

Dear colleagues,

As requested, I am forwarding the attached message from Lee Robbins. Unfortunately, the GDO listserve does not accept attachments. If you want a separate application form, please contact him directly.

Cheers,
David Kravitz
GDO Division Chair

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	Re: Post-AOM Retreat
Date:	Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:42:23 -0800
From:	Lee Robbins <leeprobbins@att.net>
To:	David Kravitz - GDO Division Chair Elect <gdodak@gmu.edu>

Dear Colleagues, and friends,
            Our 9th MSR Retreat after the AOM meetings will take place Tuesday evening through Friday noon, August 16-19, 2011 at a secluded site, the Oblate Renewal Center, an air-conditioned oasis about fifteen miles from downtown San Antonio-beautiful surroundings of trees, lawns and quiet buildings in a peaceful atmosphere. The spacious dining room with its bay windows frames the beautiful tree-studded campus and the grand foyer entrance enhances the sense of connectedness to the natural surroundings. And for a plus – a swimming pool.

In 2002 at our business meeting in Denver there was a strong consensus that our work in matters of Spirit requires deepening of the spiritual journey. Further, there was a common discernment that efforts in this sensitive area would be enhanced by a shared retreat where the deepening of spirit was called forth.   We've had a Management and Spirituality Retreat after the AOM (Academy of Management) annual meeting each year since.

THIS year in 2011 we invite you and your friends, spouses, colleagues to join in for our 9th Retreat in San Antonio, TX. (MSR membership not required).
Each Retreat has been different and ecumenical -- spiritual practices from a variety of spiritual and psychological traditions and religions depending on the interests and practices of participants. We've offered a mixture of silence and discussion and addressed issues of both deep personal spiritual importance to participants and methods of teaching and studying management from an MSR (Management, Spirituality and Religion Group of AOM) perspective. Friendships have been newly formed (no marriages or partnerships yet as far as we know!), some old acquaintances deepened, and new teaching, research and personal practices introduced. It's been a time of deep relaxation and joy after the annual AOM meetings.

Because accommodations require reservations and payment, we are asking that you determine early if this spirit-filled, rest and practice opportunity is something you would like to share. Full cost for 3 nights lodging, space for retreat activities and dining and 3 meals a day, will run $230 US / person. This is an official activity of MSR potentially eligible as a reimbursable expense from your institutions or, if not reimbursed, may be potentially deductible for those who itemize taxes. We need reservations and full payment by check or credit card of the $230 cost by March 30 in order to inform the retreat site, Oblate Renewal Center. Cancellations by June 1 will receive a full refund less a $15 administrative fee.

For more information and to reserve a space contact us at LeeRobbins@post.Harvard.edu or simply send the Registration Form following (see our friendly refund policy below should you need to cancel after registering) to the address listed. Because of the limited space, people will be registered for the Retreat on a "first come, first served" basis upon receipt and payment.
We hope you will carefully consider this opportunity to be with colleagues from the MSR interest group as well as other interested friends in a surrounding of natural beauty to share a spirit filled three days in support of our important work on behalf of management education.
Sincerely,
Jerry Biberman, Retreat Coordinator, Former MSR Chair; Dept. Of Management, School of Business, University of Scranton.
           Richard Peregoy, Retreat Coordinator, Member MSR Executive Committee; Dept. of Management, University of Dallas.
Lee Robbins, Retreat Coordinator, Member MSR Executive Committee, former MSR Chair; Dept. of Management, School of Business, Golden Gate University.

           2010 MSR Retreat APPLICATION/REGISTRATION
Please return this retreat application to Richard Peregoy, Retreat Co-coordinator, with a full payment check for US$ $230/person made out to the Academy of Management. These checks will be deposited in the MSR account within AOM to cover retreat costs - or request credit card process info.

Name:

Affiliation:

Address:

e-mail: (please type or print carefully)

Work Phone:

Home Phone:

Fax:

           Special needs, if any in the area of food or accommodations (we will do our best to fill these)?
If you are willing to facilitate a meditation, exercise, or some other appropriate activity, please volunteer to do so by sending an e-mail Lee Robbins at LeeRobbins@post.Harvard.edu <mailto:LeeRobbins@post.Harvard.edu> and describe the activity that you would like to facilitate.
            We have reserved a limited number of rooms. Singles and doubles for couples are available and will be accommodated on a first registered basis.
            Return this application together with a check payable to Academy of Management to:
Dr. Richard Peregoy; U. of Dallas Graduate School of Management
1845 E. Northgate Dr.
Irving TX 75062
972-721-5046; Fax: 972-721-4007; e-mail peregoy@gsm.udallas.edu <mailto:peregoy@gsm.udallas.edu>
Refund arrangement:
Should you need to cancel, a full refund of the amount paid minus a US$15.00 administrative charge will be returned for refund requests postmarked by 1 June 2010. Refunds after that date will be available minus the US$15.00 charge to the extent that we are able to maintain retreat attendance as required by our reservation.

--
David A. Kravitz, PhD

GDO Division Chair, Academy of Management

Professor of Management
School of Management
212 Enterprise Hall, MSN 5F5
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

703-993-1781 (Voice)
703-993-1870 (fax)

gdodak@gmu.edu
http://mason.gmu.edu/~dkravitz/