A Professional Association of Drum Circle Facilitators
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DCF CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

DRUM CIRCLE FACILITATORS CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 26 - 28, 2010
Ocean Creek Resort
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA, U.S.A.

REGISTER NOW AND RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT THE RESORT. The discounted rooms are only being held until January 15, 2010. At that point the rooms go to the regular rate.

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Schedule

To: Everyone who uses rhythm and drumming activities in their work, in settings such as:

  • Education
  • Youth Development
  • Social Services
  • Active Seniors
  • Health and Wellness
  • Elder Care
  • Community Events
  • Workplace Training

The Fifth Annual Drum Circle Facilitation Conference will be held FEBRUARY 26-28, 2010 at the Ocean Creek Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The conference is open to all people who use drum and rhythm event facilitation in their work.

The event is organized by volunteer members of the DCF community, and is sponsored by the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild (DCFG).

The conference's purpose is to further the knowledge base and depth of practice in the DCF field by bringing drum circle facilitators together to exchange ideas and push collective understanding of our craft.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The DCF Conference will feature an array of workshops on a wide range of DCF-related topics. We will also have open periods for unscheduled topics, jump time for in-the-circle practice, and time to simply drum together. Conference sessions are designed for participants who have knowledge and experience with basic DCF principles. Beginning DCFs are welcome, however introductory instruction will not be offered.

First session will be at 4pm on Friday, February 26.

The DCFG is sponsoring this event, bringing in business specialists to present on best business practices (to be announced). This is just the beginning of the proposals to come!

This conference is for everyone interested in learning more about the business of Drum Circles. You do NOT have to be a member of DCFG to come.

REGISTER NOW for an experience you won't forget!
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We will be held at Ocean Creek Resort, a beautiful waterfront property in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is served by several major airlines including: Airtran, Northwest, Delta, US Airways, Continental and United. We have secured very favorable rates at Ocean Creek, and are committed to keeping participant costs low.

For more information about the resort, go to www.oceancreek.com.

There will be a community drum circle for the entire staff of Ocean Creek on Thursday 2/25 around 4:30pm. If you will be available to assist with the circle please let us know.

FEES & REGISTRATION

Conference Fee: $350
DCFG Members: $315 (10% discount)

Send your check (preferred) to DCFG, PO Box 222, Fulton, MD 20759.
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LODGING

Call Ocean Creek at 1 800 845 0353 Reservations and you must mention the Group ID number of 245262. Group name is Drum facilitators 2010 The rates are held until January 15, 2010.

Rates per night are as follows:
One Bedroom Lodge Villa: Single $70
Two Bedroom/ Two Bath Lodge Villa: $80
Two Bedroom/ Two Bath Ocean Front: $110
Three Bedroom/ Two Bath Ocean Front: $120

Ocean Creek Resort requires a deposit of one night’s rate plus 12% tax plus $6.00 per night resort fee per room to confirm reservations. The balance of the room charge is due upon arrival.

These rates are good from 2/24 through 3/3.

Check out time is 11am.

CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS

The application period is now open for workshop session proposals covering the following general subject areas:

A. DCF Business Development (market presence, client base, equipment & logistics, start-up funding, etc.)

B. Program Design & Activities for Specific Populations (children, special needs, organizational training, health, etc.)

C. DCF Techniques and Strategies (activities, games, resources)

D. DCF Mastery (personal presence, inner development, facilitating overall event flow & energy, inter-disciplinary resources, peer feedback)

E. Other (please describe)

If you are interested in proposing a session, please download and complete the Session Proposal Form.

Download Session Proposal Form

Session proposal deadline is January 1, 2010.

SPONSOR/VENDOR INFORMATION

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drumSTRONG - SANCTIONED BY DCFG

drumSTRONG

DrumsForCures is a collaborative cancer initiative functioning as a conduit for cancer health resources and funding education, research and survivorship support.

DrumsForCures produces drumSTRONG, the multicultural cancer health festival, featuring resources addressing cancer concerns, raising awareness and funds for important cancer initiatives and drumming for crazy long periods of time... to BEAT cancer!

Our facilitated rhythm-driven events take place globally. We welcome facilitators everywhere to participate.

So far, drumSTRONG 2010 (May 15th & 16th) will host events in Maui, Hilo, L.A., Austin, Vegas, Denver, Boulder, Seattle, Vancouver, Montreal, Chicago, Hartford, Providence RI, Charlotte, Tampa, London, Bamberg, Rome, Cairo, Dubai, Tokyo, Sapporo, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney & Brisbane.

More information: www.drumstrong.org