| Vulcan’s Forge General Meeting Minutes April 11, 2002 Present: Maggie Breving, Cecelia Shooner, Ron Davis, Patty Lawson, Dennis Sweeney, Sarah Gallant Cecelia is taking time away from Vulcan’s Forge; 2-3 months, to pursue a course of study that is demanding. She asked us to remember to collect the good will offerings in her absence. We’ll miss you, C.. She brought the Digital Camera and manual in, and showed Patty how to use it. Patty showed us a picture of her daughter, Anna, who just won Vice President of Student Government. Patty is painting a picture of Anna as a ballerina. When she is finished she will bring in to share. We did a few last minute things to the Global Art Project collages, and talked about their symbolism…below is an excerpt from the letter being sent with the works to a fifth grade class in Taipei, Taiwan "Global Mask" Imagine yourself being able to absorb what it is like to be inside the heads and hearts of peoples allover the world. We hope have fun with this! Collage I "The Energy of Good-Will" In the center is a global map, with Global citizens as bodies of light sending Venus- directed goodwill energy bubbles to the world. We are ALL citizens of the world and indeed of the Universe; part of the One Light, One Life. Collage 2 "Our Hands Reach Out To You In Friendship" Hands are reaching in all 4 directions from the 4th world. Ancient Hopi prophecy tells us that humanity is now in the 4th world, and quickly approaching the 5th world. You can see that 5th world as a Lighter world breaking through. Only a tiny crack is visible now, but it is calling to us. The sky is on the bottom, representing the shifting of the poles that is to accompany the entrance into a New Day. This is also the symbolism found in Hexagram #11 of the I-Ching, with the receptive earth above, creative heavens below. It's meaning: Rising Above Adversity , Peace and Tranquility, Harmony and Co-Operation. When we did the piece, we had no idea we would be exchanging art with you, a 5th grade class from the Republic of China. You do indeed represent our FUTURE. We thank ALL of you for sharing with us. May we step Lightly together into the dawning of the Age of Aquarius; the 5th World; A New Day. In the Spirit of Peace, Love, Global Unity and Friendship, The Artists of Vulcan’s Forge Contributors to the project were: Jenny Bauer, Loretta Blackburn, Cecelia Shooner, Dennis Sweeney, Doreen Stenger, Sarah Gallant, Patty Lawson, Maggie Breving, Ron Davis Maggie shared that she had been busy doing art for school. She is a student at Mt. St Joseph’s College. The work she is doing at the moment is very personal. Sarah asked some questions about the mailing of the work. Dennis had a few suggestions about places to check for packaging and shipping. Sarah will get some estimates for the Steering Committee next week. Ron Davis brought in tons more jewelry. He is interested in giving classes on a regular basis, and will attend a planning meeting at Recovery Initiative. Thursday, May 2nd is our Art, Craft and Bake at Central Clinic. Patty Lawson is the chairperson, and is taking care of the details. Sarah is helping Patty. We’ll be at Central Clinic from 9 AM – 2 PM….Hope many of you will join us! respectfully submitted, Sarah Gallant |