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Tour de Chautauqua
On Friday, June 22, approximately 15-20 cyclists will be blazing a 220-mile pilgrimage trail from Lakeside Chautauqua in Ohio to Chautauqua Institution in New York. The group will arrive Tuesday, June 26.
The purpose of the pilgrimage is to 1.) Develop a trail on which future cyclists or hikers can enjoy a few days of contemplation and camaraderie and 2.) To establish a link between two sister Chautauqua communities on the Chautauqua Trail.
Throughout the journey, four United Methodist Churches (UMC) will host riders for the evening including, Old Stone UMC in Amherst, Ohio; Mayfield UMC in Chesterland, Ohio; Jefferson UMC in Ohio; and First UMC in Union City, Penn.
Members of the Chautauqua Trail and the Pedaling Parsons invite Lakeside residents and guests to join the first 10 miles of the ride. Participants will receive a gift to commemorate this important event. For more information about the Tour de Chautauqua, contact George Curtice at (313) 289-6508.
Pedaling Parsons began in 1987 with a small group of Methodist cyclists in northern Ohio, both lay and clergy, who shared a passion for cycling and mission. The vision resulted in a movement that has traveled more than 17,000 miles and has raised more than $800,000 for various mission projects. This year’s donations will support the UMC Camphor Mission Station in Liberia, West Africa. For more information about donating, contact Don Richards at (330) 499-2330.
Excitement Builds in Advance of 2012 Chautauqua Network Annual Meeting
Lakeside Chautauqua is honored to welcome representatives from these 14 Chautauqua communities for the Chautauqua Network Annual Meeting in 2012. Lakeside Chautauqua welcomes all to the beauty of the Lake Erie shore and islands.
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Lakeside is a unique place, bringing together families and friends to enjoy the same sustaining values and traditions learned as a child. Since 1873, Lakeside has provided a Chautauqua summer experience dedicated to spiritual growth and renewal, educational and cultural enrichment, and recreational pursuits. True to the Chautauqua Movement, Lakeside’s mission supports and facilitates a greater life experience for all who enjoy the community.
The Chautauqua Network Annual Meeting will commence in Lakeside, Ohio on Saturday, July 21, 2012 and conclude on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Throughout the event, attendees will experience Lakeside Chautauqua as it delivers a rich cultural experience featuring a performance by the legendary band, America, and the Lakeside Wooden Boat Show and the Plein Air Art Festival on the Lake Erie waterfront. Nationally recognized Quaker pastor and author, Dr. Phillip Gulley, will serve as Lakeside’s Chaplain of the Week at the Sunday worship service. Steve Hartman, Emmy Award-winning “CBS News” correspondent, will share his personal experiences about “The Chautauqua on Lake Erie” on Monday Evening.
Join the Movement and Register for the Annual Meeting
Individuals and organizations can join the Chautauqua Network and attend the Chautauqua Network Annual Meeting. Your annual membership in the Chautauqua Network helps ensure the survival of one of the greatest movements in North American cultural history. The full organization membership is $100 and individual membership is $10. Join the Chautauqua Network.
The registration fee for the Chautauqua Network Annual Meeting is $125 per person and includes meals, receptions and program attendance. This four-day event is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow Chautauquans from across the U.S. and Canada. Register for the 2012 Chautauqua Network Annual Meeting.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow Chautauquans from across the U.S. and Canada.
Chautauqua Trail Officially Launched
The Chautauqua Trail, a cultural heritage trail linking active Chautauqua communities across the U.S. and Canada, officially launched in 2011. The trail was established by the Chautauqua Network, a group of organizations and individuals committed to the communication and implementation of the chautauqua concept of building community by supporting all persons in the development of their full potential intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically.
Chautauqua Trail is part of a strategic initiaitive to better promote the 21st century Chautauqua Movement and articultate its value in today's society. Chautauquas pioneered the concept of lifelong learning over a century ago and are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the growth of cultural heritage tourism.
As part of the launch, the Chautauqua Network also rolled out a supporting website, www.chautauquatrail.com, In addition to being able to access profiles of each Chautauqua, users can learn about the history of the Chautauqua Movement and join the Chautauqua Network organization. Users can see the latest news, link to individual Chautauqua websites, and download maps and directions.
"The Chautauqua Trail website is an excellent tool to learn more about the Chautauqua Movement and contemporary Chautauqua communities," said Frank Gwalthney, president of the Chautauqua Network. "Each Chautauqua is unique in its own right but all share a common goal of providing opportunities for personal growth, rest and renewal."
Stay connected. Bookmark www.chautauquatrail.com today!
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Chautauqua Network Officers
Elected in 2010
President:
Frank Gwalthney,
Ocean Park, Maine
Vice President:
George McCormick,
Lakeside, Ohio
Secretary:
Kathy Snavely,
Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania
Treasurer:
Myra Peterson,
Chautauqua, N.Y.
