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The conference is in only one week. Those that register now and mention this e-mail offer can get the special July 6th bargain price for the weekend, plus a free one year subscription to our newsletter by e-mail or regular mail. Thanks.
The Seventh Annual Ritual Abuse,
Secretive Organizations and Mind Control Conference
August 6 - 8, 2004
DoubleTree near
Bradley International Airport
16 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT
Sponsored by:
S.M.A.R.T.
Promotional Cosponsors:
Survivorship
M.A.S.A.
ACHES-MC
Internet conference information is at:
http://members.aol.com/smartnews/smart-2004-conference.htm
Conference Goals
- To help stop future occurrences of ritual abuse
-To help survivors of ritual abuse
-To name the groups that have participated in alleged illegal activities
-To unite those working to stop ritual abuse
Speakers and Biographies
(This is a partial listing. Please check our conference home page for our latest speaker list and schedule.)
Please note: Listing of these speakers does not necessarily constitute our endorsement of them. They are speaking at our conference for educational value only and some may be heavy for survivors. Listening to the speakers at the conference may or may not help your recovery process, so use caution when listening to any speaker or contacting any resource mentioned in this brochure. These descriptions may be heavy for survivors to read. Please use caution while reading.
Neil Brick is a survivor of alleged Masonic Ritual Abuse and MK-ULTRA. He is the editor of S.M.A.R.T. - A Ritual Abuse Newsletter. His topic is "How can we advocate for survivors of ritual abuse by example and advocacy."
Hal Pepinsky - Since the fall of 1993, Hal Pepinsky has as far as he knows been the only university professor to bring more than one ra/mc survivor to his classes. Hal has taught criminal justice for 32 years. Surviving ritual abuse and mind control has become a foundation for his larger thinking on what he calls "peacemaking," establishing safe relations in the face of violence. His topic is "What's at issue in recognizing and denying violence against children."
Jeanne Sarson and Linda MacDonald both have degrees in Nursing, Master's in Education, a Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies related to family violence, a Certificate in Self-in Context Feminist Theory and Practice and have done workshops on ritual abuse-torture. They are writing a book "The Torturers Walk Among Us" based on their work and research and have a website, http://www.ritualabusetorture.org. They presented at last year's S.M.A.R.T. Conference. Their topic is "Empowerment: Partnerships in Participatory Research, Activism, and Healing."
Julaine is a victorious survivor of incest, RA, and Govt. MC. She is from a multi-generational family, was the oldest child of a career military man, whose brothers were also govt. intelligence workers. She was a polyfragmented multiple, now integrated. She wishes to share her story, her victories, and stand for the hope of strength and healing for all of us. Her topic is "Rewriting the Script: Creating a New Outlook."
Laurie Matthew has for the past 30 years been active in fighting against ritual and organised abuse in Scotland. She has written books on ritual abuse, personal safety books for children, had developed abuse prevention materials for use with children of all ages and has set up a web site and helpline for ritual abuse survivors. Her topic is : "The Fight Against Ritual Abuse in Scotland."
Jeanette Westbrook MSSW, CSW will present information, documentation on criminal and civil litigation in RA/MC cases using her own prosecution of one of her perpetrators of RA/MC abuse. She is a nationally known speaker and lecturer at Universities and is a Licensed Social Worker in practice full time. Ms. Westbrook also serves as a law enforcement consultant. Her topic will be: "Working with Law Enforcement, The Thin Blue Line of Mind Control."
Susan Behm, a survivor of a militia group's experiment is the author of "Civilized Savages", a fictional account of some of this group's kidnapping and programming of children to become super soldiers. She also authored a pamphlet for support members to encourage survivors on their healing journey. Her topic is "Essential Keys to Healing".
Dave was adopted out as a baby in 1938 through an adoption agency. His adopted father was a Mason and his adopted grandfather, a 32nd degree Mason. Following seven psychiatric hospitalizations and the diagnosis of DID, memory flooding of severe abuse linking him to Illuminati/Monarch Mind Control followed. His topic is : "A Male Survivor's Story - Memories, Body Memories, Abreactions - Connecting the Dots to Illuminati/Monarch Mind Control."
Lynn Schirmer is an artist and a survivor of torture and mind control. She has been participating in survivor art shows and related activities for over a decade. Her work has been exhibited in New York, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. Her topic is : "Art as Evidence : A Recovery Retrospective."
Lynne Moss-Sharman H.B.S.W., is a 57 year old survivor of alleged cross-border CIA child mind control experimentation and cult ritual abuse during the 1950s. She is the Canada contact for ACHES-MC (Advocacy Committee for Human Experimentation Survivors - Mind Control) and produced The Stone Angels Journal in Thunder Bay, Ontario (writings & drawings by survivors of alleged intergenerational cult ritual abuse, Masonic/OTO torture, and government/military mind control experiments). Lynne will present a paper: 'Who's Shrinking Violet? The military origins of mainstream Canadian psychiatry."
Samantha Cooper is a survivor of alleged familial, Masonic, and Mind Control abuse. She is a complex polyfragmented multiple. She has been fortunate to have worked with a therapist familiar with these areas for 8 years. Her topic is : "Hope and Healing."
Dr. Suzanne Lewis is an R.N., has an M.S. in counseling and a Ph.D. in Psychology. She is a survivor of S.R.A. and now has a counseling practice that helps a variety of clients including SRA victims. Her doctorate dealt with techniques for an SRA victim. Her topic is : "Psychotherapy and Spirituality: A Paradigm for Healing."
Attorney Helen L. McGonigle has practiced law before Connecticut state and federal courts for the past 18 years, advocating for survivors of child sexual abuse, clergy abuse, ritual abuse and torture. She has presented nationally on the subjects of ritual abuse and torture, most recently at the United Nation's 48th Session. She was instrumental in advocating for the passage of extensions to both the civil and criminal statute of limitations in the State of Connecticut. Her topic is : "Ritual Abuse and Torture - A Legal Quandary: Local and Global."
Betsy Salkind is a comedian and writer. She has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and was a writer for Roseanne. Her topic is : "Comic Relief."
Conference Schedule
There will be a small get together, deli dinner, dessert and early registration for pre-registered attendees only, on August 6, Friday evening.
Please check our conference home page for the latest conference schedule information. Some presentations will also be recorded.
S.M.A.R.T. 2004 Conference Schedule
Friday 7 - 9:00 PM - Newgate Room - Meeting, Deli Dinner and Dessert Buffet for Friday Night for Prepaid Registered Attendees (no speakers on Friday night).
Saturday
Registration table opened 8 - 5PM
Sunday
Registration table opened 8 - 3 PM (conference goes until 5PM)
Conference Registration
(Please read the entire brochure before registering.)
Registration is not guaranteed, please wait for approval before making travel arrangements. Or you can preregister via E-mail at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please mail registration form and checks (US Banks only please), money orders (US) to: RA Conference, c/o S.M.A.R.T.,
P O Box 1295, Easthampton, MA 01027 USA
Name: (please include names and address of all registrees, thanks.)
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Agency: ___________________________________
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Fees
Early registration fees (all fees are per person), please note, two day registrations do not include the Friday deli dinner and dessert buffet:
One and two day registrations do not include the Friday deli dinner and dessert buffet.
Before 7/6/04, two day $150, one day $75.00 (regular registration)
Registration fee after 7/6/04, two days are $170, one day is $85 If registering after 8/2/04, one day is $95, two days are $190 and you might not receive free lunches.
(Circle one - Sat - Sun for one day registrations) ________________________
To add Friday night early registration, get together, deli dinner and dessert - $30.00
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Donation to help those on fee waiver (not tax deductible): _____________
Total Amount Due _____________
Please make checks payable to S.M.A.R.T. (US banks only, please.)
Refund Policy: Fees will not be refunded after July 3, 2004. Please send us written notice. Refund will be minus $60.00 deposit per registree.
Conference Information
Conference Participants
The conference will include all those either recovering from ritual abuse and/or fighting against ritual abuse. This includes survivors, co-survivors, therapists, other helping professionals, lawyers and all others interested in learning more about ritual abuse.
Members of secret organizations, acting out perpetrators, and/or members of unsympathetic organizations are excluded from the conference. This is for the protection and safety of those in attendance.
People have told us that last year's conference was the safest conference they have ever been to. But, this conference may not necessarily be safe for all survivors. S.M.A.R.T. recommends that you try to bring a support person that is familiar with mind control techniques and staying with that person or another safe person at all times. We also recommend reading http://members.aol.com/smartnews/conference_safety.htm about conference safety and trigger management.
Registration Waivers
Fee waiver application fees are $60.00 for two days and $30 for one day, and are non-refundable. Please do not send fees until your application is accepted. Please add $25 to attend the Friday night early registration, get together and dessert buffet. Applications will not be accepted after July 1, 2004, payment must be made by 7/6/04. Acceptance will partially be contingent on the number of paid applicants. Fee waiver registrees must volunteer for four hours at the conference. Unfortunately, we cannot afford to pay any travel expenses. Please E-mail or regular mail us for an application.
Transportation
There is a free shuttle to and from the airport. Hotel parking is available at no charge for those attending the conference. Conference sponsors, etc. assume no responsibility for ground and/or air transportation arrangements. Conference sponsors cannot assume responsibility for additional expense or losses due to illnesses, cancellation of flights, strikes or other causes.
Accommodations
Room rates at the DoubleTree Hotel at Bradley International Airport (CT) are $89 a day for one person (not incl. tax), please mention S.M.A.R.T. to get the special rate. This rate is guaranteed until 7/16/04 or all rooms at the special rate are gone. Call 860-627-5171 or 1-800-222-TREE for information. Lunch will be free both days for all conference attendees that register before August 2, 2004. The hotel has no information about the conference, other than room information.
Attendance Policy
Survivors should try to bring a support person with them to the conference. Presentation of a picture ID will be required of all conference participants, unless prior arrangements are made. This is for the protection of all participants. Some of the topics discussed may be very heavy for survivors. The conference is educational and not intended as therapy or treatment. Conference sponsors, cosponsor, speakers, organizers and exhibitors assume no responsibility for any reactions resulting from attending our conference. Statements made and materials exhibited and distributed by attendees, speakers and exhibitors are their own and don't necessarily represent the policies or views of conference sponsors, cosponsor, speakers, exhibitors, organizers or attendees. Children are not permitted to attend the conference. S.M.A.R.T. and its representatives also reserve the right to remove anyone from the conference at any time. Photographing, audio taping and videotaping without written permission from S.M.A.R.T. are prohibited.
Exhibitors
Tables and half tables will be available for exhibitors. All exhibitors and their materials, etc. must be pre-approved. Write for more information. Whole tables are $25, half tables are $15. Take one table fee is $5.00 per item.
Volunteers
S.M.A.R.T. is currently looking for volunteers to help at the conference. Please let S.M.A.R.T. know if you are interested.
Conference Donations
Please consider sponsoring a full or partial registree, so that all are able to attend the conference. Thank you. (Donations are not tax deductible.)
Sponsorship and Co-sponsorship Information
All sponsors and cosponsors have made financial and promotional contributions to the conference. We want to thank them for all their efforts.
Please note: Listing of these resource organizations does not necessarily constitute our endorsement of them. They are helping to promote the conference and some may be heavy for some survivors, so use caution contacting any resource mentioned in this brochure.
The conference is sponsored by S.M.A.R.T., a newsletter that examines the possible connections between ritual abuse and secretive organizations. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.aol.com/smartnews/index2.html
The conference is co-sponsored by the following:
Survivorship, PMB 139, 3181 Mission St, San Francisco CA 94114 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Survivorship is an international support organization for survivors of ritual abuse, torture, and mind control and their allies. We produce sixteen newsletters a year, host three conferences a year in Oakland, CA, and maintain a website at http://www.survivorship.org.
Mothers Against Sexual Abuse, P O Box 371 Huntersville, NC 28078., 708-895-0489 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse through educational programs and conferences. Support and referrals for adult survivors of sexual and ritual abuse.
ACHES-MC (Advocacy Committee for Human Experimentation Survivors - Mind Control) was formed in 1996 to assist and advocate on behalf of survivors of non-consensual federally-funded experiments, particularly mind control as children or adults. US Contact Patty Rehn, PMB #131, 1972 NE 3rd, Bend, OR 97701 USA, E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Canada contact: Lynne Moss-Sharman, 230 Miles St E. #3, Thunder Bay, ONT, P7C 1J6, CANADA, E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
S.M.A.R.T. - Copyright 2004 (Entire Pamphlet and conference name) - All rights reserved, no reproduction of any material without written permission from S.M.A.R.T.
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