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SECOND ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR SANCTUARY: DRUMMING FOR PEACE
September 24 – 25, 2011
Join us for a 24 hour “drumathon” to honor peace on earth and support Sanctuary. Drumming starts midday on Saturday and continues without interruption to midday on Sunday. Individual drummers will sign up for specific times. No drummer is required to drum for the entire 24 hours. A continuously burning campfire will be the centerpiece around which the drumming occurs. Camping is available on site starting Friday after 6 pm. Meals will be provided to all participants as community family style meals. Food contributions or potluck items are encouraged and will be greatly appreciated. Menus will be developed to easily accept this community spirit of food preparation and sharing. All participants (drummers and supporters) must register upon arrival to Sanctuary and receive their wrist bands.
PARTICIPATION LEVELS
Individual: We suggest that those who want to feel the magic of drumming should collect monetary pledges of support from friends, family and colleagues. These pledges are a positive way to engage and remind others of the concept of peace and to provide monetary support for Sanctuary at Crowfield Farm. All levels of pledges are welcome, however partaking of the meals provided by drummers and supporters does require a minimum of a $50 dollar donation.
Group: We want other not-for-profit groups to be able to share in this event. We have developed the Co-Sponsor Group category where 40% of the collected pledges are retained by the co-sponsor group. Participating co-sponsor groups must provide legal proof of non-profit status by submitting 501(c)(3) documentation at the time of registration.
SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE
Step 1: Sign up on line by clicking here or by calling Karen Waldron Johnson at 585.624.3582.
Choose your participation level and provide us with your contact information so that we will know you are coming. Event participation is limited, so sign up as soon as possible.
Step 2: Download and Print Pledge Sheets
Pledges are based on your level of commitment and participation. Start now to get as many pledges as you can, there are no limits! Print as many pledge sheets as needed. Minimum pledges of $50 are required from drummers and supporters if you want to enjoy all of the delicious meals provided. Please call Karen Waldron Johnson with any questions. Click here to download pledge sheet.
Step 3: Review Instructions and What to Bring to Event
Sanctuary is a very special place and we ask you to follow our guidelines, instructions, and suggestions to maintain the integrity of the land as well as for your personal comfort and safety. See Event Instructions & Guidelines below.
Step 4: Collect Pledges
You may collect donations in person by downloading our pledge sheet and following the instructions, or refer interested parties to our website to make their pledge on line by clicking HERE or by clicking the Be A Sponsor link on our home page.
Additional Questions? Call Karen Waldron Johnson at 585.624.3582.
EVENT INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES
* On site registration starts at 6 pm on Friday.
* All collected donations due to Sanctuary at time of registration.
* A wrist band will be issued to each person at registration. It must be worn at all times.
* Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by and adult.
* Each drummer will only be responsible for a portion of the 24 hour period.
* Quiet time after 10pm except for quiet ceremonial drumming lasting through the night.
* Camping available after 6 pm on Friday.
* No individual campfires.
* No harvesting wood or branches.
* Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and dinner and Sunday breakfast will be provided.
* Water and port-o-potties available on site.
* No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Firearms.
* Smoking is allowed in designated area.
* Please use receptacles for trash and recycling.
* Follow all on site Kiosk and posted instructions for safety.
SUGGESTIONS FOR WHAT TO BRING TO EVENT
* A peaceful attitude
* Drum (s)
* A Grandfather (rock or stone) as a prayer to be placed against the Peace Pole
* Stove, if desired
* Chairs
* Umbrella
* Flashlight
* Tent
* Sleeping gear
* Pillow
* Personal items
* Clothes to keep warm and dry
* Hiking shoes for hiking on the trails
* Food for yourself and for adding to the potluck meals
* Bring plates, cups, and eating utensils for your own use. A wash tub will be provided for your use to clean your own dishes.
DIRECTIONS TO DRUMMING SITE AT SANCTUARY
If closer to Route 31, take east into Newark, then take Route 88 north about 4 miles to Fairville Station Road. Take a right there, go to stop sign. Go through stop sign, take second driveway (dirt) on right by mailboxes, leads up to Sundance field where drumming is held.
If closer to Route 104, take east to Sodus, then take Route 88 south into Fairville, about 15 minutes from Sodus. Then turn left on Fairville Station Road. Go through first stop sign, take second driveway (dirt) on right by mailboxes, leads up to Sundance field where drumming is held.
If traveling west on NYS Thruway, exit at Lyons/Geneva exit, go north on Route 14 into Lyons. Go one street past Route 31 to Water Street and turn left. Take through village, then take right fork on Leighton Street. Follow to stop sign. Turn right on Arcadia Zurich Road, go to next intersection, turn right on Coleman Hill Rd. Take second driveway (dirt) on right by mailboxes, leads up to Sundance field where drumming is held.
If traveling east on NYS Thruway, exit at Palmyra exit. Take Route 21 north into Palmyra, turn east on Route 31. Go to Newark, then take Route 88 north about 4 miles to Fairville Station Road. Take right there, go to stop sign. Go through stop sign, take second driveway (dirt) on right by mailboxes, leads up to Sundance field where drumming is held.
ABOUT OUR EVENT POSTERS
Sanctuary will promote the work of local artists by featuring their original works on our annual Drumming for Peace event posters. Our featured artist for 2011 is Yana Cortlund, email: yana@omnyana.com.