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Loving Lama the Visionary This Celebration would not be truly valid without the inclusion of Allan. From the outset of his initiation, he was involved in the formation of the MKP Elders. He is a Ritual Elder Emeritus and has staffed 80 weekends. He was the Elder Chair...
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Rainbow Trout Nelson is one of the founding members of the Northwest Community and his vision, passion and leadership have been instrumental in creating the foundation of what this center is today. During a time of major personnel and financial reorganization for the...
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Elder Owl Paul Mulford – Elder Owl – is chosen by his brothers in Upstate New York as one whose eldership we gladly honor. On discovering this unique brotherhood, he recognized clearly that his mission was to serve others in the ways elders serve. His...
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Vigilant Sage Deceased November 24, 2012 “Be who you is, not who you ain’t, ‘cause if you ain’t who you is, you is who you ain’t.” Paul’s smiling nudge to live authentically and bravely in a world we’re visiting for just a little while… What lit [Paul] up… were the...
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Buck, The Brave Deceased November 3, 2018 We celebrate J. David Lortscher as a model of eldership. Known to us as ‘Dr. Dave’ and ‘Buck, The Brave’ he was one among that first noble few who began our community. A collective from the personal growth work of LifeStream...
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White Swan Deceased September 5, 2019 John Lindermuth exhibited a quiet, elegant spirit that was welcomed and respected by everyone. He was a neurosurgeon who donated his time and talent working with charities and performing surgeries throughout the world. He...
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Owl We take this opportunity to Honor Bob Layer and Celebrate his Eldership! Bob Layer was initiated in Hawaii in November 2010. Since his Weekend, Bob has never missed an I group except when he is off-island and even when he’s been the only man there. While he owns...
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Spirit Bear Erick Evan Lasky, our Elder Honoree for this Celebration, shares his 24 year eldership experience below. I was initiated in June 1997 in Colorado. Based on my history of corporate leadership, I assumed I should step on to leader track. And yet, I was not...
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Blessing Bear Deceased January 23, 2006 Ken was a blessing to us when he first joined our Community. He made the trip early on from Houston to Chicago in 1991 and hit the ground running. Ken held the energy of the wise Elder with humility and wit. He was among the...
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Golden Heart Bear Mateo generates respect from others – and for others – by his very presence; he listens and is available. Mateo very much embodies grace – and as such, has a deep well of humility. His long work with and commitment to children through “CASA”...
