2021 Honorees
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- Irwin Aloff
- Steve Aman
- Kirk Balcom
- Gordon Becker
- Kirby Benson
- Bob Bickner
- Ron Blankenship
- Bill Boal
- Jack Childs
- TJ Ciaffone
- Bill Dare
- John de Strakosch
- John Everingham
- Royal Fader
- Jim Finley
- John Frost
- Bob Garrett
- Jack Gelman
- Robert (Bob) German
- Alan Gilburg
- Bob Gilby
- Robert Golden
- Jack Graff
- Augustin Gurule
- John Gwin
- Phil Hart
- Erick Hoopes
- Donald L. Jones
- Dave Kaar
- Michael Kaehr
- Mateo Fred Koehler
- Kenneth Kuffner
- Evan Lasky
- Bob Layer
- John Lindermuth
- Dave Lortscher
- Paul Moss
- Paul Mulford
- Nelson Oostenink
- Allan Podbelsek
- Tom Reilly
- Ron Robertson
- Jim Rosborough
- Steve Spitzer
- John Sterback
- Jimmy Thiem
- Steve Frankel
- Ed Thornton
- Francis “Chubbs” Thunderhawk
- Steve Vedro
- Bert Welch
- Frederick Whitmeyer
Celebration Videos
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Monday Events
| Introduction | Welcome by Allan Podbelsek |
| Poetry | Bill Mawhinney: Awakening |
| Music | Laurence Cole: singing and drumming: Just Mercy |
| Art | Willie Baronet shares his mission and art relating to homelessness |
| Elder Interview | Bill Kauth & Kirby Benson share elder reflections |
| Elders Serving The World | The World Elder Council formed by Nelson Mandela |
| Elders Serving the World | Elder Society’s Elder Connection Program participants share about program that covers 18 months |
Tuesday Events
| Poetry | Bill Mawhinney: The Struggle |
| Art | Pat Dempsey shares a painting reflecting the faces of Eldership |
| Music with Meditation | Stephen Jacob: Piano and meditation / reflection |
| Elder Interview | Jack Childs and Ron Roesler share elder reflections |
| Elders Serving The World | The Elder Society’s Climate Justice Team share their passion and work |
| Elders Serving the World | Kirby Benson & Luis Bautista share their creation of the Eighth Step of the Elder Journey |
Wednesday Events
| Poetry | Bill Mawhinney: Development & Acceptance |
| Music | Laurence Cole: singing & drumming: Disastrous and Sublime |
| Art | Story of the Stones at Land of My Grandfathers |
| Music with Meditation | Stephen Jacob: meditation in nature |
| Elder Interview | Tom Reilly share elder reflections |
Thursday Events
| Poetry | Bill Mawhinney: In Service |
| Music | Simon McCain share his voice & guitar: Far Flung Places |
| Music with Meditation | Stephen Jacob: meditation in nature |
| Elder Interview | Dallas Chief Eagle & Miguel Rath share elder reflections Part 1 | Part 2 |
| Elders Serving the World | MKP USA’s Racial Justice Team shares their passion and work |
| Elders Serving the World | Jack Childs shares reflections on Eldership in a Shifting Era in conversation with Alan Jacobson |
Friday Events
| Poetry | Bill Mawhinney: Passing It On & Passing On |
| Art | TED Talk: What do elders know and why is it still important? |
| Elder Interview | Bob Gilby share elder reflections |
| Elders Serving the World | Allan Podbelsek: Elders often serve as mentors in many settings |
| Elders Serving the World | Several Elders read a prayer written by Rev. Lynn Ungar, reflecting on the ongoing pandemic |