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VRA News - Winter 2010 |
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The Annual Meeting of the VRA was held on November 7, 2009 at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, VT. It was a great turn out, there were over 30 people in attendance at this years meeting. We began with a few words from Kelly about the year past and new items on the agenda.
A plaque was presented to Kelly with a specially engraved message of gratitude and thanks, from the members of the VRA, for her dedication and commitment over the last 3years as our President. She also received a gift certificate to a local restaurant in her town.
Theresa Vezina began her term as the President of the VRA. Questions and comments were encouraged from the floor.
The Treasurer's Report was given by Kelly. We have $3819.49 in our account. Expenditures include copying, stamps, website and the annual meeting costs. As always we had our Potluck lunch followed by a raffle with prizes being won by many of our new members Thank you to everyone who donated gifts.
We extend a warm welcome to our newest members. As always, we encourage all of our members to reach out to those in their communities. We believe supporting each other is a wonderful way to spread the joy of Reiki. It’s fun and educational to get together with local practitioners for a Reiki share. And don’t forget to carpool to our events!
Welcome to:
Fiona McNeil, Williston,
Mary Beth Giroux, Hinesburg, Nancy Tusinski, Bellows Falls, Jennifer Florio, St. Johnsbury, Gail Brown, Ryegate,
Ellen Wilder, East Haven,
Jacki Magoon, Morrisville,
Carol Hutcheon, Essex Jct., Jana Parker, Brownington,
Traci Pena, Rutland,
Isa Oehry, Sharon,
Lynne Ihlstrom, Barre,
Pamela Rodriquez, Essex,
Nancy Mosher, Barre,
Barbara Smith, East Ryegate, Catherine Cerulli, Montpelier.
Time to Renew? Not sure about your renewal date? Contact Kelly at kelly@heartsongreiki.com
An excerpt from the Newport Daily Express Jan 15 2010
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON REIKI
Dr. Oz highlights energy healing, as practice grows in popularity in Vermont.
The Dr. Oz Show, a nationally syndicated television program, that airs locally on Fox 44, highlighted Reiki on a recent episode. “So many of the ailments that we suffer from can be treated through energy therapies, which will become much more prevalent over the next few years,” says Dr. Oz, a world renowned heart surgeon. “We are embarking on this whole new vista of opportunities and it broadens dramatically the spectrum of where we might be able to go in our bodies and this is the area of energy medicine.” Dr. Oz acknowledged that his wife is a Reiki Master. The couple uses Reiki on their children and in the operating room.
(complete article can be found at www.newportdailyexpress.com)
1. Do you think a person who has completed Reiki I, should be listed on the “Locate A Practitioner” page, as a Practitioner or a Student?
2. Would you partake in a program that would allow you to offer CEU's (Continued Education Units) to your nursing students?
Your opinion matters. Please email your thoughts on these subjects to: info@vermontreikiassociation.org
We are currently looking to fill 3 to 5 positions on the Board of Directors. Every member brings diversity and experience to the Board, and that is something we want. We hope to find enthusiastic individuals who would like to work as part of a team, to support the Mission and Purpose of the VRA. It is a commitment on your part, but much of the work can be done from home and via teleconferencing. More information about the Duties and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors is available upon request.
If you are someone who has the energy and passion for this job or you know someone you think would be great, please contact Theresa at 802-525-4548 or email info@vermontreikiassociation.org
All nominations will be reviewed by the Nomination Committee and selections will be presented to the current Board for review.
The VRA needs your support today!!
The VRA is sponsoring Reiki clinics to benefit children in Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. On February 20th, Sukada Repass is organizing a clinic from 1pm – 4pm at River Arts, 74 Pleasant Street, Morrisville; Kelly McDermott-Burns is organizing a clinic from 11 am- 4pm at the Rochester Yoga Studio, Cushman Bldg, Main St, Rochester; and Franklin Goodkin is organizing a clinic from 11am- 4pm at Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, 120 Merchants Row, Rutland.
Thirty-minute sessions will be given in exchange for donations to UNICEF’s efforts in helping the children of Haiti. UNICEF donations are tax deductible and 100% of all donations go to Haiti, no administrative fees are deducted. On March 20 Theresa Vezina will be organizing a Haiti Relief clinic from 1pm- 3pm at The Wellness Center in Newport, with proceeds benefiting the Vermont Haiti Project (VHP). One of the top executives of the organization is Donna
Reiki Clinics For Haiti Cont.
Thomas, a member of the VRA.
Similar to UNICEF,
100% of the funds will go directly to Haiti, VHP
has no paid staff and all volunteers
pay their own expenses. If you
would like to learn more about the Vermont Haiti Project go to
www.vermonthaitiproject.org To volunteer at one of the
clinics,
contact the organizer or just show up. This is a wonderful way to bring
Usui’s
precept of compassion into your life, help children in need,
and provide a Reiki experience to thank people for donating to a worthy
cause. Hopefully, these are only the first of many Reiki clinics to
benefit Haiti as well as other deserving causes. By Franklin Goodkin
Coming Soon!!!
We know how important it is that we stay connected
to one another and have an open forum for the exchange of ideas and
thoughts about Reiki. In an effort to keep the lines of communication
open a new feature is being added to the VRA Website. Soon we will have
a Blog available to all members.
Reiki at the Breast Cancer Conference 2009
Reiki at North Country Hospital in Newport, VT
The Reiki program at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph has been in operation for over two years. In addition to having access to all areas of the hospital, Bonny Willett, Catherine Seymour and Kelly McDermott-Burns hold a monthly clinic.
Gifford is listed as a hospital providing Reiki in the Winter 2009 edition of Reiki News Magazine. In addition, Gifford is listed on the "Reiki in Hospitals" list at the Center for Reiki Research, www.centerforreikiresearch.org
along with two other Vermont hospitals, Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor and Southwestern Vermont Health Care in Bennington.
Breast Cancer Conference
The Breast Cancer Conference was held on Saturday Oct 24th, this year
at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center. Thank you to all
of our members who came out and gave Reiki to the participants at the
conference. This was the 5th year the VRA has been involved with this
event.
Members who volunteered at the event were: Kathy Gruber, Donna Thomas, Ann Lindner, Susan
Fortier, Tanya Cimonetti, Nancy McIntyre, Vicki West and
Simone Blaise, Denise McKenna, Chris Hanna and Theresa
Vezina
Just a reminder…we would love to have any articles about Reiki written by our members for the website. Send them to Theresa so they can be posted to the site.
Please know that your membership is important and helps us to educate the public about Reiki and support Reiki practitioners in their work. We want to thank all of our members including those who have contributed to our planning sessions and the day-to-day functioning of the organization. Please let us know if we have forgotten to list your name as participating in an event.
If you have comments or questions please email us.
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God is present in every act of service. All life turns on this law…. Whoever violates it, indulging his sense for his own pleasure and ignoring the needs of others, has wasted his life. br> —The Bhadavad Gita |
