National Bahá’í School Committees
LOUISIANA CYPRESS
Contact: Genevieve J. Gomez, temp. correspondent
336 Linwood, La Place LA 70068-2512
Phone: 985-651-9069
E-mail: jenny.jones.gomez@comcast.net
Louisiana Cypress Bahá’í Fall School — Save the Dates!
Fri. Nov. 21 – Nov. 23, 2007
Location: Jimmie Davis State Park (southwest of Monroe LA) is situated on a peninsula which extends into Caney Lake. Beautiful mixed pine and hardwood forest surrounding the lake.
Directions: Go to Map Quest and use 2200 Lakeshore Dr, Chatham LA 71226 as the destination
Registrar: Suzanne Bankston
650 Hebert St, Baton Rouge LA 70806
Phone: 225-201-0737
E-mail: Sbankston9@cox.net
INFO ON MOST RECENT SESSION
Louisiana Bahá’í Fall School
Fri. Oct. 26 – Sun. 28, 2007
New Location: Hardtner Conference Center, near Alexandria (centrally located!)
Download Flyer: the Louisiana Cypress Bahá'í School Pre-Registration Worksheet
View website: at http://www.diocesewla.org/hardtner1.htm
Special Guests:
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Cheryl Johnson, Auxiliary Board Member
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Dr. Amrullah Khelgat
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Davis Jones
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Paul Robichaux
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Youth Coordinator, Ruhiyyih Yuille
Musical Guests: Andy Grammer, Talia Johnson, and Baton Rouge Bahá'í Choir
Recreation includes canoeing, fishing, and classes in tai chi, sign language and prayer bead making
Fees: Registration fee is $40 per person. Please see brochure for lodging and meal packages
Registrar: Suzanne Bankston
650 Hebert St, Baton Rouge LA 70806
Phone: 225-201-0737
E-mail: Sbankston9@cox.net
INFO ON MOST RECENT SESSION
Louisiana Bahá’í Winter School
February 10-12, 2006 (Fri. to Sun.)
Location: Jimmie Davis State Park (southwest of Monroe LA) is situated on a peninsula which extends into Caney Lake. Beautiful mixed pine and hardwood forest surrounding the lake.
Directions: Go to Map Quest and use 2200 Lakeshore Dr, Chatham LA 71226 as the destination
Theme: “A System the Like of Which Mortal Eyes Have Never Witnessed”
Join Us As We Celebrate and Bring Spirit to the South with New Music, Inspirational Talks & Entertainment!
Speakers & Topics include:
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“Houses of Justice: Endowed with Political and Religious Function” by Dr. Amrullah Khelghati
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“Institution of Counselors: Unparalleled in Religions of the Past” by Jeanette Hedayati
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“Two Arms of Administrative Order: Complementary and Collaborative” by Vahid Hedayti
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“Individual Believers and Institutions: Cooperation and Mutual Confidence” by John Smith
Musical Guests: Devon Gundry and Oraea Varis — Vocal harmonies and pop sensibility song writing, all set to the spiritual words from Baha'i writings
Dramatic presentation: Mike and Karen Watt
Youth and Children's activities and classes - Fun and Learning for All
School fees: the fee covers administrative costs and meals for the entire weekend. Service scholarships are available upon request.
Adults - $50; Senior Discount (ages 65-70) - $45; Youth (15-20) - $35; Children (5-14) - $20;
Family - $110; Anyone over 70 or under 5 - FREE
Registrar: Suzanne Bankston
315 Highland Ck Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225)761-4709
E-mail: Sbankston9@cox.net
INFO ON PAST SESSIONS
Louisiana 2004 Bahá’í Winter School
November 11-14, 2004 (Thurs. - Sun.)
Caney Creek Lake State Park, near Monroe, LA, SW of Monroe and south of Ruston
Click here for a downloadable Word document with information about the school.
Louisiana 2004 Bahá’í Spring School
March 26-28, 2004 (Fri. - Sun.)
To be held at Caney Creek Lake State Park, near Monroe, LA, SW of Monroe and south of Ruston
At the dawn of a new day, the participants, Bahá’ís and friends alike,
of the Louisiana Regional Bahá’í School coming from different parts of
the South: Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Georgia,
North Carolina, Louisiana; and as far away as New York state, gathered
together at the North Toledo Bend State Park in Louisiana on the
weekend of April 11-13, 2003, in the spirit of love, fellowship and unity,
to give praise, honor and thanks to our Lord.— Signed by all those attending the Spring School
Louisiana 2003 Bahá’í Spring School
April 11-13, 2003 (Friday - Sunday)
North Toledo Bend, LA
Louisiana State Park (near Natchitoches, LA)
Theme: Lighting the Way: Aligning Our Efforts with the Major Plan of God Bahá’í Faith is a Way of Life
Contact: Cheryl Johnson,
4322 Maple Leaf Drive
New Orleans, La 70131-7429
E-mail: Dianekenny@bellsouth.net
Phone: 985-651-5688
Louisiana 2002 Bahá’í Spring School
May 10-12, 2002 (Friday - Sunday)
Focusing on: America’s Destiny: Merging Form & Spirit
Building the Kingdom for Every Man, Woman and Child