You probably saw the special edition of eNews announcing the long-awaited and much-anticipated public release of the TLS DVD!

If not, you'll be happy to know that the DVD is ready for distribution. It's gone through several changes to evolve into an amazing final product, and we're sure you're eager to receive your free member copy. The DVD, 'Labyrinths For Our Time,' will be available as of June 1st, 2011. Each current member may, upon request and payment of $6.00 for shipping and handling, receive one free copy. Please allow up to 4 weeks from request to receive your DVD. If you are a financial donor, appear in the film, or contributed images that are featured in the DVD, you will automatically receive a post-paid complimentary copy. There are two ways to order your member copy. Please refer to the eNews article on this topic for more details.

TLS DVD COMMITTEE:
Hallie Sawyers
Lisa Moriarty
Kimberly Lowelle Saward, Ph.D.
David Gallagher
Jeff Saward
Katja Marquart

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO:

• Wants to raise awareness about labyrinths?
• Speaks to decision-makers about labyrinths?
• Needs to generate funds to build a labyrinth?

The TLS DVD, "Labyrinths For Our Time," can help do all of these things with more ease and efficiency.

Yes, you have your own free copy as a member benefit, yet what about all of your labyrinth enthusiast friends who might need this vital tool? What about those who attend your labyrinth walks and want to introduce friends, family, and colleagues to the value of the labyrinth? Maybe you know of someone trying to get a labyrinth project funded, or maybe you just want to finally explain why walking in circles can be so beneficial! TLS DVD TO THE RESCUE!

We've created a downloadable Promotional DVD Flyer Just for You!

The flyer outlines why this informative and dynamic DVD is the perfect education and marketing tool! Our beautiful DVD cover is prominently featured along with descriptive text informing the reader that the DVD features labyrinth experts speaking about the value and benefit of labyrinths in public places including churches, prisons, hospitals, schools and universities, parks, and recreation areas. And we included information about labyrinth historians, labyrinth builders, hospital administrators, counselors, religious officials, and teachers talking about labyrinths as the center point for many activities, including employee health, team building, curriculum development, creative problem resolution, ceremonies, spiritual care, and holistic healing within traditional medical settings.

So, download and distribute your copy of the TLS DVD flyer and help TLS spread the word about labyrinths!

With apologies for any inconvenience caused, the opening of online Gathering registration has been delayed due to the unanticipated need to upgrade our Secure Server License for processing credit cards. This is a security measure that's necessary in order to guarantee the privacy of your payment information. We expect our new permanent license will be issued within the coming few days, and an email announcement will be sent to all members when that occurs.

In the meantime, the printable registration form is on the website, or click either of the following hyperlinks:

• 2011GatheringRegistrationForm.doc (52K)
• 2011GatheringRegistrationForm.pdf (42K)

Mail-In and Fax Registration is now OPEN. NOTE: Early Bird Discount is available through July 31, 2011.

From the seed of an idea that emerged years ago when the only available media was VHS, TLS has followed an evolutionary path that has produced a dynamic, visionary, High Definition DVD. Along the way, there were a few interesting twists and turns in that path. If you attended the 2010 Gathering you might have seen a proof of the DVD offered up for bid within the silent auction. Whoever won that bid now has a collector's item. Since that time, the DVD cover art has been completely recreated, producing a more professional appearance and a product that is more viable for commercial and retail sales.

Thanks to successful fundraising, another vital addition was made possible. At the time of original production, TLS did not have the funds necessary to add the donor names to the end of the film where they rightfully belong. We made this adjustment, first to the on-line version of the DVD, and then re-mastered the DVD to include this vital information.

Finally, the subject matter was so compelling to SISCA DIRECTS, the company that filmed and produced our DVD, that the founder, Bill Sisca, is using the excerpts from our film in an appeal for funds to create a full length labyrinth documentary. Take a look at what our DVD has already birthed into the world in terms of new labyrinth ventures: Where the Labyrinth Leads.

TLS is fortunate to have members who are willing to volunteer in a variety of ways to help us accomplish our mission. One way you might consider volunteering is to fill a term of three years on the Board of Directors. It is very interesting to be involved first-hand in the business and inner workings of TLS. It is also an opportunity to connect on a regular basis with a group of like-minded labyrinth enthusiasts.

Connie Fenty, current Nominating Chair, would like to hear from you if you are interested in becoming a Board Member. Openings occur each year. If the positions becoming available this year do not appeal to you, please let Connie know of your interest anyway so that she may contact you regarding future openings.

Board Positions opening in October 2011 are:

• Public Relations Chair
• Treasurer/Finance Chair

Email Connie for additional information about these positions or any questions you may have about serving on the TLS Board of Directors.