2010 NOMC SPRING RETREAT

THEME

"ACROSS THE RIVER STYX"

PLEASE VISIT THE NEW OFFICIAL NEW ORLEANS MEN'S CENTER WEBSITE: http://www.thenomc.org

REMEMBER HOMER BRANCH, (OTTER) SPIRIT CLAN HOMER DIED OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THE SPIRIT OF THE OTTER WAS 57 YEARS OLD. HIS SPIRIT WILL BE ASKED TO JOIN OUR CIRCLE AT THE BEGINNING .

CURRENT NEWS, NEXT RETREAT,

KINGS ARROW RANCH, HILLSDALE, MS PLEASE MARK DOWN THE DATE OF THE NEXT NOMC RETREAT: FALL 2010, OCTOBER 22-24

RETREAT SITE, KINGS ARROW RANCH 2009 FALL RETREAT OCTOBER 23-25 Beautiful weather, 29 great Men, good drumming, good food, good story, good theme "WHERE THE TWO WORLDS TOUCH" GROUP PHOTO: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/902845/341689924.jpg STORY BY THE BLIND THUNDERBIRD http://community-2.webtv.net/NOMCnewsletter/SPIRITOFTHEGREAT 2009 SPRING RETREAT APRIL 17-19, 2009 RETREAT WAS ATTENDED BY 27 MEN. The title of the Retreat "Heart's Delight" GROUP PHOTO: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/902845/361905239.jpg

2008 FALL RETREAT IS HISTORY 2008 Fall Retreat Attendees Group Photo: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/902845/341689924.jpg

SPRING 2008 NOMC RETREAT The Spring 2008 Retreat is now history. The Retreat was attended by 31 men. Click for the Group picture: http://community-2.webtv.net/NOMC2/NOMC2008SPRING/

2007 NOMC FALL RETREAT
NOVEMBER 16-18, 2007

KINGS ARROW RANCH, HILLSDALE, MS

In the Realm of the Wasteland


(30 MEN ATTENDED)

Please click the link below to see the group & facilitators pictures:

http://community-2.webtv.net/NOMC2/NOMC2007FALLRETREAT/

NOMC HAS CHANGED THEIR WEBSITE Click to visit the new official NOMC website: http://www.thenomc.org

NOMC 2007 SPRING RETREAT IS NOW HISTORY The NOMC 2007 Spring Retreat was attended by 31 men. It was a beautiful weekend, weather was perfect, the story told by Tony was VERY interesting. Our Saturday night activity was fun with each Cabin Group putting on a skit. We had a Tribal Council (business meeting) after the retreat closed, this was attended by 15 men, much interest. Results will follow. GROUP PHOTO click below http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/13415558/248300866.jpg

NEW ORLEANS MEN'S CENTER LOGO CLICK TO VIEW: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/621480/41147618.jpg NOMC LOGO: Wolf, Crow, Snake, Bravemen and Spirit Clans. Foundation, Turtle, with fire in the belly. The Turtle was the first clan in 1990, now retired.

NOMC MYTHOPOETIC LOGO Click the Logo: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/621480/41147492.jpg King, Magician, Warrior, Lover with Fire in the Belly (Mythopopoetic Men's Movement) Robert Bly"s "Iron John", Robert Moore, Douglas Gillette, "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover", Michael Meade & James Hillman, to name a few of the many leaders. (This Logo Design created by Rik Boyce, The New Orleans Men's Center).

THE NEW ORLEANS MEN'S CENTER NOMC was founded in 1990 and is a n organization of men dedicated to developing generative masculinity through personal soul work, education and dialogue with other men. ALL men are welcome. (NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS): nomc2mail@fastmail.us

MENSIGHT MAGAZINE (NEW EDITION EVERY MONTH) As usual there are a number of interesting articles, stories and general subjects of interest. Please visit: http://mensightmagazine.com/

2006 NOMC SPRING RETREAT PICTURES http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/10075430/144198442.jpg The retreat was attended by 26 men. We shared our losses, we shared our pain, we shared our love for our beloved city, New Orleans....that was!

NOMC MEN'S POETRY HOW TO BE YOURSELF AT A MYTHOPOETIC MEN'S RETREAT. By Ed Tedrow (Snake Clan NOMC) Click: http://community-2.webtv.net/NOMCnewsletter/HOWTOBEYOURSELFATA/ ********************************************************* THE KEY, By Ed Tedrow Click: http://community-2.webtv.net/NOMCnewsletter/TheKeybyEdTedrow/ ................................................................... LIFE IN THE BALANCE Click: http://community-2.webtv.net/NOMCnewsletter/LIFEINTHEBALANCE/ .................................................................. NOMC'S 15TH ANNIVERSARY FALL RETREAT. OCTOBER 21-23, 2005 (CANCELLED/HURRICANE KATRINA) **************************************************** 2005 FALL WORKING RETREAT ("CHAOS") DECEMBER 2, 3, 4, 2005 KING'S ARROW RANCH. IN CELEBRATION OF NOMC'S 15TH ANNIVERSARY (NEW MEN STILL COME, NOMC IS LIVE AND WELL. 20 Men gathered at our badly damaged, sacred space, corral compound to spend the weekend repairing the cabins and putting the fence back in an upright position. The men worked cutting trees, repairing roofs, fixing gates and doing a general cleaning of the grounds. We opened the retreat Friday evening with our circle of men around the fire in the middle of the NOMC compound. We then had time after dark to meet in a circle and share Hurricane Experiences. The daylight hours on Saturday were spent working, what a beautiful sight watching the men work in harmony and acomplishing the mission. Saturday evening we had a brief circle for sharing and storytelling, however, most energy was spent working, HARD, and we retired about 9:30 p.m. Sunday morning back to work! We then brought our weekend to a circle closing ritual after lunch. Out of Chaos came a new beginning!!!!!! Below click the hyperlink to see the group of men who gave their time and effort, they came from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, TX, Madison, WI., Jackson & Starksville, MS. Nashville, TN, Navarre, FL. Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Bush, Slidell, Covington, Hammond, LA and almost everywhere, even a couple from New Orleans......Winfred, Harold & many Grandfathers from the hereafter also blessed us with their energy and spirit. http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/621480/121034189.jpg

2005 SPRING RETREAT GROUP PHOTO: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/7256784/94445863.jpg 2004 FALL RETREAT GROUP PHOTO: http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL903/480989/902845/71286162.jpg 2004 SPRING RETREAT GROUP PHOTO http://community-2.webtv.net/NOMCnewsletter/NOMC2004SPRING/

NEW NOMC LIBRARY LOCATION The NOMC Library has been moved from the damaged building of Grace Lutheran Church and is now located in the office of Jim O'Neill and Mike Gootee. Their office is located in Metairie, on West Esplanade Ave. between Seven and Causeway Blvd. If you would like to borrow something from the library, please call ahead of time to make arrangements. In general, Mike is there Monday, Tuesday and Saturday morning, Office Cell (504) 451-8870 or Cell (337) 781-7608. In general, Jim is there Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Office (504) 835-4340 or Cell (504) 427-9023. The New Orleans Men's Center is glad to have the Library available again! Thanks Jim & Mike.

WEBSITES TO VISIT

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS E-mail: George Montero at: nomc2mail@fastmail.us Poetry, stories, events, links or anything you would like to have announced is welcome.

THIS HITS HOME, FOR ME! Lord, thou knowest better than I know myself that I am growing older. I will attempt to practice the following the rest of my days. Keep me from that fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. I dare not ask for improved memory, but for humility and a lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places, and talents in unexpected people. And give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. A 19th Century Nun's Prayer

PLEASE VISIT THE NEW OFFICIAL NOMC WEBSITE:
http://www.thenomc.org