Introduction
The Sikh Youth Federation, USA, invites you to participate in the upcoming
7th
Annual Gurmat-Oriented Sikh Leadership Retreat.
All the Workshops will be chaired and conducted by the Sikh Youth from
across
the continent. The purpose of the workshops is to increase our knowledge
of
Sikh principles and the Sikh way of life in order to infuse Sikhi spirit
in us. Not
only will you enjoy the interaction at the Workshops and group discussions,
but
you will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the innumerable
recreational facilities of Camp Nahelu.
Format
We expect you to
arrive at Camp Nahelu on Friday May 25, 2001. After getting
to the campsite,
settling in, and relaxing the work begins!!! Dinner will be
available from 8:00
to 9:30 PM. The weekend is designed to bring young
Gursikhs together
in an environment geared toward spiritual exploration. Your
weekend will be
filled with workshops, lectures, morning and evening Diwans
and a lot of time
for interaction. We’ve brought together a group of bright,
enthusiastic and
knowledgeable speakers. We hope you will take full advantage
of their time by
participating actively in the workshops.
This forum is intended
to awaken the spirit of Sikhism in us. Everyone attending
this retreat has
a common bond - a burning desire to strengthen their faith in
the Guru. We will
spend the weekend exploring how we can come closer to our
Guru.
You will receive
a detailed schedule upon your arrival at Camp Nahelu. A list of
possible topics
is given below. Please come prepared with your ideas on the
topics and share
them with your peers in the workshops. Try to base your
arguments on Gurmat
and support your ideas & suggestions with quotations
from Gurbani.
Some topics while will be explored at this year's retreat:
The Assimilation of the Sikh Nation
The history of the Rehit Naama's and their relation to the creation of
the
Rehit Maryada
The Importance of Laridhaar Saroop
The Future of Panjab - creating a self-sustaining Sikh State
An in-depth look at some of Bhai Gurdas Jee's Vaars
The lifestyle of a Gursikh
Location
This year the Sikh
Gurmat Camp will be held at CAMP NAHELU at 2600 Granger
Road, Ortonville,
Michigan 48462 - an Environmental Education and Conference
Center located on
120 acres of scenic, rolling, wooded hills, on the north shore
of Perry lake. It
offers a wide variety of recreational activities - swimming,
boating, canoeing,
paddle boating, tennis, baseball, football and volleyball.
From Cincinnati,
Dayton, and Toledo:
Take I-75 North to Shashabaw Road exit #
89 (after passing through DETROIT,
which is approx. 35 miles). Turn right on
Shashabaw. Go 7.5 miles and turn
left on Granger Rd. Camp Nahelu is just 1.25
miles on left.
From Youngstown
& Cleveland:
Take 80-90 West to exit # 4A (I-75). Take
I-75 North. Pass through Detroit
and take Shashabaw Road exit # 89 (It is
approximately 35 miles from Detroit downtown).
Turn right on Shashabaw. Go 7.5 miles and
turn left on Granger Road.
Camp Nahelu is just 1.25 miles on left.
From Chicago &
Indiana area:
Take I-94 East to I-69. Go North on I-69
towards Flint. Go past I-75 (near Flint).
Take Davison/Ortonville (M-15 South) exit.
Go 15 miles and turn left on Granger Road
(Clark gas station). Go 3.5 miles follow
Granger Road closely.
Camp Nahelu is on the right hand side.
From Ottawa, Toronto,
Kitchner, Guelph and London: Follow Highway 401
West to London.
Take 402 West to Sarnia. Cross the bridge and take I-69. Go
west on it towards
Flint and exit at Davison/Ortonville (M-15 South). Go 15
miles and turn left
on Granger Road (Clark gas station). Go 3.5 miles follow
Granger Road closely.
Camp Nahelu is on the right hand side
Cost: $75
Registration Forms
must be filled out
For more information visit:
Or contact:
Office: (419) 841-8416
Home: (419) 841-7178
Or E-mail Parminder at: [email protected]
Or E-mail Preet at:
[email protected]