Zenko Int’l (All Tiger Groups) – Online News – August 2005



Dear Kyudo friends,
Warm greetings,



By the time you will receive this Issue, Kanjuro Shibata XX will have
returned to Boulder – Colorado from his `` European Tour ``.

Year after year isn’t it astonishing to notice how Sensei can travel so
much and teach so many programs ?

`` Gambate `` is the word that echoes in my mind, `` never give up ``
would he say.

Well, what a wonderful and inspiring example we have.

Here follows the News.
Enjoy.


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From Laurajean Stewart – Vermont – USA
samuraihini@hotmail.com


Work weekend at Karme-Choling Sept.16-18

 -   We need as many people as possible   -

Meals will be free at Karme-Choling.
Accommodations will be free as well on the Shrine  room floor.

Mostly we’ll be focusing on the Azuchi, removing and replacing the sand
in the Matoba.

For any donations please contact Laurajean.

Many thanks for your help !!!



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From Ken Rawie – Miyako Kyudojo – Washington DC – USA
kenrawie@compuserve.com



It was getting crazy in the White House Press Room. Some bow and arrow
group is going to have an international gathering INSIDE the beltway.
The press
grabbed the story like a horde of piranhas. Forget the Iraqi
constitution, the hurricane in New Orleans, and the President’s
popularity. This was important!

The President’s Press Secretary knew he was in trouble. "OK, OK, hold it
down! Everything’s under control. Here is what we have found out:"



TAKE AIM AT YOUR SELF
KYUDO:  Meditation Archery from Japan

Led by Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XX,
Twentieth Generation Bowmaker to the Emperor of Japan

 Free Introductory Talk
                    Thursday, 8:00 pm
                                    Sept. 29, 2005
 Three-Day Program
                    Friday – Sunday
                                    Sept. 30 – Oct. 2


In past years this program has been a gathering of Kyudo people
from all over. The last time it was held in 2003, there were maybe
a dozen beginners, and forty to fifty experienced kydokas.

 LOTS OF LONG- DISTANCE SHOOTING.
 ALL LEVELS.
                                    THREE DAYS.
 General Admission (beginners, etc.)
                                    $225
 Zenko Members
                                    $190

 SPECIAL DEAL FOR DOJOS:  Send 6, Pay for 5.

 September 30 - October 2.
 It's an exciting time to gather before the winter starts.

 In Washington.


TO REGISTER, print the attached brochure and mail it in with your
payment;
or visit the site below.

For more information or to register, visit:
http://users.erols.com/kenrawie/kyudo.html - Fall-Pgm
or contact Carole Baker  1+ (814) 259-0161



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From Kay Koppedrier – Ontario – Canada
kkoppedr@cyg.net


If anyone is holding a program, they might
consider offering some of the Zenko merchandise for sale. There's a
couple of
boxes of T-shirts, plus tote bags and hats that are languishing up here,

waiting for someone to snatch them up. Interested parties can be in
touch,
either by email or by phone and we can make arrangements. Phone number
is
519-595-8791.


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From Zenko Int’l


Please remember to pay your Zenko membership fee.

For any question please contact Zenko Int’l’s Financial Comptroller,
Michael Wenninger
mwenninger@earthlink.net

Thank you


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Please do not forget to let me know the e-mail address of the new Kyudo
practitioners of your Dojo or Practice Group.

We’re looking forward to receiving news to be shared
in our next Online News’ Issue (to jean-pierre.poggi@sympatico.ca by
the 15th of the month).

All the best to all,

Jean-Pierre
On behalf of Zenko International (All Tiger Groups)



Council Members:

Don Symanski - Head Instructor
donsymanski@indra.com

Eberhard Timischl – Oko Representative
e.timischl@privatklinik-wyss.ch

Ellen Mains
dranyen@yahoo.com

James Boorstein - Chairman
jboorstein@earthlink.net

Jean-Pierre Poggi - Communication facilitator
jean-pierre.poggi@sympatico.ca

Max Baltin - Oko Representative
baltin@nrw-go.de

Michael Wenninger - Financial Comptroller
mwenninger@earthlink.net