Teacher Conference 2001 Results

Thank you to the 175 teachers who attended the 2001 Conference. You made it a very successful conference, in many ways, one being financially. It was heartwarming to receive your gifts of support for the scholarship fund. We were able to assist nine teachers and forward the remainder of the account to Texas to begin this year’s fund.

After sending seed money to Texas (2002 conference) and Canada (2003 conference) to assist in their preparations, checks were also sent to The Vital Force, Good Karma Publishing, and The T’ai Chi Chih Center in Albuquerque, to support their various outreach projects.

At each conference one of the big headaches has been the equipment. With some of the funds left we are now able to purchase some of the equipment.

The teachers in the S.F. Bay Area selflessly gave many hours working toward a successful conference. In appreciation, some money was given to them for their own outreach project. They are preparing a website that will list all the T’ai Chi Chih classes taught in Northern California, practices in the park, workshops, and trainings.

Conferences are not priced to make money, only break even with a cushion. It was exciting to come out ahead on this conference and be able to share the excess in a variety of places.

Justin often talks about giving back to the T’ai Chi Chih discipline if it has been of benefit to you. Going to conference is one way to give back, as you can see. I’m looking forward to seeing you all in Texas this August.

– Sandy McAlister