The Association of Adventist Forums (AAF) means a lot to me. Camp meeting also holds a dear spot in my memory, albeit primarily a childhood memory. Why?

I can still vividly recall many of the stories told in the Primary, Junior, and Youth tents by Uncle Arthur (Maxwell), Elder Eric B. Hare, and Uncle John (Hnatyshyn) at Camp Hope, in British Columbia. Camp Hope is such a beautiful place, with the fir trees by the river. There were also pretty girls from distant churches whom you got to see once a year—if you were lucky.

So you can probably imagine how excited I am anticipating combining my memories from Camp Hope with my AAF experiences via the national AAF Conference at Camp Hope (now known as Mountain View Conference Center) scheduled for August 28-31, 2003.

"Sacred Time…Sacred Space" will be the theme for the conference. Its keynote speakers will be Marva Dawn, Fritz Guy, and Dan Lamberton. As always at AAF meetings, there will be ample time for probing questions and vibrant discussions. Our host AAF chapter in British Columbia has arranged for outstanding musicians to enhance our time together. Camp Hope is known for its hearty, yet tasty cuisine, so count on wonderful meals.

In addition to the discussion sessions for which AAF is known, this conference will include time for activities such as hiking or fishing. The quiet mountain setting near the banks of the mighty Fraser River will provide opportunities to explore some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful sacred spaces.

For those who want to see more of the Pacific Northwest, Oakdale Travel is coordinating a post-conference tour to Alaska by land and sea. A limited amount of space aboard the Sun Princess has been reserved for a one-week cruise that departs Vancouver on September 1. This tour will begin on the Inside Passage with stops at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Seward, and Anchorage. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The tour will continue four additional nights on land. It will include spectacular scenery from the luxurious Midnight Sun Express UltraDome rail cars as the group travels across the heart of Alaska to Denali National Park and north to Fairbanks. Included is one night in each of the spectacular Princess Wilderness Lodges, which are located in the Denali National Park and at Mt. McKinley.

For the best cabins and discounts, book the Alaska CruiseTour before February 28, 2003, with Sue, Sharon, or Pam at Oakdale Travel. Their toll-free number is (877) 847–1701 (Pacific Time).

Additional information about this conference can be found in the winter 2003 issue of Spectrum magazine. I just wanted you to know about the possibilities available. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the AAF Camp Meeting, August 28–31, 2003.

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