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A Taste of Malaysia, Borneo & Bangkok
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and Borneo with Bako National Park, Semenggoh Orangutan Center & Batang Ai plus Bangkok with optional day to Ayutthaya; optional extension to Phuket.
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If you've been dreaming of a vacation to Southeast Asia, then this is the tour package for you! Your journey begins in Malaysia where you'll explore the fascinating aspects of Kuala Lumpur with its modern skyline and British Colonial landmarks. Then embark to the island of Borneo, where a mosaic of indigenous tribes, intriguing history, ancient rain forests, and diverse wildlife await. From Kuching, visit Bako National Park, one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in its natural surroundings, set sail on a longboat ride down the Engkari River to a real Iban longhouse to share a meal with the locals, and more! Your discovery of this fascinating region continues in Thailand, where you'll enjoy a few days in the packed and pulsing capital city of Bangkok with included visits to the Royal Grand Palace and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Want to explore more? Take an optional day tour to Ayutthaya, home to ancient palaces, Buddhist temples, and towering monasteries. Top off your visit by taking advantage of your already-included airfare and joining our optional extension to Phuket Island for some sun and sand relaxation!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
- All intra-Asia flights and ground transportation
- 11 nights in deluxe and superior first class hotels
- 22 meals: 11 buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours
- Professional English speaking tour guides
Optional add-ons
- Post-tour extension to Phuket Island
Why you'll love it
- Set out on a panoramic city tour of Kuala Lumpur, a glittering cityscape blending modern skyscrapers and historic buildings.
- Journey through the jungle trails of Bako National Park, a unique botanical treasure comprised of seven complete ecosystems inhabited by long-nosed proboscis monkeys, Borneo bearded pigs, mousedeer, monitor lizards and more.
- Join an optional excursion to a local factory to witness the production of crafts, and then travel to the Batu Caves, home to the world's largest statue of Lord Murugan.
- Learn about the nurturing of orphaned or injured orangutans at Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, an 1800-acre forest that provides sanctuary to some of Malaysia's most protected wildlife.
- Sail by longboat to an authentic Iban longhouse and participate in a traditional dance, followed by a blowpipe demonstration.
- Marvel at the incredible reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, Bangkok's oldest temple, and visit Bangkok's top "must-see" attraction, the Grand Palace.
- Savor traditional Thai snacks and fresh fruit at the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 En route
- 3 Kuala Lumpur
- 4 Kuala Lumpur
- Optional Excursion: Craft Factories & Batu Caves (purchased locally), $98
- 5 Kuala Lumpur & Kuching
- 6 Kuching & Bako
- 7 Kuching, Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Center & Batang Ai
- 8 Batang Ai Longhouse Excursion
- 9 Batang Ai & Kuching
- 10 Borneo/Thailand
- 11 Bangkok
- Optional Excursion: Chinatown Walk (purchased locally), $35
- 12 Bangkok & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Optional Excursion: The Silk Route of Jim Thompson (purchased locally), $42
- 13 Bangkok
- Optional Excursion: Ancient City of Ayutthaya (purchased locally), $110
- 14 Depart Bangkok/Arrive USA
Phuket Island Extension
- 14 Bangkok & Phuket
- 15 Phuket
- Optional Excursion: Day Cruise by June Bahtra (purchased locally)
- 16 Phuket
- Optional Excursion: Day Tour of Phi Phi Island by Speedboat (purchased locally)
- 17 Depart Phuket/Arrive USA
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Depart USA
- Your fascinating journey begins tonight as you check-in for your flight bound for Malaysia
Day 2 En route
- Cross the International Date Line and lose one day en route. (You'll recover a day on your return trip.)
Day 3 Kuala Lumpur
- Arrive in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. After customs formalities, you'll be escorted to your 5-star hotel to check in and rest from your flight
- Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own, or enjoy the wonderful facilities of your hotel
- This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by a cultural performance
PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur or similar Dinner
Day 4 Kuala Lumpur
- Panoramic city tour of Kuala Lumpur
- Remainder of the day at leisure
PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur or similar BreakfastFull Day Itinerary
A city of contrasts, Kuala Lumpur blends modern skyscrapers with impressive historic buildings to create a unique cityscape. Today, enjoy a panoramic city tour including a photo opportunity at the Petronas Twin Towers, the world's tallest buildings until 2004, King's Palace, the National Museum, the National Monument, the Moorish-style railway station, and the superb buildings at the Independence Square, where you can observe the contrast between historical architecture and modern skyscrapers in an abundant setting of greenery. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, or join an optional excursion.Optional Excursion: Craft Factories & Batu Caves (purchased locally), $98
The area surrounding Kuala Lumpur abounds with cottage industries and nature reserves. See how beautiful pewter products are manufactured at the world famous Royal Selangor factory. Then stop by a batik factory and observe how this traditional fabric is designed and printed. The excursion concludes at the Batu Caves, the famous site of the annual Thaipusam festival in January and February, where almost a million devotees congregate. You'll pass a 140 ft. statue of the Hindu god Lord Murugan, the world's largest, as you climb the 272-steps to the top of a natural limestone cavern which houses a Hindu shrine. This optional excursion must be purchased locally and may have some slippery terrain.
Day 5 Kuala Lumpur & Kuching
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kuching, on Borneo island
- Explore Kuching on a guided walking tour
Hilton Kuching or similar Breakfast & lunchFull Day Itinerary
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kuching, the gateway to the legendary island of Borneo. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant in the city, begin a walking tour of Kuching. Visit Fort Margherita, Kuching's Chinatown, see Kuching's Cat Statue, and the colorful Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple. Continue via the golden-domed City Mosque to old Kuching, teeming with spice dealers and textile shops. Pass by the heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, including the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument, and the Post Office. View the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs, from across the river at the Kuching Waterfront, before returning to the hotel.
Day 6 Kuching & Bako
- Sightseeing of Bako National Park
- Upon return to Kuching, remainder of the day at leisure
- Join your fellow travelers for dinner
Hilton Kuching or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinnerFull Day Itinerary
Sightseeing begins today at Bako National Park, one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in its natural surroundings. After arrival at Bako, a Malay fishing village built on stilts over the river, enjoy a 30-minute cruise on the South China Sea to this remote coastal park.
Millions of years of erosion have sculpted a coastline of steep cliffs, rocky headlands, fantastically shaped arches and sea stacks, and stretches of beautiful white, sandy beaches. The park is a unique botanical treasure housing 25 distinct types of vegetation that form seven complete ecosystems. Your local guide will help you to explore on well-marked jungle trails.
Keep an eye out for some of the park's most famous residents: the rare, long-nosed Proboscis monkeys, macaque monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, sambar deer, Borneo bearded pigs, mousedeer, otter, and monitor lizards. After lunch, return to your hotel in Kuching, where you'll have the rest of the day at leisure. (The Bako National Park excursion is subject to weather conditions, alternative sightseeing to Kubah National Park may be provided.)
This evening, have dinner with your fellow travelers.
Day 7 Kuching, Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Center & Batang Ai
- Visit the Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
- Local lunch in the small town of Lachau
- Travel by boat across the Batang Ai Reservoir to your hotel
Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinnerFull Day Itinerary
Today's touring begins with a short, scenic drive to the Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. Established in 1975, this 1800-acre virgin forest provides sanctuary to some of Malaysia's most protected wildlife, including hornbills, monkeys, and especially, orphaned or rescued orangutans. At the center, the orangutans are carefully nurtured and rehabilitated for eventual release into the jungle, their natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to learn about the rehabilitation process and to observe and photograph the orangutans from a distance. Note: Since the orangutans in Semenggoh are semi-wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
From Semenggoh, proceed to Batang Ai. After lunch in the small town of Lachau, sit back and enjoy the rest of the drive through the scenic countryside of rice fields, cocoa and rubber plantations, luxuriant tropical rainforest, wild orchids, and mountain ranges. Travel by boat across the Batang Ai Reservoir to your hotel.
Day 8 Batang Ai Longhouse Excursion
- Sail by longboat across the lake and down the Engkari River to an authentic Iban longhouse, an entire village under one roof
- Enjoy lunch by the riverbank or in the longhouse
Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinnerFull Day Itinerary
A special treat awaits you today as you take a longboat down the Engkari River to a real Iban longhouse, an entire village under one roof. Experience the legendary hospitality and charm of the locals as you learn about their fascinating culture. Join in their traditional dance and music as they welcome you with a cultural performance, followed by a blow pipe demonstration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the riverbank or in the longhouse, depending on water conditions. Time permitting, enjoy a short trek through the jungle around the longhouse before returning to Batang Ai.
Day 9 Batang Ai & Kuching
- Depart in the morning for Kuching
- This evening, take a sunset cruise on the Sarawak River
Hilton Kuching or similar Breakfast & lunchFull Day Itinerary
On your way back to Kuching, stop for lunch at a charming roadside town. Continue to your hotel in Kuching and spend some time at leisure. Later today, see panoramic views Kuching City during a sunset cruise on the Sarawak River. The cruise passes by many historical landmarks such as the Fort Margherita, the Astana palace and the golden-domed City Mosque. In addition, see traditional Malay houses built on stilts, a Chinese fishing village, and watch a cultural performance on board.
Day 10 Borneo/Thailand
- Transfer to the Kuching Airport for your flight to Thailand
- Remainder of the day at leisure
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok or similar BreakfastFull Day Itinerary
After breakfast, transfer to the Kuching Airport for your flight to Thailand. Following customs formalities, meet our representatives and transfer to your centrally located hotel in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand's bustling capital city. Relax at your hotel or explore the surroundings on your own.
Day 11 Bangkok
- Enjoy a morning tour of Bangkok, including Wat Pho
- Tour the Royal Grand Palace
- Afternoon at leisure to explore on your own
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok or similar Breakfast & lunchFull Day Itinerary
After breakfast, begin your half day sightseeing and learning about the heritage of Siam. The tour will start with a visit to Wat Pho. Bangkok's oldest temple is home to the magnificent reclining Buddha as well as the first school of traditional medicine and Thai massage and is also regarded as Thailand's first University. Next, head to the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok's number one 'must-see' attraction as well as Thailand's most important landmark. You will visit the main sites including the magnificent throne halls and the Emerald Buddha. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel for the balance of the day at leisure, or, join an optional excursion.Optional Excursion: Chinatown Walk (purchased locally), $35
This afternoon, drive to Bangkok's Chinatown where you'll head out on an exciting walk through one of the oldest parts of the city. Walk along Yaowarat Road filled with interesting shops selling unique objects. Continue to an old tea shop to enjoy a cup of Chinese tea with the locals before heading to Talad Kao, a busy local market offering a variety of fresh food, fruits, and Chinese herbs. End the walk at Wat Leng Nei Yi to visit the Taoist temple. Then proceed to Wat Trimitr on the edge of Chinatown, which houses the world's largest solid gold Buddha. Return to your hotel.
Day 12 Bangkok & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Travel outside of Bangkok's city center to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Afternoon at leisure to explore on your own, or join an optional excursion to the Jim Thompson House
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok or similar BreakfastFull Day Itinerary
After breakfast, venture outside of Bangkok's city center, leaving the high-rises behind for lush landscapes dotted with traditional wooden houses.
Stop at a local railway station where a bustling country market has sprouted along the tracks. Witness the vendors quickly clearing the stalls off the railway when a train approaches the station. Then, after the train departs, watch them set up shop again and resume business as usual.
Continue to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Though nowadays many of the stalls are selling items for tourists, Damnoen Saduak remains the best example of a traditional floating market. Take a stroll and admire the floating shops, many of them selling fresh fruit and Thai snacks.
After leaving the main market area, enjoy a relaxing paddle boat ride. Pass by an old section of the floating market, and enter a labyrinth of quiet canals. See houses built alongside the waterways and catch a glimpse of local life in this rural area of Thailand, before returning to Bangkok's bustling and modern city center.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, or join an optional excursion.Optional Excursion: The Silk Route of Jim Thompson (purchased locally), $42
This morning, visit the Jim Thompson House. Located along a canal in the city center, this beautiful teak mansion was the former residence of Jim Thompson, the charismatic American silk merchant. Wander around the leafy compound, exploring the traditional teak buildings to learn more about his involvement in the silk trade and his mysterious disappearance. Admire the priceless antiques on display while gaining insight into Thai heritage and tradition.
After the tour of Thompson's home, cross the canal to Baan Krua Thai Silk Weaving Community. This community is home to remarkable local artisans, many of whom used to weave for Jim Thompson. Today, two original weaving families still remain. Visit their local workshops, witness artisans producing high-quality Thai silk products and learn about their traditional methods of weaving.
Day 13 Bangkok
- Your last full day in Thailand is at leisure for independent sightseeing, shopping, or optional tour
- Venture out of the city on an optional tour to Ayutthaya
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok or similar Breakfast & dinnerOptional Excursion: Ancient City of Ayutthaya (purchased locally), $110
This morning drive to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. King U-Thong founded the city of Ayutthaya in 1350 as the capital of his kingdom of Siam. Magnificent ruins of the old city still remain, some having been restored.
Upon arrival, you'll visit some of Ayutthaya's historical sites. See the largest monument, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and stop at Wat Mahathat to discover a Buddha head entwined in tree roots, as well as Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon to view the reclining Buddha statue. Continue to a vibrant market to sample Roti Sai Mai, a Thai dessert similar to cotton candy and sometimes served in a sweet, colorful crepe.
After an included lunch of local Thai dishes, continue exploring with a leisurely one-hour long-tail boat ride down the Chao Phraya River. See riverside villages and Wat Niwet Thammaprawat, a Gothic-style Buddhist temple located on a small river island. Continue to Bang Pa to view King Rama IV's summer palace, used occasionally by the king and queen to host receptions and banquets. The palace and its surrounding temples represent an appealing fusion of Thai, Chinese, and European architectural styles. Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.
Day 14 Depart Bangkok/Arrive USA
- Bid farewell to Thailand today as you transfer to the airport to board your return flight to the USA via Taipei
- Or, take advantage of your already-included international airfare and join our optional extension to Phuket Island, Thailand's most famous resort island!
Phuket Island Extension
Why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare and enjoy a luxurious and relaxing stay on Phuket Island, Thailand's most famous resort?
Day 14 Bangkok & Phuket
- Today you'll fly to Phuket, where the balance of the day is at leisure.
Amari Phuket or similar Breakfast
Day 15 Phuket
- Full Day at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion
Amari Phuket or similar BreakfastFull Day Itinerary
Enjoy two full days at leisure to relax, shop or tour this scenic island, Thailand's largest. Phuket and the 39 smaller islands to the southeast are studded with tropical forests, mountains, gravity-defying limestone formations, and pristine beaches, surrounded by coral reefs and the aquamarine water of the balmy Andaman Sea.
With warm, humid weather year-round, you'll enjoy plenty of sun-drenched days lounging on the beach and all manner of water sports, including jet-skiing, parasailing, surfing, scuba and snorkeling. Most of the dive locations are suitable for all skill levels, and the waters abound with colorful coral forests, tropical fish and other marine life, including leopard sharks, moray eels, octopus and turtles.
Phuket is also the sailing and yachting center of Thailand and adjacent countries, with several races and regattas happening throughout the year. And in the unlikely event that you can pull yourself away from the beach, you'll find opportunities to ride horses or elephants, hike, mountain bike, and even golf. Afterwards, unwind at one of the many spas or one of the excellent acrobatic, theatrical or cultural shows.
Join an optional tour to the breathtaking Phi Phi islands. Take a trip by boat and bus to Phang Nha Bay and to the famous limestone spire known as "James Bond Island" for its role in The Man with the Golden Gun.Optional Excursion: Day Cruise by June Bahtra (purchased locally)
Departing early this morning, experience the spectacular limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay onboard the June Bahtra, a traditional Chinese junk bearing designs from Thai, Malay and Dutch influences. Recline on comfortable deck cushions below the schooner's striking red sails as the scores of beautiful islands and towering limestone spectacles unfold before you. Stopping at a deserted white sandy beach, a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters beckons. Later, a ride on a long tail boat will take you to the caves and grottoes scattered throughout the mangrove delta, with birdsong and monkey chatter keeping you entertained along the way. At James Bond Island, revel in the views of the iconic rock formation jutting out of the azure bay. Back onboard, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch followed by a leisurely afternoon of swimming, sunbathing and relaxation. Sailing the open sea on this idyllic cruise will definitely make an unforgettable memory. (Lunch included)
Day 16 Phuket
- Full Day at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion
Amari Phuket or similar BreakfastOptional Excursion: Day Tour of Phi Phi Island by Speedboat (purchased locally)
Departing this morning, escape to a quieter and more natural side of southern Thailand with this day trip from Phuket. Travel by speedboat across the Andaman Sea to the six scenic Phi Phi Islands. The journey to Phi Phi takes around 45 minutes, passing by spectacular limestone karsts that jut out from the blue seas. Sit back and relax, enjoying the views as the boat cruises closer to paradise.
See stretches of islands that boast swaying palm trees and white sands. There are also calm, clear waters brimming with fish for those who wish to discover Thailand's underwater beauty.
During the day, enjoy lunch while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding sea. The afternoon is spent cruising around the islands, for more chances to snorkel and swim in the Andaman Sea. (Lunch included)
Day 17 Depart Phuket/Arrive USA
- Today, transfer to the airport for the short flight to Bangkok. Continue to the USA via Taipei
The PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur Hotel provides an ideal base for exploring this bustling city, located in the heart of the capital's premium shopping and entertainment precinct.
The Hilton Kuching sits upon the enchanting riverfront promenade in the heart of Kuching. Offering panoramic views of the Sarawak River and Fort Margherita, the Hilton Kuching provides its guests a high level of hospitality and personalized service.
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok is a contemporary and stylish hotel located in the central district of Sathorn. The hotel is located 10 minutes away from Silom's vibrant nightlife scene with close access to train stations, including the Skytrain Station.
Hidden on a secluded beach, Amari Phuket offers a prime location in Patong's southernmost corner surrounded by the Andaman Sea. Less than an hour's drive from Phuket International Airport, Amari Phuket is conveniently set within a 5-minute walk to Patong Beach while Phuket Town and the island's popular attractions are also easily accessible from the resort.
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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The Rosary helps us to pray to Jesus through Mary. When we pray the Rosary, we think about the special events, or mysteries, in the lives of Jesus and Mary.
The Rosary is made up of a string of beads and a crucifix. We hold the crucifix in our hands as we pray the Sign of the Cross. Then we pray the Apostles' Creed.
Between the crucifix and the medal of Mary, there is a single bead, followed by a set of three beads and another single bead. We pray the Lord's Prayer as we hold the first single bead and a Hail Mary at each bead in the set of three that follows. Then we pray the Glory Be to the Father. On the next single bead we think about the first mystery and pray the Lord's Prayer.
There are five sets of ten beads; each set is called a decade. We pray a Hail Mary on each bead of a decade as we reflect on a particular mystery in the lives of Jesus and Mary. The Glory Be to the Father is prayed at the end of each set. Between sets is a single bead on which we think about one of the mysteries and pray the Lord's Prayer.
We end by holding the crucifix in our hands as we pray the Sign of the Cross.
Mysteries of the Rosary
The Church has used three sets of mysteries for many centuries. In 2002 Pope John Paul II proposed a fourth set of mysteries—the Mysteries of Light, or Luminous Mysteries. According to his suggestion, the four sets of mysteries might be prayed on the following days: the Joyful Mysteries on Monday and Saturday, the Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesday and Friday, the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday and Sunday, and the Luminous Mysteries on Thursday.
The Joyful Mysteries
• The Annunciation: Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
• The Visitation: Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered.
• The Nativity: Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem.
• The Presentation: Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God.
• The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.
The Mysteries of Light
• The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan: God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son.
• The Wedding Feast at Cana: At Mary's request, Jesus performs his first miracle.
• The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God: Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom.
• The Transfiguration of Jesus: Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John.
• The Institution of the Eucharist: Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
• The Agony in the Garden: Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before he dies.
• The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus is lashed with whips.
• The Crowning With Thorns: Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns.
• The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him.
• The Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.
The Glorious Mysteries
• The Resurrection: God the Father raises Jesus from the dead.
• The Ascension: Jesus returns to his Father in heaven.
• The Coming of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples.
• The Assumption of Mary: At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven.
• The Coronation of Mary: Mary is crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
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Date: Saturday, Oct. 13
Location: LASD Youth Activities League
Handbags of Hope took place on October 13 at the LASD Youth Activities League in Los Angeles. The California Women's Law Center is grateful to everyone who participated in the 2018 Handbags of Hope event which collected more than 1,100 bags in Los Angeles and thousands more across the country. CWLC has been a proud participant of this event since its inception four years ago and, as always, our Board members and supporters came through with incredibly generous donations. Handbags of Hope collects and donates purses filled with personal care items and a gift card to victims of domestic violence in twenty states. CWLC thanks Rita Hall, the co-founder of Handbags of Hope, for her indefatigable commitment to victims of violence.
Thanks to our amazing Board members and supporters, CWLC collected nearly 100 stuffed handbags that will be distributed to domestic violence shelters in Los Angeles.


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"Finally, I suspect that it is by entering that deep place inside us where our secrets are kept that we come perhaps closer than we do anywhere else to the One who, whether we realize it or not, is of all our secrets the most telling and the most precious we have to tell." Frederick Buechner
Sunday, June 03, 2007
An Inefficient Trinity
Trinity Sunday, June 3, 2007
The Episcopal Church of St. Paul
Chatham NJ
Melissa Brandes
Efficiency. Our society no doubt values efficiency. How can we get the most done in the least amount of time? How can we use ever moment of the day to be productive? We run errands—we tell the children to "hurry up"—our minds race—we eat "fast food" or other food products strangely processed and packaged to be eaten in the car or on the train—we are bombarded with advertisements for products that "deliver results in just days!".
The pressure is great to complete tasks in the fastest way possible and to shove non-essential work to the bottom of the To-Do list. And if we fail to do these things, we are labeled as "lazy" and "unreliable." Faster is better. More is better.
And, of course, in moderation, efficiency is a good thing. Being able to finish tasks in a timely fashion is a skill. But I wonder if we don't often go a little overboard. At some point, faster is too fast, and more is too much. But that line is hard to see, especially when so much is asked of us.
Lately, I've been questioning all this well-intentioned productivity and pondering the value of inefficiency. I began to do this when my dear friend Jon asked me if I'd like to sit on the porch with him.
And I couldn't do it.
He poured me a glass of tea and we sat on the porch. And that was about all we did. There was a comment here or there, but mostly there was a lot of silence. We were just sitting on the porch.
Soon, I couldn't stand it. My mind was racing. I had things to do! To simply let myself sit was downright irresponsible. Guilt began to creep in. I was wasting time. I wasn't accomplishing anything. All of this time was going by and I had not produced a single thing.
After a few moments (precious wasted moments) I gulped my tea and abandoned Jon on the porch. I'm sure I did something useful with my time—I just can't remember what.
Well, Jon didn't give up on me. He invited me to sit on the porch again. I protested a bit, but filled my glass with tea and followed him out of the house.
As we chatted, I began to realize that Jon knew some things the rest of us in the house did not. He knew our neighbor, Ms. Percy and he knew how much Ms. Percy loves the bamboo that grows between our houses. He knew that sparrows had built a nest on top of one of the porch columns and that the babies had just hatched. And, he waved to everyone who passed by. Some waved back, some said "Hello," some crossed to the other side of the street.
I know that if any of them had stopped, Jon would have filled a glass of tea for them too and engaged them in conversation. But this only happens on rare occasions.
My guess is that the minds of those walking by are as full as mine. Full of things to do and things to worry about—full of guilt and perhaps wondering if taking a walk is wasting time. Many seem in quite a hurry to get to wherever they are going. Certainly there is no time to stop and talk to the strange man waving at them from the porch.
But, where are we going in such a hurry? And why is it that we value getting there over meeting a neighbor?
What struck me about the gospel passage this week—and indeed about the Trinity it describes—is the tremendous inefficiency. Presumably, the God who said, "Let there be light" and there was light could say, "Let there be light again. Let the truth be known" and God's truth would be known.
But that is not the way it is described to us. Instead, it's something more like this: God creates the world and sends the Son to teach and redeem and the Son does his part but then has to return to the Father. But the Son will send from the Father the Advocate—the Spirit of Truth—who will continue to teach and reveal the truth of the Son and the Father by declaring to the world what is the Son's which is also the Father's.
There had to be an easier way.
And, if there weren't enough parties involved already, Jesus adds to the group by saying to the disciples a few verses before the passage today, "You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning." If God had acted efficiently, all of this redeeming work would be done already.
But what is God doing instead?
I think God is sitting on the porch trying to meet the neighbors. God is inviting more and more of us to join in the redeeming work—and God's example to us is an inefficient Trinity in which it is more important to involve all of the parts than it is to get the job done in a timely fashion. Everyone is invited. Everyone is important. Even if that means it takes longer.
All of this reminds me of the words of a very wise woman named Betsy. Betsy is 19 years old and I used to help take care of her when she and her sister were younger. I saw her not too long ago and tried to jump back into my old role of caretaker. But it was soon clear that this time, Betsy was going to take care of me.
We talked for a long time about life and the struggles we had both been through. Then she said, "I think what really matters in life is being part of a community that you love, that also loves you back."
And Betsy knows. There have been times in her life when she has not had such a community—so when she finds one, she knows just how valuable it is. Betsy understands the importance of relationship and community. She know that the work of nurturing relationships and building community is vital.
I remembered Betsy's words this week—I just couldn't manage to live them. It was a very busy week. There was work to be done here at St. Paul's, extra hours at my job at Drew, a favor for a friend (that only took 8 hours), out of town guests, a sermon to write, and…well, indulging in some Memorial Day fun.
I ended up feeling stressed and anxious. I was not truly present with anyone or in any of my work this week, because my mind was always thinking about all that was left to do. When a friend came home from a long trip, I couldn't get myself to stop long enough to greet him. And when another friend told me that her grandmother had just died after a long and painful stay in the hospital, I had to run.
I did get a lot of work done—all the while stressed that I hadn't gotten more done. And in the end, I was standing there all alone with my accomplishments. I had crossed to the other side of the street, put my head down, and hurried past. I failed to notice all the people waving at me. Relationships that are important to me were not nurtured, but neglected and devalued. I considered time spent with my friends—time loving my neighbor—to be wasted time. I got a lot done, but when I finally looked up, I had no one to share it with.
I not only neglected my friends, but myself as well. The things I would normally do to keep myself healthy and to relieve stress were put on the back burner. In all of my juggling of tasks, I didn't ask anyone for help—help my friend would have gladly given. I failed to love my neighbors, I failed to love myself, and I failed to love my work. Work that I do genuinely love was done with anxiety instead of joy. Everything was just one more thing to check off on the To-Do list.
It's not likely that I'm going to stop having busy weeks—and that's not the point. The problem was my attitude—my posture—toward the world. My anxiety overwhelmed the things that I value. I sacrificed the things that I love. God does not do this.
We are each created uniquely and differently with our own gifts, skills, and talents. Just as the persons of the Trinity are different and yet part of the same whole—we are different and part of a whole community. Whoever we are, and whatever we have to offer is of importance to the community, but none of us will offer exactly the same thing.
Nurturing this diverse unity in all that we do is of primary importance. Finding ways to get our work done that cultivate love for one another, instead of neglecting relationships is essential. "[T]he purpose of living," writes theologian and author Jay McDaniel, "is not to be hurried and frantic. It is to be fully present to where we are in ways that are wise, compassionate, and free" (Living From the Center, 12).
This is not the efficient or easy way to do things. It is messy, and sometimes painful. It can be frustrating and slow. But, if God was efficient? If God put his head down and plowed through the work of redeeming the world and revealing the truth and was done with it? I wonder… would anyone even notice?
2 comments:
- Bill said...
Nice job Melissa. I guess you're not just another pretty face. :)
There's a lesson here to be learned by the young. You've got to slow down and smell the roses once in a while. This is a very hard lesson for retirees to learn. Those that do live on to a ripe old age. Those that don't, usually die a year or two after retirement. The statistics don't lie.
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- JimMollo said...
This was a well delivered sermon. I enjoyed reading the parts I missed when Olivia was busy telling me to, "SHHHH!"... (no I wasn't saying anything)
As I read that your blog turns one, I was reflecting on the mix of things that go on here... justice ministry, sermons, rooting on our Church's youth, and getting a deeper look at your seminarians. I hope the non-Chathamite visitors appreciate it as much as we do.
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The statement pointed out that the use of excessive force by the Israeli occupation forces to suppress the Palestinian protesters participating in the return marches has led to the faltering of the health system, which is mainly weak in the sector. The situation was also exacerbated by the power outage, lack of fuel, medical supplies and equipment, The number of injuries is complex and life-threatening.
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Launch of UAE nuclear power plant delayed further
The first reactor is expected to come online in late 2019 or early 2020, according to Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC)
The launch of the Arab World's first nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi has been further delayed, senior officials have revealed.
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Construction of the first of four reactors at the $20 billion (17 billion euro) Barakah plant has been completed ahead of "operation by the end of 2019 (or) early 2020," Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation said, quoted by the state-run WAM news agency.
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We finished the confirmation of receipt for my new insurance policy. My wife's policies are already in effect.
All policies are term held in ILIT's Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts. We gift the trusts money each year. They pay the premiums. When we die the proceeds bypass estate taxes and probate. Not bad.
Now I have my eyes set on the old whole life and variable policies. My new premiums are less than the old variable and whole premiums, but provide twice the coverage at a level premium for 30 years. All the time a late 30s business executive needs.
The whole and variable policies have approximately $70k in investments and cash. At my investment advisor's request, I will contact a third party to evaluate the economic sense of liquidating them - I'm fairly certain it makes sense - but it would be good to obtain a second oppinion. Apparently unusual circumstances render it inadviseable - usually after a certain amount of money has been paid in.
We shall see. I'd like to get the money out of the hands of the blood suckers. I imagine my aggregate expenses exceed 2.5%. Compare that to Vanguard's S&P 500 fund!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Friday, October 20, 2006
new insurance policy issued (for me) - prepare to ditch bad old policies!
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- Amaranta said...
who would you contact to evaluate the liquidation? (ie what kind of advisor) and are your policies strictly term?
- makingourway said...
Go the American Consumer Federation. They have a service. It costs between $50-$75 per policy to have them evaluated. I'll put up a posting on my experience when it's complete.
Here's the link.
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You just got invited to a holiday potluck and bring an appetizer, but you don't have a clue what to bring. Try these sweet potato bites, they are quick and easy, ready in just 30 minutes. This recipe comes to us from Laura Miyashiro via Delish.com see link below.
Sweet Potato Bites
Nothing is worse than being caught off guard with a last-minute invitation to a holiday potluck, except maybe not knowing what to take along. Well lucky for you we found this great tasting, easy to make, recipe that only takes about 30 minutes to prepare. If you don't have the ingredients on-hand a quick trip to the local grocery should have you cooking in no time.
Here is what you will need to prepare your Sweet Potato Bites
3-4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch think.
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tsp maple syrup
Kosher salt
1 (10 oz) bag of marshmallows
1/2 cup pecan halves
To Prepare Your Sweet Potato Bites
Follow these easy cooking steps:
1) Preheat oven to 400°. On a large baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with melted butter and maple syrup and arrange in an even layer. Season with salt.
2) Bake until tender, flipping halfway through, about 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and switch oven to broil.
3) Top each sweet potato round with a marshmallow and broil until puffed and golden. Immediately top each marshmallow with a pecan half and serve.
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Aphids, Woolly and Otherwise
By Lynne Pieri-Finn, Fairfax Master Gardener Intern
Aphids are tiny insects shaped like pears in an array of colors. There are around 4,000 species. They are usually wingless but if a colony is crowded, some females can fly over to another source of nourishment. Of course, they may be blown by the wind, too. Aphids have tube-like protrusions to suck the life juices out of many different types of plants, resulting in curled, yellow or distorted leaves, stunted shoots, malformed blooms, even galls.
Aphids excrete a sticky substance called 'honeydew' which often turns into black sooty mold. Honeydew falls onto the upper surface of leaves below where the aphids are feeding, so sooty mold may appear on plants that are otherwise free of pests. The only solution for sooty mold, short of washing or rubbing the individual leaves, is to get rid of the aphids above.
Thankfully, there are many bugs that love to eat aphids such as ladybugs, lacewings, praying mantis, thrips, rove beetles, spiders, big-eyed bugs, braconid wasps, chalcid wasps and damsel bugs. There are other control measures the gardener can take, too, depending upon where the infestation occurs. Please consult the Pest Management Guide for more information. One may blast aphids off plants with a shot of the hose. Aphid eggs can survive in the winter in bark and old leaves, so be sure to clean up old plant debris in the fall.
"Big brother" ants protect and herd aphids around. When one plant part is destroyed, the ants direct the aphids to other plant parts, in case they are too slow on the uptake. If the weather is bad they invite them into their nests. They even pamper them with massages so they product more honeydew.
If one sees sooty mold on some plants, look up. Is there a tree there? Consider ringing it with sticky bands or something the ants can't climb. Don't give the aphids more encouragement.
Root aphids are more difficult to control than those that feed on foliage. Infested plants tend to have reduced vigor. One may see a white powdery wax on the roots and surrounding soil. Crop rotation may help control root aphids that have overwintered in the soil.
There are some plants that one can add such as onions, chives and garlic that are said to have deterrent properties. I understand that Egyptian onions are quite ornamental, and chives and garlic look good around roses. Why not?I must confess that I am fond of woolly aphids (in small numbers). They look like a bit of cotton fluff until I touch them, and then they scoot around the plant stem. These clever guys cover their bodies with long waxy filaments, so no predators eat them.
Aphids are common and numerous but can be managed with a little patience and know-how.
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In March of last year, social community platform Lithium Technologies bought social reputation startup Klout.
Today, Lithium is unveiling new features and enhancements, including ones that bring Klout into the fold.
The new releases, announced at Lithium's LiNC Conference in San Francisco as the biggest product rollout in the company's history, are part of the Total Community initiative for its Social Web community.
The basic idea of the initiative, chief marketing officer Katy Keim told me, is "expanding who's in [the Lithium] community" and what is known about them.
Lithium, which claims 700 million users for its Lithium + Klout communities, is a customer service platform for creating and managing social communities and for responding to customers on social networks.
A new Integrated Profile, currently in beta, takes a Klout score and adds it to community profiles. A Klout score measures a user's online influence, derived from indicators across the Web. The company says the new Profile is more useful than, say, a profile in a customer relationship management system because it includes community expertise and Klout influence.
There is also now the ability for customer care agents, or customers in a community, to request help from a wider range of experts, both inside and outside a Lithium community. Previously, experts had to be designated as official experts in a group.
New Shared Dashboards allow teams and managers to more readily drill down into customer trends, and the Monitor Wall — a kind of Shared Dashboard — is designed for audience viewing via a large monitor or video projector.
A new Value Analytics feature integrates community surveys with the platform's built-in data crunching to provide additional ways for measuring return-on-investment. Keim said Value Analytics help to measure such things as why a user is visiting a community, success rates in answering customer questions, the most popular content, and net promoter scores among community members.
Ratings and Reviews have also been updated to make opinion sharing easier, and a new software development kit is out for Klout and Lithium.
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A new connector to Salesforce offers greater interaction between the two platforms for case management, content sharing, and tracking of community activity. Updated APIs enable social listening from any of the proliferating social networks and third-party communities, so a brand can respond to buzz.
Keim noted that such social management platforms as Sprinklr and Spredfast offer some similar functions, like social community management or large-screen displays. But, she said, those are point solutions by comparison, while Lithium has a broader sense of customers through its engagement with brand communities, social networks, and third-party sites like TripAdvisor.
And then there's Klout, she said, a "universal portable reputation" score that makes Lithium unique.


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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has cleared a key hurdle in her quest to seize back the speaker's gavel, winning the support of the vast majority of her caucus in a closed-door vote Wednesday afternoon.
Pelosi secured the support of 203 Democrats, with just 32 members of her caucus opposing her and three submitting blank votes.
The real test will come on Jan. 3, when Pelosi needs to win a majority of the entire House to become speaker. To do so, she can afford to lose just 17 Democratic votes.
She and her allies have been working hard behind the scenes to twist enough arms and offer enough perks to recalcitrant members to keep that number to a minimum. While the total who voted against her is more than she can afford to lose, there are some members, especially freshmen from tough districts, who needed to show they wanted new leadership but may be willing to vote for her on the House floor when it counts.
Pelosi told reporters she was confident she'd get the votes she needed on the House floor as she exited the meeting. The tally against her this time was barely more than half the number of members who voted against her in caucus two years ago. Only four of them voted against her last time on the House floor, her allies were quick to point out.
And she used a powerful coalition of speakers popular with different parts of the Democratic coalition to introduce her, including a pair of freshmen from tough districts and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), a civil rights icon, who sources say drew a standing ovation with his speech.
"I said we need her now more than ever before," Lewis told TPM as he exited the meeting. "She will get the votes. The votes will be there."
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), a close Pelosi ally who also spoke on her behalf, told TPM he had been telling freshmen from tough districts to "do what's best for your constituents" in the private caucus vote — but "if you go to the floor and it's [GOP leader] Kevin McCarthy versus Nancy Pelosi, were you sent here to vote for Kevin McCarthy or make it more likely that Kevin McCarthy's the speaker?"
The vote came after Pelosi struck a tentative deal with the Problem Solvers Caucus, an offshoot of the bipartisan and business-friendly No Labels organization. Nine members of that group of centrists that had been threatening to vote against her unless she agreed to some rule changes, numbers that, combined with the 20-odd Democrats promising to oppose Pelosi, could have given her real problems on the House floor on Jan. 3. The deal included tentative agreements to bring any bill that has the support of two thirds of the full House to the floor, and grant a vote to any amendment that has backing from twenty members of each party. It's unclear what the enforcement mechanisms would be.
Pelosi and incoming House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern (D-MA) announced the agreement as the meeting began.
"These proposals will provide a more accommodating and respectful process that will help us in our mission to return to the principle that ideas matter in the House of Representatives," the pair said in a joint statement. "We're committed to running the House differently while upholding our Democratic values."
Pelosi also met with Reps. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Kathleen Rice (D-NY), the trio leading the push against her, before the caucus vote. They've walked back their demand that she drop out this time and are now calling for her to offer a timetable for ending her speakership and transitioning to new leadership, an offer she solidly rejected.
"We met with Leader Pelosi and tried to engage her in a reasonable conversation about leadership transition," Rice said in a statement. "Unfortunately, our concerns were dismissed outright. We remain united behind our goal of new leadership and intend to vote against Leader Pelosi in caucus and on the floor of the House."
But some cracks seemed to be showing among the dissenters who've promised not to vote for Pelosi on the floor. Voting present means a member's vote doesn't count against Pelosi, lowering the threshold she needs to reach to become speaker, and one freshman who's vowed not to back her left the door open to doing just that.
"I'm going to have to look at that and learn about a little bit," Rep.-elect Jeff Van Drew (D-NJ) said when asked about whether he might vote present.
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Rovers' Under-18s suffered an away-day disappointment as they lost 3-0 to Southampton at the weekend.
It was a game where the scoreline didn't reflect the performance as the young Rovers pressed the home side all the way but for once their finishing let them down.
The Under-18s had netted 17 times in their six previous outings but they drew a blank against the Saints despite creating a host of chances.
David Lowe's side started promisingly on the south coast, Dean Rittenberg's free header well saved from just six yards out.
But despite that early pressure it was the Saints who opened the scoring on the quarter hour to leave Rovers chasing the game.
As they looked for a leveller Rittenberg was twice denied, whilst strike partner Jordan Preston also saw a goalbound effort well saved.
The second half continued in the same vein, substitute Sam Joel also going close to grabbing an equaliser.
However with Rovers pressing for a way back into the game, they were caught on two occasions late on with Southampton grabbing further goals to claim the win.
"We played very well for an hour without scoring from our numerous chances," said David Lowe.
"We had at least three or four clear cut chances but then we were caught with the sucker punch by conceding two late goals that didn't give a fair reflection of the game.
"It was very disappointing for the boys, we had a good go but unfortunately we couldn't score and paid the price at the back end of the game."
ROVERS: Raya, Anderson (sub Joel 65 mins), Langford, Butterwick (sub Tanner 70 mins), Lavelle, Wassi, Harris (sub Doyle 85 mins), Vicars (c), Rittenberg, Preston, Torres.
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$29.5M appraisal backs claims city eyed McKalla for commercial use
A 2016 appraisal of the city-owned property commonly known as McKalla Place found that it had a market value of $29.5 million if used for "commercial development, including retail, office and multifamily development."
The appraisal, performed by Paul Hornsby & Co. of Austin, was requested by the city's Office of Real Estate Services and was a product of research by city staff into how the long-idle former industrial parcel of 24 acres could be put to best use. It also recommended a yearly lease rate starting at $1.9 million with 2 percent annual increases if the city wished to retain ownership in a commercial development agreement.
That effort was started after the Capella Capital Partners development company purchased an adjacent 3-acre parcel and inquired about possibly submitting a development proposal for the entire property. That process appears to have stalled in mid-2017, though a very preliminary request for proposal document for the property was created, according to the city's Public Information Office.
McKalla Place was selected by city staff earlier this year as the most suitable piece of city land for construction of a 20,000-seat stadium that would be used by a Major League Soccer franchise whose owners are attempting to relocate from Columbus, Ohio. The team's proposal would have its owners – Precourt Sports Ventures – finance construction of the roughly $200 million stadium, which would then be turned over to the city, with the city receiving a $1 annual lease payment from the team for use of the land.
"It got to the point where we were told an RFP was being worked on, and it was one of those 'hurry up and wait' situations where things kind of lost steam," Scott Moxham, chief financial officer for Capella, told the Austin Monitor. "When he was still city manager, Marc Ott directed Lauraine Rizer (former officer of Real Estate Services) to look into a ground lease, and they said they could do 50 years, which isn't really attractive for any developer. When we started talking about a 99-year lease or a fee simple sale, we were always understanding that it would go out to bid for proposal and we'd throw our hats in the ring."
Moxham said Capella received a copy of the Hornsby appraisal during its talks with the city. He said he and his partners viewed the appraised value as a fair price based on comparable sales and developments in the Austin area at the time. The appraisal also finds the land has a value of just over $9 million in its current unimproved state.
Capella is one of two development companies that recently presented its plans to build mixed-use projects at McKalla Place. The Capella development would be focused around office space and residential units, approximately 25 percent of which would be at affordable rent levels. The other concept is from a partnership between Austin developers John Chen and Marcus Whitfield, and it would be anchored by a grocery store and include artist and creative spaces in addition to residential use.
Chen said the appraisal's discovery brings up questions about the city's recent evaluation of McKalla's usefulness as a potential soccer stadium location. Last week Chen's group offered the city $22.5 million to buy the property outright, or to lease it for $2.2 million per year.
"We only learned at a recent community meeting that the City's $29.5 million appraisal of McKalla Place might exist, but it was never disclosed in any public report and was never provided in response to any open records request," he said in an email to the Monitor. "The appraisal was only released to an undisclosed party after our offer to purchase McKalla Place for $22.5 million cash. The fact that the City Manager's report on McKalla Place stated that the property's value was only $9 million – not the actual $29.5 million – calls into question the credibility of the entire report, and especially the economic impact report by the City's outside consultant, who appears to be a pro-stadium industry player. Our city's taxpayers deserve better, and we believe that our fellow Austinites deserve a fair, equal, and transparent process before our Council Members decide to just give away public land to a private party."
At Tuesday's work session, City Council members expressed a variety of views on the stadium issue, with Council Member Leslie Pool, whose district includes McKalla Place, trying to convince other members to pull away from any negotiations for a soccer stadium. Most other members were of the viewpoint that the city should seek concessions from Precourt that could make a stadium and the team's presence a community asset.
Pool has said she plans to introduce a resolution for the June 28 Council meeting that, if approved, would open McKalla Place up to an RFP process.
Representatives from Precourt Sports Ventures have said they are willing to have the stadium proposal weighed against other development concepts, but they are sticking to a late-June deadline for reaching an agreement with the city so they can move forward with relocating the team in time for the 2019 season.
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