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ASCSA
— Active Single Christian Scientists Association
Click
here for ASCSA current calendar of events and recap of recent
events
 Mission
of ASCSA:
ASCSA is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization whose purpose
is to provide opportunities for active, single Christian Scientists
to meet each other and enjoy fun-filled weeks/weekends of camaraderie,
sports, and entertainment. ASCSA programs are primarily designed
for those who enjoy vigorous athletic activities. ASCSA events
are open to all unmarried practicing students of Christian Science
age 18 and over. No smoking, drinking, or drugs will be allowed.
Participants do not need to be members of The Mother Church.
 History
of ASCSA:
ASCSA was founded in the Spring of 1996 by six single Christian
Scientists in Atlanta, Georgia. Those founders included Lisa Dixon,
Andy Scott, Craig Shelton, Linda Stone, Frank Venning, and Merrilee
Zellner. The first event was coordinated with Cedars Camps, the
Christian Science camps in Missouri, and held at Cedars over Labor
Day weekend in 1996.
Since
1996, ASCSA has coordinated eight late summer events (all but
one over Labor Day weekend), two at Cedars Camps in Missouri,
one at A/U in central Colorado, and the last four at Newfound/Owatonna
Camps in Maine. In addition, ASCSA has coordinated seven week-long
ski trips to Colorado, five at Winter Park and the most recent
in the Breckinridge/Copper/Keystone area.
 Single
men and women from their early 20's to their early 70's have attended
ASCSA events, with total attendance over 500 during the last seven
years, with many repeat attendees. On average, there are 30 to
35 people on the ski trips and 45 to 55 people at the summer events.
Attendees have been pleased to find a good balance between men
and women and across all age groups. Attendees have come from
almost every state in the U.S. and several Canadian provinces.
Initially, paper mailings and word of mouth were the main modes
of communication, but over the last two years, ASCSA has moved
almost exclusively to e-mail for communicating with singles across
the country. The mailing list for event flyers includes approximately
500 people.
 ASCSA
Today:
Today, ASCSA continues to plan and coordinate its two annual events
with the help of dedicated, veteran attendees.
Up
through the present time, ASCSA has remained a relatively informal,
not-for-profit group, relying on the volunteerism of veteran attendees
for planning and hosting of events. The approach has been very
successful and rewarding for all involved. However, going forward,
the group is looking for ways to establish ASCSA for perpetuity.
Coordinator's are frequently asked about local chapters of ASCSA.
Currently, only one local chapter in New England exists [see information
to right]. The current resources and structure of ASCSA are designed
to support the two annual, national events. However, the future
is always open to new possibilities!
 What's
Next?
Click here for the latest
planned activities of ASCSA.
If
you would like to receive future mailings about this and other
ASCSA events, please send an e-mail to:
ascsa@mindspring.com.
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CONTACTS:
To find out
more about ASCSA:
ASCSA
- Active Single Christian Scientists Association
Web Site:
www.ascsa.us
eMail:
ascsa@mindspring.com
(PLEASE NOTE: Because of the volunteer nature
of ASCSA, sometimes it takes a little time for us to reply to
any e-mail messages – please be patient! Many thanks.)
ASCSA
P.O. Box 990734
Boston, MA 02199-0734
NEW
ENGLAND CHAPTER:
ASCSA co-founder
Merrilee Zellner recently moved to Newport, Rhode Island, and
founded ASCSA's first local chapter.
Click
here for upcoming events and recaps of recent events.
If you or
any of your single CS friends are in the New England area - within
a couple hours driving distance of Newport, Rhode Island, and
would like to be on her email list to be a part of these events
and more, please send her your email address and phone number.
mzellner55@yahoo.com
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