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Elders Council for The Gathering


René Locklear White (Feather)
The Gathering Executive Director
VP Virginia Lovers' Gourd Society
President Sanctuary on the Trail™
Lt. Col. USAF (Retired)
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Chris (Comeswithclouds) White
The Gathering Spiritual Adviser
The Gathering Elder
CEO Sanctuary on the Trail
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Janice Kiehl
The Gathering Director of the Virginia Gourd Festival
President
Virginia Gourd Lovers' Society

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www.VLGS.org
Curt and Sheila Hansen
The Gathering Liaison with Dennis Banks and Elders
Red Road Foundation™
Owners of Neato Outlet
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Tracey Pitcock
The Gathering
Co-Educational Director

Recreation Program Coordinator
Clarke County Parks and Recreation
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540-955-5149
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Sue Peoples
The Gathering
Co-Educational Director

Owner Nice People products
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Photo of Sue by VerityVaree.com & Larue Photography
Glenda Skelley
The Gathering
Adviser
Created Path
Counselor and Owner

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979-639-7284
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Other Advisers with the Virginia Lovers' Gourd Society
Angela Mohr
Treasurer &
Registered Agent of the Chapter
Carolyn Whiteman
Publicity
Mike Connolly
Adviser

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