Doug Bouey and Chip Webster
Original May 13, 2008
Revised August, 10, 2023

There are three alignment beacons to guide the spirit of the Keepers of the Flame as we go into this and subsequent retreats.

1. PURPOSES AND NATURE OF KEEPERS:
   • Renewal of mind, heart and spirit.
   • We come to continue our growth, and share the journey with others who are called to this work.
   • We come to listen from the heart and honor the intentions of our founders, creating a legacy for those who follow us in this work.
   • A time for 10+ year experienced Chairs worldwide to share their journey and their wisdom with people they highly regard but seldom see.
   • Renewing friendships and making new ones through sharing time and experiences.
   • A safe place to quest, to question, and to extend our horizons.
2. CONFERENCE AIMS AND CHARACTER:
   • Create the maximum space for interaction at a personal and interpersonal level.
   • Remind each other why we do the work and the sacred trust we’ve chosen to live by.
   • Create a welcoming atmosphere and reach out to the newest members of the 10+ year Chair community.
   • Be self-facilitated.
   • We will remain the “least anal” conference in the world.
   • We will be fully present 100% of the time, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
   • Our schedule: We have purposely created air space for you to meet with others and have time alone for self-reflection.
3. WHAT THIS GATHERING IS NOT:
   • This is not a forum to discuss TEC/Vistage management.
   • This is not a place to talk about how to become a better Chair or find prospects.
   • This is not a union of the old guard or curmudgeons to the Chair community.
   • This is not a highly orchestrated action-packed conference loaded with facts and didactic downloads.
   • This is not a place to talk about how many Members one does or doesn’t have.

VISION:  The fundamental values that attracted the 10+ year Chairs to TEC/Vistage are honored and preserved in our community.

MISSION: Spreading the TEC/Vistage vision and values through our example of leadership to all those whose hearts and minds we touch so each realizes their own uniqueness.

VALUES: Trust, Truth, Confidentiality, Self-Acceptance

WHAT HAPPENS IN BOUDLER, STAYS IN BOULDER.

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LEAVING BOULDER

Bags packed
Ready to travel
I check out of the Boulderado

I feel the lingering hugs on my body
I hear the echoes of the voices in deep conversations
Conversations that will change lives
I feel the radiance of the love and respect shared by the tribe

The Keepers of the Flame came to reconnect, recharge and feel the warmth of the flame
Ready to carry the radiance of the Flame in their hearts till next year’s gathering
Keeping the Flame alive for those who come after us so they too
Can explore their souls and why they answered the call to this work

Chip Webster
6-28-15