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<DIV><FONT size=2>Hi, Randy,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I regret to say that I will not be able to attend this year's
SCLC. I'm facing an end-of-August graduate school deadline for finishing
my dissertation, and I'm still getting "back to normal" after the loss
of my brother and mother, both of whom died last January (on different
dates). I will really miss seeing everyone, exchanging ideas, hearing what
the Crow teachers have to say about the use of the Crow language in their
schools, and visiting the beautiful land of the Crow Nation once again. If
this year's conference is anything like the last SCLC you planned in
Billings and Pryor, it should be splendid! I would appreciate it
if someone could save me a copy of the handouts and papers if that's not
too much trouble. Thanks!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Kathy</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=Rgraczyk@aol.com href="mailto:Rgraczyk@aol.com">Rgraczyk@aol.com</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=siouan@lists.colorado.edu
href="mailto:siouan@lists.colorado.edu">siouan@lists.colorado.edu</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, May 02, 2006 6:36 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> 2006 SCLC: Announcement and Call
for Papers</DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman">26TH ANNUAL SIOUAN AND
CADDOAN</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman">LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS
CONFERENCE</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"> Friday, June
16 - Sunday June 18, 2006</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">LOCATION: Rocky Mountain College,
Billings, Montana</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">ABSTRACT/TITLE DEADLINE: June 9,
2006. If you wish to be on the program, please send the title of your
proposed paper or presentation to <A
href="mailto:rgraczyk@aol.com">rgraczyk@aol.com</A> by email or as an email
attachment. Mailing address for those who wish: <EM>Randolph Graczyk, PO
Box 29, Pryor, MT 59066.</EM> A brief abstract or description of
your topic would also be appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">The format for the annual Siouan
and Caddoan Conference has traditionally been quite informal and open.
Language-related topics ranging from very technical linguistics to methods and
problems encountered in teaching Siouan and Caddoan languages, language
preservation and revitalization, etc., are all welcome. Presentations
may be formal and read aloud or they may be open discussions of particular
problems and topics. Time slots for presentations will be 30 minutes
unless more or less time is specifically requested by the presenter (we will
try to accomodate everyone's requests). It is anticipated that there
will be participation from members of the Crow Nation and others involved
in language teaching and revitalization efforts.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Any special requests for
equipment such as projector, tape recorder, computer, etc., should be directed
to Randy Graczyk as soon as possible.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">There will be a nominal
registration fee of $10 for participants ($5 for students) to cover the costs
of coffee-break refreshments. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">The conference will be held at
Rocky Mountain College, a small private college (about 900 students) located
in Billings, Montana. Lodging will be available on campus at Rimview
Hall, which is an apartment-style facility with units of four bedrooms with a
common kitchenette and living area. The cost will be $24 per
night. If you are planning to stay at the college, please let Randy know
as soon as possible; the college will need a number beforehand. Campus
recreation facilities (swimming pool, gym, exercise equipment, etc.) will be
available for a fee of $6.50 to $10.00 for the time of the conference,
depending on which facilities you wish to utilize. Food service will
also be available on campus.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Billings is served by several
major airlines; if you need a pick-up at the airport, please contact
Randy. There are also numerous motels in Billings; check your favorite
travel websites for information.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman">Please let us know if you plan to
attend the conference, even if you are not planning to give a talk, so that we
will know how many people to expect.</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>