<div dir="ltr">Dear Burkelers:<div><br></div><div>For those of you attending KBS 2017 . . .</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">Thanks to the graciousness of the Burke family, in particular Michael Burke and Julie Whitaker, the Kenneth Burke Society has arranged for a visit to Kenneth Burke's farm in Andover, New Jersey, which is about a forty-minute drive from the conference venue at East Stroudsburg University. The visit is planned for the last day of the conference in the early afternoon, once the conference has concluded.</span><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Here are the vital details. So that we know what to expect, please RSVP if you plan (or hope) to attend. It's a rare opportunity! Space is limited, so don't delay.</div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">The short form also allows lets us know if you'll need a ride from some generous soul or if you're a generous soul with room in your car.</div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Cheers,</div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Dave<br><div><br></div><div><span id="gmail-m_-2508000470676984678gmail-docs-internal-guid-0e8cf37f-51a8-5afb-4cad-774956e7f639"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Day: Sunday, June 11</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Time: Arrive between 1 and 2pm</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Duration: Open</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Hosts: Michael Burke and Julie Whitaker</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Transportation: On your own, ride-share (see below)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Address of the Burke Farm</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">154 Amity Rd, Byram Township, NJ 07821</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ACBVTkULrLQ2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/<wbr>ACBVTkULrLQ2</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Directions from Conference venue</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/e77Tg6aJzjK2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/maps/<wbr>e77Tg6aJzjK2</a></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you have any questions, contact David Blakesley (<a href="mailto:david.blakesley@gmail.com" target="_blank">david.blakesley@gmail.com</a> | <a href="tel:(765)%20409-2649" value="+17654092649" target="_blank">765-409-2649</a> text/cell)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please RSVP by completing this short form:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/c2VPE2dWSPDO0hNi2" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/forms/<wbr>c2VPE2dWSPDO0hNi2</a></span></p></span></div></div></div></div>