Announcing the
AMI 2005 Monetary Reform Conference
(Thursday Sept. 29 - Sunday Oct.2)

AMI Monetary Reform Conference in Chicago Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2005

Dear Friends,
This Conference marks the beginning of a new phase in the move for American monetary reforms (and thereby World reforms) so clearly needed to promote economic justice as we enter the 3rd Millennium of the Christian period. These monetary reforms are minimal initial steps necessary to begin moving humanity back from the brink of nuclear war; away from a World dominated by fraud and ugliness and toward a World of justice and beauty.

A Different Kind of Monetary Conference
The situation in which many knowledgeable monetary reformers find ourselves is that after years of studying monetary history and theory, we already know many if not most of the broad shapes that monetary reform should take. We know from experience that these views have stood the test of time and many challenges from those with less experience in the field or operating under misconceptions or pursuing non-reform agendas. Rather than merely arguing over these main themes, it is time for those of us who understand, to move forward to implement those elements that we know must be a part of good reform.

What are these broad national parameters supported by over 3000 years of history? That the control of money systems should shift away from private control toward governmental control. Away from commodity money notions and away from monetizing private credits and loaning them into circulation at interest, toward money directly issued interest free by government and spent into circulation for the common good. The system must be morally grounded in fairness.

Not seeking blind trust, we’ll continue educating and explaining why the proposals are beneficial and moral and continue to present the historical evidence demonstrating that. We’ll answer any serious challenges, and those arising from plain misunderstanding. We may invite selected spokesmen for differing reforms to succinctly present their case. But we’ll do it within a context of advancing the reform agenda, making necessary adjustments as we proceed. Dissenters obviously don’t have to join in the reform phase; but neither need we procrastinate (waiting for all to experience their monetary epiphanies) before moving forward. The direction of world events requires that we begin a solid program now.

Themes of the Conference
Therefore the conference will focus on three areas:
The Monetary Reforms: The main focus of this conference - Researchers will describe and make the case for the kind of monetary reforms advocated, presenting both the logical and historical basis for them, and the mechanics of implementing them. Extensive question and answer periods and panel discussions can air doubts or concerns regarding the desirability of the reforms and suggest refinements. Included will be discussions of research and thinking methodology. Comment will be invited on a proposed monetary reform bill which attendees will receive in advance.

Achieving the Reforms: Selected Political and Social and Monetary Activists will give the benefit of their years of experience in educating, raising public awareness, organizing and motivating people and governmental bodies to influence public policy decisions.

Using the Reforms: Presentations on how a properly reconstituted money power within government will be effectively used to “promote the general welfare.” These will focus on several areas:
Infrastructure Programs including education, upgrading America’s crumbling infrastructure, including futuristic designs well within the reach of today’s technology and economy, to create hospitable, clean, cities of the future.
Farming Parity proposals for maintaining a balance between family controlled environmentally sound farming and the large farm corporations. Each area identifies another constituency which will support monetary reform.

This conference is generally but not completely open to the public*, and to properly organize it the AMI requires a minimum donation of $275 per attendee; $450 to include significant other. For early registrations by July 31st the requirement is $225. This will include appropriate coffee breaks and a celebration dinner. Hotel and travel costs are separate at group discounts.

We say minimum donation because affluent attendees who want to help out with larger donations are strongly encouraged to do so. They will be listed on a conference honor roll, or may remain anonymous. We encourage being listed, as we need to develop ways to honor those who are helping financially. It enables us to extend attendance scholarships to students. Looking forward to seeing you and moving monetary reform to the next level.

Sincerely,
Stephen Zarlenga
Director, AMI

Conference Schedule

Thursday Sept. 29th
Registration from 12 PM. Talks start at 4 PM.
(Early registration by July 31st - $225; normal registration $275)

Friday Sept. 30th
9 AM to 7 PM Presentations. Break for Lunch. Two refreshment breaks.

Saturday Oct. 1st
9 AM to 6 PM Presentations. Refreshments Break morning and afternoon,
7:00 PM – Gala dinner party. Keynote presentation after desert.

Sunday Oct. 2nd
9 AM to 1 PM Presentations & discussion.

Conference adjourns until Summer, 2006. Just after the Conference AMI will host a Beach Barbecue at Chicago’s renowned Oak Street Beach. For the athletically inclined, and if Lake Michigan co-operates, AMI will host a Magnificent Mile Swim (and an alternate 1 mile “Walk”). Thosecompleting the swim receive the prestigious (and well-earned) Magnificent Mile Club Tee-shirt.

(Click to view the full schedule then return here for the registration form)

The Conference is at Chicago’s Essex Inn at 800 South Michigan Avenue, next door to the original Conrad Hilton. Our hotel features an excellent conference facility: An airy pleasant Conference Room with a long wall of floor to ceiling windows overlooking Grant Park. The fourth floor has a large indoor/outdoor pool with lifeguard, and guest-only health club, which open onto a tree landscaped terrace, with seating, overlooking Chicago’s Grant Park and Lake Michigan; the nearby Art Institute, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Buckingham Fountain - all world renowned attractions. The terrace provides excellent opportunities to relax or interact with other attendees and speakers, often considered as important to a good conference experience as the talks themselves. The hotel provides free shuttle service to these landmarks.

We’ve obtained an outstanding group rate for downtown Chicago – especially on Michigan Avenue - as low as $67 per person per night (that’s after 15% taxes! Two bed double occupancy; or $125 single). VERY IMPORTANT: To obtain these low rates, reservations MUST be received at the hotel by August 15th or rates will be higher! Deluxe Suites are also available. AMI will send hotel brochures to attendees as they sign up for the conference or on request, and can assign attendees to sharing double rooms if requested. Refer to the American Monetary Insititue Conference if making direct hotel reservations at 1-800-621-6909. Contact us if you have a problem and need alternative accomodiations.

Developing Speakers List
Each speaker brings some unique area of expertise and important achievement on Conference themes. They are also highly interesting people, and the conference is designed to foster direct communication. We are working to make it a personally memorable event so bring your family and good friends.
More speakers are being added - an updated listing of speakers and topics will appear as confirmations arrive. As of July 1st the confirmed speakers includes:

Congressman Dennis Kucinich, America's chief political proponent of Economic Justice and possible future President of the United States of America will address the conference on matters of Economic Justice.

Stephen Zarlenga, Director of the American Monetary Institute, and author of The Lost Science of Money book; and of A Refutation of Menger's Theory of the Origin of Money.

Prof. Robert Blaine, Southern Illinois University, author of The Most Wealth for the Least Work through Co-operation. An experienced monetary theorist focusing on the debt buildup up in the United States, and using labor as a measure of value.

Mr. Ken Bohnsack, Founder of the Sovereignty Proposal to loan US money to local government on a per capita basis, interest free to be used for infrastructure construction and repair, enabling creation of double the infrastructure. Ken will show how he got thousands of local governmental bodies, even states to sign on to the Sovereignty proposal.

Mr. Charles Walters, founder and Editor Emeritus of ACRES USA environmental farming Magazine and Mr. Randy Cook, Executive Director of NORM (National Organization for Raw Materials) will describe farm parity.

Mr. Ben Gisin, of Agricents Corp., publisher of Touch The Soil; Author, Farmers and Ranchers Guide to Credit; will speak on money and the fall of modern agriculture; agricultural parity and food quality degeneration and growing infrastructure problems including water resources.

Prof. Nic Tideman, economist from Virginia Tech at Blacksburg Virginia, addresses the conference on a very different viewpoint of commodity money.

Mr. William Krehm, Longtime editor of COMER, the widely read Canadian monetary reform magazine, and lifelong monetary researcher, speaking on monetary reform views.

Mr. Alistair Mcconnachie, Editor of Prosperity Newsletter, and sponsor of the annual UK Bromsgrove Monetary Conference Group over the past 7 years. A chief associate of James Gibb Stuart, England's "Grandfather" of monetary reform - an advanced thinker/author.

Cay Hehner, Director of Henry George School of Social Science, New York will talk about 'Adam Smith and Karl Marx: inadequate choices for mankind'

Mr. Dan Sullivan, leading Henry George theoretician, instructor and researcher presents George’s reform outlook and focuses on questions of national and local activity.

Dr. J.W. Smith, Economist, Author of Economic Democracy, speaks on the birth, promotion and "maintainance" of Economic Imperialism.

Prof. Glen Martin, of Radford Univ., President of the International Philosophers for Peace Organization speaks on stopping the slide into WW3.

William Hixson, author of The Triumph of the Bankers, and A Matter of Interest discusses his important, original research, including why gold had/has no real chance of working as a good money system.

Mr. Ole Mackeprang, European pension and investment specialist gives The View from Europe; the latest EURO developments; why the EURO is changing hearts and minds and geopolitics.

Connie Fogal, leader of the Canadian Action Party, Canada's monetary reform party, founded by Paul Hellyer, will describe the practical aspects of political organizing - challenges and successes.

An American Society of Civil Engineers representative will report on America’s 1.5 trillion $ infrastructure deficit.

TWENTY TWO individual presentations, SEVERAL panel discussions INCLUDING DAILY PANEL OF SPEAKERS and 1 general evaluation session.
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Conference Registration Form
____ Enclosed is my $______ registration donation for the AMI Monetary Reform Conference in Chicago September 29th to Oct 2nd . (minimum donation $275 per person. (Please enclose check or use credit card form below)

Ask about some still available scholarships for bona-fide STUDENTS

For excellent pre-conference reading and reference:
____ Please send me a copy of The Lost Science of Money book by Stephen Zarlenga. Enclosed is my check for $52 ($48 plus $4 S & H) [Canada add $14 air, $8 surface; Europe, Africa, Asia add $26 air] The conference presentations generally assume that this book has been read.

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