Moving On - Children of the Children of God

Dear Friends,

I’m sorry this has taken so long to get up but we have finally secured the location of the Memorial for Ricky. I am posting all Memorial information along with more about the place itself as well as other useful information if you plan on attending. This will be a RSVP event, and all those attending will need to check in at the front with ID’s before being admitted. So far we are expecting around 200 people attending.

The organizers and Elixcia reserve the right to deny entrance to anyone if need be. To read more from Elixcia you can read her personal post http://www.movingon.org/article.asp?sID=8&Cat=34&ID=2609

The Location: Paradise Point Resort
Date: Saturday,March 26

Web address is. http://www.paradisepoint.com, http://www.paradisepoint.com/act.cfm

Physical address and reservation info is.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 Vacation rd, San Diego, CA. 92109
Tell 858-274-4630
Reservations 800-344-2626

Event Code- 8483CC

Either calling or booking a reservation online be sure to give them this event code. On line enter it under "Travel Agency IATA" in the right hand corner of the reservation page. This way you well get the best discount and be located in the same area of the resort.

Map location; http://www.paradisepoint.com/location.cfm. It’s about 6 miles from the airport.
We chose this place, as Ricky loved to be outdoors. He loved scenic areas such as parks, beaches and cliffs: anything with a beautiful and peaceful view. Here are some pictures Don and I took of the place while scoping it out.

http://www.stoplyingpeter.com/imageviewer.aspx

I really think everyone will love this place. The outdoor Memorial area is a beautiful grassy lawn with foliage surrounding one side and creating a natural hedge and private area, the other side is open facing the San Diego Bay area. We scheduled the ending of the memorial to fall around sunset.

The place we picked for the Reception is equally as beautiful. In the pictures you will notice that it sits on the water and the outside porch area hangs over it. The pictures were taken during the day and do not show it at it’s full beauty. We will have Tiki lamps set up along the balcony edge and around the lawn. The tables will be adorned with flowers and candles. In the center there will be a dance floor for those who with to dance the night away. We will also be serving dinner in a buffet style for those who wish to eat there. If not the facilities have 3 gorgeous restaurants on site along with a bar, nightclub, full spa, mini golf, pools, gym and many other facilities. There are also many beautiful walkways, ponds, surrounded by tropical lagoons with bridges and gazebos.

Although we have secured the location we have still not covered all the expenses. Those of us who are working on this are using much of our own money as we feel this is extremely important to all of us. Ricky was loved by many of us and was a huge part of all our lives. I only wish you all could have gotten a chance to know him personally as he was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Every day of his life that I knew him he only thought of all of you. He felt a huge weight of responsibility to help and do something to make right the wrong that was done. Although I tried and his wife and friends tried to explain to him that it was not his burden to carry, nothing could change his mind from feeling it was. So even if you cannot make it, (which I hope you can) you can help make it possible for others to come by helping. Below is a link updating you on what is still needed. Any little bit you can share is helpful.

http://www.stoplyingpeter.com/memorialfinances.aspx

Here again is the address where you can send your help.

Elixcia Munumel
1402 Auburn Way #217
Auburn, WA 98002-3309
You have to make sure to use “#217” and not “box 217”, or else the post office will divert my mail elsewhere.

Finally here is a short Itinerary to give to a time frame of the events.

3:30 to 6:00 PM - Outside Memorial

6:00 – 6:30 PM - Press conference. Note: Any Press or Media wishing to attend; please contact Don Irvin at don@stoplyingpeter.com

7:00 pm – 12:00 AM Dinner, dancing and private reception for family and friends attending memorial (No Press allowed)

Any questions regarding the Memorial or events please email me at: sarafina1973@yahoo.com

We hope to see you there!

PS .We would also like to extend an invitation to Ricky’s sister Techi and her Husband and son. Ricky would have wanted you to be there. No mater what happened he was still your brother and loved you so much. He talked about you all the time and wanted to see you so badly. I am saddened greatly that he never had the chance to say goodbye he loved you more then anything. Please try to attend if you can.

*NEW Hotel Info

I know rooms on the location are a bit pricy so I wanted to add Additional Hotel information for surrounding, cheaper hotels.

Holiday Inn Express - .05 miles
Holiday Inn Express
SAN DIEGO-SEA WORLD AREA
3950 JUPITER ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92110
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-619-2268000
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/SANEX

Holiday Inn Mission Bay – $ 80- 100 -1 mile
Holiday Inn
SAN DIEGO-MISSION BAY/SEA WRLD
3737 SPORTS ARENA BLVD.
SAN DIEGO, CA 92110
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-619-8816100
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/SANSA

Good Nite Inn Seaworld - $55.00 per night – 4miles
3880 Greenwood Street
San Diego CA 92110

http://www.goodnite.com/seaworld.html

Howard Johnson Sea World - $95.00 per night – 2 miles
3330 Rosecrans Street
San Diego CA 92110

http://www.howardjohnsonsandiego.com/

*New - Heres a good link to find out anything you want to know about San Diego. http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/

*New- Event Policy's

Attire . The Memorial is a formal event. Please dress appropriately (this is not a beach party so please no shorts and flip flops). The weather is usually in the 60-70’s .

Photo’s: Any photos taken at the event should be for personal use only. If you are going to take photos while at the event please be respectful to those in the pictures, do not be posting them without their permission.

Illegal substances are prohibited: Please do not jeopardize this event by bringing your personal “party accessories” to it. Please drink responsibly as well.

No verbal abuse.

Religion: ( If you have one) No witnessing. While you are free to believe in whatever you want please do not try to impose your beliefs on others who do not share them. This is not a “witnessing” opportunity and many will find it offensive. IF you do not respect this request you may be asked to leave.

EX- FGA’s: You are welcome to come as well. Please be sure to RSVP as well. If you come please be respectful and we ask that all SGA’s to show the same respect. This is a Memorial for Ricky to show our respect for a lost loved one, not a time to hash things out and take up personal issues.

R SVP: If you wish to attend please email me at sarafina1973@yahoo.com with your first and last name & age. If I, or those organizing this event do not know you we may ask a few more questions. We do not mean to be intrusive we just want to verify who you are and how you are associated with this event.

Non Exfam – friends/gf’s/bf’s/bandmates/soulmates are all welcome as well, as long as you rsvp them and we know who they are coming with. Anyone who has been there for you and is part of your lives and wishes to be part of this and pay their respect is welcome.

Attention; For those of you flying in to San Diego for Ricky’s Memorial A good friend has offered to chauffeur you. He can pick you up and bring you to the resort or whatever hotel you are staying in near by. This was you don’t have to worry about renting a car or cab. If you would like to be picked up please make sure to email me your names and flight info/time you are arriving and I will email you with a confirmation.

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from ugh
Monday, March 28, 2005 - 08:19
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Latest cyberdiarrhea from TF, "The Family International's Ricky Rodriguez and Angela Smith Information Center," complete with a section on "The Facts":

http://www.thefamily.org/angela-smith-ricky-rodriguez/
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from Photos
Sunday, March 27, 2005 - 11:45
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Photos of the memorial are posted here http://www.xfamily.org/index.php/Ricky_Rodriguez_Memorial
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From Hollywood
Monday, March 28, 2005, 11:25
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Thanks to all who put the effort into making the memorial in San Diego work. U did a great job!(reply to this comment)
from sarafina
Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 20:47
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Attention; For those of you flying in to San Diego for Ricky’s Memorial A good friend has offered to chauffeur you. He can pick you up and bring you to the resort or whatever hotel you are staying in near by. This was you don’t have to worry about renting a car or cab. If you would like to be picked up please make sure to email me your names and flight info/time you are arriving and I will email you with a confirmation.

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from Anthony
Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 00:40
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My brother, Dave, and I have recently moved to San Diego, and although we don't have the biggest place in the world, we would like to accomodate as many memorial attendees as we can, especially those arriving from out of state, lower their travel costs by making our apartment available for a couple of nights. We already have a few RSVPs, which were made prior to our move in; however, we have a few spots left.

We've all done the "packed-like-sardines" thing before, so I'm sure we can do it again for a night or two.

If interested, use the email in my profile to let us know. I'll post another comment here once the there's no more room in the inn. Bring your flee bag.

Regards,

Anthony
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from sarafina
Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 12:25
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ATTENTION! For those of you who plan on booking a room at the resort one line. Here is the event number. This will provide additional discounted rooms and keep us all located in the same are of the resort. I just punched it in and found rooms for $149-169+ (it's still alot but better then thier regular prices) Enter it on the right hand upper corner where it says "Travel Agency IATA" the Code is "8483CC" I will add this info to the main post as well.
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From
Thursday, March 03, 2005, 13:30
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Is there any chance that the more people stay at the resort, the resort will also give you some credit for that when they tally up the food and drink consumption? Cuz they just might get a nice chunk of business from those of us who stay there. Just a thought.(reply to this comment)
from Bre
Thursday, March 03, 2005 - 09:32
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Who will be presiding over the memorial service? Will it be like most services, i.e. eulogies, music, etc?
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From sarafina
Thursday, March 03, 2005, 10:25
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Yes it will be. There will be eulogies from a few of his relatives, family and friends (all non members of course) Also a few songs played/sung along with a compiled slideshow of pictures of his life. It will be somewhat formal (with the exception of a few of his favorite songs played) It will be held outside on a grassy lawn with rows of chairs and a platform in front.

After we will hold a reception to celebrate his life and party the night away as he would have wanted us all to.

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From Nick
Thursday, March 03, 2005, 13:58
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So there will be no inspiration time followed by prayer and prophesy time and finished up with everyone sharing testimonies???

When ever will we be able to sing Father Abraham or the battle hymn of the revolution???(reply to this comment)

From Shaka
Thursday, March 03, 2005, 20:48
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Well perhaps we'll have a gypsy dance followed by a special activity (stargazing) with homemade tofu cookies and powdered milk. But that's still in the works so don't get your hopes up too high. (reply to this comment)

From Haunted
Friday, March 04, 2005, 21:43
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Nick, we actually cancelled the gypsy dance when we heard you were hacing problems finding a handkerchief for your bosom.(reply to this comment)

From Haunted
Friday, March 04, 2005, 21:43
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from Nick
Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 09:49
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Cheep car rentals in San Diego.

I don't know if anyone is interested, but Budget Rent a Car has really good weekend rates during the weekend of the memorial.

If your over 25 you can get a mid size sedan from Thursday night till Sunday night for $62.17 including all taxes. (Insurance may be more if you don't have your own.)

Their main # is 1800-527-0700.

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from Joseph_S
Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 10:36
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On February 1st, 2005, Newdaynews.com made its PayPal account available to collect donations via credit cards and other electronic methods, for the Ricky Rodriguez Memorial Fund.

On February 10, 2005 a check for $130.00 was sent to the fund.

Since that date, another $405.00 has been received, and will be forwarded soon pending clearance of "eCheck" items in the next few days.

To date, a total of $535.00 has been collected.

For more information, or to donate to the fund using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover or PayPal funds, please visit this link:

http://newdaynews.com/resource/davidito/donation.htm

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From Bella
Sunday, February 27, 2005, 11:11
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Wow that is fantastic news! Right on Joseph and all over there at NDN.(reply to this comment)
from Joseph_S
Friday, February 25, 2005 - 13:42
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Question:

We were orginally given this address:

Send all checks to:
Richard P. Rodriguez
8880 Rio San Diego Dr. #800
San Diego, CA 92108 USA

Is that still good? Or should we be sending checks to:

Elixcia Munumel
1402 Auburn Way #217
Auburn, WA 98002-3309

Can you verify if the check and letter from NDN that was sent several days ago was received? it went to the first address on Rio San Diego Dr.

Thanks!

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From sarafina
Friday, February 25, 2005, 14:27
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Either address is fine. I just called Elixcia and asked her and she said another package of letters from the Rio San Diego address just arrived today so she will go through it when she gets home and let me know. I will let you know forsure tomorrow. =) Thanks for your help!(reply to this comment)

From Joseph_S
Friday, February 25, 2005, 19:21
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With all the bickering and whining on the FG boards today, we mannaged to collect another $150.00.

It's slow, but at least it is moving again. We hadn't received anything since the 9th before LaMattery Jr. woke everyone up.(reply to this comment)

From John Jr.
Saturday, February 26, 2005, 00:05
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Love it, Joseph - you da man.(reply to this comment)

From Joseph_S
Saturday, February 26, 2005, 09:06
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Thanks. There are some FG's this morning who would beg to differ. I'm starting to wonder if I'm going to end up as a main course.(reply to this comment)

From porceleindoll
Friday, February 25, 2005, 19:24
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Add in another $200 or so from exmembers in Japan. Will be sending it shortly via Bella and Paypal.(reply to this comment)

From Bella
Friday, February 25, 2005, 20:29
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Thanks for letting me know sis ;-)(reply to this comment)
from sarafina
Friday, February 25, 2005 - 09:44
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Hi Everyone, I've added some "Event Policy's" to the post so if you get time please check it out. TXS
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From Bella
Friday, February 25, 2005, 11:14
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Sarah-did you get my RSVP? I sent it to your old email address so just checking . . . lemme know!(reply to this comment)
from sarafina
Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 09:51
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For all of you trying to book hotels I've listed a few cheaper hotels-Motels nearby. I will be adding and up dating information on this post as I can.
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from Guccigirl
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 12:17
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Is there anyway we can set up a Fed I.D. # or something to that effect? If I can provide a tax ID or something of that nature I could probably raise quite a bit of money towards the memorial/safepassage foundation from several sources, everyone I've spoken to is willing to help but they want something "official".
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From sarafina
Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 16:29
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We initially wanted to go through the SafePassageFoundation and have the donations to the Memorial sent there but for many political reasons (in my opinion) the founders did not want to associate the two. So decided to set it up ourselves.(reply to this comment)

From moon beam
Thursday, February 24, 2005, 09:33
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Sarafina, what a fantastic and tremendous job you, Dom and others have done so far. Much respect!
I hope the memorial Day goes well, I can't make it over but my thoughts will be with Elixcia and everyone attending. (reply to this comment)

From Nick
Thursday, February 24, 2005, 09:48
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I agree. You guys have taken a tremendous about of time out of your lives for both the memorial and all the other media projects that you have been working on. I think I can speak for all of when I say that we appreciate what you guys are doing.(reply to this comment)

From moon beam
Thursday, February 24, 2005, 10:05
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Yes, saw the show just the other day and I thought everyone interviewed came across well. And they showed a lot of the early pics of Ricky from the "Dito book" which really drove the point home. Claire ending in "well it's her policy" was powerful too, just shows how much Zerby has to hide. (reply to this comment)

From sassy
Friday, February 25, 2005, 18:06
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What show was this? and what was it called?
Do you know where i could find a trascript?
thanks.(reply to this comment)
from Bella
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 11:18
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Wow the location looks beautiful Sarah. Good job. We're looking forward to seeing you again in a few weeks. Hopefully more money will make its way in soon. Let me know if you need me to help with anything!
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from Nick
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 10:43
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How would you go about sending the RSVP?
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From sarafina
Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 10:59
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You can email me for now with your full name and the names of those who will be attending with you, if you know of someone coming who does not have computer access you can send me and an email on their behalf and vouch for them or send a letter to Elixcia at the address above and we will add your names to the guest list.

If someone decides to show up at the last minute and they are not on the guest list they can see one of us and let us know who they are or if we don't know them they can have someone on the guest list that they do know vouch for them. The point is we just would like to kind of know who everyone is and not have a bunch of strangers showing up posing as exmembers.(reply to this comment)
from tuneman7
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 09:59
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Looks like the link to the finances is a little broken.

http://www.stoplyingpeter.com/memorialfinances.aspx

Thanks!

Don
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From sarafina
Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 10:05
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Thank you my friend. I have now fixed it. =)(reply to this comment)