Part 1 (STARTS   AUTOMATICALLY)

THE BEGINNING: Every celebration begins at some point. As beginnings are so very important and set the tone for the event we chose our Host, and Master Of Ceremonies with great care. Dr. Dick Caldwell sets the tone with a song, followed by a light and humorous monologue. He gets us to smile, to open up, to laugh, and brings closer as we enjoy one another - and our spirituality - in a light, easy, and fun way. Dr. Caldwell is a master of making sure that enlightenment is not only filled with "Light", but presented in an easy, light and enjoyable experience.

Entertainer: Dr. Dick Caldwell
Dr. Dick Caldwell entered the ministry after careers as a night club entertainer, motivational/inspiration speaker for corporations and associations and Executive Director of a large Big Brothers Agency. He holds a Doctor of Religious Studies from Emerson Theological Institute and a Doctor of Ministry from the University of Metaphysics. Dr. Caldwell served as assistant minister at University Church in Las Vegas and the Positive Living Center in Oakhurst, California and was the founder and minister at the Life Enrichment Center of Southern Vermont. He is the author of two books, “Positive Power People” and “Secrets of Sales Champions”. Dr. Caldwell is in the process of moving from Sheridan, Wyoming to Grand Junction, Colorado. He performs weddings and does counseling and life coaching.

Entertainer: Metaphysic-COOL (Dr. Dick Caldwell)
The world's oldest metaphysical rapper struts his stuff and does a bit of META-RAP

Entertainer: Nancy Abercrombie
Nancy Abercrombie is a Renaissance Lady: From a Classically-trained Georgia Peach to Las Vegas Singer to Expert on the Common Cold Singer-pianist in hotels from Las Vegas to New York, Nashville to Sweden. Composer/lyricist of SEVEN music albums, two new ones since our last convention. Motivational Speaker on Creating More Health in Your Life, featuring Natural Health Remedies: Colloidal Silver, Melaleuca, Stinging Nettle, MonaVie and Daily Juicing. Author of “Never HaveAnother Cold” ©2006. Founded Positive Philosophy Programs, to give audiences a spiritual alternative to traditional or dogmatic religious concepts. Her new passion is directing music videos based on her original music – posted on YouTube. These videos focus not on Nancy herself, but on other people who are making a difference.
 

Speaker: Dr. Deena Lee:  Founder Sedona Healing & Hypnotherapy Center
"Welcome to those of you from all over the world - 90 countries! … Continue your work and remember when you’re on this path, you’ve got a little more edge than anyone else because you learn the truth…"

Entertainer: Mortonette Stephens
Mortonette Stephens trained from an early age as a classical violinist, Mortonette won her first recording contract as a singer/ songwriter at age fifteen. She subsequently became a lead singer for Quincy Jones and headed the Quincy Jones vocal workshop where she taught ninety five students weekly. She was the on set vocal trainer, sang and appeared in Alex Haley’s “Roots”. Mortonette has toured the world with Elton John, Paul Anka , Linda Rondstadt and has worked with Barbara Streisand, Michael McDonald, Eric Clapton, Cannonball Adderley, Luther Vandross to name a few. Mortonette is author of the “Thoughtland Adventure” book series. She has five CD’s including “Wonderful World, Live” and “Moods Of Life”. She also creates original products of mind exploration and transformation. Mortonette is also a 2010 University Of Sedona Graduate.

Speaker: Dean Selimos, ESO:  IMM / University Corporate Attorney for over 20 years
"The teachings have really given me an advantage in understanding metaphysics and how it can benefit all of us and the world today… Metaphysics is an ancient concept but it does relate to something beyond the physical and a comprehensive means of improving ones soul and person… something that the world can relate to -not only nationally but internationally."

Entertainer: Rev Donna Theodore
Donna Theodore and Don Martin have been an inseparable working team since their marriage fifteen years ago. After many years of success in their individual careers - Don as radio - TV host and voiceover talent, Donna as Broadway award-winner, TV variety show star and pops concert artist - they met and married. Don then partnered Donna as conductor and music director for her numerous appearances. As 2002 graduates of Dr. Masters’ IMM courses, they now produce and perform concerts, seminars and special events focusing on motivational and self-help topics. Their non-denominational inspirational entertainment showcase, known as PALS (Performing Artists Living Spiritually), has performed monthly on first Wednesdays at the Center for Spiritual Living Palm Desert (CA) for the past 6 years.

"I could never get credentials because I was always on the road, I was always had to make a living… And one day I’m in Los Angeles and I look up at a billboard and there is University of Metaphysics call 818 so forth so on... And I called up and they said, Oh no, no, no, no ,no, this is [home study] you can do your homework on the road and that is precisely what I did. I could not have gotten it any other way."

Speaker: Michelle Behr:   University Administrative Director
"It starts with us. We can make a difference in our world. It can impact the outside world. We have 3100 active ministers all over the world. Some in countries where they are persecuted and they have the courage and conviction to keep on going. And that’s what’s important that we do. So the next generation can grow and get stronger and stronger. "

Entertainer: Dwain Briggs
Featured Vocalist on Grammy nominated, Solace, and Michael Hoppe's Requiem, the multi-talented Dwain Briggs has shared the stage with many best selling authors including Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Neale Donald Walsh, Gregg Braden, Louise Hay, Dannion Brinkley, Steve Allen, Dennis Weaver, Alan Cohen, James Redfield and Wayne Dyer. Due to the unique impact of his voice and music, he has been an integral part of transformational events worldwide and a guest performer at hundreds of churches, temples and spiritual communities. His renditions of both traditional and contemporary sacred music are used on a daily basis by many as a prelude to prayer and meditation. He has released three albums: Echoes Of A Modern God, The Balanced Woman Collection, and his latest, Angele Dei

Speaker: I. Aaron ThunderHart:   Founder, Spiritual Endeavors - Award Presentation
"Besides the education that you received at the IMM universities, one of the best things about graduating from either the University of Sedona or the University of Metaphysics is freedom from limits. If you were to have graduated from another metaphysically orientated university, there would be limits as to what you can include in the name of your personal endeavor. There would be limits as to what you could teach and how you could teach it and other legal limits… You each are unique expressions of the limitless universe and you each have your own individual talents. You each have your own way of expressing and teaching and Dr. Masters wants you to experience and express the limitless of your subject in your own unique way. This is one of the greater gifts bestowed upon you as graduates."

Speaker: Dr. Cindy Paulos - Award Presentation
"And you will touch hundreds of thousands of people, so there’s a burning light throughout the planet and into the universe and in heaven that reaches us here today at this very special place… it goes on and goes on and goes on into infinity. When you become a teacher, and when you become a student of God, and when you find a way to look inside your heart and to share the love and light that you find there, you do have the greatest gift."

Speaker: Dr. Paul Leon Masters:   Founder, University Of Sedona, University Of Metaphysics
"All of you that are sitting here this evening are interconnected. We may not be aware of it on the conscious level but there are experiences we have that bring us together … Each of you has your chosen path and I know having spoken to some of you the paths are varied and … I acknowledge all of your pathways because each soul is on a different level. Each of you will find different people who will listen to you at the level that they are on and you are on. You will connect, but always remember it is the god in you that is connecting with the God in them."