The Future of the RPA

The Robert Pirsig Association (RPA) is asking for input from Pirsig fans and scholars alike to help chart our course for 2025 and beyond for our Strategic Planning Sessions on Sat/Sun February 8-9th with two sessions to provide coverage for participation from different time zones.  

Western (US-EU) session: 11:00 a.m. ET (Feb 9^th) / 4:00 p.m. UK (Feb 9^th)
Eastern (EU-Asia) session: 6:00 p.m. ET (Feb 8^th) / 11:00 p.m. UK (Feb 8^th) / 10:00 a.m. AUS (Feb 9^th)

Please make suggestions and/or expressions of interest in participating in the Eastern and/or Western planning sessions via our contact form: https://www.robertpirsig.org/contact-us/ Please respond by 7th February in order to receive invite(s) to the Strategic Planning Session(s).

BEFORE MAKING SUGGESTIONS, please note the following: The Robert Pirsig Association is an all-volunteer organization. We rely on the efforts of individuals motivated by Quality, working together to implement our plans. Please review the Ongoing Activities SCOPE and content graphics to ensure your suggestions align with our mission: https://www.robertpirsig.org/online-resources/

RPA Accomplishments to Date:

Started Sept 2023 to seize on the 2024 ZMM50th anniversary as an organizing opportunity.

RobertPirsig.org website rich with resources.
Conservation of scholarship and historical documents related to Robert Pirsig.
All subscriber / members receive email notification of news and updates.
ZMM50th anniversary celebrated with online Chautauqua, Minneapolis Gathering, and ZMM50thRide.

RPA Long Range Calendar…

2025: 50th anniversary of Pirsig’s sailing trip down the Hudson River that LILA is based on (Sept/Oct)
2027: April 24, 10 years since Robert Pirsig passed away.
2028: Robert M. Pirsig Centennial.  Also, 60th anniversary of the 1968 motorcycle ride west (60th anniversary ride?).
2031: 40th anniversary of the publication of LILA (MOQ Conference?)
2034: 60th anniversary Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

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Think big, think small.  Think long term, think short term. 
Ideas of Quality are like seeds that will germinate sooner or later.
Thank you in advance for your input!
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