Once again CIE gathered at Camp Bement, this year in mid-October, for our annual exercise in community building, reflection and thinking about the directions for CIE in the future. This year's retreat began with an exercise to construct a metaphor for CIE which yielded a rocket ship, a pot with holes in it, an image of a nest where birds were born and fledged, and a mother and child image. Other activities revealed secret facts about individuals and their proudest professional moments. On the second day the discussion turned to reflecting on past funding sources and new ways that CIE might seek funding for students and project opportunities. The retreat also included an evening bonfire and of course a party.