I am about to facilitate a one-day Open Space for an agriculture-focused rural community (county-wide). The weather is not co-operating (Spring has come early!) and some people who have been invited have declined but have sent long e-mails and faxes about "issues and opportunities" they would have liked to raise.
The sponsor does not want these to be "ignored." The concept of having a champion/convener is understood and we are communicating with the folks who have sent their ideas to explain the process and get from them a possible name of someone who could come in their place. We also hope to include the ideas in discussions where appropriate (hand them to champions/conveners to incorporate in their discussions if they like). Any other ways folks on this listserve have used to address this? Kim Martens r...@sentex.net
