Hi, Jamie -
I look forward to meeting you and your family this October!
Most assuredly children are welcome and I'm not even the host! But I
do know that Phelim and Matilda's lovely young Riddley will be there
and I'm hoping Lucy's lovely young Ayla - they are wonderful babies
who crawl around on all the paper and eat it. And pick up all the
markers and try to eat them. And roll around on the floor and share
thoughts when everyone else is in silence. And blow bubbles with their
rose-petal lips. Very serious work. And it informs our thinking in
rich and marvelous ways.
So I personally do hope your kiddos do come along - no matter what
their ages. If they are of an age (any age) and are interested they
can post sessions, draw pictures, do stretches, take naps, read books,
write poems - in my opinion all is the work in a space where Open
Space is happening.
And if it helps you Jamie explore more elements of preparation and
thought before your event - do know also that I am offering my Open
Space Learning Workshop October 9-11 in London - this done
specifically so that people who come for one can come for both if they
like. Separate events, separate registration, both events on the http://www.wosonos
2012 website. And for that I can most definitely say that young people
and children are most welcome if that is what helps you as a fellow
learner focus on what you want to learn. Because that is more of a
workshop setting (interactive, kiddos welcome, specific learning
content about pre-work, conflict work, power dynamics, documentation
and more for both new and experienced OS folks). But hey - there are
still paper and markers to eat...
See you soon,
Lisa
On Aug 28, 2012, at 6:42 AM, Jamie Colston wrote:
Hi All,
I have a question. I would love to come to WOSNOS and I have a big
world cafe/open space, two day event called the Bath and North East
Somerset Youth Climate Summit (see www.greenvisionmovement.org/youthsummit)
, which takes place on 15th/16th October. It brings together 150
young people from across the county to learn and engage in
conversations which lead to action on climate change and other
global issues that affect young people today.
As I am organising this event I will need to be around on the Sunday
beforehand getting ready and I also have two children and a partner
who need support as I get closer to the event (and will be working
longer hours). So my question is around whether I could bring my
children to WOSNOS. Are there any other children going? I feel like
if I came I would get so much out of it even with a big event looming.
For me part of what I am looking to do in the future is design
learning spaces for young people on the principles of World Cafe and
Open space so bringing my children with me to events like this adds
energy to that vision.
Can I also put out there that if there is anyone interested in the
two day event who are doing similar things in the UK or around the
world and would like to come and check it out then it would be a
pleasure to have you.
Thanks and please let me know if children are welcome and if anyone
else is bringing any?
Jamie x
Jamie Colston
Co-creating learning spaces and learning opportunities for children,
young people and those who support them in the journey:
How do we find and celebrate our passion, live with purpose, in
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On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Suzanne Daigle <[email protected]>
wrote:
A deep bow to you Lisa! A very deep bow indeed!!!
I have just now booked my flight and lodging from Florida. By
combining the two, got a good rate -- I will be sharing a room which
will make the trip even more joyous. Added a few days to see the
historical and Olympic sights of London.
Thank you to the entire WOSonOS organizing Team. The website is so
very beautiful -- artistic, inviting, most informative with
welcoming butterflies and bumble bees dancing on the web pages. You
can feel the magic of the event by clicking from one postcard link
to the other. With another quick search, I was easily able to find
information on bus costs, train transportation from the airport and
everything.
I hope many in our OS worldwide community decide to make the trip.
Or if not, consider making a small donation. By do so you will be
supporting this important Open Space event while experiencing it at
a distance either through postings on the OS list or the many
summary reports capturing the amazing conversations that will happen
there including ideas for action that will carry forward into our OS
future.
My trip has already begun! Look forward to seeing everyone in
October and yes of course, I will scribe when I get there knowing
that my journalistic side will want to celebrate and share.
Hugs and sunshine from Florida (before Isaac the Hurricane man
descends upon us),
Suzanne
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM, Lisa Heft
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hello, all -
Think of how bringing colleagues together in a face-to-face event
shifts our thinking.
Reflect on how learning - and community - deepen in Open Space as
amazing individuals host and attend conversations that enrich their
work for others.
You know this feeling because you have attended a WOSonOS or OSonOS
or have held space for clients, communities and organizations.
Now imagine a few Open Space colleagues acting on their dream to
connect with community at the WOSonOS this October.
Perhaps you have registered and we will see you there.
Perhaps we will see you another year as the WOSonOS moves to another
part of the world.
Now think of a story that many of us have in our cultures - in my
culture we call it 'Stone Soup'.
It is about the magic of community - the magic of each person adding
a little bit of what they have to a pot of bubbling water - to, as a
community, create a rich and nutritious stew.
Whether you are joining us or not at this year's WOSonOS - do you
have a carrot or onions or precious salt to share?
You will be helping some very special colleagues you may not even
know - but in whom you believe.
Access Queen believes in some incredible people who just need a
little extra for pocket money or housing to join us at the WOSonOS.
20 (currency of your choice), 200, 2000 - know that every bit goes
to Access Queen Askers. What is not spent this year goes into the
stew pot for next year's Askers.
Perhaps this money is 5 or 10% of your fee from a few of your recent
facilitation jobs.
Perhaps it comes from selling your art or books, having a Global
Village Marketplace at your next trainings and events, having a yard
sale, teaching dance, making a good meal and having your friends pay
for it for charity, or many other creative ways.
Two onions, four carrots, a sprinkle of salt - everything makes a
difference.
Here is how you can contribute:
1) If you are thinking of registering for WOSonOS but have not done
so yet: do so now.
Your registration gives the Host Team resources to help them welcome
everyone regardless of financial ability. If you have already
registered you can also contact them to add in a little more. http://www.wosonos2012.com
2) Other ways to contribute toward these amazing OS Askers:
- Log on to your account or create an account at PayPal (http://www.paypal.com
) and 'send money' to [email protected]
(know that sending as 'Personal' / 'Gift' incurs zero processing fee
- and please put a note about Access Queen in the notes section)
- Send me a US-bank check (contact me for a postal address and
information about what to write on the check).
- If you are a US citizen and would like a tax deduction for a
charitable contribution - you can pay through the Open Space
Institute US via PayPal. OSI-US is a 501(c)3 organization. PayPal
and / or your credit card company will take a small processing fee
out of the amount - however the OSI-US will take zero administration
fees for this assist (thank you, OSI-US!).
For donations through OSI-US for Access Queen: please do not donate
by check as this creates administrative time on their side and we
want to keep them task-free in thanks for their generous assistance.
http://osius.org/content/support-access-queen
Most of all - many thanks for the belief you have in others, the
passion you have for our learning community across the world, and
the generosity you show by sharing what you have.
A deep bow to you all (with one hand on my tiara so it does not fall
off my very big hairdo)...
Lisa Heft
(also known as Access Queen)
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young people and those who support them in the journey:
How do we find and celebrate our passion, live with purpose, in
harmony with our one planet, working together to create a peaceful,
equitable and life affirming society?
M: 07909 442006 E: [email protected]
FB/Linked In/Skype: Jamie Colston Twitter: spearthwarrior
Nowhere ECL www.now-here.com/ecl
Green Vision Movement www.greenvisionmovement.org
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