I just love this attitude :-) 29. aug. 2012 kl. 09:22 skrev Tova Averbuch <[email protected]>:
> > > נשלח מה-iPad שלי > > ב-28 באוג 2012, בשעה 23:36, Stella Duffy <[email protected]> כתב/ה: > >> I’m not organising it either, nor do I have children, but I have attended >> all the large-scale D&D Open Spaces that Improbable have organised and have >> seen that over the years more people have brought their children, they have >> been welcomed (from babies to teenagers), and their presence in that space >> has spread out to encouraging those of us who are/were already welcoming >> children and babies in our (usually non-children-welcoming) workspaces (in >> theatre). If they want to come, they are the right people. >> Shoreditch also has lots of parks and open spaces close by, in case they >> find the indoor spaces too restrictive. Or in case we do ... >> Stella x >> >> >> >> On 28/08/2012 20:32, "Lisa Heft" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> 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.wosonos2012 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 >> <http://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 harmony with >> our one planet, working together to create a peaceful, equitable and life >> affirming society? >> >> >> >> M: 07909 442006 E: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> FB/Linked In/Skype: Jamie Colston Twitter: spearthwarrior >> >> >> >> Nowhere ECL www.now-here.com/ecl <http://www.now-here.com/ecl> >> Green Vision Movement www.greenvisionmovement.org >> <http://www.greenvisionmovement.org> >> >> 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 >> <http://invites.wosonos2012.com/> 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 <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 <http://www.paypal.com/> ) and 'send money' to >> [email protected] <mailto:[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 >> <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) >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> OSList mailing list >> To post send emails to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> OSList mailing list >> To post send emails to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org > _______________________________________________ > OSList mailing list > To post send emails to [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: > http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
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