I just love this attitude :-)

29. aug. 2012 kl. 09:22 skrev Tova Averbuch <[email protected]>:

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> ב-28 באוג 2012, בשעה 23:36, Stella Duffy <[email protected]> כתב/ה:
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>> 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
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>> On 28/08/2012 20:32, "Lisa Heft" <[email protected]> wrote:
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>> 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 
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>> 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)
>>  
>> 
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