Have no idea what should I do....

[john engle]

hi laura.

you're getting some great advice, in my opinion.  in haiti, we usually have
little idea how many will show up.  sometimes it is many more than we
expected, sometimes, less.  rsvp ing is not a common habit for many reasons
not the least of which is poor telecommunications- or none at all in many
places.

also, regarding small groups (4-10?), for years we've used the procedure,
for staff meetings and meetings with our partners, of creating the agenda
together by having people write their subject on a piece of paper, post it,
and write on it, the approximate amount of time that they would like the
group to invest on the subject.  once all the subjects are on the wall, the
group organizes them and assures that there is adequate time to address all
of them. amazingly enough, it seems to always work and because folks
involved have the experience, we never even need to invest time in opening
the space.  we just convene and people begin writing and posting subjects.
your situation is different because this is the first time that people will
be meeting together, but the idea of posting subjects, even though the group
might decide to stay together, could apply to you.

john
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>From  Mon Apr  2 09:51:52 2001
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Subject: Re: Seeking advice: mixing youth & adults at OS + video
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Susan-- My sense is that if any space within the open space is closed, all of
it is. Students may be assured that they can use their feet to speak volumes...

My spirit will be with you in this wonderful work you do on 4/21.

BJ Peters

Susan Partnow wrote:

> Plans continue for the MAVIA/SAVE conference on "Victory Over Violence"
> converence in Tacoma, WA Saturday, April 21...  THanks to all of you on
> this listserve who have supported us in the past.  One concern that
> continues to be raised is how the presence of adults and youth in OS
> sessions will work. Some students are concerned their voices will be less
> likely to be heard -- and/or individuals able/willing to speak up in mixed
> sessions.  Some students want to be able to post "youth only" sessions.
> One of our OS facilitators feels such restrictions would close the space
> and thus violate the spirit of OS...  What experience do any of you have
> with this issue of adult/youth?  Recommendations?  Thanks for your advice!
>
> One other issue:  we have an opportunity for a team of students, led by an
> experienced teacher, to do some intereviewing and videotaping of the event -
> - leading to a needed outreach/educational/inspirational video.  Do you
> have expereince with the presence of videographers?  Any sense of how it
> might impact the spirit and openness of discussion?
>
> With appreciation and thanks for the wisdom of this list,
> Susan Partnow in Seattle, WA
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