close the OS

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

Gyuri--

I think that "proud of you" has precisely the same meaning here as in your
culture, and it is appropriate.

I like the ongoing buffet instead of a formal lunch, and if a hot meal is
also available, a few may choose that as well, probably with their group and
their discussion going right along.

One way that you can encourage action and responsibility is to make a report
form which has Actions/Responsibilities as the last step.  And maybe the way
a person votes for a particular idea is to add his name to the list of those
willing to take responsibility.

Giving people time to submit reports on the OS sessions and on subsequent
discussions seems workable.  But there might be an advantage in making a
cut-off time earlier than midnight, so that the reports could be photocopied,
and given to the participants before they leave.  That would save a lot of
mailing.  I'd also make an effort to be sure I had an updated list of names,
addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses, and include it in the report--
this is a very practical way to support networking after the event.

With a large group, there are some advantages to having those who want to
speak come to the center and do so.  But personally I very much like using a
talking stick which is passed around the circle.  That supports my belief
that each person makes an important contribution, even if they are quiet in
the meetings.  When a talking stick is passed, each person may choose to
speak or be silent, but either way, each one is acknowledged by having the
attention of the group focused on them for a few moments.  When the decision
is up to me, I will end the other activities early enough to allow time for a
full circle.  My 2 cents' worth.  You will know the people involved, and the
culture, and decide what is appropriate.

Gyuri, this sounds like a great party and the beginning of important new
connections for you and your classmates!

Best wishes,

Joelle

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hello beverly, et. al

thanks for your message.  i would be glad to help in any way i can, from
here in chicago.  please call if you'd like to talk more about this.

in the meantime, i'm copying this to two colleagues who've lived in
cincinnati recently.  both are now elsewhere, but perhaps they will know
more people who can help you right there in town.  feel free to contact
them directly if you'd like.  maggie shreve, magshreve at aol.com  and uwe
weissflog, uwe.weissflog at pathwayguidance.com.

i'm also forwarding this to the worldwide open space listserve, so you
may hear more from some people who get this there.  you can join that
list yourself, if you'd like, at
http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html.

please do call if i can be of any more help.  contact info is below.

best for now, michael



Beverly Jones wrote:

> I live in the Cincinnati metropolitan area.  During the recent racial
> unrest there was a public inter-faith service on downtown's fountain
> square.  300 people came.  All ages, races, faiths, etc.  I'm
> exploring ways that might work to help coalesce that healing energy.
> It seems that Open Space would be a process that could work for that
> group should it reconvene.  I think if a call were put out (to
> concerned citizens whose agenda is justice in the bigger picture) the
> response would be great - many people want to help heal and move
> forward, but do not have ways of finding each other or organizing
> their concerns.   Finally my Q:  Can you put me in touch with anyone
> who could advise re Open Space possibilities in this kind of situation
> - and likely "practitioners" in the area who might be interested in
> helping. Thanks, Beverly Jones <prairie at isoc.net>

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