Opening space in 10 hours from now

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

Michael--

Sure does sound like living in open space!

Wanted to get back to you with thanks for your good materials on your
website.  I printed  the executive summary and the piece with language for
invitation/opening and used them as handouts for the meeting with the
management team.  Also had in hand some sample invitations.

Paul later explored your website on his own, said it was good stuff, and
printed off a bunch for his own education.

Had an uphill meeting to write the theme, with the managers focussing
entirely on improving the quality of life in the workplace, and me trying to
say that would happen as a result of the open space--the theme could be
larger and more outward-looking.  We ended up with  "ME, My Job and WE," and
the director, in a later conversation, has agreed to talk about the mission
and vision of the department to serve the people of Olympia.  The report
cover, which I received yesterday, has added "Enhancing Quality of Life."

The management team is very excited about the event, which will happen on the
26th.  Three-quarters of the entire department have signed up, in spite of
the fact that the Parks/Arts/Recreation programs will run that day as usual.

I was hoping for a space on the Evergreen campus, but we have an equally good
one at the Lacey Community Center--a huge banquet hall, divided into a big
square meeting room and a smaller space with round tables for lunch and
breakout.  More breakout space in the big meeting room, an adjoining terrace,
and the lobby area.  Lots of big windows looking out on a small lake and
lawns, which are accessible for outside conversations.

The OSList has been a great resource, backing me up with handout materials,
Micheal P's process for developing a theme, discussions re: opening--arriving
as needed.  Just in case I need a refresher session!

Give my love to Sheila, and my greetings to friends at OT.  Wish I were
going, but it is not in the cards just now.

Love,

Joelle

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