the unexpected

[kerry napuk]

Dear Listers

While facilitating an event last month with the African & Carribean
Community in Glasgow, the unexpected came calling.  It was a mini
event with one round of issues and actions which the 42 participants
attacked with gusto and verve.

When it came to convergence through voting on priorities for the
Health Board, there were several protests against voting.  We even
had two hand counts on whether or not to vote.  The divisions went
almost strictly along gender lines, women against and men for voting.
It took 75 minutes before a compromise proposal emerged from the
Community.  Democracy can be painful at times but there was no ending
until the Community decided how it would go forward.

By the way, the Community agreed to consolidate issues where possible
and vote another day.

Cheers

Kerry
Open Futures
Edinburgh

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