[OSList] WOSNOS, Children and sharing

Wed Aug 29 00:22:55 PDT 2012


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ב-28 באוג 2012, בשעה 23:36, Stella Duffy <stell at clara.co.uk> כתב/ה:

> 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" <lisaheft at openingspace.net> wrote:
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> Hi, Jamie - 
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> I look forward to meeting you and your family this October!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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...
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> See you soon,
> Lisa
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> On Aug 28, 2012, at 6:42 AM, Jamie Colston wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> Jamie x
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> Jamie Colston
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> On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Suzanne Daigle <sdaigle4 at gmail.com> wrote:
> A deep bow to you Lisa!   A very deep bow indeed!!!
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> 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.
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> 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. 
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Hugs and sunshine from Florida (before Isaac the Hurricane man descends upon us),
>  Suzanne
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> On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 11:44 PM, Lisa Heft <lisaheft at openingspace.net> wrote:
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> Hello, all -
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> Think of how bringing colleagues together in a face-to-face event shifts our thinking.
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> Reflect on how learning - and community - deepen in Open Space as amazing individuals host and attend conversations that enrich their work for others.
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> You know this feeling because you have attended a WOSonOS or OSonOS or have held space for clients, communities and organizations.
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>  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. 
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> Now think of a story that many of us have in our cultures - in my culture we call it 'Stone Soup'.
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> 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.
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>  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.
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> 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.
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>  Perhaps this money is 5 or 10% of your fee from a few of your recent facilitation jobs. 
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> 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.
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>  Two onions, four carrots, a sprinkle of salt - everything makes a difference.
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> Here is how you can contribute:
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> 1) If you are thinking of registering for WOSonOS but have not done so yet: do so now. 
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> 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/> 
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>  2) Other ways to contribute toward these amazing OS Askers:
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> - Log on to your account or create an account at PayPal (http://www.paypal.com <http://www.paypal.com/> ) and 'send money' to lisaheft at openingspace.net <mailto:lisaheft at openingspace.net>  
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> (know that sending as 'Personal' / 'Gift' incurs zero processing fee - and please put a note about Access Queen in the notes section)
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>  - Send me a US-bank check (contact me for a postal address and information about what to write on the check). 
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> - 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!). 
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> 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.
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> http://osius.org/content/support-access-queen <http://osius.org/content/support-access-queen>  
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> 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.
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> A deep bow to you all (with one hand on my tiara so it does not fall off my very big hairdo)...
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>  Lisa Heft
> (also known as Access Queen)
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