[OSList] On behalf of the Open Space Institute - US Board (OSI-US)

doug ost at footprintsinthewind.com
Tue Mar 27 19:33:40 PDT 2012


Hi all--

Even though I am a little behind on my email, there is something to add 
to this conversation:

If you have a passion for Open Space, and for holding space for anywhere 
in the world, or if you have a desire to see it spread, or done better, 
then I encourage you to consider joining your board.

We meet about monthly via telephone conference call, and we get things 
done, and we develop a depth of understanding of Open Space in our 
calls. And just maybe we make a difference in your world.

Ask any of us and we will give you the number and the time to call and a 
big welcome. Membership on the board is an Open Space thing: whoever 
comes....

And we have had people from all over the world on your board, including, 
currently, a Canadian and a Brit.

Join us!

		:- Doug.




On 03/14/2012 10:06 AM, Harold Shinsato wrote:
> Hi Suzanne,
>
> Thanks for posting news and the request from the Open Space Institute - U.S.
>
> On a personal note, being a board member myself, one of the benefits of
> being a member and supporting the institute is getting to hang out with
> other amazing Open Space Technology facilitators - openspaceniks -
> catalysts - room whisperer's - supreme silent leaders (:-)
>
> It's great to visit and connect with people face to face at actual OST
> events. And it's also great to hang out on the OSList - which costs only
> $10 a year to maintain because the OSI-US is 501(c)(3) and we get free
> web hosting. But meeting monthly with people on a phone call creates
> longer term relationships with those who have a passion for the
> philosophy of Open Space, not just the methodology.
>
> If anything, the relevance of the methodology is growing in these
> turbulent times. Even more turbulent and changing than when Harrison
> first found OST at the bottom of a couple martini's. And even more
> relevant is the philosophy. We can practice Open Space on a small call
> without any breakouts. We can practice Open Space in the emails we
> write. Dare I say we can practice Open Space alone on a mountain top or
> with thousands in a public square.
>
> What's so amazing about the philosophy is how it opens me up to the
> brilliance of others around me, and how it nurtures connections and
> relationships that make my own gifts more available to others. We need
> each other so much right now. Why not pitch in, join in the
> conversation, and help pave the way for others to gain the benefits of
> this amazing "Practice of Peace"?
>
> Blessings!
> Harold
>
> On 3/14/12 7:02 AM, Suzanne Daigle wrote:
>> *To our Open Space Colleagues and Friends:*
>> **
>>
>> An eventful year for Open Space and a time of rich dialogues and
>> meaningful projects for the OSI Institute US, accomplished with and on
>> behalf of our global community. *Again this year, we invite you to
>> join us and to become members of the OSI Institute US. *
>>
>> Many reasons for doing so:
>>
>>   * To provide support and funding for various projects of benefit to
>>     specific groups and/or our entire community.
>>   * To indicate to clients, community groups and others that we are
>>     members of the OSI Institute US
>>   * To acknowledge the volunteerism combined with the judicious
>>     funding in support of the infrastructure that invites deep sharing
>>     and learning together as colleagues on the OS list and through
>>     other means.
>>
>> *Please consider making a financial contribution!*Donations from
>> individuals in the past have varied between $25 to $1500, a range that
>> reflects people’s financial circumstances and desire to
>> contribute.**http://osius.org/content/support-osi-us.
>>
>> *We also welcome anyone who would be interested in serving on the
>> Board to contact us. *No requirement that it be someone from the US.
>>
>
>
> --
> Harold Shinsato
> harold at shinsato.com <mailto:harold at shinsato.com>
> http://shinsato.com
> twitter: @hajush <http://twitter.com/hajush>
>
>
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