[OSList] This is the time. We are the people. You are the one.

Thu Apr 25 07:12:25 PDT 2013

Susanne: I think I will be solving this issue in a team with Agustin and an
other person. Dont worry! How can I help? I will see it when I will be
there to. I know that it is a big, huge job to organize it! Congratulations
Adriana.

2013/4/25 Suzanne Daigle <sdaigle4 at gmail.com>

> Hi all... don't I just love how these emails go out to the whole world.
> So all can see the stuff that goes on behind the scenes when we host a
> World Open Space. Everything wonderful and fun just as Lisa Heft, our
> wonderful Access Queen, said it would be.
>
> Just to let you know that Marilyn Anderson, our dear lodging committee
> lead has been working on cheaper alternatives for lodging to accommodate
> all.  Through her initiatives with a broad outreach, she was successful in
> finding a wonderful host to welcome our friends from Haiti to their home.
> It happened through a new friend Dr. Ron who does work in Haiti and lives
> in the Tampa Bay area, with someone from his family who will be hosting.
> They are so excited! And we are too, imagining the wonderful reunion.
>
> So Adriana, just to let you know the search is definitely on to find
> something that matches as best we can and yes, we'll be delighted for
> another pair of helping hands, though most especially we want all to fully
> live and experience this world event and all who will be there.  Passionate
> people from across the Globe doing amazing things...such learning and
> sharing there will be!
>
> And as this beautiful OS process has been conceived, it is intended to be
> simple (with one facilitator and not much more) though of course we are
> adding a few things so everyone can savor this wonderful place and this
> wonderful event.
>
> Suzanne
>
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> On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 11:57 PM, Lourdes Adriana Diaz-Berrio Doring <
> adriana at diazberrio.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Suzanne: I am very happy that I will be there!
>> Cerainely I will like to help as much as posible there.
>>
>> I just have not find a place to stay that will be less
>> expensive...Agustin is looking for a solution. If you have any idea plaes
>> let me know. the cheapest hotel that is close by costs  around 90 dollars
>> that's whay we are looking for alternatives...
>> Adriana
>>
>>
>> 2013/4/24 Suzanne Daigle <sdaigle4 at gmail.com>
>>
>>> Dear Kari, Ludger and all,
>>>
>>> How I wish the world could all come to St. Petersburg, FL for WOSonOS!
>>>
>>> It feels like it will be such a special time filled with sunshine and
>>> surprises.  A little over 3 weeks to go!  I know it is so costly to travel
>>> over the seas and it is amazing to me that some are coming from Taiwan,
>>> China, Africa, Haiti, Europe, Australia....  I assure you that on the
>>> budget side, we will do everything we can to assist...! I love Lisa's
>>> (Access Queen's)  program of pay as much as you can which means that those
>>> with a bit more can assist others who have less. Plus so many other ways to
>>> add a few dollars here and there.  So be in touch with us, with Marilyn,
>>> with Sharon Joy for the training and with Lisa of course.
>>>
>>> Tomorrow I will be writing in a bit more detail to bring you up to date
>>> on what has been happening as we await your arrival. A community of Open
>>> Space is being created as we speak...a movement of people having the joy of
>>> discovering this wonderful thing called Open Space which brings us together
>>> in ways that we discover a bit more about every day.  It has been such a
>>> gift!
>>>
>>> For our US and Canadian friends (and in Mexico and South America...such
>>> close neighbors), please consider coming. It's not too late!   Last minute
>>> airfare specials may pop up. Spread the word.  We have lots of wide open
>>> space for all.
>>>
>>> Warm regards,
>>> Suzanne
>>>
>>> P.S. Yes Ludger you can pay with a cash note when you arrive and  yes
>>> there will be things to do to help when you arrive, all in the spirit of
>>> "one less thing to do" which means we all roll up our sleeves together.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 5:19 PM, Kári Gunnarsson <
>>> kari.gunnarsson at simnet.is> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am sorry that I can not come this time to the Wosonos, I don't have
>>>> the budget right now. I have some items for the silent auction never
>>>> the less, but I will not send it.  If anyone traveling over the
>>>> Atlantic is stopping over in Iceland on the way (to take a bath in the
>>>> blue lagoon), then I would be happy to give these items to the bath
>>>> guests and drive them around seeing some sites.
>>>>
>>>> With love from Iceland
>>>> Kári
>>>>
>>>> On 24 April 2013 17:01, Christina & Ludger Benighaus <benighaus at me.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> > Dear Lisa,
>>>> >
>>>> > I just read carefully through these lines, and thought about what I
>>>> can do
>>>> > other than financial. I am very sorry, but I am traveling on a tight
>>>> budget.
>>>> > Or could I give a cash note when I arrive?
>>>> >
>>>> > Can I do anything during the two events? I may have an idea later
>>>> this year,
>>>> > or I may give some time to organize or spread the idea of Open space
>>>> or, or,
>>>> > or… would love to do so, spreading ideas in Germany...
>>>> >
>>>> > Looking forward to the time in St Petersburg
>>>> >
>>>> > All the best
>>>> > Ludger
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > Am 19.04.2013 um 03:20 schrieb Lisa Heft:
>>>> >
>>>> > This is a message from Access Queen. For those of you not familiar
>>>> with
>>>> > Access Queen, read below my signature.
>>>> > This is a message both for those of you who are coming to the WOSonOS
>>>> and
>>>> > those who are not.
>>>> >
>>>> > Yes, it is a long message. Get a cup of tea and read on...
>>>> >
>>>> > __________
>>>> >
>>>> > This is the time.
>>>> >
>>>> > - This is the time to register for the World Open Space on Open Space
>>>> > (WOSonOS) conference, if you are thinking of it. May 16-19, St.
>>>> Petersburg,
>>>> > Florida USA
>>>> > - This is the time to register for the Open Space Learning Workshop
>>>> that
>>>> > precedes the WOSonOS, if you are thinking of it. May 14-16, St.
>>>> Petersburg
>>>> > also.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > Why?
>>>> >
>>>> > - Because when you register for the WOSonOS, you give the WOSonOS
>>>> 2013 Host
>>>> > Team information about who is coming, plus a greater sense of the
>>>> resources
>>>> > they have or need to host this amazing co-learning conference.
>>>> > - With more advance information they can see their costs - which is
>>>> helping
>>>> > them as individuals putting on an event.
>>>> > - Which is also helping them and me see overall who is coming, who
>>>> may need
>>>> > assistance, who has a room to share and more.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > Register for the WOSonOS
>>>> > http://wosonos2013.crowdvine.com/ for more information, including a
>>>> tab at
>>>> > the top to register.
>>>> >
>>>> > Register for the Open Space Learning Workshop
>>>> > http://wosonos2013.crowdvine.com/pages/pre_conference_workshop for
>>>> more
>>>> > information, including a 'register now' button.
>>>> >
>>>> > Why?
>>>> >
>>>> > Well of course because I would love to share learning with you. I
>>>> will be at
>>>> > both events.
>>>> > But also for those of you who are thinking of coming to the workshop:
>>>> > Because when you register for the workshop, you give me information
>>>> that
>>>> > informs the design of my workshop - plus I can see who needs just a
>>>> little
>>>> > bit more help in order to be able to attend.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > If you can afford the travel and the time for either or both of these
>>>> > events, and are worried about a few more of the costs, do contact me
>>>> at
>>>> > lisaheft at openingspace.net and we will put our creative heads
>>>> together.
>>>> >
>>>> > __________
>>>> >
>>>> > We are the people.
>>>> >
>>>> > - We are the people who know how amazing Open Space is.
>>>> > - A wonderfully diverse group of us will be at the WOSonOS, and at the
>>>> > workshop.
>>>> > - We are the ones who know how important it is to get together
>>>> face-to-face
>>>> > for rich learning and deepening community.
>>>> > - This is why we share this event around the world - and why several
>>>> of us
>>>> > hosts regular regional events, as well.
>>>> > - We are also the people who can share resources to help others get
>>>> to these
>>>> > annual events.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > There are several people who have worked very hard to generate
>>>> resources in
>>>> > such creative ways - and yet they need just a little bit more, to be
>>>> able to
>>>> > attend.
>>>> > In Access Queen language, these are the Askers.
>>>> > I have worked with WOSonOS Host Teams since 2002 and do you know what?
>>>> > Almost every year, over 1/2 the participants cannot afford the
>>>> per-person
>>>> > cost it takes to put on this event.
>>>> > It costs money to rent a room, and give everyone a lovely several
>>>> days with
>>>> > meals included. And each year's Host Team does it in their own
>>>> marvelous and
>>>> > cultural way.
>>>> >
>>>> > - We are the people who can help others - amazing colleagues who we
>>>> know and
>>>> > others who we have never met - attend this event.
>>>> > - We can 'pay it forward'.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > Do you have resources to share, financial or otherwise?
>>>> >
>>>> > For the WOSonOS:
>>>> >
>>>> > - perhaps you are booking a room in St. Petersburg or already have
>>>> done so,
>>>> > and you have an extra bed to share
>>>> > - perhaps you are about to register and can afford the higher prices
>>>> so more
>>>> > will go into the resource pool to support this lovely event
>>>> >
>>>> > If so, thank you so much  - go ahead and register at that amount. And
>>>> if you
>>>> > have a room or an extra bed to share, let me know and I can pass this
>>>> > information along to the fabulous Marilyn on the Host Team.
>>>> >
>>>> > For the workshop and the WOSonOS
>>>> >
>>>> > - you have registered for one or the other event and are joining us
>>>> but you
>>>> > also have a bit more money to give so that others may join us also
>>>> > - you will not be joining us (so sad) but you have some money you
>>>> would like
>>>> > to contribute so that others of diverse financial abilities may join
>>>> us
>>>> >
>>>> > If so, a deep Access Queen bow to you. Contact me at
>>>> > lisaheft at openingspace.net and I can share information with you about
>>>> how you
>>>> > can contribute.
>>>> >
>>>> > __________
>>>> >
>>>> > You are the one.
>>>> >
>>>> > You are the one who knows. Who believes in community. Who believes
>>>> that
>>>> > money should never get in the way of learning. Who knows that every
>>>> little
>>>> > bit is real, and tangible, and helps create change.
>>>> >
>>>> > - Like Amerie Rose, who joined us for both the workshop and the
>>>> conference
>>>> > last year, in London:
>>>> >
>>>> > "Sadly won't be able to join everyone at WOSonOS this year - but the
>>>> good
>>>> > news is that it is because I am in the final throws of my MA
>>>> Dramatherapy,
>>>> > and writing a very exciting dissertation, getting back to my roots of
>>>> > theatre practice. I would very much like to donate a humble amount to
>>>> the
>>>> > funds to help others get there, as I really benefited from this fund
>>>> myself
>>>> > last year."
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > A deep bow to Amerie Rose, and how exciting about her dissertation,
>>>> eh?
>>>> >
>>>> > - Like some of our friends from Taiwan, who reached out with "a
>>>> little money
>>>> > we have stashed away".
>>>> > - Like some of our other colleagues, who have built into their
>>>> facilitation
>>>> > work a practice of giving 10% to Access Queen from the fees they
>>>> collect for
>>>> > facilitating.
>>>> > - Like some other colleagues and Institutes who have contributed funds
>>>> > generated at their events or from their membership contributions.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > A deep bow to ... the ones.
>>>> >
>>>> > You are the one who can make a difference by sharing. You are known in
>>>> > Access Queen languages as 'Givers'.
>>>> > Thank you so much for what you are about to give.
>>>> >
>>>> > Contact me at lisaheft at openingspace.net and I can share information
>>>> with you
>>>> > about how you can contribute.
>>>> >
>>>> > __________
>>>> >
>>>> > I am getting dizzy from all this bowing and my tiara is slipping off
>>>> my head
>>>> > but you deserve it all. Many many thanks.
>>>> >
>>>> > Lisa Heft
>>>> > (also known as Access Queen)
>>>> >
>>>> > Access Queen is a project I began in at the WOSonOS in Vancouver in
>>>> 2001 -
>>>> > to help those who need just a little bit more help and those who have
>>>> > resources to share help each other, in community.
>>>> > You may have heard of the story of 'Stone Soup', where each villager
>>>> gave
>>>> > just some salt, or one potato, or one carrot, and this combination of
>>>> > resources made a very rich soup for all to share.
>>>> > It is not a big money fund - for example, I do not pay for airplane
>>>> tickets.
>>>> > It is mostly an awareness project for greatest access and inclusion,
>>>> plus
>>>> > small funds that can make all the difference to Askers.
>>>> > Pocket money, a little bit more so they can afford registration, a
>>>> meal out
>>>> > with a colleague, the ability to buy a book. And many ways of sharing
>>>> > existing resources: room shares, ride shares, language buddies, ways
>>>> to
>>>> > think creatively about raising resources, people who care. Such as
>>>> you.
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
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>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Kári Gunnarsson
>>>> kari.gunnarsson at simnet.is
>>>> gsm: +354 8645189
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>>> Suzanne Daigle
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>> --
>>
>> Adriana Díaz-Berrio Ph.D. CRHA
>> (514) 739 2268
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