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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>David:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Something you just said
about OST as an ancient process resonates very deeply with me.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>A quote from a Stl’atl’mx Elder
who attended an </span></font><st1:PersonName><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Open
Space</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>
I did kind of sums it all up for me:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>“This is the first
many of our people have met like their ancestors did.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Come to </span></font><st1:City><st1:place><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Vancouver</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>, and we’ll explore using </span></font><st1:PersonName><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Open Space</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'> here in the Aboriginal community and with the
First Nations around BC that I have worked with.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>What a great idea.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>All the best,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Chris<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Courier New";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>---<br>
CHRIS CORRIGAN<br>
Consultation - Facilitation<br>
</span></font><st1:PersonName><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-no-proof:yes'>Open Space</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'> Technology<br>
<br>
Bowen Island, BC, Canada<br>
<a href="http://www.chriscorrigan.com">http://www.chriscorrigan.com</a><br>
chris@chriscorrigan.com</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> OSLIST [mailto:</span></font><st1:PersonName><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>David Smith<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, January 06, 2003
7:02 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> </span></font><st1:PersonName><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> A Bold Idea...</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Dear Open Space Community<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Since videoing the OSonOSinOZ last
November I have evolved a bold idea which, with encouragement from many people,
I now have the confidence to present to you.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>My Plan<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I would like to make a
round-the-world film trip, videoing the wide diversity of ways in which Open
Space is used around the planet. This will result in several
‘products’:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1. a video or videos designed to
be useful to OS practitioners in illustrating how OS works in practice in
diverse situations (this may also form the basis of an interactive CD-ROM)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2. a television documentary or
series to be sold to networks/cable TV in regions around the world<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Why do this?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I believe Open Space, a modern
incarnation of an ancient process, is intriguing and important, at many levels.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I believe many people who could
benefit from OS have never heard of it. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I now understand OS is being used
in a very wide range of situations around the planet, from small focused groups
right through to very large corporations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I believe the full potential of OS
has yet to be realised.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I believe my videos may help.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I believe this would be a
fantastic resource for OS itself, plus a fascinating glimpse of a positive
organisation in action. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>How will I fund
this?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The major production costs will
include air and surface travel, accommodation and post-production. I have my
own camera and digital edit suite, so most post-production costs will be for my
time. Colour grading and online editing using high-end equipment may be
necessary for broadcast and this will be a significant cost, depending on how
many program/s are to be produced.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I will shortly apply for a
Churchill fellowship which would certainly help defray the travel costs. The
deadline for submission is Feb 28 and they need a detailed itinerary as part of
the application, which is why I need to move fast.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I will also seek funds from the
Royal Society for the Arts, of which I am a Fellow. Obviously neither of these
funding sources is guaranteed, therefore...<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>What I need<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I need two things:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1. an indication from people that
they would like themselves and their work included. Obviously I can't go
'everywhere', but in typical OS fashion, this list will distill down to
become my itinerary. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2. a commitment of some funds from
any who care to - and are in a position to - contribute. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>For
example, if 100 people contributed US$200 each, this would pretty much
guarantee success. This investment should be seen as an investment in OS
itself, and I guarantee to produce a professional-quality video for your own
use.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>(I mentioned this as a possible
strategy to Fr Brian Bainbridge in Melbourne and to Peggy Holman in Seattle.
Peggy recommended it Anne Stadler in Seattle and – to my astonishment and
delight - each responded immediately with a commitment of US$200 each to get
things rolling!<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>They also, along with
Michael Pannwitz in Berlin, committed assistance with some travel and
accommodation in their respective cities. What an amazing group of people!) <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Why me?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Obviously I won’t clog up
OSLIST with a CV etc, but if anyone would like more information about my
credentials as a film maker I would be happy to supply them to you
individually.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>In essence I have worked hard over
the years to develop a filming style that allows me to work alone, with no
other crew, no big lighting rigs, no rehearsals, no “take two”s,
just good ole cinema verite style doco-making. You will be able to sample my
wares when the CD-ROM of OSonOSinOZ is released (very soon now...).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I established my company,
imaginACTION, in 1988 as a company devoted to taking imaginative ideas and
making them happen.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I look forward very much to
hearing from those of you who may be in a position to help the Bold Idea happen.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Best regards, and special thanks
to those who have offered support so far!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>David<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Dr David Smith<br>
BSc(Hons) PhD FRSA<br>
Director, imaginACTION pty ltd<br>
<em><i><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>bringing ideas to
life... & life to ideas</span></font></i></em></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>t / f +613 9857 8688<br>
m 0411 444 048<br>
<a href="mailto:imaginac@bigpond.net.au">imaginac@bigpond.net.au</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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