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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I've gotten several messages asking how to
get a copy of the U S WEST Open Space video. It is available via the
Open Space Institute (US) in both PAL and VHS formats for $40 plus shipping
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This is a BIG improvement over the old price of
$90. We were finally able to negotiate a much better deal with Qwest (who
purchased USW a while back.) </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>To celebrate
this price drop, the OSI-US is offering the video as a membership gift for
joining OSI-US with a donation of $75. The details on OSI-US and this
offer are below.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Peggy</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>P.S. If you just want the video, that's fine
too. Details for ordering are the same as becoming a member.
(Basically, send a mailing address and payment info (VISA, Mastercard or invoice
to) to <A href="mailto:usa@openspaceworld.org">usa@openspaceworld.org</A>,
phoning me at 425.746.6274 or faxing me at 425.378.8331). </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>To members of the Open Space community:<BR></DIV>
<DIV>SPECIAL
PREMIUMS
<BR>We are excited to offer you some special premiums as a thank you
for becoming a member of the Open Space Institute(US) in
2003. </DIV>
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<DIV>For a $75 membership donation, we will send you a copy of the Open
Space: US West videotape, valued at $40. This is probably the best
documentary on Open Space out there today. If you don't own it, you
should. If you already own one, you need an extra to share with potential
clients.<BR></DIV>
<DIV>For every $150 membership donation, we will send you the video plus
a recording of Harrison Owen's Open Space training, captured on five
CDs (a $65 value). This is the definitive statement by the original creator in
his own words. Every veteran Open Space facilitator will want one for
their library. </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT><BR>And for a membership donation of $500,
we'll produce the very first DVD of the Open Space: US West vidoe, and give you
ten copies!<BR>That contribution will continue giving for years to come as the
DVD is made available through the Institute to other facilitators.<BR></DIV>
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Make a tax deductible gift.
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Enjoy a great
premium.
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Help the Open Space Institute help others.
<BR>
Make your membership donation today.<BR><BR>You may be asking yourself, "Why
should I?" Good question. Some people join because they believe in
our mission - holding space for Open Space. Others want to support our
work in bringing OS to the under-served. Still others just want to say
thank you for the difference OS has made in their work and their
lives.<BR><BR><BR>If you're asking, "What happens with my money?" here are some
answers.<BR><BR>First, it helps fund access for the under-served. As
partners in open space in the world community, we want to extend a hand of
friendship by offering what we can to help those without the financial
means. In that spirit, we enabled people from Haiti and India to attend
OSonOS-X in Marysville, Victoria, Australia. We will continue to such
funds available using these guidelines:<BR>* To support underserved
areas;<BR>* To provide support that is leveraged to reach multiple
people;<BR>* To match recipients' actions and resources with OSI-US
actions and funds;<BR>* To have a commitment from the recipient to share
the story of their OST experience.<BR><BR>Secondly, it supports research into an
areas of interest expressed by many in the OS community. Thus we hosted an
<BR>experimental Virtual Open Space on Virtual Open Space (VOSonVOS) in
2002.</DIV>
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<DIV>Then there are funds for the unexpected. Part of holding space for
Open Space means paying attention to what emerges. Having some funds on
hand enables us to respond when time is short and the need are there. That's why
we were able to produce the 5-CD set, "Understanding Open Space" which many have
found to be an inspiration.</DIV>
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<DIV>In 2003, we are exploring:</DIV>
<DIV>A) assisting David Smith with his OSonOS-X inspired plan for a
round-the-world film trip videoing the wide diversity of ways in which Open
Space is used around the planet. and </DIV>
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<DIV>B) the US publication and promotion of Harrison Owen's new book, "The
Practice of Peace. (Others will be handling the book in other parts of the
world.)</DIV>
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<DIV>In addition we're gathering stories about giving back to OS, inspired
by a session at OSonOSinOz. The session was summarized by Anne
Pattillo, one of the session participants: </DIV>
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<DIV>"We acknowledged:<BR>* That open space is embodied with a spirit of
generosity;<BR>* That the process of giving and serving has unexpected
benefits personally and for the community;<BR>* That reciprocity within a
spirit of generosity is not an transaction of "I give to you, you give to me",
rather, like the breath of life, it is an act of giving forward, giving
unconditionally; and</DIV>
<DIV>* That receiving is a more challenging prospect than giving"
<BR></DIV>
<DIV>This led us to create the Giving Back Stories Site at <A
href="http://osi.bigmindcatalyst.com/giveback">http://osi.bigmindcatalyst.com/giveback</A>.
Come read some stories and add your own.</DIV>
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face=Arial size=2></FONT><BR><BR>When OSI(US) was forming, one person said, "I
want a place I can send my friends to learn about Open Space." OSI(US) has
done it's best to be that place. We see our mission as
providing:<BR>* Mutual support and connection;<BR>* Mentoring and
being mentored;<BR>* Learning and Research.<BR><BR>We do that by meeting
the needs the community told us about:<BR>* Making sure information about
Open Space Technology is easy to get.<BR>* Making sure there are ways to
connect with the Open Space community.<BR>* Gathering and reporting Open
Space stories and supporting research.<BR><BR>When people come our way, we
answer their questions; we suggest the world-wide OS web site (<A
href="http://www.openspaceworld.org">www.openspaceworld.org</A>) as a source of
information and stories; we send them to the OS listserv where they connect with
a community of 300+ OS practitioners from around the world. We provide
books, videos and CDs. In short, we hold the space for Open
Space.<BR><BR>If you've got ideas for how the OSI(US) can serve, let us
know. What would YOU like the Open Space Institute (US) to be
doing? What role(s) would YOU like us to play in supporting your practice
and the work of expanding Open Space in the world? What would inspire YOU
to get involved? Please email your comments to <A
href="mailto:usa@openspaceworld.org">usa@openspaceworld.org</A>.<BR><BR>So what
do you say? We say, "Please join OSI(US) today." The details on how are
below. <BR></DIV>
<DIV>Thank you.<BR>The OSI(US) Board<BR>Leon De King<BR>John Engle<BR>Lisa
Heft<BR>Peggy Holman<BR>Dave Koehler<BR>Gabriel Shirley<BR>Janice
Vincent<BR><BR>P.S. If you live in Canada, consider joining
OSI-Canada. You can find out more at <<A
href="http://www.openspacecanada.org">http://www.openspacecanada.org</A>>.
In Australia, <BR>contact Brian Bainbridge at <<A
href="mailto:briansb@mira.net">briansb@mira.net</A>>. For people in
other parts of the world, until someone takes the initiative to start a more
proximal OSI, you're welcome to join us.<BR><BR>P.P.S. Whatever you do
about joining an OSI, come to the Eleventh Annual Open Space on Open Space
somewhere in Swenmark (Sweden or Denmark), this November. For details,
visit: <BR><<A
href="http://www.openspaceworld.org/osonos.html">http://www.openspaceworld.org/osonos.html</A>>.<BR><BR>-
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>_______________________________<BR>Peggy
Holman<BR>The Open Circle Company<BR>15347 SE 49th Place<BR>Bellevue, WA
98006<BR>425.746.6274<BR><A
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