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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Dear OSLIST folks<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'>As some of you are aware, contacts from three <span class=GramE>Open</span>
Space Institutes, myself (Larry - </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Canada</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>), Karen Davis (USA) and Brian
Bainbridge (AU & NZ) initiated a conference call among contacts from
similar groups across the world.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We
wanted to test the idea of this form of conversation with an initial focus on
supporting the Worldwide Open Space on Open Space.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We see these conversations as a
complimentary to the other forms of conversation going on across Open Space
World – OSLIST, <span class=SpellE>openspaceworld</span> web sites, <span
class=SpellE>worldmap</span>, <span class=SpellE>OSonline</span>, <span
class=SpellE>OSonOS</span> events and travels by individuals.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>In </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Canada</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'> and the </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>US</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'> we had found regular
telephone conferences a great way to connect.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'>We invited people from the institutes or groups of which we were aware
and who responded to our inquiries. <span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>See our definition of groups/institutes
below in this post. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We did ask
around a bit and informed </span></font><st1:place><font size=2><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Harrison</span></font></st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We did meet in English.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>You will see later that we hope to find
more contacts from groups to join us through this posting.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'>So, on February 22<sup>nd</sup>, contacts from groups in </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Australia</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Canada</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>USA</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Germany</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Haiti</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sweden</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>UK</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Taiwan</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'> and </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Ukraine</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'> had an
“energizing” worldwide call. <span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The interest was there for those from </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Denmark</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Russia</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Estonia</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>, and <span class=SpellE>Isreal</span>
but they were not able to join. <span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Some were up till </span></font><st1:time
Hour="1" Minute="0"><font size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>1:00
am</span></font></st1:time><font size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'> their time and others had to get up at </span></font><st1:time Hour="5"
Minute="0"><font size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>5:00 am</span></font></st1:time><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For the most part, the hours were
reasonable for the rest.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'>The full notes and list of participants from that call are now posted
for you to read at <a
href="http://www.openspaceworld.org/cgi/netwiki.cgi?WorldOSonOS">http://www.openspaceworld.org/cgi/netwiki.cgi?WorldOSonOS</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'>In quick summary, we agreed to support the growth of the variety of
emergent <span class=SpellE>OSonOSs</span> and want to continue to support one,
face to face, annual <span class=SpellE>WOSonOS</span> – Worldwide Open
Space on Open Space.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></font><st1:City><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Kiev</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'> is the next such worldwide
event and we agreed to support it better.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>The Institutes and groups want to provide more guidance and support to <span
class=SpellE>WOSonOS</span> in the future.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>This includes proposing a 2-3 year advanced planning cycle,
knowledgeable and experienced local planning capacity, and alternating events
between Europe, North America and Other locations (for the moment).<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We plan to continue these calls among
groups/institutes to <i><span style='font-style:italic'>help</span></i> hold
the space for worldwide open space.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'>Our strategy included specific ways to more actively recruit fort the
Kiev <span class=SpellE>WOSonOS</span> in our groups, a conference call before </span></font><st1:City><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Kiev</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'> to develop proposals for the
next 2-3 <span class=SpellE>OSonOS</span> locations and to address other
possible items like a worldwide newsletter.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We added Thomas Herrmann (</span></font><st1:country-region><st1:place><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sweden</span></font></st1:place></st1:country-region><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'>) to the co-inviter group. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'>We want to add contacts from other
institutes or groups to our list for the next call in early April.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you are part of such an institute or
group (see below) please let us know.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>Or, if you are part of a group of three or more who intend to form an
institute or group in the next few months contact us as well.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The free conference call centre is in
the </span></font></b><st1:country-region><st1:place><b><font size=2><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'>USA</span></font></b></st1:place></st1:country-region><b><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We encourage the use of calling cards to
keep costs down.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If your group
wants you and one other to join the call, please send the particulars about you
and your group to </span></font></b><st1:PersonName><b><font size=2><span
lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Karen J Davis</span></font></b></st1:PersonName><b><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'> <a
href="mailto:kdavis@concentric.net">kdavis@concentric.net</a> who sets up the
calls or send any questions to me, </span></font></b><st1:PersonName><b><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Larry
Peterson</span></font></b></st1:PersonName><b><font size=2><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'> <a
href="mailto:larry@spiritedorg.com">larry@spiritedorg.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic'><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>“<span style='mso-bidi-font-weight:
bold'>We see <span class=SpellE>OSIs</span> or similar groups as those who tend
to have country meetings, <span class=SpellE>OSonOS</span> type events, “<span
class=SpellE>stammtishes</span>”, some form of group decision making,
with a goal to support the development of Open Space (Technology) in their
country or region.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Some are
incorporated and others registered to allow for bank accounts. They are beyond
one person’s company or consulting practice.”</span></span></font></i><font
size=2><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Keep opening wonder
and power full spaces.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Larry<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><st1:PersonName><font size=2 color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>Larry Peterson</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
size=2 color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:
yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>Associates in Transformation<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><st1:place><st1:City><font size=2 color=navy
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>Toronto</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:
yes'>, </span></font><st1:State><font size=2 color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>ON</span></font></st1:State><font size=2
color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>, </span></font><st1:country-region><font
size=2 color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:
yes'>Canada</span></font></st1:country-region></st1:place><font size=2
color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color=navy face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;
color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'>416.653.4829</span></font><font color=navy><span
style='color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><a
href="mailto:larry@spiritedorg.com"><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>larry@spiritedorg.com</span></font></a></span></font><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'><a
href="http://www.spiritedorg.com"><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>www.spiritedorg.com</span></font></a></span></font><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy;mso-no-proof:yes'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:
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