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 We will do this from the grass roots one community at a time.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>I am not the facilitator; rather I serve on the Creative New Jersey Steering Committee and provide guidance and coaching to the local planning teams. Each local event should be relatively self-sufficient.  This model would not be possible without members of the Steering Committee having experienced the state-wide convening that Suzanne and I helped put together last year, along with the mini-guide and various notes that Suzanne graciously developed for Creative New Jersey. On behalf of Creative New Jersey and all the future local <span class=mark>convenings</span>, thank you Suzanne for the generous gift!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>It was obvious after Day 1 that people wanted to get on with action as topics and discussions quickly converged (roughly 80 people with 21 breakout discussions). I am so grateful for the guidance Diane <span class=mark>Gibeault</span> provided on action planning. The half-day design worked beautifully. 6 action plans were created and people expressed confidence and hope during the closing circle.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>At closing circle, Suzanne, we made sure that the facilitator sit down with the crowd<img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://mail.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo1.gif" alt=":) happy">. As we passed the mic around, we asked each person to say one word (or more if they're so inclined) that came to their minds with respect to the Open Space experience. I learned this technique from Harrison and it is such a energy booster that allows the group to break on a high note. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Thank you all for being so supportive and the wisdom you share everyday on OSList.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span class=mark><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Chuni</span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Li<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><hr size=1 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Suzanne <span class=mark>Daigle</span> <<a href="mailto:sdaigle4@gmail.com">sdaigle4@gmail.com</a>><br><b>To:</b> OSLIST <<a href="mailto:OSList@lists.openspacetech.org">OSList@lists.openspacetech.org</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:37 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> [OSList] The Creative New Jersey Sequel happening today</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id=yiv1334201188><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='color:black'>It's happening NOW and based on the twitters, it's on fire with lots of passion, energy, and action-packed ideas! Check it our on twitter at <b>#<span class=mark>creativenj</span></b> and <b>#<span class=mark>creativemon</span></b>.<br><br>Hats off to our friend and colleague <span class=mark>Chuni</span> Li. She was a shining light igniting this 2-day follow-up event with others. Taking place in her community, Monmouth county;<br>it's a reopening of space from last year's event "Creativity + Innovation to Revitalize New Jersey". <br clear=all><br>-- <br>Suzanne <span class=mark>Daigle</span><br><span class=mark>NuFocus</span> Strategic Group<br>7159 Victoria Circle<br>University Park, FL 34201<br>FL 941-359-8877;  <br>CT 203-722-2009<br><a href="http://www.nufocusgroup.com" target="_blank">www.nufocusgroup.com</a><br><a href="mailto:s.daigle@nufocusgroup.com" target="_blank">s.daigle@nufocusgroup.com</a><br>twitter @<span class=mark>suzannedaigle</span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='color:black'><br>_______________________________________________<br>OSList mailing list<br>To post send emails to <a href="mailto:OSList@lists.openspacetech.org">OSList@lists.openspacetech.org</a><br>To <span class=mark>unsubscribe</span> send an email to <a href="mailto:OSList-leave@lists.openspacetech.org">OSList-leave@lists.openspacetech.org</a><br>To subscribe or manage your subscription click below:<br><a href="http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org" target="_blank">http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>