To our OS colleagues and friends, I am sending this message from Marilyn on our Host Team to everyone on the OS list in case some who have not registered yet who are planning to come had not seen it and also for others who may, at the last minute, decide to jump in their car to join us. And then, perhaps there are others who may be thinking of hosting a WOSonOS next year or in future years who want to see those last week and day communications that go out to our global and local participants.
Just to let you know that we were inspired by London, by Chile before that and by so many who have hosted in the past -- by their communications and their planning and we want to pay it forward as much as we can in the spirit of sharing and welcome. Counting the days for our guests to arrive. Suzanne and ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marilyn Anderson <anderson.maril...@gmail.com> Date: Wed, May 8, 2013 at 9:43 AM Subject: FINAL DETAILS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE! To: Marilyn Anderson <anderson.maril...@gmail.com> Cc: Suzanne Daigle <s.dai...@nufocusgroup.com>, Suzanne Daigle < sdaig...@gmail.com> Dear WOSonOS participants, We are counting the days until your arrival. What a wonderful gathering it will be with people from China, Africa, Haiti, Australia, England, Finland, Serbia, Germany, Taiwan, Finland, Denmark, Mexico, Canada and the US. We so appreciate all of you travelling these many miles to be with us. In addition to our Host Team, you will meet a wonderful group of students from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) who are partnering with us on our World Open Space event. USFSP recently hosted an Open Space of their own around the theme of “Sustainability without Borders”. They quickly experienced the magic of Open Space and want to engage even more, sharing and learning with you. Many will also be taking Lisa Heft’s training. It’s not too late to register if you’d like to do so. We will be sending you one more email with last minute items that we want you to have in your back pocket as you get on the plane or into your car. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact me by email if you have any questions or concerns. *And if you’re planning to stay or to arrive early… *Although the theme of our conference is "One Less Thing To Do," we would like you to consider a few enjoyable things you can do in St. Petersburg.* *Take an eco or historical Segway tour or visit the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts featuring the most comprehensive retrospective of Philip Pearlstein or take a meditative walk on the labyrinth at the Salvador Dali Museum; there is something for everyone in the "Sunshine City." See other great offering by clicking on the link to 50 Fascinating Things to do in St. Petersburg. http://www.stpete.org/the50things.asp Below is additional important information…read on. I look forward to meeting you. Marilyn Anderson http://wosonos2013.crowdvine.com/ ** *IMPORTANT INFORMATION* 1. *Important addresses to remember: * *All events at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus. *About ¼ of a mile from each other and close to downtown. Ø *Lisa Heft Training (May 14th- 16th) and WOSonOS Welcome Reception on Thursday Evening May 16th *1000 3rd St S, St Petersburg, FL 33701 Ø *WOSonOS 2013 at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Student Center (2nd floor ballrooms) *200 6th Ave South, St. Petersburg, Fl 2. *Arriving in St. Petersburg:* *If you are arriving from the airport, we have negotiated a special rate with a shuttle service that will take you to downtown St. Petersburg* Ø Look for *SuperShuttle* downstairs near the baggage claim; give them this special code *24A3Y* 3. *Transportation in St. Petersburg:* *If you are driving, please note that there is a $5 fee per day for parking at the University;* * * Ø Please let us know if you require a pass and we will make the arrangements, you can pay when you arrive 4. *Public transportation is available with quick access to the University either by bus or by trolley* Ø Check with your hotel or host for more information Ø *The University is within walking distance of downtown* 5. *Food and Stuff:* Ø *Seven (7) meals will be provided as part of your registration fee - *(Welcome reception on first evening, 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches; light snacks also available) Ø For people who have expressed special diet needs, we will have a wide variety of foods (vegan, non- dairy, gluten free, low carb, etc.) to meet the nutritional needs of all. We will also have water available at all times and basic beverages with each meal. We will have some snacks though feel free to bring your own as there may not be food available all the time. 6. *Program:* ** *TRAINING WITH LISA HEFT:* · Tuesday May 14 - Registration and Breakfast at 8:00 am; Training starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm · Wednesday May 15 Breakfast at 8:00 am; Training starts at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm · Thursday May 16 Breakfast at 8:00 am; Training starts at 8:30 am and ends at 1:00 pm *WOSonOS* · Thursday May 16 6:30 – 9:30 pm – Reception · Friday May 17 Registration and Breakfast at 8:30 am; Opening Space at 9:30 am; Evening News 4:30 pm · Saturday May 18 Breakfast at 8:30 am: Morning news at 9:30 am; Ends at 5:00 pm · Sunday May 19 Breakfast at 8:30 am: Morning news at 9:30 am; Ends at 4:30 pm ** *And then a Special Note from Access Queen Lisa Heft:* At the World Open Space on Open Space in Florida we will have 3 kinds of resource-sharing activities. § *Global Village Marketplace* is where we set up some tables and sell to each other folk crafts from our various countries, books about Open Space, things we or our neighbors or friends have made -- poetry, jewelry, knitted items, scarves, shawls, favorite rocks for use in Closing Circle – whatever we feel inspired to pack into our suitcases and bring along. You can sell your items to raise money for your own travel expenses, or you can donate some or all of that money to the Access Queen project *. § *Silent Auction* is where we have tables with items on them with little cards next to them – you write your name on a card plus an amount you are willing to pay for an item you wish to purchase. Towards the end of the WOSonOS whoever has bid the highest amount gets the fabulous item, and the money raised goes to the Access Queen project. So you may wish to pack along some interesting piece of folk art, fabric, food from your country, offer of services, book or other lovely item to contribute to the auction. § Additionally, Be Prepared to Be Surprised: *Random Acts of Generosity * and playfulness happen at a WOSonOS, all in the support of the Access Queen project. Who knows what else may pop up? In past years WOSonOS participants have announced dance lessons, hikes, massages, music making, writing coaching – all as little ways to raise funds for the Access Queen project. Maybe you, too have something to offer to teach and share with someone while at the same time supporting the project and our Askers and ourselves with your generosity, expertise and playfulness. So, have fun thinking of what you might bring along, and thank you all for your warm support of Access Queen and her little project of sharing resources, energy, belief and mutual support. I will see you at the WOSonOS! Lisa (also known as Access Queen*) * *The Access Queen project is something I started at the 2001 WOSonOS as a way to help people wishing to join us at a WOSonOS to be able to do so. These 'Askers' will have creatively raised most of the money they need to attend but perhaps they just need a little extra support or resources to make the difference. We have been helping many people behind the scenes, including some of you, as you know. This action of caring for each other creates many non-monetary resources such as shared housing (got an extra bed to offer as a share?) and flexible registration fees - plus tiny funds such as pocket money for some of our colleagues with low financial incomes so they can afford a meal, a book or a bus ride with the rest of us during the conference. Anything raised this year for the Access Queen project that is not spent to assist current Askers remains in the project to assist next year’s Askers, as we 'pay it forward'. Join us as we celebrate community and support access, inclusion, diversity, and each other.* * * -- Suzanne Daigle NuFocus Strategic Group 7159 Victoria Circle University Park, FL 34201 FL 941-359-8877; CT 203-722-2009 www.nufocusgroup.com s.dai...@nufocusgroup.com twitter @suzannedaigle
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