Yes, that's what I referred to in my message, Harrison - that you rent
a church hall and get some muffins and say 'join me' - and that people
can do it that way as well.
And it's fabulous indeed.
For me, there's zero 'agony of organization' - I enjoy doing all the
little things I can think of to help people join us. In fact, I help
the Host Teams every year.
(That's different, of course, than when I facilitate Open Space - I
don't do things for people or get 'helpy'.)
For me, these sorts of tasks of invitation and inclusion preceding an
in-person gathering are fun and joyful work. And my 2008 team really
enjoyed it as well. No agony involved. Just different styles, right?
And whatever our styles, all bringing together a marvelous community...
And I love how you share unexpected surprise funds with the Access
Queen project.
And I love how you call me Lisa Love...
A bit hug and see you in Florida,
Lisa
On May 9, 2013, at 2:24 PM, Harrison Owen wrote:
Lisa Love! You do do wonderful things! AND Me thinkest that
everybody is working much too hard. Not that I don’t appreciate the
effort – yours and everybody else’s. BUT There really is an easier
way for WOSONOS or OSONOS – or whatever…
Several years ago (just to make the point) I “convened” OSONOS-BY-
THE-SEA in Camden Maine, a small village where I spend my summers.
The conference fee was a raging $25 (half of which we didn’t use, so
I sent it to “The Access Queen Fund.”). For space I talked to a
local church, where I had some connections. As for accommodations I
gave the website of the local Chamber of Commerce which listed all
Hotels, Camp Sites, B&B’s, etc – figuring that the good folks coming
could find their own place. All meals were “on your own” – with all
the wonderful eating establishments of Camden available. We did
supply coffee/tea and delicious muffins (local of course) – which
set us back $50 as I recall.
We actually did this twice. The first year I figured the space could
handle 50 – and 50 folks showed up. But it became clear that I had
underestimated, and 75 was a more appropriate number. So that was
the limit for the following year – and guess what we were “full.”
Truthfully, “full” is a miss-statement because I believe everybody
who really wanted to come found a place in the space. But we were
definitely “full” with wonderful people from all over the world.
As for the “agony of organization” I do have to say, there was none.
I think my total effort took place in something less than 12 hours
over all. That’s everything. And I truly believe it was less by a
half.
Doing less, every day! But it worked and it can work. So folks if
you are thinking about hosting WOSONOS or OSONOS – Do what you care
to do and it will be wonderful! But there is an easier way.
Harrison
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