Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-25 Thread Larry Peterson
I recently led an Open Space towards the development of Gay-Positive, housing for homeless youth in Toronto. A number of street youth participated as did folks from various agencies, government bodies, and gay-positive community organizations. It was a non-residential community event, with an ebb

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-25 Thread Eddie Palmer
Hi, I might have trouble with June 1st meeting, as I've scheduled stuff for afternoon - i'll have a think, Eddie

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-24 Thread Scott Phillips
folks. -Chris Weaver -- >From: Andrew Donovan >To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu >Subject: The particaption of youth in Open Space >Date: Tue, May 23, 2000, 7:28 AM > > Dear Friends > > I have a one day open space this Friday in Canberra (Australia's capital) > fo

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-24 Thread kerry napuk
Time for Watson & Smith meeting on 1 June put back to 3.30 PM. Had good lunch with John today. Cheers K.

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-24 Thread Ralph Copleman
Get more young people. -- Ralph Copleman http://www.earthdreams.net 609-895-1629 > From: Andrew Donovan > Reply-To: OSLIST > Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 17:28:10 +1000 > To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu > Subject: The particaption of youth in Open Space > > Dear Friends >

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-24 Thread Chris Corrigan
I'm with Ric on this one. I recently held an OS with 250 people in attendance, a number of which were "powerful" leaders. There were a bunch of youth present for the opening and nothing stopped them from getting into the fray, as one would expect from anybody with passion for the topic. The cool

The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-23 Thread Andrew Donovan
Dear Friends I have a one day open space this Friday in Canberra (Australia's capital) for our leading adult literacy organisation. The 50 or so people attending are policy makers from various fields. The focus is on literacy and young people. Several young people will be attending (say 2-3). A

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-23 Thread Michael M Pannwitz
Dear Andrew, I think I would encourage the sponsor to address his concern in his opening remarks rather than making sure myself as the facilitator "that the voice of the young are heard". (As if a facilitator could actually do that). It is perhaps a little late to ask the sponsor what he has done t

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-23 Thread Rita Schweitz
I suggest that some special attention be given to the youth before the event. Explain the process to them and elicit questions, concerns, etc. to alleviate their apprehension. Emphasize to them that their voice is important and encourage them to participate at their comfort level. Checking in wi

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-23 Thread Rhett Hudson/Chris Weaver
gt;Subject: Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space >Date: Tue, May 23, 2000, 1:48 PM > > Dear Andrew, > I think I would encourage the sponsor to address his concern in his > opening remarks rather than making sure myself as the facilitator > "that the voice of the y

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-23 Thread Rhett Hudson/Chris Weaver
sestate.edu >Subject: The particaption of youth in Open Space >Date: Tue, May 23, 2000, 7:28 AM > > Dear Friends > > I have a one day open space this Friday in Canberra (Australia's capital) > for our leading adult literacy organisation. The 50 or so people attending > ar

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-23 Thread Michael Herman
hello andrew, i'm with ric, with some clarification... they will speak out, IF the question is something they think is important AND if they think that they are really there to be full participants. check the circumstances of their coming, self-selection, understanding and connection to the issu

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-23 Thread Ric Giardina
Andrew Donovan wrote: > The focus is on literacy and young people. Several young people will be > attending (say 2-3). > > A member of the leadership team hosting the open space is very concerned > that the process/the facilitator ensure that the voice of the young people > is heard. Dear Andrew

Re: The particaption of youth in Open Space

2000-05-23 Thread Eddie Palmer
Hi! I've just replied to Chris Corrigan on similar - why not a faciltator, and a separate group for the young people - in the end, you want their voice heard, Eddie Palmer