w: 2004 04 (apr)
Taping of A Public Voice set for Next Week in DC
Here's an important announcement from today's Kettering Foundation "Friday Letter":
We?’ll tape the 15th in the series of A Public Voice programs, the public affairs public television broadcast based on outcomes of National Issues Forums, in Washington next week. Tape will roll at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (April 28, 2004) in the ballroom of the National Press Club, two blocks from the White House in downtown Washington. The topic is Examining Health Care: What?’s the Public?’s Prescription? The West Virginia Center for Civic Life, in a project coordinated by Betty Knighton, prepared the issue book. Click below for more details.
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Monthly "Fabulous Facilitators Breakfasts" in Berkeley
Lisa Heft hosts a "Fabulous Facilitators Breakfast" each month in Berkeley, California. The next one will be held this Monday, April 26. This is a casual breakfast group that brings facilitators in the region together for mutual support, learning, interaction and community. Over breakfast, facilitators who specialize in a variety of methods share challenges, questions, news and mutual appreciation in about a 2-hour time span without an agenda. They also share news about their workshops, ideas for collaboration, flyers to share and feedback on facilitation ?‘gigs?’ they have done or are about to do. Email Lisa at for information on where and when we will be meeting this month.
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Denver Groups Participate in National Chasing Freedom Campaign
Three Denver-based organizations are co-hosting a free public screening of the Court TV original movie Chasing Freedom followed by a panel discussion on April 24, 2004 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Inspired by true events, Chasing Freedom tells the story of Libby Brock (played by actress Juliette Lewis) and her client Meena. Libby is an ambitious corporate lawyer who is awakened to the world of bureaucracy and injustice when she reluctantly takes on the pro-bono case of a young Afghan woman seeking political asylum. The screening is part of the Chasing Freedom Campaign, a national awareness and activism effort organized by NCDD member Active Voice. Through screenings, panels and community events, the Chasing Freedom Campaign encourages individuals and groups to delve into, discuss and take action on issues related to political asylum and the plight of asylum seekers. Click below for the entire press release, sent to us by .
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April 9 Discussion on ?“Civil Society?” Book to be held in New York
Demos and Independent Sector invite you to a presentation and discussion with Michael Edwards on his new book Civil Society Its Uses, Abuses, and Its Promise. The book provides a challenging reinterpretation of the role played by civil society in advancing democracy and social justice. Edwards is the Director of Governance and Civil Society at the Ford Foundation. The event will take place at Demos?’ offices on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Friday, April 9, 2004. RSVP to or 212-633-1405.
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New York Gathering of People Involved in Transformative Practices
Kaliya Hamlin, Co-Executive Director of Integrative Activism, invites you to attend Standing Together: A gathering for people bringing transformational practices to social change. The event will be held April 26-29 at Omega in New York. Read the full announcement below, or email Kaliya at for more details.
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Glenna Gerard to Lead Upcoming Workshop on Peacemaking through Sacred Conversation
A weekend workshop April 30 - May 2, 2004 offers an opportunity to engage first hand in the work of peacemaking through dialogue ?– a powerful spiritual practice for peace. Workshop leader Glenna Gerard, co-founder of The Dialogue Group and co-author of Dialogue: Rediscover the Transforming Power of Conversation, has played a key role in developing the field of dialogue.
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ICMA to Hold Webcast on Collaborative Problem Solving
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) will conduct a webcast called "Collaborative Problem Solving and Consensus Building: Effective Approaches for Watershed Protection and Restoration," on April 21, 2004. The webcast will feature Tanya Denckla, Senior Associate, Institute for Environmental Negotiation, University of Virginia, who will provide an introduction to consensus building techniques, and watershed organization and local government representatives who will provide case studies demonstrating improved watershed management through collaborative problem solving and consensus building. The cost of the webcast is $125 per site. www.lgean.org/html/webcast/ or 877-865-4326.
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Invitation to a Do-Gooders Exchange in DC
Members of the D&D community are invited to attend a unique Open Space event called the Do-Gooders Exchange: How Can We Do a Better Job? in Washington DC April 30 and May 1, 2004. As you know, the gap between the world?’s rich and poor continues to grow. This gathering is for individuals or representatives of projects, organizations, churches, mosques, synagogues, associations, etc., who are concerned about this trend and want to play a positive role in changing the status quo. The Exchange is for people who know from personal experience that the journey is long and difficult, and they wish to learn more about staying healthy, vibrant and effective while helping others.
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Loud and Clear in an Election Year: Amplifying the Voices of Community Advocates
Demos, Strategic Press Information Network (SPIN), Progressive PR Professionals, and Progressive Communicators Network invite you to attend ?“Loud and Clear in an Election Year: Amplifying the Voices of Community Advocates.?” Holly Minch, The Director of the SPIN Project will present Loud and Clear, a new resource guide and toolkit assembled by the SPIN Project to help community groups and nonprofits maximize their power in an election year without overstepping legal constraints. The event will be held on Monday, April 5, 2004 at Demos?’ offices in New York City (220 5th Avenue). RSVP to , 212-633-1405.
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PCP offers Boston Training for Facilitators this April
The Public Conversations Project is offering a brand new workshop, called ?“Staying Grounded While on the Spot,?” in Boston, Massachusetts, April 20-21, 2004. This skill-building workshop will help facilitators prepare for and negotiate the unexpected challenges that inevitably surface when facilitating dialogues among diverse groups. PCP is known for its high-quality trainings. www.publicconversations.org/pcp/index.asp?page_id=239
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AAHE Conference on Democratic Transformations, Diversity Redefined and Digital Environments
On April 1-4, the American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) will hold its 2004 National Learning to Change Conference in San Diego, California. ?“Learning 3D: Democratic Transformations, Diversity Redefined, Digital Environments.?” The conference program focuses on the interplay of three major forces that are revolutionizing our global society and our institutions of higher education: the democratization of knowledge, diversity of populations, cultures and perspectives, and information and communication technologies.
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Intentional Living Institute will hold 2nd Annual Retreat
The Intentional Living Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, will hold its 2nd annual retreat April 23-25, 2004. The Retreat, ?“Integra: Dialoguing from the Heart, Dialoguing for Powerful Breakthroughs,?” will be held in North Carolina?’s Uhwarrie Forest. The ILI will convene a pleasurable, inspiring and learning-filled weekend. Essential tools and skills will be presented that are based on the ILI's Integra Model of Dialogue & Negotiation (copyright Chris Saade). Through this weekend learning experience, inspiring insight will be gained related to the ILI's underlying philosophy of "Negotiated Living." A philosophy based on the belief that humanity's next great evolutionary step is that of mastering the art and skills of "Negotiated Living." You can also look forward to campfires, walks in the woods and canoeing. For more information or to reserve a space, contact Barry Sherman at (704) 358-9630 (ext.1) or .
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White Privilege Conference to be held in April
The Fifth Annual Conference on White Privilege will be held in Pella, Iowa April 28 through May 1, 2004. The theme for WPC5 is White Privilege, White Supremacy and the Prison Industrial System. For more details, go to www.whiteprivilegeconference.com.
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Course on Building Learning Organizations
The Society for Organizational Learning will offer a Core Competencies Course on April 26-30 in Boston, Massachusetts called "Building Learning Organizations - New Perspectives for Individual and Collective Learning."
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PCP Workshop: Staying grounded when on the spot
On April 20-21, 2004, the Public Conversations Project will offer one of their new trainings, called "Staying Grounded When on the Spot: A Skill Building Workshop for Facilitators" in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Designing Interventions for Change
On April 19-23, 2004, The Institute for Global Leadership will offer a course called "Designing and Implementing Interventions for Community, National, Institutional and Global Change" at the United Nations in New York City. For more info, go to www.global-leader.org and click on ?“upcoming,?” or call Virginia Swain at 508-753-4172 x3.
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Conference on "Thinking about Thinking"
The In2:InThinking Network Forum 2004: "Making a Difference From Where I Am" will take place in Los Angeles, California April 1-4, 2004.
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