[greenbuild] Re: Invitation to May 5th event
- From: Elan Shapiro <elansla@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: greenbuild@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 06:56:21 -0400
>Not clear about TBA Location. If its at ecovillage as someone
>recently wrote, its not posted on our calendar, which I can do (the
>slot is not filled yet). I can get a notice posted and perhaps get
>this covered by the Journal, (my neighbor, Gail carson, is an
>editor), if we're interested.
>
>Elan
>
>
>
>Can we create a cooperative venture in Ithaca that provides a range of goods
>and services for sustainable planning, building and remodeling?
>
>If you would like to be a part of answering this question, you are invited to
>attend an Space Event On Saturday, May 5th, 2001.
>
>Where: Ithaca area location To Be Announced
>When: Saturday, May 5th, 2001, 9AM to 5PM
>Cost: Attendance is free. You are invited to bring food or drinks to share.
>If we rent a space, we will put out a basket for voluntary contributions.
>Contact: Joey Gates (FoxFeathr7@xxxxxxx)
> Todd Saddler or Laurie Konwinski (LaurieTodd@xxxxxxx, 269-0587)
>RSVP: If you are likely to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so
>we'll
> Know what size meeting space is needed.
>
>
>This venture is not intended to compete with existing green builders, but to
>provide a source from which goods could be obtained to accomplish their/our
>mission; you could call this an "environmental home center". We (green
>builders et al) are on the edge of the next shift in the market. If we come
>together we could really make a difference in the way things are done and
>make green building the standard!
>
>
>Open Space Technology
>
>Open Space Technology is a method for organising a self-managed meeting where
>participants create their own programme of work sessions. In these
>simultaneous sessions people discuss their concerns, explore issues and
>opportunities and find new ways forward.
>
>An Open Space event brings people to contribute their views, share their
>ideas and develop plans for creative and collaborative action. Every issue of
>concern to any participant is raised, as long as the person concerned takes
>responsibility for raising it. The output of an Open Space event is a set of
>written reports, one for each session, usually with action points.
>
>You can find much more information about Open Space Technology at:
>
>http://www.openspaceworld.org
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