Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Open Space Nov 17 - Afternoon Forum

These lists were generated at the beginning of the afternoon session of the Open Space, by the participants. (Notes taken by Marilyn Ferguson-Wolf, thanks!)

What can SWS give to its members and to the community?

  • Marketing of its mission
  • Affordable green housing
  • Make it happen to have a green MBA
  • Grassroots, community events
  • Community cohesion
  • Information on how I can be sustainable
  • Connection with others who are sustainable
  • Fun X 2 or 3
  • Community
  • Make a sustainable difference in West Seattle
  • A concrete action for building the change I want to see
  • Build a better model and share it
  • SWS is seen as a strong local resource
  • Connections with like-minded people who take action on their environmental community values
  • SWS as a hub of services for other groups and promotes cultural change
  • Community action, so that all West Seattle residents know of SWS resources
  • Provide me with peace of mind
  • Concretely engaged community
  • Energy
  • Community and networking

What I bring to the table of SWS: (or our super power)

  • Humor, teamwork affinity, big picture thinking
  • Hosting of pot lucks (Ann Morrow, 938-0595)
  • Passion
  • Hosting of pot lucks (Moreah Vestan 938-8385)
  • Non-violent communication training
  • Finding of resources and sharing those resources
  • Commitment to SWS
  • A dreamer
  • Bureaucrat
  • Hope for the future

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