Hi All,I have added a page on my blog as a means of tracking my conversations that I am involved in on the discussion board.
Karen
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Discussion Board page added
Hi All,Karen
Discussion Board Week 9 Chocolate- The Bitter Truth
This week I had decided to begin to support another community action after watching Four Corners on Monday night http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/content/2010/s2885745.htm..
The story follows the claims of the major Europe chocolate makers who have signed up to Fairtrade programs. The claim is that some of their products (these are labelled as fair trade) only has coco from farms without abusive labour practices.
After this story I made the decision only to purchase free trade chocolate as a contribution to the community action that is needed to support the children and communities in Africa. It is this kind of community action that can contribute to significant changes within their community.
I am but one person- but I have begun telling all my friends and family- and now this group in the hope that others will also make the choice to be involved in the community action.
In keeping with this theme I have recently finished reading an article by Bob Manteaw (Community Development Journal Vol 43 No 4 October 2008 pp. 428–443) http://cdj.oxfordjournals.org/ on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The article was written in 2008 and discuss how corporations are more and more not just recognising but committing to the practice of contributing in meaningful ways with their communities.Cadbury (Australia) has committed to build on the Cadbury Cocoa Partnership (CCP) that was launched just over a year ago. They committed to investing AU$100m over ten years to help improve the lives of cocoa farmers in Ghana and other parts of the world. Cadbury had also committed to paying producer organisations the internationally agreed Fairtrade minimum price, as well as an additional Fairtrade premium that is to be used as part of a collective investment in both business and community projects which aim to improve their lives in the future
Given last years World Financial Crisis (WFC) and yesterdays stunning crash on the stock markets, I am wondering how committed organisations are right now to contributing to their communities. The commitment by the individuals to support community action, even in hard financial times will go a long way to show large corporations the value of remaining committed to community development. So let us keep fighting the fight long after this semester ends for community action.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Email reply to Bump in the road
Hi Bron,
I understand the busy week thing. Not sure what the issue is about the money. I haven't heard from your head of arts dept. I will call her on Monday and follow up.
Thanks for all that.
Karen
I understand the busy week thing. Not sure what the issue is about the money. I haven't heard from your head of arts dept. I will call her on Monday and follow up.
Thanks for all that.
Karen
Email Bump in the road
Hey Karen,
I talked to Kerrie (our head of arts department) and she is just concerned about the money involved and what is going to happen with it all.
She said that she will get in contact with you to see what she can organise, but i was thinking that if she hasn't already, you could maybe contact our school and talk to her!
Sorry it has taken me awhile, school has just been fairly busy this week!
Hope I haven't inconvenienced you too much with taking so long! and that everything is going well for you!
Bron
I talked to Kerrie (our head of arts department) and she is just concerned about the money involved and what is going to happen with it all.
She said that she will get in contact with you to see what she can organise, but i was thinking that if she hasn't already, you could maybe contact our school and talk to her!
Sorry it has taken me awhile, school has just been fairly busy this week!
Hope I haven't inconvenienced you too much with taking so long! and that everything is going well for you!
Bron
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Email- Christian is Back Yah!
Just got back to Bris,
Will call you tomorrow (Tues) to discuss in more detail.
Christian.
Will call you tomorrow (Tues) to discuss in more detail.
Christian.
Monday, May 3, 2010
A Little help from my Friend
Hi All,
Wow I have done so much on my blog in the last two days, as well as catching up on all those people blogs from our class that I am following- leaving comments and finding articles that relate to what they are doing.
So a new addition that I am actually very proud of- I have added some photos that I have on my computer of Christian's art work that is in my office.
Also I thought I would do something a bit creative for my blog to explain my journal, so I have added a page that I have used pictures to help explain my journey- please have a look.
But like all things that are good you don't usually do it alone- so I need to say a massive thank you to Theresa . Theresa not only helped me get it started, but last night spent hours whilst we added and moved things on my blog, and again has stretched my skills further than I imagined I could go.
Thanks again Theresa
Bye for today Karen
Wow I have done so much on my blog in the last two days, as well as catching up on all those people blogs from our class that I am following- leaving comments and finding articles that relate to what they are doing.
So a new addition that I am actually very proud of- I have added some photos that I have on my computer of Christian's art work that is in my office.
Also I thought I would do something a bit creative for my blog to explain my journal, so I have added a page that I have used pictures to help explain my journey- please have a look.
Thanks again Theresa
Bye for today Karen
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Email follow up with Artist
Hi Christian,
Not sure if you are checking your emails, I know that you are posting on your web page saw the photos.
I have heard from Bron and she is saying it in this coming Sunday full day is the only possibility for the workshop or alternatively she has suggested:
The other idea was do we maybe have Christian there on the day (23rd May) showing what he does and have people sign up for it then, and then just have another day when we get together and have a stall to sell these?
Let me know asap so I can let her know.
http://www.aerograffix.com.au/
Karen
Not sure if you are checking your emails, I know that you are posting on your web page saw the photos.
I have heard from Bron and she is saying it in this coming Sunday full day is the only possibility for the workshop or alternatively she has suggested:
The other idea was do we maybe have Christian there on the day (23rd May) showing what he does and have people sign up for it then, and then just have another day when we get together and have a stall to sell these?
Let me know asap so I can let her know.
http://www.aerograffix.com.au/
Karen
My reply to Brons email
Hi Bron,
Wow that great, and great contingency plan.
I will email Christian now and see what he thinks.
I will get back to you as soon as I hear from him.
If he is able to do this Sunday, what the best way to get you, as being a short week we have a short time to get the participants- and I don't want to stress you with too much extra work,.
So if I can do anything at the school to help you this week let me know.
My phone contacts are below, or you can text me and I will call you.
Karen
Wow that great, and great contingency plan.
I will email Christian now and see what he thinks.
I will get back to you as soon as I hear from him.
If he is able to do this Sunday, what the best way to get you, as being a short week we have a short time to get the participants- and I don't want to stress you with too much extra work,.
So if I can do anything at the school to help you this week let me know.
My phone contacts are below, or you can text me and I will call you.
Karen
Reply from Bron
Hey Karen,
I talked to the principle on Thursday and she is supportive of the idea, although is concerned about the time line we have to work with.
I still have to talk to the head of our Arts department, and I am doing that on Tuesday, she has been away for the last 3 days of last week, but is expecting me then.
If we do get the full go ahead, would you be ready to do it next sunday? (as in 7 days time), cause if we dont do i then, then we won't have 2 full days before the 23rd
The other idea was do we maybe have Christian there on the day showing what he does and have people sign up for it then, and then just have another day when we get together and have a stall to sell these?
Let me know what would be best!!
Cheers Bron
I talked to the principle on Thursday and she is supportive of the idea, although is concerned about the time line we have to work with.
I still have to talk to the head of our Arts department, and I am doing that on Tuesday, she has been away for the last 3 days of last week, but is expecting me then.
If we do get the full go ahead, would you be ready to do it next sunday? (as in 7 days time), cause if we dont do i then, then we won't have 2 full days before the 23rd
The other idea was do we maybe have Christian there on the day showing what he does and have people sign up for it then, and then just have another day when we get together and have a stall to sell these?
Let me know what would be best!!
Cheers Bron
Discussions Board Week 1
Wednesday, 3 March 2010 7:34:21 PM EST
Hi all,
I agree the guest speaker was great. However for me the answer to Lynda's questions lay else where in todays class.
I was surprised by the amount of different study areas that is in this class. I could see clear and strong connections in some of them in the philosophy and others that I was not expecting.
Whilst I didn't talk to everyone, those that I did speak to it was clear that the motivation for community development is the similar to my own.
What makes me hopeful is the same thing that surprsed me- the varitey of study areas we come from. If in this arena of learning we can come together, learn, challenge, and grow then the future of community development holds great possibilities.
It brings closer the possiblities - not just here but world wide- of bring about change through community development.
Karen
Monday, 1 March 2010 1:09:45 PM EST
Hi Everyone
Welcome to our discussion board. Staring at a blank page is not very inpsiring so I thought I'd start things off this week by posing a couple of reflective questions to you:
Thinking about our week 1 workshop:
1. What's something that surprised you? and/or
2. What's something that gives you hope?
Over to you
Lynda
Hi all,
I agree the guest speaker was great. However for me the answer to Lynda's questions lay else where in todays class.
I was surprised by the amount of different study areas that is in this class. I could see clear and strong connections in some of them in the philosophy and others that I was not expecting.
Whilst I didn't talk to everyone, those that I did speak to it was clear that the motivation for community development is the similar to my own.
What makes me hopeful is the same thing that surprsed me- the varitey of study areas we come from. If in this arena of learning we can come together, learn, challenge, and grow then the future of community development holds great possibilities.
It brings closer the possiblities - not just here but world wide- of bring about change through community development.
Karen
Monday, 1 March 2010 1:09:45 PM EST
Hi Everyone
Welcome to our discussion board. Staring at a blank page is not very inpsiring so I thought I'd start things off this week by posing a couple of reflective questions to you:
Thinking about our week 1 workshop:
1. What's something that surprised you? and/or
2. What's something that gives you hope?
Over to you
Lynda
Discussion Board Week 8
Saturday, 1 May 2010 11:11:31 AM EST
Hi Karen,
I'm quite interested to read more about your project (thanks for following my blog as well-though I'm really just getting started).
I have been involved as a youth in these programs and am currently through my project working with a Youth Development organization which will hopefully culminated to raising and securing additional funds. Part of my project as well is engaging the youth in a way in which they too can feel empowered over the future or the program and have fun while doing it! I've already had one idea shot down, point blank, but the risks were there and seen to be too great, however, we may soon be running with a County wide collective project in which the youth make in the program work together to create a film or book with their feelings about the program (i.e. what it has done for them, what they enjoy most, and the impact it has had on them--this part may be reflective for older members of the youth organization or for past members). But again, this will be primarily coordinated by the youth, so I'm quite excited to get going.
All research I've done on youth engagement has also pointed clearly to it leading them in a direction to continue to be civically engaged and motivated. There are some great links through the United States State Department website as well as the latest research report published by National 4-H (4-H.org). Take a peek if you are looking for more data. Also, if you have any resources you have tapped for such information, I would love to hear from you.
Good Luck Karen! I hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers,
Alex
Thursday, 29 April 2010 9:21:50 PM EST
My project has organically led to what it should achieve and that is ways to address Social Inclusion and Social Justice through engaging Young people as agents of change.
In developing my plan for the project it helped form a structure around what this project is actually aiming to achieve.
Whilst the project first big event is to raise money, the connection between the school and the youth service has continued to strengthen.
All the research I did indicated that young people who become actively involved in civic and political issues are more likely to be involved in these issues as adults.
This is fantastic prospect for our future – getting a long term commitment to issues of social inclusion and social justice. Influencing young people who will end up in a variety walks of lives and careers (e.g. judges, teachers, politicians, stockbrokers, bankers and IT), who will be advocates on these issues.
The future is promising.
Karen
Hi Karen,
I'm quite interested to read more about your project (thanks for following my blog as well-though I'm really just getting started).
I have been involved as a youth in these programs and am currently through my project working with a Youth Development organization which will hopefully culminated to raising and securing additional funds. Part of my project as well is engaging the youth in a way in which they too can feel empowered over the future or the program and have fun while doing it! I've already had one idea shot down, point blank, but the risks were there and seen to be too great, however, we may soon be running with a County wide collective project in which the youth make in the program work together to create a film or book with their feelings about the program (i.e. what it has done for them, what they enjoy most, and the impact it has had on them--this part may be reflective for older members of the youth organization or for past members). But again, this will be primarily coordinated by the youth, so I'm quite excited to get going.
All research I've done on youth engagement has also pointed clearly to it leading them in a direction to continue to be civically engaged and motivated. There are some great links through the United States State Department website as well as the latest research report published by National 4-H (4-H.org). Take a peek if you are looking for more data. Also, if you have any resources you have tapped for such information, I would love to hear from you.
Good Luck Karen! I hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers,
Alex
Thursday, 29 April 2010 9:21:50 PM EST
My project has organically led to what it should achieve and that is ways to address Social Inclusion and Social Justice through engaging Young people as agents of change.
In developing my plan for the project it helped form a structure around what this project is actually aiming to achieve.
Whilst the project first big event is to raise money, the connection between the school and the youth service has continued to strengthen.
All the research I did indicated that young people who become actively involved in civic and political issues are more likely to be involved in these issues as adults.
This is fantastic prospect for our future – getting a long term commitment to issues of social inclusion and social justice. Influencing young people who will end up in a variety walks of lives and careers (e.g. judges, teachers, politicians, stockbrokers, bankers and IT), who will be advocates on these issues.
The future is promising.
Karen
Discussion Board Week 7
Saturday, 24 April 2010 9:44:56 AM EST
Hi All,
A brief up date on what is happening with my project.:
Whilst I am struggling to get others on board with the blogging (including me- well finding the time) I have begun my project in earnest.
I had three young people at my service for 2 days with one of the school chaplains as I said in last week’s discussion board.
From that one if the young people attended our communities ‘Youth Day Out’ event- that we hold each year. This is to celebrate the young people of the community.
The day was a huge success- managed to keep the local mayor around – she and one of her fellow councillors made candles (they take about half an hour). The minister Karen Struthers attended the event and was impressed.
One of the young people from the school came down and helped us out for a few hours – spraying on tattoos – long line all day.
I am currently rushing to get some art work done before the 23rd for an Art show at the school. Well must run and do some blogging.
Karen
Hi All,
A brief up date on what is happening with my project.:
Whilst I am struggling to get others on board with the blogging (including me- well finding the time) I have begun my project in earnest.
I had three young people at my service for 2 days with one of the school chaplains as I said in last week’s discussion board.
From that one if the young people attended our communities ‘Youth Day Out’ event- that we hold each year. This is to celebrate the young people of the community.
The day was a huge success- managed to keep the local mayor around – she and one of her fellow councillors made candles (they take about half an hour). The minister Karen Struthers attended the event and was impressed.
One of the young people from the school came down and helped us out for a few hours – spraying on tattoos – long line all day.
I am currently rushing to get some art work done before the 23rd for an Art show at the school. Well must run and do some blogging.
Karen
Discussion Board WEEK 6
Sunday, 18 April 2010 11:50:54 AM EST
Wow I feel that I have done so much and yet so little. I have been powering ahead with my project but I have taken to time to write about it on my blog or on the discussion board.
So here goes my update:
I ran a 2 day project with young people from one of the Anglican schools with one of the chaplains. The two days was really good way to connect and discuss many topics with the young people. We watched a couple of videos- one that was made by the Youth Advocacy Centre by young people, part of it was filmed in the juvenile detention centre. The second was by Alternative Violence Project Qld- who run workshops, this one was with prisoners.
The videos provided a lot of conversation around where things can go wrong for people leading to bad choices. This then lead to a discussion of who was available for them to discuss things with. The people were easily identifiable (school counsellor, teachers, chaplains and school nurse), the issues that arose where around lack of knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of these roles- mainly confidentiality.
The group identified a few ways to address this so that students can be more aware of the roles and responsibilities of these people.
Lastly we identified future projects where and how we can work together- the first was on Saturday at our Youth Week event.
Now I have a heap of work to do to get all the rest of them happening – the next is in May so I better get cracking.
Karen
Wow I feel that I have done so much and yet so little. I have been powering ahead with my project but I have taken to time to write about it on my blog or on the discussion board.
So here goes my update:
I ran a 2 day project with young people from one of the Anglican schools with one of the chaplains. The two days was really good way to connect and discuss many topics with the young people. We watched a couple of videos- one that was made by the Youth Advocacy Centre by young people, part of it was filmed in the juvenile detention centre. The second was by Alternative Violence Project Qld- who run workshops, this one was with prisoners.
The videos provided a lot of conversation around where things can go wrong for people leading to bad choices. This then lead to a discussion of who was available for them to discuss things with. The people were easily identifiable (school counsellor, teachers, chaplains and school nurse), the issues that arose where around lack of knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of these roles- mainly confidentiality.
The group identified a few ways to address this so that students can be more aware of the roles and responsibilities of these people.
Lastly we identified future projects where and how we can work together- the first was on Saturday at our Youth Week event.
Now I have a heap of work to do to get all the rest of them happening – the next is in May so I better get cracking.
Karen
Discussion Board Week 3
Thursday, 18 March 2010 11:17:57 AM EST Reply Vanessa 2
Oh Karen
BTW back to your topic, which I think is similar to mine, By the time of implementation, we did not need to complete the actual project, jsut be on the way to it. That's the impression I got anyway. So for me, building ties within a culturally diverse marginalised community, I'm starting with a multicultural arts and dance festival but it still may not do what I'm aiming to do. But I've made a start, a connection and in doing so explored, networked and connected and gathered information to plan further.
Because I do think adopt a grandparent is a great topic. I did think it was strange that it was on the Aboriginal and Islander Chart:))).
Perhaps discussing it with Lynda if your still confused about changing your topic.?
Thursday, 18 March 2010 11:12:03 AM EST Reply Vanessa
Thank you for that insight Karen.
I couldn't agree with you more. It is a struggle for me as I am starting to implement in 2 weeks time and I want to constantly make it my agenda, to save time, to make sure it looks good for the project, to fiet this into the structure of my project. I am finding out more and more that a community doesn't wait for your plans, and then bends itself to fit into your timeline and your agenda. So far, for me, things have gone wring, plans have changed, circumstances of the members involved have changed and group members have changed. So to on a daily basis, group this, and make a new plan to fit these circumstances of the new dawn, and make the agenda about the community's interest in a span of two weeks is challenging me very very very very much. What also challenges me is my ability to keep my own ego/fears in check, wvery time things don't go into my perfect little plan, I cna have the tnedency to panic or think no what will people within the community think (some of them I have grown up with, and are my friends). I have to continually keep myself and my fears in check, take a deep breath, and slow down and start slowly again. I am using a breathing CD I fall alseep to it.
Thank you for your insight, it allowed me to uncover my own.
Vanessa
Thursday, 18 March 2010 8:44:11 AM EST Reply Kerline
Hi Karen,
I loved learning more about the whole concept of "adopt a grandparent",but I think you are right in that it probably would take longer to implement and see the whole process through.
Your new topic sounds like it is something that offers a lot of options and potential to see change even in a short amount of time! Although I am not an extremely religious person myself, I spent some time a few years ago working with a group called "Youth for Christ" (YFC) in Geneva, Switzerland.
The activities and events they threw to get youth out and involved in the community were so creative and inspiring, I thought that maybe they would be a good contact for you to have to see some examples of initiatives that have worked in the past.
Here is the website for YFC Australia: http://www.yfc.org.au/
I hope you can find it useful. Good luck!
Kerline
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 10:20:36 PM EST
Community Engagement
In class today whilst going through the 2 different process methods to:
to find a solution for marking and
the top 5 issues in the world today
reminded me of the importance of how we approach our community from the micro to macro.
I found it a struggle to watch and not contribute in the first process (but I did volunteer to be an observer). I was watching as a decision was made that will have a significant impact on my life right now and had no opportunity to be heard. It certainly left me with a strong sense of feeling powerless.
In using the TOP facilitation method (which I have used and love) left me feeling a little frustrated as Linda pointed out that much of the content at the table was lost in deciding what the collective believed the 5 issues were.
And I loved it- this may sounds strange but I did. For me being placed in these circumstances is a beautiful reminder of the importance of my role in community engagement.
Inclusion is hard, but to truly effect change in the community; the people of the community need to be apart of the process, own the process and then determine the outcomes. And ensuring all are involved is a difficult road to navigate.
Having said this on the way home from class I completely changed my idea for my project - not that my idea isn't good and I still am going to follow this up (linking up older people with families in an adopt a grandparent program) but given the risks I think it is a longer term project.
I have been given the opportunity to work with some young people who are from a religious based school. They are looking to form a connection between what they learn at school, the teaching of the principles of the bible and putting these into practice. The aim is to develop within the young people the sense to contribute to their community as an integral and life long commitment.
So today's class made me aware I need to work with my project in an inclusive way and not get carried away with my own agenda of what this should look like.
So thank you all for the learning today. Hope others got the same experience from todays class that I did.
Karen
Oh Karen
BTW back to your topic, which I think is similar to mine, By the time of implementation, we did not need to complete the actual project, jsut be on the way to it. That's the impression I got anyway. So for me, building ties within a culturally diverse marginalised community, I'm starting with a multicultural arts and dance festival but it still may not do what I'm aiming to do. But I've made a start, a connection and in doing so explored, networked and connected and gathered information to plan further.
Because I do think adopt a grandparent is a great topic. I did think it was strange that it was on the Aboriginal and Islander Chart:))).
Perhaps discussing it with Lynda if your still confused about changing your topic.?
Thursday, 18 March 2010 11:12:03 AM EST Reply Vanessa
Thank you for that insight Karen.
I couldn't agree with you more. It is a struggle for me as I am starting to implement in 2 weeks time and I want to constantly make it my agenda, to save time, to make sure it looks good for the project, to fiet this into the structure of my project. I am finding out more and more that a community doesn't wait for your plans, and then bends itself to fit into your timeline and your agenda. So far, for me, things have gone wring, plans have changed, circumstances of the members involved have changed and group members have changed. So to on a daily basis, group this, and make a new plan to fit these circumstances of the new dawn, and make the agenda about the community's interest in a span of two weeks is challenging me very very very very much. What also challenges me is my ability to keep my own ego/fears in check, wvery time things don't go into my perfect little plan, I cna have the tnedency to panic or think no what will people within the community think (some of them I have grown up with, and are my friends). I have to continually keep myself and my fears in check, take a deep breath, and slow down and start slowly again. I am using a breathing CD I fall alseep to it.
Thank you for your insight, it allowed me to uncover my own.
Vanessa
Thursday, 18 March 2010 8:44:11 AM EST Reply Kerline
Hi Karen,
I loved learning more about the whole concept of "adopt a grandparent",but I think you are right in that it probably would take longer to implement and see the whole process through.
Your new topic sounds like it is something that offers a lot of options and potential to see change even in a short amount of time! Although I am not an extremely religious person myself, I spent some time a few years ago working with a group called "Youth for Christ" (YFC) in Geneva, Switzerland.
The activities and events they threw to get youth out and involved in the community were so creative and inspiring, I thought that maybe they would be a good contact for you to have to see some examples of initiatives that have worked in the past.
Here is the website for YFC Australia: http://www.yfc.org.au/
I hope you can find it useful. Good luck!
Kerline
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 10:20:36 PM EST
Community Engagement
In class today whilst going through the 2 different process methods to:
to find a solution for marking and
the top 5 issues in the world today
reminded me of the importance of how we approach our community from the micro to macro.
I found it a struggle to watch and not contribute in the first process (but I did volunteer to be an observer). I was watching as a decision was made that will have a significant impact on my life right now and had no opportunity to be heard. It certainly left me with a strong sense of feeling powerless.
In using the TOP facilitation method (which I have used and love) left me feeling a little frustrated as Linda pointed out that much of the content at the table was lost in deciding what the collective believed the 5 issues were.
And I loved it- this may sounds strange but I did. For me being placed in these circumstances is a beautiful reminder of the importance of my role in community engagement.
Inclusion is hard, but to truly effect change in the community; the people of the community need to be apart of the process, own the process and then determine the outcomes. And ensuring all are involved is a difficult road to navigate.
Having said this on the way home from class I completely changed my idea for my project - not that my idea isn't good and I still am going to follow this up (linking up older people with families in an adopt a grandparent program) but given the risks I think it is a longer term project.
I have been given the opportunity to work with some young people who are from a religious based school. They are looking to form a connection between what they learn at school, the teaching of the principles of the bible and putting these into practice. The aim is to develop within the young people the sense to contribute to their community as an integral and life long commitment.
So today's class made me aware I need to work with my project in an inclusive way and not get carried away with my own agenda of what this should look like.
So thank you all for the learning today. Hope others got the same experience from todays class that I did.
Karen
Discussion Board WEEKS 1 & 2
Monday, 15 March 2010 8:57:04 PM EST Reply Alex
That is so Awesome Chris! I don't have kids but I certainly know that that is the way we should all be thinking about our projects and our lives in general. What a super child you have!
This is exactly what I have been going over while trying to write my project proposal. I'll be working with an organization back home in the US, but I wanted to make sure I covered the question which is posed in our week 2 reading, AMESH: An Introduction, "What story do you want your grandchildren to tell about their home?" (pp.343). I think this question and what your son has said is the perfect inspiration for all of us to keep mulling over our chosen projects to find the best way to "make history" and to influence the story our grandchildren might tell.
Thanks for the great motivation!
Cheers,
Alex
Saturday, 13 March 2010 2:05:34 PM EST Reply from Chris
Yes we are in a very exciting space. Here is a thought I received from my son on the subject of our projects "wow mum, you & the others are history makers. How cool, I know someone who will change history." Ok maybe slightly over the top but in a way he is right we will be changing history in our own chosen community & I agree that is cool.
Can you feel the love we will be spreading?
Chris
Thursday, 11 March 2010 6:42:39 AM EST Reply from Kate
Yes sister - very, very exciting times!
Kate
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 11:34:05 PM EST -
My thoughts
Hi all,
The development of many communities from our community of 70 begins in earnest today- 70 new communities will effectively begin. The connection of people with other people - some ideas are big, some are small.
Todays class looked at us being in the process of a major change, moving from one era to another. Our actions on our projects will contribute to this movement from one era to another.
When I woke up this morning it was not something that I had even contemplated; that I would be assisting in the change of one era to another. Yet here I am at the end of the day reviewing my own project and others that I spoke to in my group, and each of our projects have the potential to help define the shift from one era to another.
These are indeed exciting times.
Karen
Wednesday, 3 March 2010 10:14:33 PM EST
RE: Welcome and some questions to start the proc
Hi all,
I agree the guest speaker was great. However for me the answer to Lynda's questions lay else where in todays class.
I was surprised by the amount of different study areas that is in this class. I could see clear and strong connections in some of them in the philosophy and others that I was not expecting.
Whilst I didn't talk to everyone, those that I did speak to it was clear that the motivation for community development is the similar to my own.
What makes me hopeful is the same thing that surprsed me- the varitey of study areas we come from. If in this arena of learning we can come together, learn, challenge, and grow then the future of community development holds great possibilities.
It brings closer the possiblities - not just here but world wide- of bring about change through community development.
Karen
That is so Awesome Chris! I don't have kids but I certainly know that that is the way we should all be thinking about our projects and our lives in general. What a super child you have!
This is exactly what I have been going over while trying to write my project proposal. I'll be working with an organization back home in the US, but I wanted to make sure I covered the question which is posed in our week 2 reading, AMESH: An Introduction, "What story do you want your grandchildren to tell about their home?" (pp.343). I think this question and what your son has said is the perfect inspiration for all of us to keep mulling over our chosen projects to find the best way to "make history" and to influence the story our grandchildren might tell.
Thanks for the great motivation!
Cheers,
Alex
Saturday, 13 March 2010 2:05:34 PM EST Reply from Chris
Yes we are in a very exciting space. Here is a thought I received from my son on the subject of our projects "wow mum, you & the others are history makers. How cool, I know someone who will change history." Ok maybe slightly over the top but in a way he is right we will be changing history in our own chosen community & I agree that is cool.
Can you feel the love we will be spreading?
Chris
Thursday, 11 March 2010 6:42:39 AM EST Reply from Kate
Yes sister - very, very exciting times!
Kate
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 11:34:05 PM EST -
My thoughts
Hi all,
The development of many communities from our community of 70 begins in earnest today- 70 new communities will effectively begin. The connection of people with other people - some ideas are big, some are small.
Todays class looked at us being in the process of a major change, moving from one era to another. Our actions on our projects will contribute to this movement from one era to another.
When I woke up this morning it was not something that I had even contemplated; that I would be assisting in the change of one era to another. Yet here I am at the end of the day reviewing my own project and others that I spoke to in my group, and each of our projects have the potential to help define the shift from one era to another.
These are indeed exciting times.
Karen
Wednesday, 3 March 2010 10:14:33 PM EST
RE: Welcome and some questions to start the proc
Hi all,
I agree the guest speaker was great. However for me the answer to Lynda's questions lay else where in todays class.
I was surprised by the amount of different study areas that is in this class. I could see clear and strong connections in some of them in the philosophy and others that I was not expecting.
Whilst I didn't talk to everyone, those that I did speak to it was clear that the motivation for community development is the similar to my own.
What makes me hopeful is the same thing that surprsed me- the varitey of study areas we come from. If in this arena of learning we can come together, learn, challenge, and grow then the future of community development holds great possibilities.
It brings closer the possiblities - not just here but world wide- of bring about change through community development.
Karen
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