transitionnorthfield Mailing List: SUMMARY OF EMERGING GROUP STRUCTURES

[Karen Olson (knolson]

Emerging group structure
Transition Northfield
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*Who:  Anyone who has read the "Transition Handbook" and wants to come to
the meetings!*
*When:*  Currently, Every other Saturday 8:45-11:45
*Where:*  Mostly in each others homes
*What:*  We are a gathering of committed individuals seeking to address
shared concerns about our communities ability to survive and thrive in a
future with less and less oil, climate change, lack of awareness of
sustainable practices, and need for connectedness with the greater community
of life.

Specifically, we are a temporary steering committee with the sole purpose of
bringing 'Transition Initiative' ideals to Northfield to create a community
wide plan for responding to these looming environmental, economic and energy
crises.

Emerging meeting Structure

   1. Round-Robin check in, not rushed/not too long
   2. Identify roles: Time keeper, notetaker
   3. Modify/Approve agenda
   4. Announcements (Also written on announcement board)
   5. Business
   6. Housekeeping; next meeting location, facilitator
   7. Round-Robin check out
   8. Mtg debrief (?)


   - Gather at 8:45 for settling in
   - Agendas mailed 3 days in advance
   - Meeting starts PROMPTLY at 9:00
   - 70% of membership constitutes quorum
   - Potluck food
   - Rotate meeting roles of: Facilitator, notetaker, timekeeper
   - Use "FIELD OF DREAMS" for off-topic items we want to address later
   - Whiteboard for announcements
   - post our 'Group culture/agreements'

*We use CONSENSUS ideals in our group processes and as a defined decision
making process. We define 'consensus' as:*
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*" A group decision making process that seeks diverse perspectives and our
collective wisdom. We value staying focused and solution centered towards
outcomes that benefit the whole. We value the process and the product
equally. *
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*Our process will create harmony and a supportive web of connection and
cooperation. it will empower us to commit to the group decision and energize
our work!"*
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