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Living Legacy Event Agenda
October 5-7, 2007 Chicago, Illinois
“Discerning a vibrant legacy for today and the future”
Friday:
Celebrating and Discerning the Impact of the “BIG WE”
Acknowledge and celebrate ICA USA’s history, work, and the impact of the work
ICA USA’s broad community of care has had and is having.
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3:00 |
Registration |
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Posters created and displayed featuring ICA USA Living Legacy activities
* Poster guidelines can be found at end of the event schedule.* |
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4:30 |
Opening Reception “Town Square” |
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Opportunity to meet, greet and mingle |
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- Initiate the interchange with visual displays:
- History timeline: phases and outcomes of the ICA USA journey
- Archives presentation
- Table/wall displays sharing work, programs, products, books, etc.
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6:00 |
Dinner |
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- Welcome
- Participant introductions
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7:00 |
Evening Session |
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- Context for the weekend : The role of this gathering in the overall process of the Year of Discernment and ICA USA development
- Presentations and discussion assembling from those present, a large description of the work currently being done - both directly and indirectly - using the methods of ICA-(USA)
- Reflect on the impacts of the past decades of work and service
- Discuss implications and discern questions regarding the future
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Saturday:
Discerning the Future of ICA USA
Focus Questions
What does ICA USA need to do to support and serve emerging change networks?
What does ICA USA need to do and be as part of the global family of national ICAs?
What does ICA USA need to do to preserve and share the 40 plus years of wisdom contained in the Global Archives and embedded in each pioneering spirit?
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8:00 |
Breakfast |
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9:00 |
Morning Session |
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Working in key arenas of focus – 21st Century Spirituality, Sustainable Development, Participation Edges – others that may emerge from Friday evening’s work
- Conduct environmental scanning
- Identify key societal issues and networks
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12:00 |
Legacy Luncheon with invited guests
Honoring founding families and other invited guests
- Small story sharing circles around the tables
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1:15 |
Afternoon Session |
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Continue working in key arenas of focus from morning session - help position ICA USA for the future
- Reveal clues to issues and topics that ICA USA needs to address
- Reveal clues to how we serve needs of nation/world
- Identify how ICA USA might be involved in work on these issues
- Plenary session to synthesize the results of the working groups
- Share reports and recommendations
- Assess the uniqueness of ICA USA today – its approach, methods and spirit.
- Discuss the implications of transisting ICA USA to its next phase of service
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6:00 |
Dinner |
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7:30 |
Celebration in the Global Lounge |
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9:00 |
Informal conversations to follow for night owls |
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Sunday:
Initiating the Next Phase of ICA USA Service
Identify next steps in supporting the work of ICA USA and its collaboration with ongoing networks.
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8:00 |
Breakfast and Closing conversation |
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- Debrief the weekend dialogue and outcomes
- Present planned follow-up intents and activities by Board
- Invite advice and suggestions for next steps
- Send out ritual
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9:00 |
Adjourn Living Legacy 2007 Event |
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*LIVING LEGACY POSTER GUIDELINES
A POSTER IS WORTH 1000 WORDS!
To help assemble a large description of the work currently being done using ICA methods in the US, Living Legacy participants, and others across the country who may not be able to attend the October 5-7 Event, are invited to create and bring (or send) a poster that visually depicts the activities and impacts of the work in which they are involved. Simply tell how you use ICA methods in your life and community.
Please create a poster with the following guidelines:
Poster size: 18" x 24"
Photographs, drawings, and diagrams are encouraged.
Colors are most welcome along with bells, whistles, and tears of learning if appropriate!
HOW CAN I GET MY POSTER TO THE LIVING LEGACY EVENT?
1. Bring it with you. There is still space available to attend. Check at www.ica-usa.org for details.
2. Bring graphics or your good ideas with you and assemble the poster Friday afternoon between 3:00 and 4:30. Art supplies will be available.
3. Poster graphics can be sent to Judy Lindblad at nj.lindblad@gmail.com by September 30 to be mounted on poster board. Please include clear instructions for assembly.
The Facilitators, Mirja Hanson and Duncan Holmes, want to make sure we have as much information as possible about the ICA USA related work that is out there and to accomplish this big task within the Friday evening timeframe. Your best ingenuity is invited. Your one poster will be worth 1000 words.
Copyright © 2007 The Institute of Cultural Affairs USA
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