[Peace-discuss] Next AWARE meeting

[Alfred Kagan]

Carol,

Thanks for your smart message. I would like to revive AWAREcare and be 
part of it.

On Jan 5, 2005, at 1:57 PM, carol inskeep wrote:

> I think an awful lot of us left the last AWARE meeting feeling bad 
> about how it went.  We will always have differences about issues - 
> it's healthy.   But it's absolutely crucial that we treat each other 
> with respect.  The bottom line is that to do any political work - to 
> in fact survive as a group, we've got to have a sense of community 
> where people feel welcome and where conflict is handled without 
> personal attacks.  I really feel sick at heart when I see 
> condescension and insults in an AWARE meeting. 
>   
> Bob, I thought you had a thankless job last week trying to 
> facilitate.  Please don't in any way feel discouraged.  I wish that we 
> would all commit ourselves to speaking up when the discussion starts 
> to get rude or insulting -  not to stifle disagreement, but to promote 
> the kind of respect and patience that makes real open discussion 
> possible. 
>   
> Some folks have suggested that it might be a good time to revive AWARE 
> Care - the working group which used to get together and discuss ways 
> to make our meetings more interesting, effective, and welcoming.  I'd 
> be glad to be part of that.
>  
> Durl Kruse - a glutton for punishment and one of AWARE's most 
> good-natured members - has said he'd be glad to facilitate.  And I'm 
> glad to get back on track doing the agendas. 
>   
> cpi
>
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Al Kagan
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