MEETING AGENDA
What conversation, if begun today, could ripple out in a way
that
created new possibilities for the future?
For:
Community Meeting, September 16, 2011, Wenatchee World Press Room, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. ish
Facilitator:
Leita Hermanson - Crossfield
Objective: Engage community
members in conversations to connect, communicate and collaborate and build community. (Use Appreciate Inquiry methods to facilitate
questions and participation from audience)
The
Community Hub was created to be a catalyst for conversation, collaboration, civic action and innovation. With that in mind,
we aim to inspire and champion other’s ideas and causes through compassionate community meetings where change-makers
can share their causes with others to foster connections and collaboration. We aim to see the world from a framework of what
is working, seeking common ground asking: “how can we help you achieve your goals and dreams?”
1. Introductions
Preamble: Rufus Woods. Building Common Ground. 5 – 10
minutes
Brief questions
for Brian
What question
if answered, could make the most difference to the future of Wenatchee Learns?
What draws you to this inquiry?
What’s important to you about Wenatchee Learns and why do you care?
What’s the deeper purpose,
the big “why” that is really worthy of our best effort?
What opportunities can you see in Wenatchee Learns?
How can we support each other in taking the next steps?
What unique contributions can
we each make?
2. Wenatchee Learns
Brian Flones, Superintendent,
Wenatchee Public Schools, 30 minute PowerPoint presentation followed by discussion
10-15 minute questions
What does your cause need?
How can we help?
How can we cultivate
contribution?
3. Around the Room, 15 minutes
The meeting will wrap with the popular “Around the Room” session, which allows those
attending to introduce themselves and to tell about their business or organization.
4. Possible topics for future meetings
Who is doing great
things here and what can we learn from them?
How can we help the work of others, so that we continue to nurture and grow our future?
- Youth United
- Energizing food banks for the winter
- Turning asphalt and vacant lots into micro-parks
- Westside
High school
- Emerson,
B-17 pilot
- Historic homes, why do you love your home? What was the main influence in purchasing here?
- SR 285 Master
plan for N. Wenatchee Avenue upgrade
- The arts scene in the valley. How does art and culture create a sense of place? A healthy
community?
- What about? integrated residential within the business core, live/work, living spaces
above shops
- Zoning
codes, single use, shifting thought process to allow a mix of uses following tenements of New Urbanism, Duany Plater-Zyberk
(and others).
