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Oct. 7th, 2008
Convergence Tuesdays
Oct. 7th, 2008 08:15 amThe return of CONvergence Tuesdays? A provisional maybe, since the last time was so consistent (I have bad journaling discipline. meh.)
Reminders
Community Meeting tonight October 7, at 6:30pm
meeting room of the Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square, Edina -
http://www.hclib.org/AgenciesAction.cfm?agency=Ed.
A SECOND MEETING has been added
Wednesday October 22 at 6:30pm
Rockford Road Library
6401 42nd Ave. N., Crystal
http://www.hennepin.lib.mn.us/AgenciesAction.cfm?agency=RR.
The topic dujour is a proposed move to an annual 4-day CONvergence. These conversations are not the first, nor the only opportunities people have (or have had) to raise challenges and positives—we have spoken to concom departments and begun gathering feedback through those and our extended networks.
What's going on right now
Currently I'm in listening mode: I want to know about the positives and negatives associated with this intended move. This is intended, which is a different category from decided or a done deal; and I think it's worth saying that this intention is also different from hanging by a thread.
Our directive from the whole board of the Society is to move CONvergence to a four day convention, pending a determination of feasibility. So, along with other members of the board I'm listening and actively seeking input in order to make this determination. Now is exactly the time when I most need input from a wide array of perspectives, including fervent support or vociferous dissent. Please take that time through any of the normal organs. And yes, for now I include this livejournal in that list.
Food for thought
You should know, however, that my reason for thinking of livejournal as a less-than-optimal forum is not because "internet discussions suck." Instead it's that since it's my journal you can't know for sure if or how I'm limiting discussion—pro or anti. I won't do that, I'm just making a larger point. When you send an email or come to a public meeting, there is a record and/or a wider community witnessing to your statements. When I—or anyone else—is able to control what messages get seen, with self-oversight-only in a forum of my own making, then the level of paranoia rises and trustworthiness fades.
That said, there's also other Convergence directors, info@convergence-con.org, info@misfit.org the rest of the board, and of course any of their private email addresses if you know them.
Feel free to review and respond to the current edition of the CVG four day faq.
Reminders
Community Meeting tonight October 7, at 6:30pm
meeting room of the Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square, Edina -
http://www.hclib.org/AgenciesAction.cfm?agency=Ed.
A SECOND MEETING has been added
Wednesday October 22 at 6:30pm
Rockford Road Library
6401 42nd Ave. N., Crystal
http://www.hennepin.lib.mn.us/AgenciesAction.cfm?agency=RR.
The topic dujour is a proposed move to an annual 4-day CONvergence. These conversations are not the first, nor the only opportunities people have (or have had) to raise challenges and positives—we have spoken to concom departments and begun gathering feedback through those and our extended networks.
What's going on right now
Currently I'm in listening mode: I want to know about the positives and negatives associated with this intended move. This is intended, which is a different category from decided or a done deal; and I think it's worth saying that this intention is also different from hanging by a thread.
Our directive from the whole board of the Society is to move CONvergence to a four day convention, pending a determination of feasibility. So, along with other members of the board I'm listening and actively seeking input in order to make this determination. Now is exactly the time when I most need input from a wide array of perspectives, including fervent support or vociferous dissent. Please take that time through any of the normal organs. And yes, for now I include this livejournal in that list.
Food for thought
You should know, however, that my reason for thinking of livejournal as a less-than-optimal forum is not because "internet discussions suck." Instead it's that since it's my journal you can't know for sure if or how I'm limiting discussion—pro or anti. I won't do that, I'm just making a larger point. When you send an email or come to a public meeting, there is a record and/or a wider community witnessing to your statements. When I—or anyone else—is able to control what messages get seen, with self-oversight-only in a forum of my own making, then the level of paranoia rises and trustworthiness fades.
That said, there's also other Convergence directors, info@convergence-con.org, info@misfit.org the rest of the board, and of course any of their private email addresses if you know them.
Feel free to review and respond to the current edition of the CVG four day faq.