Meg, Women’s Leadership, and Berkana
Editors Note:
It’s a small world. I first met Bob Stilger at the cabin Of Charlie and Ann Wood. Charlie and Ann are interesting people magnets. Their brilliance and compassion draw committed and active people to them. Bob and his family were among those gathered on a spring morning long ago to beat back the winter damage to a cabin. In the course of cutting, chopping, and clearing, I found a man who’s keen intellect was focused squarely on making our world a better place for us all. And I found a life long friend. So it is with delight I pass along this word from my friend:
Hi friends,
At the Spokane Symphony last night (which was great), I found myself thinking about the Tour again. I realized my messages to you all have been kind of -transactional- and that I’ve not shared what I’m excited about. Let me do that now. AND, our new e-flyer is below.
I’m excited about this Tour for three reasons: Meg, Women’s Leadership, and Berkana. I’ll tell you why:
I’ve been blessed to work with lots of people over the years and I’ve worked closely with Meg since 2000. What can I say? She is a dear friend and I have immense respect for her. In working together over the last 7 years I’ve learned so much. These days I’m concerned about beliefs, values and principles - the guidance system for life affirming leadership, rather than rules, policies and procedures - the refuge of flat-faced bureaucracies. Meg has an incredible voice - she is able to name patterns and possibilities in ways that make them widely accessible. She’s able to invite in the conversation that wants to happen in the room. I want you to meet her!
Most people I’m sending this e-mail to have know me for years. You probably know that most of my work has been with women as my closest colleagues. I’ve been able to do good work in the world largely because of the presence of strong women who have offered their leadership. I know that Kofi Anan’s quote is true. I’ve seen it in Spokane, and I’ve seen it in Harare, Zimbabwe. Women lead the way. I want to invite you to come together with other women of all ages who yearn for new possibilities - and who will put their passion behind the birth of those possibilities.
Finally, it’s time for Berkana to stand up in Spokane. We’ve moved our administrative offices here two years ago and I’ve kept a low profile in the community. Much of my work and my time has been spent out in the rest of the world. I know that now is time to bring the work home. I want to invite you to come and learn what you can from the rest of the world. Please join us.
“The future of the world depends on women”— Kofi Annan, Director General, United Nations
is coming to Spokane on April 12th, 2007
Join Margaret Wheatley and neighborhood women for a stimulating and inspiring inquiry into how we women can step forward with the gift of our leadership and offer it in service to our community.
The Event:
This is an evening’s exploration, conversation and celebration with Margaret (Meg) and many women from the local community. Meg will seed the conversation by describing the impact that women are having in communities around the world, and then lead us in an inquiry about our own leadership. As well as being inspired by Meg’s wonderful stories and experiences, we know that you will encourage, provoke and inspire one another. Also, there will be opportunities to continue the conversation with local women after this event. Music and poetry will be part of this festive gathering and refreshments will be served. Find out more about why Meg created this tour.
Where:
The Globe Room, Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University. Campus Map .
When:
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. program with Meg Wheatley
Contribution:
$50 US for single tickets to the evening event. One hundred percent of funds raised by this event go to support the work of The Berkana Institute. Visit Berkana.org to learn of our work with women and men in Latin America, Africa, Asia and North America.
Special Prices:
Donor Tickets: Can you afford to help support the attendance of others? Buy a $75 Donor Ticket and have $25 applied to assist Berkana and Gonzaga in making these events accessible to everyone.
Student/Reduced-Price Tickets: Students and those with limited means are an important part of our conversations - join us at our reduced ticket price of $25.
Group Discounts: When 3 or more people attend in your group, enjoy our group ticket price of $40 per ticket.
All tickets may be purchased online. If you would like to reserve your tickets and pay separately at the door,
e-mail Lizzie or call 509-835-4228.
To Register:
You can easily register online (this link will take you to the Gonzaga University site, where registration is located) or send a check with registration form to -
Angela Ruff
Director, Continuing Education
Gonzaga University
502 E Boone Ave
Spokane WA 99258-2616
Other Event Opportunities:
April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Finding Our Way: Leadership for Uncertain Times: Leadership in the contemporary age is increasingly complex and demanding. Organizations are buffeted by changes far beyond their control that can dislodge and disrupt, while people are increasingly stressed, fearful, and dependent. How do we lead when life is so out of our control? How do we prepare for the unknown? Join Gonzaga University and Dr. Margaret Wheatley at seminar aimed at developing deeper understandings of the fundamental shift that leaders must make, from hero to host.
April 13, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Public Lecture on Fostering Leadership in the Community
Co-Hosts:
Gonzaga University and the Berkana Institute. For questions, please contact Lizzie by email or call 509-835-4228.
The Berkana Institute connects and supports pioneering, life-affirming leaders around the world who strengthen their communities by working with the wisdom and wealth already present in its people, traditions and environment. We define a leader as anyone who wants to help, who is willing to step forward to create change in their world. We know that the leaders we need are already here.
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Bob Stilger
The Berkana Institute
350 East 10th Avenue
Spokane, WA 99202
USA
phone: 509 835 4128
fax: 509 835 4182
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