[Oe List ...] Mathews Symposium follow-up

[RICHARD HOWIE]

Thanks Terry.  Dick and I plan to be at the March event.
Ellen
On Dec 24, 2009, at 10:44 AM, Terry Bergdall wrote:

> It was a very fine event in Washington DC last weekend. Much thanks  
> to all who made it happen. For those of you who were not there, I'm  
> sure more information will be forth coming as photos, speeches, and  
> workshop results are prepared for distribution. One photo, which  
> was taken before the snow began to fall, will to provide you with a  
> small feel for the event. It can be viewed via the following link:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/bergdall/4210530213/
>
> Yesterday, I posted the message below to those who attended the  
> Symposium. I think it may also be of interest to others in our  
> wider community (especially those living in the US). Please be on  
> the lookout for more information about all of these activities as  
> relevant dates approach.
>
> Have a good holiday wherever in the world you might be.
>
> Take care,
>
> Terry
>
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>
> It was a pleasure to be a part of the Mathews Symposium in  
> Washington DC. During the closing plenary on Saturday morning, I  
> spoke briefly about the current work of ICA in the United States  
> and some of its upcoming activities. Since many people were unable  
> to attend that session due to the snowstorm, this information is  
> highlighted again here to ensure that everyone is aware.
>
> On the weekend of March 26-28, 2010, we will host a gathering to  
> plan ways forward for ICA-USA’s renewed engagement in INTERNATIONAL  
> DEVELOPMENT. It will occur at 4750 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago. The  
> purpose of the meeting will be to create a practical plan of action  
> for connecting resources from the United States, both human and  
> financial, to address innocent suffering in developing countries.
>
> Second, May 2010 is our designated time for finally moving the EI/ 
> ICA archives out of the basement. This is part of our GLOBAL  
> ARCHIVES PROJECT (GAP). We hope to have volunteer sojourners  
> working throughout the month. Their assignment will be to organize  
> and transfer papers to acid free cartons and storage shelves -- but  
> will not involve any heavy lifting or moving of filing cabinets. We  
> are seeking several volunteers to commit a week or so during that  
> period with the aim of having at least six people working on the  
> project at any one time. We also are seeking funds to purchase  
> shelves and ensure appropriate environmental conditions for the  
> papers.
>
> Finally, please pencil in the dates of July 12-14, 2010, on your  
> calendar. This is when an ICA Living Archives research and  
> educational event will be co-sponsored by ICA and the Oikos honors  
> program on the campus of Oklahoma City University. The title for  
> this is “PEACE, POVERTY, AND PLANET EARTH: Exploring Resources for  
> a Sustainable Future” and will involve Oikos students and faculty  
> along with members of the EI/ICA community. In many ways, this will  
> build directly on the work of the Symposium to engage the EI/ICA  
> legacy in addressing the challenges of today’s world.
>
> More information can be found on the ICA website, www.ica-usa.org,  
> or by contacting me directly at tbergdall at ica-usa.org. I hope you  
> can join us in some form or another.
>
> Take care,
>
> Terry
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