[Oe List ...] ICA-USA update

[William Alerding]

Thanks for the update, Terry. I am glad you are getting ICA rolling  
again.

I wish I could make a contribution. However, Barb is in rehab at  
Spring Mill Meadows, Room 112, 2140 W.86th St. in Indianapolis. This  
is draining our  few resources. 20 years of osteoporosis has caused  
fractures in her lower spine and she cannot walk. It will take at  
least anther month or so when she can walk and handle herself on her  
feet. Her phone number is 317-290-1876 and she answers it when she is  
in her room, which is not very often.

Anyway, I wish you the best on getting ICA working effectively again.  
Good job!!

Bill Alerding

On Jun 20, 2011, at 4:59 PM, Terry Bergdall wrote:

> Greetings,
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> During the past few months I have been visiting with colleagues  
> around the country sharing stories about ICA’s evolving work in the  
> US and the world. I have been greeted with warmth and hospitality in  
> Indianapolis, up and down the state of California, Dallas, New York  
> City, Kansas City, Denver, and recently, Santa Fe. There are many  
> encouraging things happening at ICA-USA and I’d like to share some  
> of them with you.
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> OIKOS CONFERENCE:
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> ICA will be co-sponsor, with the Oklahoma City University Oikos  
> Scholars Program, of “Caring for Our HOME: Educating Moral Leaders  
> for Ecological Sustainability.” This collaborative conference will  
> occur Sept 23-24, 2011, on the OCU campus and will focus on the role  
> of higher education in working with students and communities to  
> create educational programs and community partnerships to care for  
> planet earth.
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> Dean Mark Davies at OCU has always seen ICA’s network of experienced  
> change agents (with the participants on this listserv being at the  
> heart of that network) as a “living archive” that has valuable  
> wisdom to share with today’s students and faculty. I hope many of  
> you will consider attending in order to share that wisdom. More  
> information can be found about the Oikos event, including the agenda  
> and bios of speakers, on the registration page at http://www.ica-usa.org/events/event_details.asp?id=143984 
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> SERVICE LEARNING:
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> ICA is in the process of implementing a new program called  
> Leadership in the Time of Transition. Several colleges and  
> universities have approached ICA looking for an experiential program  
> outside the classroom. We have long known the value of college-age  
> students’ involvement in community development initiatives. It is  
> important to foster student leadership.
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> A team of people here in Chicago, headed by James Addington, has  
> been hard at work creating a “service learning” program design. The  
> premise is for participants to experience an intensive program built  
> upon the importance of civic engagement and community life. The  
> program will focus on (1) Creating a Just and Equitable Society, )2)  
> Shaping a Green and Sustainable Society, and (3) Building the  
> foundations for peace. The first set of students from Oklahoma City  
> University will arrive at the end of July.
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> TRUE AND SPENCER CHALLENGE GRANTS:
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> The excitement and energy that the Sandra True Memorial Fund and the  
> Raymond and Tina Spencer $60,000 match commitments generated was  
> amazing and gratifying. So much so, that we have reached the  
> targeted amount, $60,000, in just six months! It is heartening to me  
> and is great news that ICA colleagues responded with such enthusiasm  
> and affection. The matches were the catalyst, but not the sole  
> reasons for the quick success. Old camaraderie, future vision and  
> spirit abounds! In addition to recognizing and honoring Sandra, ICA  
> colleagues, past and present, I think, really believe ICA has a  
> vitally important contribution to make in creating the future. These  
> funds will be used to continue the powerful resurgence of ICA  
> mission and programming that was so important to Sandra. As we plan  
> for the Fiftieth Anniversary and celebration, I want to thank you  
> all for your many gifts of monetary and encouraging support.
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> Sincerely,
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> Terry Bergdall
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> Chief Executive
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> Institute of Cultural Affairs in the USA
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> 4750 N. Sheridan Road
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> Chicago, IL 60640
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> www.ica-usa.org
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