A National Conference
Aaron Keohane
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Hi all,
A few of us stayed until closing in the Teachers Club last night and had a really fruitful conversation about how we could best facilitate the growth of the community living movement in Ireland. The purpose of which would be to provide a space for people to have valuable conversations and network.
We concluded that the best thing for it was to organise a national conference. We came up with a name and everything - The Irish Community Living Conference.
It would take place during the summer.
Anyone can come along if they wish.
There will be no set speakers as it would be run as an "unconference", ie using an Open Space Schedule - http://www.mindviewinc.com/Conferences/OpenSpaces.html
It was also concluded that it order to realise this vision it will take a group of 5 - 7 people meeting up fortnightly between now and the summer.
If you would like to be one of these people just indicate your interest below. This is gonna be great :)
Davie Philip Fri 6 Jan 2017 4:24PM
Hello all,
I just got back from the Ghana Permaculture Institute where I was teaching and facilitating for the last couple of months. I was sorry to miss the salon, it sounds like you had a great discussion, let me know when the next one is. Maybe a group visit here to Cloughjordan could be organised sometime.
This strand really interests me and I am well up for supporting an event in whatever way I can. I have quite a lot of experience in open space and event design. With Cultivate I have organised two 'Housing Ourselves' events on co-housing, both lightly supported by CHI.
Aaron when are you meeting Geoff? I probably cant join you but do keep me in the loop on the outcome and the organisation meetings. Im at 0505 56061 if you want to have a chat sometime.
Keep up the good work folks and all the best for the year ahead.
Davie
Allano Stíobhairt Wed 11 Jan 2017 4:00PM
so 19th?
Siobhan Fri 13 Jan 2017 10:58AM
Sounds good. Not based in Dublin at the moment though.Keen to be involved though.
Emer O'Siochru Sat 14 Jan 2017 4:35PM
Hi Aaron et al,
Keep me in loop re April conference. Community land trusts can help all housing types get a start and we would like to input. Meanwhile, I am trying to get a meeting of the Community land Trusts Initiative (CLTI) arranged at which the Camphill community can brief us on their experience and challenges. All will be welcome.
Aaron Keohane Sun 15 Jan 2017 11:27AM
Hi all the first of our fortnightly meetings with the primary purpose of organising a national (un)conference on the theme of Community Living will take place on Thursday 19th of Jan at 19:00 at the following location - 7 Minstrel Court, The Chase, Sandyford. If anyone has any questions they can ring my mobile on +353 (85) 773 6821
Those who are not sure whether they can commit to the fortnightly chat are also welcome as the event will also be an opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing.
Sam Toland Sun 15 Jan 2017 12:37PM
Did you meet with Geoff from Cooperative Housing Ireland - to see what the room for cooperation/resources are? :)
Aaron Keohane Mon 16 Jan 2017 8:52AM
@samtoland i've rang up CHI a few times but so far a meeting hasn't materialised. I'll keep on it though
Eldon Hilliard Mon 16 Jan 2017 9:50AM
Great,
See you Thursday so.
Davie Philip Mon 16 Jan 2017 10:02AM
Good luck with the meeting on Thursday, I cant make it but very interested - keep me in the loop. Cheers
Jules Dutch Fitzsimons · Tue 3 Jan 2017 4:14PM
thats great, and very fortuitous that there is a similar themed conference taking place.
i reckon this will be great for raising profiles and taking next steps... i would love to help with the organising but am over capacity already and will be for at least another month or 2
i reckon i would be able to help doing a website and sourcing a venue.
but if you are already collaborating with nabco/CHI then sounds like you're on the right track!