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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
--AT THE 'THINK TANK', OLYMPIC MILLS--
(corner of SE Washington and 2nd, the mustard-colored building!)

Generating, Incubating, and Launching Community Innovation.

++++SPECIAL GUESTS!++++

Join us as we welcome a new resource into our community!
THE CASCADIA CENTER: SOCIAL ECOLOGY FOR (R)EVOLUTION!
The evening's Forum will focus on the new Cascadia Center. You'll hear a panel of their leadership, and learn about their mission, vision, and programs. Then, you will be led through guided activities that help change leaders be better at negotiating the challenges of organizational leadership.
Born from Tryon Life Community Farm, this new group will be a much-needed asset in the community. Join us as we help them launch!

Ever been part of a group that foundered because of  interpersonal conflict?  Burn-out? Misunderstandings? Power dynamics?  Ever felt like your work ends up supporting the system you are trying to change?

You're not alone.  Join us for a close look at how grassroots, socially entrepreneurial, horizontal organizations can interrupt irritating patterns to create a thriving human ecosystem of change.  We'll look at the deep stories we tell ourselves about social transformation, share practical tools we've used in various contexts, and respond to real-life experiences from participants to show how we work.

There's a reason corporate America invests heavily in developing organizational patterns that keep people "productive".  For those of us working to create deep shifts in culture, economy, and politics, we see people as more than just efficient machines.  Our metaphors, our meta-narratives, and our connectedness can shift everything . . . if only we can break out of the dominant story.  It's largely a matter of re-connecting our hearts and minds, relating to each other in new ways.

Brought to you by the Cascadia Center, a nine person collective that melds practical lessons learned over years of community organizing with principles of whole systems thinking, permaculture, critical theory, anti-oppression work, evolutionary and spiritual activism, and social ecology to address the difficulties of organizing head-on. 

See cascadiacenter.tumblr.com and tryonfarm.org - For more info, write to cc@tryonfarm.org

The Cascadia Center practitioners meld practical lessons learned over years of community organizing with principles of whole systems thinking, permaculture, critical theory, anti-oppression work, evolutionary and spiritual activism, and social ecology to address the difficulties of organizing head-on.

MISSION
The Cascadia Center shares education, training, and support with community organizers and change agents to enhance the effectiveness and enjoyment of our work for ecological regeneration and social justice.

VISION
We envision a resilient, agile, and growing ecology of movements, communities, affinity groups, collectives, and individuals.  This ecosystem of change encompasses profound differences as a source of strength, experimenting with and sharing diverse skills, practices, and wisdoms for healthier action and reflection.  It is durable and scalable enough to integrate large numbers of new people and relationships as the currently dominant social fabric frays.

$10 suggested, gathered at the door
~ Refreshments and light dinner served ~

Join us!