[Oe List ...] Transition Announcement

[Judi White via OE]

Working with you in Omaha and 5th City I came to know the true nature of
Spirit in the world. I was grateful that you chose to CEO the
transformation, just knowing the successful place you would lead the ICA.
Congratulations on a job well done, well beyond the impossible dream. I
suspect that the person who takes your place will be well prepared to do
so, as your final intent.

Blessings, Judi
On Aug 5, 2014 10:44 AM, "Doug & Pat Druckenmiller via OE" <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Terry,
>
> Your presence, style and vision have been an inspiration to all who worked
> with you during a very difficult time of transition.  It was an honor and a
> gift to have worked so closely with you over the past 5 years.  I know that
> you and the board have worked hard on this next transition in the
> organization's life and I want to extend my personal thanks for your work
> and wish you and Pam the best as you take on new challenges.
>
> Douglas and Patricia Druckenmiller
>
> ------------------------------
> To: bergdall2 at gmail.com; oe at lists.wedgeblade.net
> Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2014 09:17:22 -0400
> CC: dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net
> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] [Oe List ...] Transition Announcement
> From: dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net
>
> Terry,
>
> The ICA has been extremely fortunate to have your leadership these last
> seven years--so much accomplished, plus a whole new spirit.  Thank you for
> taking the reins and daring to put into action the dreams and objectives
> you had--on behalf of the world, the Chicago community, GreenRise and all
> of us connected with the ICA/EI/OE.  We are truly grateful for yours
> and Pam's commitment, passion, vision, and incredibly excellent work that
> has positioned the ICA for its next era of adventure.
>
> Carleton and Ellie Stock
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Bergdall via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Cc: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> Sent: Tue, Aug 5, 2014 12:33 am
> Subject: [Oe List ...] Transition Announcement
>
>  At my initiative last May, I informed the ICA-USA Board of Directors
> that I thought it was time for them to begin the process of identifying my
> replacement as ICA's executive officer. Since this listserv represents the
> community to which I feel accountable, it is appropriate that I share with
> you my thoughts about this decision. It also is my effort to answer
> questions that I suspect many people will have when they hear the news.
>
> It was in early January 2007 when I was first presented with the idea of
> becoming Executive Director of ICA-USA. My initial response was strongly
> negative. I was enjoying the fruits of nearly 20 years, following the
> disbanding of the Order, as a successful independent consultant. I
> considered myself to be an eager and active player in expanding the reach
> and impact of the OE community, the "flowering of the Order" as some have
> called it, through a wide array of creative activities that were generally
> beyond its grasp when it was more tightly bound. Why give that up to
> wrestle with the problems, and potential drudgery, of institutional life?
>
> Despite my initial "no," a seed was planted and ideas about ICA's future
> continued to grow within my imagination. The reason for embracing
> institutional challenges is because they have a way of outlasting us all. I
> wanted to ensure that the principles, perspectives, values, and wisdom that
> have motivated people during the past 50 years would continue to have a
> living home. This is manifest in new programs that give practical form to
> truths like: (1) everyone has gifts, assets, and capacities; (2) the
> external situation is never the problem; (2) people live out of images and
> when images change, behavior changes; (4) an emphasis on cultural
> dimensions of the social process is the key to addressing economic and
> political contradictions. My passion was, and is, to ensure these points,
> and others like them, are embedded in the institutional fabric of an
> organization that will continue beyond my lifetime. The vision, therefore,
> is ICA as a branded vessel for profound insights that inspire people to
> action.
>
> My commitment when I took this job involved three objectives:  create
> innovative new programs built upon the legacy of ICA's past while
> addressing new realities, obtain economic stability, and to pass on the
> organization to new leadership looking toward the next 50 years. I feel
> very good these days about the dynamic programs for which ICA-USA enjoys a
> growing high-profile reputation -- the neighborhood work with "Accelerate
> 77," the emergence of the "GreenRise Learning Laboratory" at 4750,
> leadership development of university students through contextual education
> and civic engagement, and the spreading of ToP facilitation methods
> throughout the country. ICA's international connectedness is a powerful
> feature of its work. Economic stability remains an elusive objective
> requiring constant diligence but is never reason for inaction. Based on all
> of the above, I believe now is the right time to enable a successful
> transition to new leadership from among those who are attracted to ICA's
> underlying purpose and in-depth programs.
>
> To that end, I will post information very soon from the ICA-USA Board of
> Directors about the succession process to appoint a new CEO.
>
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