I caught this video of Obama with his campaign staff, predicting the difference they will make in the future, wherever they may be as a result of the capacities they developed as organizers out of working on his campaigns. Reminded me to say a deep thanks to those of you who made up the EI, OE, ICA, etc. And all of its crazy campaigns, structures, models, jargons, songs, hand gestures, and especially people and work to do. You shaped, and continue to shape my life and the life of my family. Thanks. http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-obama-emotional-video-20121108,0,... Jim Wiegel Jfwiegel@yahoo.com Come quickly. You mustn't miss the dawn. It will never be just like this again. -- Georgia O'Keefe Partners in Participation Upcoming public course opportunities: ToP Facilitation Methods: Feb 12-13, 2013, May 21-22, 2013, Sep 17-18, 2013 ToP Strategic Planning, Oct 9-10, 2012 The AZ Community of Practice meets the 1st Friday (1-4 pm) of the month Facilitation Mastery : Our Mastering the Technology of Participation program is available in Phoenix in 2012-3. Program begins on Nov 14-16, 2012 See short video http://partnersinparticipation.com/?page_id=55 and website for further details.