Day 2: April 11, 1pm - 6pm

This is the day when the real work of Transition Whatcom will begin. We encourage everyone who has a strong interest in Transition to prioritize attending Day 2 of The Great Unleashing. It could be among the most important time spent of your entire year.

Based on our visioning, we’ll begin to form project groups that will address critical issues our community is facing and start the process of articulating an Energy Descent Action Pathway. This will be our roadmap to a future of greater freedom from oil-dependency, much greater local resilience, and a more satisfying personal and community life, and will celebrate and expand on the many positive actions already happening in our community.

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Sunday, April 11
Bellingham High School

HOW CAN WE, IN WHATCOM COUNTY, PRESERVE WHAT IS IMPORTANT AND THRIVE IN CHALLENGING TIMES?

1:00 to 1:15 pm           Welcome Arrivals (:15)

1:15 to 1:25 pm    Opening (:10)
                Introductions (Facilitators, Communication Allies, Volunteers)
                Logistics (Bathrooms, Take care of needs)
                The Power of the First Follower – Video Clip (3 min)        
1:25 to 1:35 pm     ‘Mapping’ Exercise (:10)
                Arranging attendees, according to where they live, on the floor space
                as if the floor were Whatcom County                
1:35 to 1:45 pm          Overview of the next steps in the TT model (:10)
                Agenda for the day is on the wall
                Intro the concept of Working Groups (WG) + steps 6 thru 12 (+ later)
                Intro the concept of the ‘composting’ of the TWIG
                Development of the next ‘core group’ still being designed
                (a responsibility of the TWIG)
1:45 to 1:50 pm     The Day’s Objectives (:05)    
                Core leadership in each Category of Concern (min. of 4 WG formed)
                Min. of 4 people in each WG
                Temp. leader agreed upon to follow thru with the next steps
                A plan for the WGs to meet again (when/where/Doodler ID’d)
                A plan for all WG to meet again
                Additional Open Space days planned for each WG
                Invitation  - a personal written commitment from each attendee
                Is this complete? (2 min)
1:50 to 2:05 pm           Serving a Common Purpose - Doug Banner (:15)
                Narrative: Bringing people together to work toward a common purpose
2:05 to 2:25 pm          Visioning at ‘The Wall’ – Categories of Concern (Condensed) (:20)    
                Intro – the power of building a positive vision (2 min)
                Add to it; Be inspired; Explore your passions
                Reconvene
2:25 to 2:35  pm         Open Space Technology Intro (:10)
                Intro to OST
2:35 to 3:05  pm    Open Space ‘Marketplace’ (:30)
                Pitching your ideas for starting a conversation, project or a WG
                Creating the location schedule for each WG
3:05 to 5:00 pm          Working Group Session (1:55)
                Break out sessions following what ‘sold’ in the Marketplace
5:00 to 5:10 pm    Reconvene (:10)
                Fill out form provided
All come back to the circle
5:10 to 5:30 pm          Working Group Reports (:20)
                ‘Popcorn’ style – let’s hear the greatest ideas you came up with!
5:30 to 5:50 pm          Future of Transition Whatcom (:20)
                How does the TT model suggest the work continue beyond the IG?
                The Status of that Transition
                                                Transition Training Available and Support for Working Groups
                Training for Transition in June (BUF – Green Sanctuary)
                Support for WGs
                Options for WGs  
5:50 to 6:00 pm          Thank Yous and Wrap Up (:10)
                Did we meet our objectives?       
6:00 to 6:30 pm          Clean up (:30)


Snacks, fruit, coffee, tea available – shared donations accepted

More Info About The Great Unleashing:

The Great Unleashing: An Overview
General Description of the event, and an "at a glance" outline of the sessions on Day 1.

The Pedal Powered Parade
Come be a part of the pre-event parade on Saturday morning!

The Keynote Speakers: Rob Hopkins, Trathen Heckman, Vicki Robin, and Frances Moore Lappe.
Read their bios, see their photos, and learn what they'll be talking about.

The Breakout Sessions: All the Details
Full details of who, what, when and where for the breakout sessions on Day 1.

Music and Food
Music and food are important. Dana Lyons, Jan Peters, Burke Mulvaney, Youth Jazz Band, and more!

The Exhibits
Read all about the exhibits and exhibitors.

An Overview of Day 2
This is the day when the real work of Transition Whatcom will begin. We encourage everyone who has a strong interest in Transition to prioritize attending Day 2 of The Great Unleashing. It could be among the most important time spent of your entire year.

Sponsors
We couldn't put this event on without our sponsors. Please express your thanks to these generous companies and folks!