F3 Summit on Community
April 8-9, 1999, Atlanta, Georgia  USA
"Building, Sustaining, and Celebrating Community"

Note: the table below is in two 'separate but equal' pieces

Focus Question: "What are the characteristics that make a strong community?"

Fueling the Community Through Passion and Commitment Sharing Common Purpose Fostering Strong & Diverse Relation-ships Inventing the Future Recreating Individual & Group Energy Living In A Safe Environment
Alternative:

(Achieving Exponential Energy Through Synergy)

Accomplish-ment Inter-connectedness of members Sense of something greater Sensuality Appreciating Differences
Synergy/Energy

e=mc2

A Crusade or Goal Regular and Frequent Contact Future Focused Rest and Play (Fun) Environment of Trust
Abundance mentality Shared Purpose Physical Environment (Makes It easy to come together Wonderment Fun and Laughter Freedom to Challenge
Passion/Heart Something at Stake

Price of Admission

A group   Celebration Civility
Recognize and Minimize Energy Drains Growth and Progress Global Relations & One-on-one Relations   Sense of Beauty --

Expression

Openness and Acceptance
Creativity   Homogeneity & Diversity   Humor Trust
Bill Price   Common Denominator   Wellness Valued Honesty
        Willingness to learn from inside and outside Climate for Forgiveness
        Food and nurturing  

 

Taking Care of Individuals Bonding through shared experience, language & stories Balancing Structure and Flexibility Building on a Foundation of Values Connecting through authentic exchange Involving Everyone though Authentic Participation
Development and Education of Members Shared experience Flexibility Belief System Values Dogma Open communication--non-judgmental Equity: Everyone Important
Collective Efficacy Common "language" Knowing when to break the rules High Standards Mechanisms for disputes resolution Sharing of Ideas and Leadership
Take care of each other Common adversity or trial Ritual and Tradition Common Values Effective Facilitation Dedication and Zeal
Mutual Support (Ask for and offer Help) Adversity Accepted practices   Dialogue Investment
Optimistic Focus on Assets and Strengths of Community Common language Choice: Not Mandatory   Listening with Big Ears Recognizing Value of individual
Self (self-esteem) Stories narrative Boundaries   Able to Laugh at Self- Light- Humility Various Roles
    Norms   Conversations (Making Time to Be Together) Leadership
    Freedom     Can Count on Each other to keep your word (follow-thru)
          Accountability
          Roles assumed based on natural abilities
          Sled-Dog Leadership
          Commitment and Participation
          Contribution and Sharing
          Participation and accountability Individual Level
          Pulse Takers

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