Building and Connecting Communities Gathering - Draft Schedule

THURS 3 Nov FRIDAY 4 Nov SATURDAY 5 Nov SUNDAY 6 Nov

Late afternoon / Early Evening Arrival

Welcome to Tasman Ecovillage

Dinner and Settle in

Spa & sauna available

Short presentations from each represented community

Background discussion:

  • What has happened previously in Australia - Intentional Communities Conference etc
  • What is GEN? Presentation on the Global Ecovillage Network by GEN Ambassadors.

Setting the Agenda: Why a national network? What can GEN do? What else would we like to cover while we are together? Selection of top 5 issues

Afternoon visit to nearby Windgrove (optional) 

Confirmation of issues to be discussed

Focused Group discussions (world café style?)

 

Finalising & clarifying Saturday’s discussions and outcomes

Planning for future events:

  • GEN 2017 Conference
  • EDE 2017 - Planning an EDE:
    • What will work and what is needed?
  • GEN Australia Damanhur
    • Tour for Australians 2017

Setting up working groups as required

FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO JOIN GEN....
Election of national steering committee for the association and public officer. GEN is a registered not for profit. 

  Film in evening Bonfire (weather permitting) Musical evening Farewell and thank you to all! Mid-afternoon departure