Andy and I are glued to the TV tonight, as I’m sure many of you are, waiting to see who our next U.S. President will be. But many others are running for various offices as well – including NCDD member Kai Degner, who is running for City Council in the town of Harrisonburg, Virginia.  Some of you met Kai at the last NCDD conference in Austin, or at NCDD 2006 in San Francisco.  He’s a young, focused, high-energy dynamo who created the concept of the ... (continue)

Everyone who attended the closing remembers fondly the gorgeous, moving photo journal produced by photographer Tim Thomas, which we played at the beginning of the closing plenary session. Many, many thanks to Tim, and to our friends at the Generative Change Community, who made this photo journal possible.                     (continue)

The November 5th Coalition is asking the D&D community… “Who should be invited to serve as advisors to the next President on issues of public engagement and democratic governance? What specific issues and challenges should these advisors focus on?” Please follow this link – www.surveyconsole.com/console/TakeSurvey?id=489582 – to a brief survey that will allow you to tell them what you think. The November 5th Coalition is an all-partisan alliance (including NCDD!) committed to civic partnerships that address our biggest challenges. The Coalition is named for the ... (continue)

Hi, (main or admin contact name)!  I wanted to let you know that the $150 annual dues are due for (org name)’s organizational membership in the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD).  I’ve attached an invoice in case you need it to process payment. or start with this paragraph for individual members: Hi, (name)!  I wanted to let you know that your membership in the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) is due for renewal.  Your $50 dues for Supporting Membership are due on ... (continue)

Hi, (first names).  Thank you for joining the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation as an organizational member! It’s more important than ever that dialogue and deliberation processes, principles and practitioners are given every opportunity to flourish.  That’s what NCDD is all about, and we’re so glad ___ is involved. Here are some things we suggest new members do: 1.  Participate in NCDD’s listservs, which continue to be NCDD members’ top choice when they need to connect with each other, share an announcement, or gather ... (continue)

Hi, .  Thank you for joining the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation as a supporting/sustaining/organizational member. Hi, .  Thank you for joining the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation. It’s more important than ever that dialogue and deliberation processes, principles and practitioners are given every opportunity to flourish.  That’s what NCDD is all about, and we’re so glad you’re involved. Please read this message over carefully and keep it for your records. A number of things are outlined below that will help you get ... (continue)

I’m proud to announce that NCDD Board member Ambassador John McDonald just published a new book called “The Shifting Grounds of Conflict and Peacebuilding: Stories and Lessons.” The book brings together the remembrances of Ambassador McDonald, a veteran diplomat whose life serves as a model to those people of vision and action who wish to make a difference in a world that is desperate for the end of conflict. Beginning his career in international diplomacy in post-WWII Berlin under the Marshall Plan, Ambassador McDonald’s 40 ... (continue)

The 3rd Annual International Conference on “ENGAGING THE OTHER:” The Power of Compassion will take place September 4-7, 2008 in San Francisco (San Mateo), California, USA. This international, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference examines concepts of “The OTHER” from a universal, cross-cultural perspective to promote wider public dialogue about concepts of “Us and Them.” NCDD is an official endorsing organization of this important conference. This extraordinary conference will address the roots of fear-based belief systems and stereotypes, prejudice, polarization, enemy images, and artificial barriers of misunderstanding and ... (continue)

Fielding Graduate University’s fifth graduate level Certificate Program in Dialogue, Deliberation, and Public Engagement is being held this fall (August 15, 2008 through January 15, 2009). I have heard only great things about this program, and I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to earn some credentials in D&D but isn’t quite ready for a doctorate. This distinctive program focuses on recent innovations in dialogue, deliberation, and public engagement featuring outstanding faculty who have played key roles in developing these approaches. It strives for ... (continue)

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