Well, as I read Chapter 1, I realized that these people took their simple interests and ideas and made something really "big" happen in the eyes of the communities they were impacting. Honestly, I'm on Chapter 2 and need to go back and skim over Chapter 1 again in order to answer the above discussion questions. But I really am touched by the stories so far and really hope that the projects that come from this group this year, the years past, and the years to come will impact the communities of Manatee and Sarasota Counties and bring about some of the changes that we feel in our hearts should be made. Come on guys, Im about to read again so lets get bloggin!!!! Im gonna call yal. More comments to come ;0)

Greetings, 2008 Fellows -

This is the space where we can discuss the "Getting to Maybe" book. Please add your comments on chapter 1 into the mix on this blog by Monday, August 25th.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about how to use the blog.

I'm really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this book!

Here are some questions to get you started in thinking about the material if you need help:

- What are some of the differences between simple, complicated and complex problems? How does the table on page 9 change the way you look at your community project?
- What about Bob Geldof (of Live Aid), Linda Lundstrom (of the Kiishik Fund), the Pritchards in Atlanta or the Brasil HIV/AIDs phenomenon inspires you? What about one of their stories surprises you?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and enthusiasm, Ashlee.

Has anyone gotten through Chapters One and Two yet? Some of the bullet points I found particularly pertinent to GLI include: - Support vision, people with a strong sense of calling, and emergent possibilities - Support intense interactions, networking and information exchange among those who have the potential to tip a system in a new direction - Allow for imperfection in yourself and others...there's a lot of good stuff in there.

Chapters Three & Four deal with the concepts of "standing still" and the "powerful stranger." Both are ideas that I've found helpful in this work with GLI and other community activism. Anyone gotten there yet?

I'm looking forward to hearing about what y'all think!

Definition of a blog: "Websites that take the form of online journals, updated frequently with running commentary on one or many topics."

So in the spirit of launching our GLI Blog, I am going to start blogging regularly here on the GLI website.

Although Ashlee and I have been discussing "Getting to Maybe," anyone can feel free to blog about anything somehow related to GLI.

Got something to share about your community work or grassroots leadership lessons learned? Please share!

Attention GLI: Learn What it Takes to be a Great Leader on a Nonprofit Board!

Get ready to learn what it takes to be an effective, informed and dynamic leader on a nonprofit board of directors!

You’re invited to join us for Get on Board! Leadership Engagement Training (LET) on Friday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

This interactive and comprehensive training will provide you with everything you need to know to be successful as a nonprofit board member.

Facilitated by Carol Todd, Ph.D., a BoardSource certified trainer, LET will give you all the nonprofit board essentials, including: roles and responsibilities, legal and fiduciary duties, committee structure, fundraising responsibilities, emerging governance trends and much more.

To date, over 140 people have graduated from Leadership Engagement Training and have served as more effective community leaders on boards as a result of their new knowledge and skills.

Cost: $75 for GLI fellows. Includes lunch.

To register and learn more, visit www.cfsarasota.org (workshops & trainings page) or e-mail susie@cfsarasota.org for a digital brochure.

Get on Board! Leadership Engagement Training is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Nonprofit Resource Center, Leadership Sarasota County, the Sarasota Young Professionals Group and the Grassroots Leadership Initiative.

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