Center for Dynamic Community Governance

08/06/2024

A paper titled Sociocratic Pluralism for Blockchain Ecosystems (Read here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4911180) was published in July 2024 by the Social Science Research Network (SSRN), a service that provides free access to scholarly research in the social sciences and humanities. SSRN's mission is to quickly spread social science research around the world. The article talks about sociocracy as an alternative to the current voting methods in blockchain cryptocurrency systems.

07/29/2024

Dear Friends,
Greetings from PNPI.
We are happy to invite you to a special online session on:
'My Journey to Anarchism and Neighbourocracy’ by Mr. Carne Ross. Former British Diplomat at UN.
Date: 30th July 2024
Time: 08:00 PM IST (Indian time)/ 02:30 PM GMT
Please register by scanning the QR code in the image above or with the link below:
https://forms.gle/cAzSCT2eMmPwbJLAA
The link to the online session will be sent to your email ID provided in the registration form.

We look forward to your active participation.

With regards
PNPI Team

07/26/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Swarnalakshmi Ravi from India will join Carne Ross from the UK for a live discussion this Saturday on the BBC World Service Radio's Weekend Programme! 🎙️🌍

They'll delve into the incredible world of children’s parliaments in India and Swarnalakshmi's pivotal role in this inspiring movement. These parliaments use the innovative sociocracy method to empower young voices.

🕒 Tune in at 1:00 PM IST (8:30 AM UK time, 7:30 AM UTC/GMT) this Saturday! 🕒

The interview will be a brief yet impactful 8-10 minutes, featuring questions from our global audience. While it might be early morning for our friends in the Americas, don’t worry—we'll share the recording so you won't miss out!
Join us for this enlightening conversation! 🌏✨

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05/17/2024

📣 📣 📣 ANNOUNCEMENT ❗ ❗ ❗
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming training for Module 1 starting June 3. You may scan the QR code below to register or you may visit our website at https://learn.governancealive.com/ for more information.

See you there!!!

04/10/2024

SIDE EVENT AT THE 2024 UN ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM.
“World Children’s Parliament” Organized by (Neighbourhood Community Network & Pratyek)
[17 April 2024 at 01:00 PM UTC]

To register please click on the link or scan the QR code provided on the flier attached above.

To learn more about the event, see event number 5 on the UN website:
https://ecosoc.un.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/Side_Events_Schedule-17_April_2024.pdf

If you (or a child you know) want to participate in a preparation session on Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 PM UTC/GMT, please send a note to [email protected].

02/23/2022

Per requests from blind Greenbelt community members, CDCG held sessions with sighted, blind and low-vision persons to create a pathway forward to truly inclusive meetings. This proposal, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LHMuuYa4SYfELg3jM6BWr3YWuuOciG8aVoLhwXpr_ZE/edit?usp=sharing which contains all the participant feedback, is intended for use by EVERYONE. It is our hope and intention that the outlined practices are incorporated into meetings held throughout Greenbelt (and beyond) and become standard operating procedure.

Center for Dynamic Community Governance Proposal Making Hybrid Meetings Work for the Blind, Low-Vision and Sighted Index Center for Dynamic Community Governance Proposal Introduction How to Convey Visual Information Need for Meeting Structure Equipment & Technology Talking about Blind...

01/28/2022

For those with screen readers, following is the text of the flyer:
Join your neighbors and the Center for Dynamic Community Governance on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022 (7 - 9pm) for the 4th and final virtual training session on Making Meetings Work for Everyone! Join by:
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7323013592 (or https://tinyurl.com/JoinSession4), or
Phone: (415) 762-9988; when prompted enter Meeting ID 7323013592 # followed by # again.
If you have trouble joining the meeting, call John at (410) 245-8654.
This series focuses on making hybrid meetings work for persons who are sighted, low-vision and blind and on improving basic meeting governance skills.
In this interactive session, we will address the issues that get in the way of optimal engagement in your meetings and put the final touches on the proposal we communally created in the first three sessions: https://tinyurl.com/GreenbeltMeetings.
All are welcome, whether you have attended prior sessions or are eager to join this important discussion.For more information, contact Aileen: [email protected]

01/01/2022

TWO SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: (1) We are excited to announce new officers to the CDCG Board! Effective immediately, Murat Aytekin, Ph.D in neuroscience and cognitive sciences, will assume the role of Director/Board Chair. He is a long-time student and supporter of Dynamic Community Governance and has participated in a number of Greenbelt specific events to promote CDCG. Angeline Butler, MS, is a long-time and active member of the Greenbriar community and a strong supporter of CDCG because it ensures that everyone is heard and respected. Her background includes systems programming at Goddard and serving our community as a science teacher. We are delighted to have her serve as Co-Secretary/Treasurer along with Patience Robbins, MA, who has been attracted to the work of CDCG since moving to Greenbelt in 2016. Patience is inspired by the work of CDCG because it is congruent with her values of listening to both self and others, claiming and speaking one's wisdom and nurturing creativity and connection. Having these talented people assuming board leadership roles will enhance the training and coaching programs CDCG offers to the Greenbelt community. John Buck, MA and Aileen Kroll, JD will continue their service to the community as Project Managers. For more detail, see: http://www.dynamic-governance.org/our-team/

(2) JOIN US ONLINE FOR SESSION 3 OF 4 on Tuesday, January 4, from 7 - 9pm, in which sighted and unsighted participants explore ways to hold meetings that meet the needs of everyone. Everyone is welcome, those from the first and/or second sessions as well as those joining for the first time. See https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VekhBmUF8kcSpotEIQWvhlQUbrdUD9fUTgbqbgCZ1PY/edit?usp=sharing for more information & how to join by zoom or by phone. Questions?, contact [email protected].

Meetings That Work For Everyone By The Center for Dynamic Community Governance In our ongoing sessions, sighted and unsighted participants have developed the key elements of a universal design for meetings that meet the needs of everyone. Here’s the link to the second recording: tinyurl.com/CDC...

11/30/2021

Join The Center for Dynamic Community Governance tonight from 7 - 9pm for Meetings That Work for Everyone, focused on creating effective and inclusive meetings for people who are sighted and unsighted. Details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VekhBmUF8kcSpotEIQWvhlQUbrdUD9fUTgbqbgCZ1PY/edit?usp=sharing

We will be starting promptly at 7 and limiting participants to 20, so join us by zoom or phone early to ensure your spot.

Looking forward to seeing you tonight!

Meetings That Work For Everyone By The Center for Dynamic Community Governance In our exciting first of four sessions, sighted and unsighted participants explored ways to hold meetings that meet the needs of everyone. Here’s the link to the first recording: tinyurl.com/CDCGsession1. Join Ailee...