[mgj-discuss] Nonviolent Communication originator Marshall Rosenberg in rare NYC visit starting April 12th - Full schedule enclosed

[Robert Weissman]

From: Rick Ulfik <RickUlfik at wetheworld.org>:

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Dear Friends,

Though I understand reservations are going fast, you can still take part
in this rare opportunity to meet and work with the internationally
acclaimed founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, Marshall
Rosenberg. If you're not able to be in New York for this it might be
worthwhile passing the information along to your NY friends and
co-workers.

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a way of thinking, a process and a
language of empathy and honesty. It strengthens our ability to connect
with others, as well as ourselves, in fulfilling ways.

How we communicate has tremendous ramifications for the health of our
families, our relationships with friends, co-workers, our intimate
relationships, and in political and other social change circles.
Collectively, how we communicate with each other affects society and the
world. NVC training has the potential to significantly elevate our
communication awareness and skills.

It's rare that Marshall is in New York, this being only the second visit
in 20 years, and he spends much of his time outside the U.S. So these
gatherings are a real opportunity! Below is a calendar of
meetings/workshops that Marshall will be leading while he is in NYC.

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                 SPECIAL EVENT WITH MARSHALL ROSENBERG
                    A New Language for Global Peace
                     Co-Sponsored by We, The World
                             APRIL 14, 2004
                            2:00PM - 5:00PM
                                   at
                          The Schomburg Center
                          515 Malcolm X Blvd.
                        at 135th St in Manhattan
     (Take the #2 or #3 train to 135th Street and it's right there)
                       Sliding Scale: $55 to $35*
    (See below for payment plans, work exchanges, scholarships, etc)
           Register online:  A New Language for Global Peace
                          Or call: 646 201-9226

We encourage social change activists focused on a common cause and other
organization co-workers to attend the April 14th gathering together
whenever possible. As a group you can absorb a new vocabulary with
immediately applicable tools and ideas that can transform how you work
together, how your group connects to supporters, donors, other groups,
as well as how you get your message out to the public.

During this April 14th gathering, Marshall Rosenberg, who is an Advisory
Board member of We, The World, will lead a special commemoration and
signing of the Global Declaration of Interdependence as represented by a
derivation of the Earth Charter. This will be the first of many public
signings leading to 11 Days in September - Celebrating Our Global
InterdependenceSept. 11-21, 2004 - a convergence of multi-country events
including festivals, concerts, broadcasts and civic actions that will
promote social, environmental and political awareness and involvement,
culminating in the UN designated International Day of Peace Sept. 21st.
See http://www.wetheworld.org/11Days for more details.

SEATING IS LIMITED - Please reserve your seat ASAP!
Online Registration:  Marshall Rosenberg/NVC in NYC
Phone Registration: 646 201-9226

The New York Council for Nonviolent Communicationis (NYCnvc.org) is
offering payment plans, work exchange positions, scholarships or other
strategies to meet both your needs and their needs. Please contact us.
No one will be turned away!

As a means of support and acknowledgment we request that when
registering you indicate that you heard about.these gatherings through
our network (We, The World/Rick Ulfik). Thank you!

Hope to see you there!

Rick Ulfik
Founder and Director, We, The World
RickUlfik at WeTheWorld.org
http://www.WeTheWorld.org

                                SCHEDULE
                                Nonviolent Communication
                                  A Language for