The Massachusetts Solidarity Economy Network (MASEN) exists to lift up the alternatives, facilitate cross-state cross-sector collaborations and build a shared vision for solidarity economy movement in Massachusetts.After recently launching a formal membership offering for the network, we are eager to bring our coalition together for a long overdue in-person gathering! We're especially excited to be hosting this gathering at Global Village Farms, which is a worker owned natural farm and education/healing center in Grafton, MA (just southeast of Worcester).REGISTRATION:https://bit.ly/MASEN-Fall-2021-RegistrationDETAILS:When: 10am-4pm Saturday, October 9, 2021Where: Global Village Farms, 50 Moroney Road, Grafton, MA 01519How: Complete registration form for carpool offers and requests.SUMMARY AGENDA FOR THE DAY:(9am optional farm work)10am Welcome & Affinity Games11am Statewide Network Vision & Priorities12pm Lunch (including GF & V options)1pm Worcester SE Spotlights 2pm Working Roundtable Discussions3:30pm Synthesis & Closing4pm End (+ optional farm work)GOALS FOR THE DAY:> Build shared vision and priorities for the SE movement in Massachusetts> Deepen cross state and cross sector relationships, which collaboration can build on> Learn and engage in each others work to enhance our effectiveness together> Be together out n about, connected with the land and each other at Global Village FarmsREQUESTS:If you're able:> Come early or stay afterwards to help out on the farm> Bring a donation for lunch costs or a potluck dish to share> Email solidarityeconomy.ma@gmail.com if you're able to bring a folding chair or multiple!> Respect other people's COVID boundaries. Please wear a mask when you go to the bathroom indoors, otherwise do what you're comfortable with.
After recently launching a formal membership offering for the network, we are eager to bring our coalition together for a long overdue in-person gathering! We're especially excited to be hosting this gathering at Global Village Farms, which is a worker owned natural farm and education/healing center in Grafton, MA (just southeast of Worcester).
REGISTRATION:
https://bit.ly/MASEN-Fall-2021-Registration
DETAILS:
When: 10am-4pm Saturday, October 9, 2021
Where: Global Village Farms, 50 Moroney Road, Grafton, MA 01519
How: Complete registration form for carpool offers and requests.
SUMMARY AGENDA FOR THE DAY:
(9am optional farm work)
10am Welcome & Affinity Games
11am Statewide Network Vision & Priorities
12pm Lunch (including GF & V options)
1pm Worcester SE Spotlights
2pm Working Roundtable Discussions
3:30pm Synthesis & Closing
4pm End (+ optional farm work)
GOALS FOR THE DAY:
> Build shared vision and priorities for the SE movement in Massachusetts
> Deepen cross state and cross sector relationships, which collaboration can build on
> Learn and engage in each others work to enhance our effectiveness together
> Be together out n about, connected with the land and each other at Global Village Farms
REQUESTS:
If you're able:
> Come early or stay afterwards to help out on the farm
> Bring a donation for lunch costs or a potluck dish to share
> Email solidarityeconomy.ma@gmail.com if you're able to bring a folding chair or multiple!
> Respect other people's COVID boundaries. Please wear a mask when you go to the bathroom indoors, otherwise do what you're comfortable with.