Resources for Circle Convenors
Greetings Circle Convenors!
We have some great tools that you can use to help you start up your Action Circle!:
Getting into Action:
Start an Action Circle ~ This links to our webpage about how to convene a circle.
Action Circle colour flyer or black & white description only ~ Use this to inform others about the circle program.
Join a Circle - Email ~ A sample template to invite people to join your circle.
Discussion Topic Choices:
Course Materials ~ A listing of possible discussion topics that you can review with potential members to choose from for your Circle. Go to Products to purchase the material.
Course Outlines ~ If your Circle chooses a course topic these downloadable documents outline your focus for each session with space alloted for recording session dates, session Action Recorder, and refreshment coordinator.
The Great Turning Circle Talks ~ concise descriptions of the topics explored at The Great Turning Un-Conference 2009, that circle members can use as a focus for their dialogue.
As you Gather Action Circle Members:
Information Session Agenda ~ An outline for you to follow. This makes introducing the Action Circle program at your Information Session easy.
Action Guide Excerpts ~ This is helpful to show people who are interested in seeing more about the Action Guide before they order it..
Circle Guide Excerpts ~ Some sample selections from the Circle Guide that shows its content and how easy it is for someone to lead or facilitate a small group of people. The latest edition Circle Guide will be available to purchase online this August.
As Your Circle is Up and Running:
1st Action Circle Agenda ~ This document will help you prepare and facilitate the first Action Circle, called the Foundation Circle.
Action Circle Contact List ~ Use this form to track materials ordered, payments and distribution.
Circle Actions Recording form ~ This is a handy sheet for the note taker (scribe) to record the Actions pledged by the participants at each session.
Circle Agreements ~ Use this form as a foundation to choose your “rules of engagement” for your Action Circle.
On-Going Circle Agenda ~ This document will help you prepare and facilitate the regular circle sessions.
Course Outlines ~ If your Circle chooses a course topic these downloadable documents outline your focus for each session with space alloted for recording session dates, session Action Recorder, and refreshment coordinator.
At Your Last Action Circle – The Celebration Circle!
Last Circle Agenda ~ This document will help you prepare and facilitate your final Action Circle session, called the Celebration Circle!
Circle Evaluation form ~ Please tell us about your Action Circle experience!
Website How-To:
Creating Your Circle ~ How to get your Action Circle listed on our website.
Circle Profile ~ Update your Circle profile information. ie., name, location, date, etc.
Adding Participants to your Circle ~ Need your Circle participants to use the Action Tracker? Here's how to Create Accounts for them.
Use the Action Tracker ~ How to enter your Actions into the online Action Tracker. Note: You will need to create an Account & purchase an Action Guide to use the Action Tracker.
Please feel free to Contact Us anytime if you need assistance.
