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Louisville Sustainability Forum October2009 Announcements
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Louisville Sustainability Forum September 2009 Announcements
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2009 Sustainability Events of Interest, from Sustainability Living and Learning Network
Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY October 19-21, 2009 Click here to learn more...
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June 24-28, 2009 Cohousing Conference - Seattle, WACome to the 2009 National Cohousing Conference and see the power of community for yourself. With more than 50 program offerings - featured speakers, workshops, seminars, and tours-there's something for everyone! More Info __________________________________________
June 20-24, 2009
ASHRAE Conference in Louisville: Engineering Sustainability
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Transition Town / Ecovillage Training
June 13-14 , 2009 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Led by Maggie Seeley and Zaida Amaral, Ecovillage Design leaders partnered with Louisville and other ecovillage initiatives, the training promises to be one of the more exciting initiatives in the US as we continue the process of integrating transition work with diverse design and cultural perspectives... Click here to learn more...
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May 16-17, 2009
Join us for the main midwest sustainability learning event of the season!
To learn more: www.greenfestivals.org
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* Winter - Spring 2009:
Sustainable Neighborhoods Organizing Meetings
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Living Legacy: In Honor Of Van Jones
From: Naomi Davis http://blacksingreen.org/
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Green Convene looks at Louisville Sustainability
The Green Convene is organizing community voices for sustainability in Louisville.
Sustainable Business and Community Networks is one of the conveners.
The Green List -- Louisville, Ky's Green Directory
There is a growing movement in Louisville committed to a local and sustainable lifestyle. There are lots of people just beginning to come on board. There are resources available if you know where to look or know the key words to search online. And of course there is word of mouth…Now all we need is a way to pull this together. One place to list it all.
Introducing:
GreenList Louisville
Your guide to sustainable living.
A quality printed guide to be published six time a year. The first issue is scheduled for mid-December 2008.
Local businesses, non-profits and individuals with green products or services invited to list or advertise now for the December issue. Sustainable Business and Community Networks members are offered discounts and encouraged to distribute Green List Louisville.
To list your business or organization for the first issue,
apply online at www.greenlistlouisville.com
Or call 502-905-7516 (Carole) or 502-905-7517 (Andy) -
Mention Sustainable Business to get an SBCN membership discount for this referral!
To learn more about or join the Sustainable Business and Community Networks, go to
www.sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com or call 502 762 2285 (David)
About Green List Louisville:
The Time is Right for this Publication!
A directory of local and sustainable businesses and services, alternative health care, personal & spiritual growth, restaurants featuring local and organic cuisine, green organizations, feature articles, a calendar of events and other good stuff
Our Mission
* To provide a guide, published six times a year, with listings and ads, and also some editorial to help readers navigate the seasons, the trends, and the issues.
* To provide a reasonably priced and targeted platform to get your message to consumers.
* To promote a sustainable community.
We are publishing a quality full color, digest size (5 ½" x 8 ½") publication for free distribution with an initial quantity of 10,000 to 15,000 copies or more.
Contents include: A directory of local and sustainable businesses and services, display ads, a guide to restaurants featuring local and organic cuisine, feature articles, a calendar of events, and other good stuff!
We invite you to help us reflect Louisville’s diverse and active sustainable living community.
Advertising
Standard format three line listings will always be free. Extended listings and display ads are available. Contact us for extended listings, display ad rates.
and specifications.
We look forward to hearing from you!
9/26-28 Green Jobs Now! Events in Kentucky
Over a thousand Kentuckians participated in Green Jobs Now! events all over Louisville and Frankfort on September 26-27, 2008. Video and interviews from the events will be posted on www.greenforall.com and http://sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com. Check back to learn more soon! Here is a picture from the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Open House in Butchertown featuring the Green Jobs Now! gathering.
US Rep. John Yarmuth on Green Energy and Green Jobs Now
US Rep. John Yarmuth spoke in Louisville KY on Green Energy and Green Jobs Now! for the Our1Planet / Green Jobs Now! Event at the 2008 Idea Fest Sponsored by the International Network of Social EntrepreneursCLICK HERE to Listen to Congressman Yarmuth's speech.
9/27/08, Louisville, KY: (OpenNewsNet): U.S. Congressman John Yarmuth urged Americans to move forward with green energy and business to support job creation, environmental and economic well being. Yarmuth described portions of the 2008 Energy Bill, highlighting renewable energy and conservation opportunities and pointed to the work of Our1Planet.org and the International Network of Social Entrepreneurs as an important part of networking for a Green economy. Read more at http://openenwsnet.blogspot.com...
We also had a chance to chat with Thomas Friedman last week about green development and media in the region following his speech at the old YWCA in Louisville. He has just published an important article on Green Jobs Now! called "Green the Bailout" - take a look and pass it on to legislators and others.
From the original invitation to Green Jobs Now!:
Join us for five events on September 26-27in Louisville and Frankfort celebrating progress towards a Green Kentucky and a Sustainable Louisville!
8 pm Friday, September 26, 2008: Walk for A Green and Peaceful Future! Starts from the corner of Bailey and Frankfort Ave., http://sustainabilityeducation.blogspot.com
12-4pm, Saturday, September 27, 2008: "It's Easy Being Green" - A Community Solutions Fair! What does it take to move towards a green economy in Louisville? Find out at:at Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market, 3738 Frankfort Ave, St. Mathews, KY, 40207 www.rainbowblossom.com
5-8 pm, Saturday, September 27, 2008: Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Open House and Street Fair! Be sure to join us for "I"m Ready: Speak Out For Green Jobs!" at the Adena Institute/ Sustainable Louisville Green Jobs Now! table. 901 Franklin St. Louisville KY 40204, www.kftc.org
11:45 -3:30 pm September 27, 2008: Green Jobs Now at the Idea Festival, "MAKING A DIFFERENCE 3.0" - International Convention Center- Second Floor www.ideafestival.com
12-2 pm, September 27, 2008, Green Jobs Now- Kentucky! 2235 Gregory Woods Road, Frankfort, KY,
Green Jobs Now! is part of a national day of action for a Green Economy. To learn more, go to: http://www.greenjobsnow.com
To learn more about the Green for All - Green Jobs Now! efforts in Louisville, please take a look at http://sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com.
To join our discussion list to keep up to date on Louisville area sustainability events, please join http://groups.google.com/group/sustainabilityeducation
Here are the details on September 26-27 events:
Friday, September 26, 2008: Walk for A Green and Peaceful Future
Come join us for a walk down Frankfort Avenue in Louisville to support a Green For All Future! Whether your interest is in animal rights or green jobs, neighborhood sustainability or building a more peaceful community, join this walk through our neighborhoods as we demonstrate for a positive future! We'll be interviewing folks and passing out the Green Jobs Now Petition along the way!
The walk begins at the corner of Bailey and Frankfort at 8 PM and will head north to Melwood Avenue and then east two blocks to the Melwood Center. Join us afterwards at Sweet n Savory in the 1800 Block of Frankfort for good conversation and a chance to share our visions for a green community. Just bring yourself, happy feet, your own signs and enthusiasm. This is also the Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop night, so there will be many folks out on the streets to connect with. See you there!
"It's Easy Being Green" - A Community Solutions Fair
12-4 pm September 27
What does it take to move towards a green economy in Louisville? Find out at Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market, 3738 Frankfort Ave, St. Mathews, KY, 40207 www.rainbowblossom.com
"It's Easy Being Green" - especially when you have the right help!
Join us this Saturday, September 27th from 12-4 PM at St. Matthews for Greening Your Life. Get tips and tricks from over 20 experts in ways to shift to a greener, more eco-friendly lifestyle and home, both of which can equal savings! Be sure to stop by the Sustainable Business Networks table to learn about how the Louisville economy can Go Green with Green Jobs Now! From learning how making "greener" food choices can impact you carbon footprint to learing about green building and remodeling options, we've got you covered. Enjoy demonstrations, free samples and sign up to win a raffle!
September 27, 5-9 pm: Join us for the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Open House and Street Fair!
We'll have a booth and presentations on green jobs, renewable energy, mountaintop removal, the new sustainable economy and much more!
While you're here, be sure to join us for "I"m Ready: Speak Out For Green Jobs!" at the Adena Institute/ Sustainable Louisville Green Jobs Now! table.
To learn more:
http://www.kftc.org/calendar/events/jefferson-county-chapter-open-house/view
September 27: "MAKING A DIFFERENCE 3.0- rated E for everyone's involvement" www.ideafestival.com IDEA FESTIVAL 2008, Louisville KY Sept 25th - 27th Session Name- DATE- Saturday September 27th TIME- 11:45 am- 12:45 pm EDT (GMT-4) SITE- International Convention Center- Second Floor OTHER- Meet & Greet/ Q&A luncheon at the Mayan Cafe- 1:30- 3:30pm
September 27, 2008 12:00AM to 02:00AM: Green Jobs Now - Kentucky!
Frankfort, KY
Hosted by Andy McDonald Invite Friends to this Event Location:
2235 Gregory Woods Road
Commonwealth Computer Recycling: SBN Model Succeeds for Sustainable Louisville Member
August 18, 2008: Courier Journal Business article highlights Sustainable Business Networks and Sustainable Louisville business member Commonwealth Computer Recycling:
Parting ways
Commonwealth Computer Recycling turns old PCs, monitors into cash
Commonwealth Computer Recycling was about a month old in March 2006, founder Jim Shields recalled, when he found himself tossing a ball to his German shepherd Dori and waiting "for one lady who had called in. She had one PC, one monitor and one printer. I waited four hours," he said.
Two years later, there's very little waiting around at the Louisville company. "It's a rocket. The thing has taken off very, very quickly," Shields said.
Located in a warehouse on East Kentucky Street, Commonwealth takes in between 60 and 80 tons of equipment every month -- mostly computers and monitors, but also other assorted electronic gear, from printers to copiers, fax machines, telephones and more.
The business is built on two promises: Those concerned about security issues are assured that the data-storing hard drives from their computers will be either shredded or electronically scrubbed of all information -- or both -- before the part leaves the warehouse.
In addition, anyone worried about the impact of millions of discarded computers on the environment can be certain that the equipment will be completely recycled -- not stripped of valuable parts and then placed in landfills.
Click here to read the entire article
SBN Solar leaders profiled in LEO Magazine.
Three leaders in solar and green building were profiled in the cover story for the July 30, 2008 issue of LEO magazine. Journalist Fairlegh Brooks gave an overview of how solar energy works, and highlighted the contributions of Architects Gary Watrous and Mark Isaacs and Green Builder Gil Holland. All three business people, founding members of the Sustainable Business Networks association, have pioneered successful market rate solar projects in the American mid-south. Click here to read the LEO article:
Solar System: As we burn toward full energy dependence, a case for something simpler: the sun
http://leoweekly.com/?q=node/7414World Fair Trade Day, May 10: Artisan Visit @ Just Creations - The Local /Global Connection for Sustainable Business
April 20 & 21: Earth Week with Judy Wicks and the 2nd Annual Green and Local Business Conference
Topping our list of Earth Day events is the exciting news of the Louisville visit of Judy Wicks! Judy is the world class business owner, social entrepreneur and co-founder of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and the Philadelphia Sustainable Business Network.Judy will be speaking on April 20 and 21 at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St, Louisville, KY.
Judy is an internationally known and inspiring speaker, networker and vision-keeper for a positive, sustainable future. We are honored to have her visit us for this year's Earth Day!
April 20th
6 p.m. - Judy Wicks: Reception
7 p.m. - Judy Wicks: Living with Local Economies
* Free and Open to the Public!
April 21st
8 a.m. - Judy Wicks: Breakfast w/ the Business Community
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Conference by the Sustainable Business Networks
Location for all Events
The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street
For more information, visit: www.centerforneighborhoods.org
Contact
George Perkins 502.425.6645
Green and Local Conference questions 502.410.2786
Following the breakfast, the 2nd Annual Kentuckiana Green and Local Business Mini-conference will feature presentations, workshops and networking with local business leaders on how to "Go Green and Local." You're Invited!
To register or learn more about the April 21 conference, go to: http://greenandlocal.googlepages.com
To become a member of Sustainable Business Networks: Click here for a Downloadable SBN Membership Brochure
To learn about and contribute to growing sustainable businesses in the region, please join the discussion at the Sustainable Business Networks:
http://groups.google.com/group/sustainable-business-networks
If you would like to join the event organizing committee for Judy Wicks visit, send an email to the listserv at planning@jwil.org.
If you or your organization would like to support the events as a co-sponsor or underwriter, please click here for more information:
http://louisvilleearthday.blogspot.com/
These events are sponsored by the ad hoc Earth Day Local Living Economies working group, the Sustainable Business Networks project, and others.
If you and your organization would like to help build the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies in Kentucky and Indiana, please join the Sustainable Business Networks now! SBN is an exciting and positive networking effort to support local citizens and businesses in "Going Green and Local."
Click here to learn more and to join the Sustainable Business Networks: www.sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com
If you would like to join the event organizing committee for Judy Wicks visit, send an email to the listserv at planning@jwil.org.
If you or your organization would like to support the events as a co-sponsor or underwriter, please click here for more information:
http://louisvilleearthday.blogspot.com/
These events are sponsored by the ad hoc Earth Day Local Living Economies working group, the Sustainable Business Networks project, and others.
If you and your organization would like to help build the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies in Kentucky and Indiana, please join the Sustainable Business Networks now! SBN is an exciting and positive networking effort to support local citizens and businesses in "Going Green and Local."
Click here to learn more and to join the Sustainable Business Networks: www.sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com
Alas! 2008 Sustainable Louisville "Green Magic" Pegasus Parade Float Canceled
Alas, the 2008 Sustainable Louisville "Green Magic" Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade float has been canceled. The reasons are many, including, the economic downturn, the scattering of young artists from Louisville to the wider world, and the understandable priorities of daily life for many families and friends.
We want to take a moment to thank the many wonderful community artists, businesses, families and the staff and volunteers of the Kentucky Derby Festival who went above and beyond in creating the Sustainable Louisville "Green Magic" Grand Prize Winning Float in the 2007 Parade.
The float celebrated a "Green Future" for our community. Powered by 100% vegetable oil and sunshine, built of recycled and non-toxic materials, celebrating the magical spirits of nature, the "Green Magic" float demonstrated that any and all aspects of the Derby and other public events in Louisville could indeed be based entirely in renewable energy, green materials and community arts and spirit.
We are impressed that the Derby Festival has continued to "Go Green," this year increasing recycling on site, and crafting even the famous "Derby Pins" out of recyclable, bio-degradeable materials. Way to go!
To learn more about the "Green Magic" float and further adventures in community art, please take a look at
Straw Bale and Natural Building Training in March and April: Scholarship Opportunities for Sustainable Business Networks participants and others
Green Go Construction:
Straw Bale Building Workshop
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in learning more about Green Housing & Building options:
Architects, builders, sustainability educators, and green enthusiasts in general.
Attendees with participate in all aspects of construction, but workload is designated around physical ability. Scholarships are available - see details below.
Did you know? The first straw bale building to be built in Jefferson County are scheduled to be built in Clifton and Crescent Hill in 2008. Neighbors are invited to participate in the training and in learning how to do cooperative, low-cost high quality natural building.
Session Activity Weekend Schedule:
Preview Luncheon: Thursday, March 27 12-2 pm Lunch & Learn
Adena Center at W*bster University, Louisville: Galen Bldg, Zorn @ River Road Open to the Public, $5 Lunch / Donation requested. Please RSVP: 502 410 2786 or http://www.webster.edu/louisville/CERegister.html
Course Sessions:
One: March 29-30 Foundation and drainage
Two: April 5-6 Wall construction, door and window detail
Three: April 12-13 Roof construction and assembly
Four: April 19-20 Earth plaster and stucco
Cost $400 per person/ $500 per couple for entire workshop
$125 per single weekend/ $200 per couple
Foxhollow workshop upcoming in 2008
Scholarship Discounts of 50% available- see below.
Location:
2700 Hillside Terrace
Louisville, KY 40206
*Spring follow up-" Design and interior finishing" to be announced
For more information and to sign up:
http://www.enpoweredhome.com/Events.html
(502) 608-9145
This Workshop qualifies for CEU credit for the Program in Sustainability Studies of the Adena Center.
Half price discounts available:
Students
participating in the Adena Sustainability Studies Program and partner community projects such as Sustainable Clift*n, Sustainable Business Networks, Sustainable Louisville and others are eligible for scholarship support for a 50% discount on the course cost.
If you would like to apply for CEU credit for this course, the Certificate in Sustainability, or scholarship support please contact
More Information: www.adenacenter.blogspot.com
Greening Our Neighborhoods & Businesses: From Design to Community
What: Greening Our Neighborhoods & Businesses: From Design to Community. A Lunch and Learn event.
When: Thursday, February 28, Noon to 2 PM.
Who:
Directions: I-71 Exit 2, Zorn Ave. @ River Rd behind BP to the Galen Buiding, Second Floor. (Map)
Cost: Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. $10 requested for a light lunch buffet.
Please RSVP: To 502 410-2786 or communitybiz@yahoo.com
Links:
LEED-ND/ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Neighborhood Design
Sustainable Clifton
Joan Pauly
Gaia Education: Ecovillage Design Education
Sustainable Business Networks
Adena Center
Interested in learning more about local sustainability? Join the conversation! Go to http://groups.google.com/group/sustainabilityeducation
and sign up for regular news and discussion on how to "go green" in Louisville and beyond.
This Workshop qualifies for CEU credit for the Program in Sustainability Studies of the Adena Center. If you would like to apply for CEU credit for this course or for the Certificate in Sustainability, please contact adena.center@gmail.com
More Information: www.sustainabilityeducation.blogspot.com
About the Living and Learning for Sustainability series
This event is sponsored by the Sustainable Business Networks project, helping to build the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Join us for Earth Week with Judy Wicks and the Second Annual Green and Local Business Conference, April 20 and 21, 2008!
When: Thursday, February 28, Noon to 2 PM.
Who:
- Joan Pauly, National LEED- Neighborhood Design Committee: "Neighborhoods Taking the LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Neighborhood Design Standards"
- John Baker, Co-Chair, Clifton Community Council and members of the Sustainable Clifton working group: "Weaving Neighborhood Living and Learning: Sustainability Design and Ecovillage Education"
Directions: I-71 Exit 2, Zorn Ave. @ River Rd behind BP to the Galen Buiding, Second Floor. (Map)
Cost: Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. $10 requested for a light lunch buffet.
Please RSVP: To 502 410-2786 or communitybiz@yahoo.com
- How can neighborhood residents and businesses go green?
- How can local business associations and neighborhoods coalitions get ahead of the curve to take advantage of the new standards and opportunities in sustainability?
- How do we plan for successful green futures?
- What can individuals do in our own backyard and with our neighbors and local retailers, to create green neighborhoods now?
Links:
LEED-ND/ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Neighborhood Design
Sustainable Clifton
Joan Pauly
Gaia Education: Ecovillage Design Education
Sustainable Business Networks
Adena Center
Interested in learning more about local sustainability? Join the conversation! Go to http://groups.google.com/group/sustainabilityeducation
and sign up for regular news and discussion on how to "go green" in Louisville and beyond.
This Workshop qualifies for CEU credit for the Program in Sustainability Studies of the Adena Center. If you would like to apply for CEU credit for this course or for the Certificate in Sustainability, please contact adena.center@gmail.com
More Information: www.sustainabilityeducation.blogspot.com
About the Living and Learning for Sustainability series
This event is sponsored by the Sustainable Business Networks project, helping to build the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. Join us for Earth Week with Judy Wicks and the Second Annual Green and Local Business Conference, April 20 and 21, 2008!
Sustainable Business Networks Membership and Donation Information
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Green and Local
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Sustainable Business Networks
Contact:
Member information:
You can join with an online donation
OR
Print out and mail in our Member Brochure
Sustainable Business Networks
Contact:
+1 502 410 2786
P.O. Box 4241
Louisville, KY, USA 40204
Member information:
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Print out and mail in our Member Brochure
Going Green and Local
Sustainable Business
Working with neighborhoods and communities to “do good while doing well.”
We’re committed to socially and environmentally responsible business and development practices:
How can businesses support sustainable neighborhoods and ecosystems?
How can we support green & local businesses?
Learning to make smart choices:
For local food, solar building, renewable energy, green procurement, fair trade, fair wages, diversity, community wellness, media democracy and more.
We are working to build a liveable local economy.
Working together, businesses and consumers can add value through green and community-appropriate design, development and business practices.
“Thinking globally and acting locally” increases neighborhood livability, local prosperity and earth’s well being.
Kentucky Sustainable Business Networks offer businesses, neighborhoods, consumers and the broader community ways to “buy local and buy green”:
KSBN is an “exploratory committee” for forming sustainable network partnerships.
KSBN discount Founding Memberships benefits:
Louisville Green & Local Conference & Expo
Listings in the Green Business Network Directory & related web, print & television listing & advertising for local & global placement.- Access to BALLE and SBN green & socially responsible purchasing & online SBN marketplace partnerships
- Learning Resources: BALLE and SBN lecture series, peer mentoring, consulting & assistance with sustainable business certifications
- Connections to planning resources, agencies, green advertising, products, services, and business opportunities.
- Opportunities to participate in Sustainable Business Incubators, marketing, networking, social entrepreneurship & partnering locally & worldwide.
Organizational Membership: If you represent a business or non-profit, and wish to join the Sustainable Business Network. Please send your application and $100 membership online online or by mail with a Member Brochure
OR:
Individual Membership: If you want to join and donate to the Kentucky/Indiana Sustainable Business Networks please send a donation online or by mail with a Member Brochure at the level you can afford:
$10 $20 $50 $100 $500 $1000 $________
Contact Sustainable Business Networks at communitybiz@yahoo.com or 502 410 2786 to receive any of the following member services:
Kentucky Sustainable Business Network Newsletter & event updates.
To participate in the Sustainable Kentucky Business Network Lecture Series and the Sustainable Community Workshops, the biweekly seminars on how my business, organization and neighborhood can “go green.”
Your organization can host a seminar or invite a speaker on Sustainable Business. Please contact SBN to make arrangements.
Volunteer to help “green” business and neighborhoods! Please contact SBN to help at events in spreading the word!
Green Business Sponsors: Support efforts like the Green & Local Business Conference, Energy & Green Living Expos, Green Business Directory & Festivals, Green Magic! @ the Derby, & more. Please contact us regarding Sponsor opportunities.
You can join with an online donation
OR
Print out and mail in our Member Brochure
Thanks !
Earth Day Louisville: Go Green and Local with Judy Wicks
Earth Day Louisville: Go Green and Local with Judy Wicks
Local Living Economies: Judy Wicks on Going Green and Local
Local Living Economies: Judy Wicks on Going Green and Local
Open Living and Learning Network News:
Beyond Recycling: Community Ecologies & Sustainable Business, Jan 24, 2008: Jim Shields of Recycle Louisville with representatives from Sustainable Business Networks and the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Conference: January 16-19, 2008: Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms conference returns to Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Solar Photovoltaic Workshops, Jan 16 – 18 2008, KY Solar Partnership, University of Louisville’s Shelby Campus.
Greening Your Home Saturday, January 12, 12 PM to 4 PM Rainbow Blossom 3708 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40207
Eating Green and Local for the Holidays
Sustainability Lunch and Learn:
Are you looking for ways to make this a green holiday?
Looking for recipes and tips on how to grow and cook good local food?
Want to contribute to the health of the least among us and help increase our community's food security?
Join us for a delicious green and local lunch and expert presentations with Chef Timothy Tucker of the salvation Army and Native Plants Consultant Whit Forrester.
Please RSVP to 502 896-1835 or communitybiz@yahoo.com
More Information: Open Living and Learning for Sustainability
Eating Green and Local
for the Holidays
Chef Timothy Tucker and Native Plants consultant Whit Forerester.
December 20, 2007
Noon to 2 PM
Adena Center
Galen Building, 2nd Floor, Zorn Ave. and River Rd.
for the Holidays
Chef Timothy Tucker and Native Plants consultant Whit Forerester.
December 20, 2007
Noon to 2 PM
Adena Center
Galen Building, 2nd Floor, Zorn Ave. and River Rd.
Are you looking for ways to make this a green holiday?
Looking for recipes and tips on how to grow and cook good local food?
Want to contribute to the health of the least among us and help increase our community's food security?
Join us for a delicious green and local lunch and expert presentations with Chef Timothy Tucker of the salvation Army and Native Plants Consultant Whit Forrester.
Please RSVP to 502 896-1835 or communitybiz@yahoo.com
More Information: Open Living and Learning for Sustainability
Building it Green! Living and Learning for Sustainability: Near Carbon Neutral Living
Living and Learning for Sustainability: This Lunch and Learn Series seminar is part of the Sustainability Certification program offered through the Adena Center for Sustainability and Communications.
Global Warming: What You Can Do Now....Towards Near Zero Carbon Living
Mark Isaacs AIA
December 7. 2007
12 p.m to 1:30 p.m.
Webster University Louisville Campus
Directions: I-71 Exit 2, Zorn Ave. @ River Rd behind BP (Map)
Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. A light lunch buffet will be available.
Please RSVP to 502 896-1835 or communitybiz@yahoo.com
In this Lunch and Learn seminar, Architect/Builder Mark Isaacs connects the big picture issues of climate change and energy with the practical choices facing homeowners, neighborhoods and businesses. How can we become energy efficient and move toward sustainable Near Zero Carbon living? What is do-able and cost-effective now?
This workshop will be an eye opening tour of the state of green building today and the many positive opportunities available to homeowners, builders, students, neighbors, developers, technologists and others who want to participate now in the new green revolution.
Click here for more details....
Sustainable Home Forum, December 6, 2007
The Urban Design Studio will be presenting a Sustainable City workshop by Bill Abner of Energy Pros at Glassworks, 815 West Market, Louisville, KY, Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 6;00 PM.
You may remember Energy Pros from the Louisville Green and Local Business Conference presentation made by Emma Kuhl about Energy Pros and the Kentucky Green Building Council.
To learn more and RSVP please go to the Sustainable City page at the Urban Design Studio site.
Sustainable Business Network/BALLE Chapter Organizing Meeting, December 10, 2007
There will be a small working meeting of the Sustainable Business Networks/BALLE Chapter Organizing Committee on December 10, 2007, 4:30 PM at Webster University. If you or your organization are interested in participating, please send Agenda suggestions and RSVP to: communitybiz@yahoo.com or call 502 410 2786.
Draft Agenda:
Draft Agenda:
- Introductions
- Agenda review
- Sustainable Business Networks Overview
- Regional Organizing goals and strategy
- Brainstorm One
- BALLE Chapter affiliation status
- Membership Benefits and Participation
- Resources and Development Opportunities
- Green And Local Business Conference 2008 Planning
- Green Expo
- Green Business Directory
- Derby Green Planning
- 2008 Living and Learning for Sustainability Schedule
- Next Steps
Louisville Green Business Directory 2008
The 2008 Green Business Directory is now being organized. To be listed or to contribute articles, please contact: communitybiz@yahoo.com
Louisville Sustainable Business Conference 2008
Planning is now underway for the Spring 2008 Green and Local Louisville Sustainable Business Conference. If you or your business would like to be involved in planning, presentation or underwriting, please contact us at communitybiz@yahoo.com
Open Living and Learning Network News:
Open: Living and Learning for Sustainability: November, 2007
The Open Living and Learning Network is a recent initiative which has already given rise to some great new opportunities in Louisville and elsewhere.
To follow the development of this learning initiative, take a look at Living and Learning for Sustainability
To join the listserve and living and learning collaborative in Louisville, go to Sustainability Education Group
Sustainable Clift*n: The November 13, 2007 Clifton Community Council meeting included a briefing on the Gaia Education and LEEDS Neighborhood ideas and invitations to Clifton and other community members to participate in the Open Living and Learning for Sustainability Network neighborhood activities. Clifton Center 7 PM.
You may also be interested in the work of the Sustainable Neighborhood committee of the Limerick Neighborhood's West St. Catherine Street Association. The next meeting will be 5 PM, Sunday, November 11, 2007, to discuss options for greening the neighborhood. Walnut Street Baptist Church, 1100 South 3rd St at St. Catherine Streets Contact: Chair - Sustainable Neighborhoods, Steven Sizemore, Steven.Sizemore@louisvilleky.gov, 502-290-7623
The Open Living and Learning Network idea was originally proposed during the Living Routes visit in early September, 2007, as a next step in the development of the Open Community projects launched in 2004. Click here to see one of the Open living and Learning Network proposals.
The Living Routes meetings connected Louisville to Study Abroad opportunities with ecovillages world wide.
Clifton Neighborhood, which is taking a lead on the Living and Learning approach, began charting a course towards sustainability several years ago. In October, the Clifton Neighborhood Council filed an application as the first Open Louisville Living and Learning Network Gaia Education site. Clifton has joined with Adena Institute, Webster University and regional sustainability practitioners, in going after Global Ecovillage Network and UNITAR curriculum certification along with an education grant from the Gaia Trust.
Clifton has also embarked on learning
The Open Living and Learning Network is a recent initiative which has already given rise to some great new opportunities in Louisville and elsewhere.
To follow the development of this learning initiative, take a look at Living and Learning for Sustainability
To join the listserve and living and learning collaborative in Louisville, go to Sustainability Education Group
Sustainable Clift*n: The November 13, 2007 Clifton Community Council meeting included a briefing on the Gaia Education and LEEDS Neighborhood ideas and invitations to Clifton and other community members to participate in the Open Living and Learning for Sustainability Network neighborhood activities. Clifton Center 7 PM.
You may also be interested in the work of the Sustainable Neighborhood committee of the Limerick Neighborhood's West St. Catherine Street Association. The next meeting will be 5 PM, Sunday, November 11, 2007, to discuss options for greening the neighborhood. Walnut Street Baptist Church, 1100 South 3rd St at St. Catherine Streets Contact: Chair - Sustainable Neighborhoods, Steven Sizemore, Steven.Sizemore@louisvilleky.gov, 502-290-7623
The Open Living and Learning Network idea was originally proposed during the Living Routes visit in early September, 2007, as a next step in the development of the Open Community projects launched in 2004. Click here to see one of the Open living and Learning Network proposals.
The Living Routes meetings connected Louisville to Study Abroad opportunities with ecovillages world wide.
Clifton Neighborhood, which is taking a lead on the Living and Learning approach, began charting a course towards sustainability several years ago. In October, the Clifton Neighborhood Council filed an application as the first Open Louisville Living and Learning Network Gaia Education site. Clifton has joined with Adena Institute, Webster University and regional sustainability practitioners, in going after Global Ecovillage Network and UNITAR curriculum certification along with an education grant from the Gaia Trust.
Clifton has also embarked on learning
about becoming a LEED Neighborhood as part of the Open Living and Learning Network. LEED is the US Green Building Council standard for Energy and Environmental building practices. The LEED Neighborhood standard is now undergoing pilot testing in 234 neighborhoods around the United States. Clifton is applying to be a "corresponding neighborhood"- that is, a neighborhood that wants to learn more about the LEEDs Green Neighborhood process in anticipation of applying for full LEEDs status in the next year or so.
See the article "Neighborhoods Taking The LEED" by Jennifer Oladipo from LEO weekly:
See some of the recent ideas for the Open Louisville Living and Learning Network: Next Steps DRAFT v1-1
See the article "Neighborhoods Taking The LEED" by Jennifer Oladipo from LEO weekly:
See some of the recent ideas for the Open Louisville Living and Learning Network: Next Steps DRAFT v1-1
Open Louisville Living and Learning Network: Next Steps DRAFT v1-1
Open Louisville Living and Learning Network: Next Steps DRAFT v1-1 9/7/07
For More information:
communitybiz@yahoo.com
www.sustainablelouisville.net
For More information:
communitybiz@yahoo.com
www.sustainablelouisville.net
www.sustainabilityeducation.blogspot.com
Some ideas for developing the Open Louisville Living and Learning Network:
1) Green and Sustainable Communities.
Sustainability depends on integrating environmental, economic, equity, multi-generational and local/global aspects of development. Green communities are learning communities, where all aspects of business, government and community life are moving through democratic transformations towards sustainability. Here are some elements of policy and process reforms which the Louisville Living and Learning Network could support:
1.1) City - wide LEED Green Building standards.
Many communities around the world are moving from "Pilot Projects and PR " to community-wide adoption of Green building and design standards. for example, Washington DC has adopted a policy whereby all new construction in DC MUST conform with Green Building "LEED" standards by 2010. Louisville, with a much smaller building footprint could move even more quickly.
1.2) Green Neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods and villages around the world are moving to Green standards through LEED and Ecovillage standards. Louisville already has the optional "village form " district designation for neighborhood planning. This should be amended and extended so that not only Green Building but Green neighborhood and regional design is the defacto standard for the community. Democratic neighborhood councils and small cities can move to adopt these measures even before Metro government acts, and in so doing can strengthen the neighborhoods movement.
1.3) Education for Sustainability.
There are a variety of measures that community organizations and institutions can undertake to move towards sustainable community education, including citizen and vocational education in addition to public schools and universities. In all of these education forums, solar technician and construction training, composting and permaculture certification, green neighborhoods planning training and democracy schools are among the means for learning the technical and process skills of a sustainable society. In partnership with these specific skills trainings, there are community based integrative curricula and partnerships such as the Ecovillage Design Education curriculum of the Global Ecovillage Network and the Neighborhood LEEDS programs of the US Green Building Council. Over the past few decades a variety of "Open" community based research and continuing education initiatives have pioneered in this approach, such as the Open Center in NY, Open Network in Colorado, the Loka Institute in Washington, DC, the Science Shops movement in Europe, the Open University in Britain, and the Open Community projects in Louisville. These partnerships can be used to help green neighborhoods become Open "Living and Learning" classrooms for Louisville and the world.
Some ideas for developing the Open Louisville Living and Learning Network:
1) Green and Sustainable Communities.
Sustainability depends on integrating environmental, economic, equity, multi-generational and local/global aspects of development. Green communities are learning communities, where all aspects of business, government and community life are moving through democratic transformations towards sustainability. Here are some elements of policy and process reforms which the Louisville Living and Learning Network could support:
1.1) City - wide LEED Green Building standards.
Many communities around the world are moving from "Pilot Projects and PR " to community-wide adoption of Green building and design standards. for example, Washington DC has adopted a policy whereby all new construction in DC MUST conform with Green Building "LEED" standards by 2010. Louisville, with a much smaller building footprint could move even more quickly.
1.2) Green Neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods and villages around the world are moving to Green standards through LEED and Ecovillage standards. Louisville already has the optional "village form " district designation for neighborhood planning. This should be amended and extended so that not only Green Building but Green neighborhood and regional design is the defacto standard for the community. Democratic neighborhood councils and small cities can move to adopt these measures even before Metro government acts, and in so doing can strengthen the neighborhoods movement.
1.3) Education for Sustainability.
There are a variety of measures that community organizations and institutions can undertake to move towards sustainable community education, including citizen and vocational education in addition to public schools and universities. In all of these education forums, solar technician and construction training, composting and permaculture certification, green neighborhoods planning training and democracy schools are among the means for learning the technical and process skills of a sustainable society. In partnership with these specific skills trainings, there are community based integrative curricula and partnerships such as the Ecovillage Design Education curriculum of the Global Ecovillage Network and the Neighborhood LEEDS programs of the US Green Building Council. Over the past few decades a variety of "Open" community based research and continuing education initiatives have pioneered in this approach, such as the Open Center in NY, Open Network in Colorado, the Loka Institute in Washington, DC, the Science Shops movement in Europe, the Open University in Britain, and the Open Community projects in Louisville. These partnerships can be used to help green neighborhoods become Open "Living and Learning" classrooms for Louisville and the world.
Neighborhoods taking the LEED
Neighborhoods taking the LEED
by Jennifer Oladipo
From LEO Weekly, 9/26/07
http://leoweekly.com/?q=node/5549
There’s nothing more frustrating than watching a golden opportunity pass while waiting for the folks in charge to move. Within the last four years or so, environmentally friendly buildings have sprung up around the country with increasing speed, but many communities are itching for change that’s bigger and faster than one business or government building at a time.
Some Clifton residents want to get their own neighborhood into the game, making it a model for how other neighborhoods in Louisville can go green. The Clifton Community Council’s land use and preservation committee was scheduled to discuss how to move the neighborhood toward meeting LEED-ND standards, and possibly even further, at Tuesday’s meeting.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the standard for green building. It takes into consideration issues such as building sites, water and energy use, materials and indoor air quality, and is pretty much the only national standard, created by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council. Recognizing a need, the council has created a pilot program for neighborhood development, LEED-ND.
LEED standards, quickly adopted by governments from the federal level down, are in a constant state of refinement, and still taking cues from many similar programs.
Clifton is known for being a little bit artsy, a little bit lefty, and has a mix of young and old, renters and homeowners, a few residents who drive BMWs and a few who sleep on benches. The neighborhood is also a geographical lynchpin, located about the same distance from expensive homes in Crescent Hill and St. Matthews as it is from the more modest housing of Butchertown, Clifton Heights and east downtown.
In short, achieving sustainability in the neighborhood would mean negotiating several issues and interests, possibly making Clifton a great place to start a trend and work out kinks. Like other parts of Louisville, it’s filling up with condominiums, small housing communities with shared interests and common rules that could easily implement sustainable standards. Clusters of existing homes on one of Clifton’s many short streets or cul-de-sacs could also come to mutual agreements and pool their resources.
The smallest LEED-ND pilot sites hover around one acre, but sites of all sizes are participating, some with as many as 12,000 acres. No Kentucky cities made the list of more than 200 pilot programs in 37 states, plus Washington, DC, and some Canadian cities. Louisville is home to a handful of LEED-certified buildings, including the Tucker Booker Donhoff + Partners architectural firm on Market Street and the forthcoming downtown arena. With a little neighborly action, the city might someday be able to claim a Frankfort Avenue ecovillage as well. —Jennifer Oladipo
by Jennifer Oladipo
From LEO Weekly, 9/26/07
http://leoweekly.com/?q=node/5549
There’s nothing more frustrating than watching a golden opportunity pass while waiting for the folks in charge to move. Within the last four years or so, environmentally friendly buildings have sprung up around the country with increasing speed, but many communities are itching for change that’s bigger and faster than one business or government building at a time.
Some Clifton residents want to get their own neighborhood into the game, making it a model for how other neighborhoods in Louisville can go green. The Clifton Community Council’s land use and preservation committee was scheduled to discuss how to move the neighborhood toward meeting LEED-ND standards, and possibly even further, at Tuesday’s meeting.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the standard for green building. It takes into consideration issues such as building sites, water and energy use, materials and indoor air quality, and is pretty much the only national standard, created by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council. Recognizing a need, the council has created a pilot program for neighborhood development, LEED-ND.
LEED standards, quickly adopted by governments from the federal level down, are in a constant state of refinement, and still taking cues from many similar programs.
Clifton is known for being a little bit artsy, a little bit lefty, and has a mix of young and old, renters and homeowners, a few residents who drive BMWs and a few who sleep on benches. The neighborhood is also a geographical lynchpin, located about the same distance from expensive homes in Crescent Hill and St. Matthews as it is from the more modest housing of Butchertown, Clifton Heights and east downtown.
In short, achieving sustainability in the neighborhood would mean negotiating several issues and interests, possibly making Clifton a great place to start a trend and work out kinks. Like other parts of Louisville, it’s filling up with condominiums, small housing communities with shared interests and common rules that could easily implement sustainable standards. Clusters of existing homes on one of Clifton’s many short streets or cul-de-sacs could also come to mutual agreements and pool their resources.
The smallest LEED-ND pilot sites hover around one acre, but sites of all sizes are participating, some with as many as 12,000 acres. No Kentucky cities made the list of more than 200 pilot programs in 37 states, plus Washington, DC, and some Canadian cities. Louisville is home to a handful of LEED-certified buildings, including the Tucker Booker Donhoff + Partners architectural firm on Market Street and the forthcoming downtown arena. With a little neighborly action, the city might someday be able to claim a Frankfort Avenue ecovillage as well. —Jennifer Oladipo
2008 Pegasus Parade: All the World's A Stage of Green and Global Possibilities: Sustainable Louisville Float Planning is Underway!!!
All the World’s A Stage of Possibilities:
Sketches for Sustainable Louisville Pegasus Parade Float 2008
The Possible World:
Green, Connected, Sharing Hearts, Hopes and Cosmic Delight
Sketches for Sustainable Louisville Pegasus Parade Float 2008
The Possible World:
Green, Connected, Sharing Hearts, Hopes and Cosmic Delight
Artist: Noah Church
Sustainable Louisville – Pegasus Parade Float Sketches 1-15-08
Sustainable Louisville – Pegasus Parade Float Sketches 1-15-08
Sustainable Louisville: communitybiz@yahoo.com 502 410 2786
Living Routes Events in Louisville, September 9 & 10, 2007
Are you…- Concerned about the environment & social justice?
- Wondering where people are working on solutions?
- Ready to help create a more sustainable future?
....then Study Abroad (and at home) in Ecovillages and Sustainable Neighborhoods!
We’re pleased to welcome to Louisville Mr. Gregg Orifici, Director of Admissions for Living Routes Study Abroad, for several meetings with students, educators and community leaders.
Mr. Orifici will join a Public Forum on
"Living and Learning for Sustainability"
from 4:30 to 6 PM Monday, September 10
at Webster University's Adena Center for Sustainability and Communications, 1031 Zorn Avenue, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40207 (Map).
He will also meet with student and community members at the University of Louisville from 11 to 2:30 PM on September 10, and in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood on Sunday, September 9 from 5:30 to 8 PM during his visit.
For details, see the Schedule Overview. You can also download a printable poster schedule and press release Please print them out to post in your class, community center or club. Thanks!
We look forward to seeing you at these events -- Please bring a friend, and encourage students, teachers and community members you know who might be interested. You’re invited!
Living Routes features world class programs for high school, college and adult le
arners in sustainable communities in India, Scotland, Senegal, Brazil, Mexico, Massachusetts, Peru... and this week, a chance to learn more in Louisville, KY, USA.- Learning about indigenous medicinal plants and intern in renewable energy development in southern India
- Studying human ecology, helping regenerate forests, and living on a self-sufficient island in Scotland
- Getting hands-on experience in sustainable development and building fluency in French in Senegal
- Building a super adobe house, learning organic farming and learning Capoeira in tropical Brazil
- Becoming a skilled consensus facilitator & leader for social change in the volcano belt of Mexico
- Designing ecological homesteads/landscapes with expert faculty in beautiful western Massachusetts.
- Learning how Amazonian fair trade coffee co-ops protect biodiversity and provide a living wage in Peru
- Studying and working for peace and social justice between Jews, Arabs and Bedouins in Israel
- ...and In Louisville, we will be exploring how neighborhoods, educators, community businesses and organizations can participate in local / global living and learning for sustainability.
Quick Schedule Overview:
September 10, 2007:
Public Forum and Dialogue:
Living and Learning for Sustainability
Linking Louisville Neighborhoods, Global Ecovillages and Learning Communities
4:30 - 6 P.M., September 10
Webster University
Adena Center for Sustainability and Communications
Linking Louisville Neighborhoods, Global Ecovillages and Learning Communities
4:30 - 6 P.M., September 10
Webster University
Adena Center for Sustainability and Communications
* How can I study abroad and in Louisville for community and global sustainability?
* How can we develop Louisville sustainable neighborhoods and learn with global sustainable communities partners like Living Routes, the Global Ecovillage Network, The Green Building Council LEED Neighborhoods, Living Economy initiatives and others?
* With Louisville Higher Education Net leaders, neighborhoods, community groups, students and educators, sustainable businesses & others.
A light meal will be available.
This Workshop is co-sponsored by the Sustainable Business Networks.
Where: Adena Center for Sustainability & Communications at Webster University Louisville Metro Campus 1031 Zorn Avenue, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502)896-1835
Email: Louisville@webster.edu
Directions: I-71 Exit 2, Zorn Ave. @ River Rd behind BP (Map)
From Louisville: Follow I-71 North to Exit 2, Zorn Avenue. Take a left on Zorn (north) and proceed one-half block to the BP station and turn right. Webster University is to the right in the Galen Center.From Cincinnati and I-264 East: Follow I-71 South to Exit 2, Zorn Avenue. Turn right on Zorn (north) and proceed one-half block to the BP station and turn right. Webster University is to the right in the Galen Center.
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For University of Louisville Students and Faculty:
University of Louisville
September 10
11 A.M. - 1 P.M.: Info Table/Lunch at SAC with Gregg Orifici
2nd Fl., Student Activities Center, University of Louisville. How can I study abroad for sustainability?
Sponsor: University of Louisville International Center
1 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.: Ali Institute,
Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice, University of Louisville, Ekstrom Library 2nd Floor.
Discussion of Local/Global study opportunities, including Living Routes, Ali Scholars Senegal Program, Adena Global project & others.
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Also:
Sunday, 5:30 - 8 pm, Sept. 9th:
An informal potluck and neighborhood walk.Sustainable Neighborhoods and Ecovillages in Louisville
In what ways are Clifton and other nearby Louiville neighborhoods becoming sustainable living and learning communities? How can we learn with each other and global sustainable communities networks like Living Routes, Global Ecovillage Network and others?
For More Information:
www.livingroutes.org
www.sustainablelouisville.net
To learn more about ongoing local/global online and community living and learning partner projects, visit www.sustainablelouisville.net.
Please come if you can, invite a friend or colleague, and forward this information to students and community members who might be interested.
Download the Poster and Press Release for these events.
Please print them out and post on campus, at work, clubs or your community center as appropriate.
These Green living and learning events are free and open to the public (donations welcome but not required).
Yours for a Green Community and World.
Thank you.
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Background on Living Routes:
Living Routes is the world’s premier sustainable education study abroad program. Living Routes develops community “Living and Learning for Sustainability” projects with communities and students around the world. In addition to study abroad, we will be exploring Louisville study and project opportunities during these events.
ABOUT LIVING ROUTES:
Study Abroad for a Sustainable Future:
Accredited programs in sustainable communities
Bring your education to life by studying in Ecovillages around the world.
Ecovillages are ecological communities that provide ideal campuses for students to learn about sustainable development. Learn to live in harmony with local environments as you investigate personal and community based solutions to real world issues with one of the most innovative environmental study abroad programs.
Earn college credit from University of Massachusetts Amherst on our semester, Summer and January-term study abroad programs (open also to gap year/high school students). Through academic and experiential coursework, environmental community service learning, and cultural excursions, you develop the understanding, skills and commitment to restore our
planet and prepare for careers that make a difference.
All study abroad programs accredited by UMassAmherst & credit transfers to U of L, Webster, & other colleges & universities.
...Living Routes' mission is to provide future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and wisdom needed to repair the earth after 200 years of industrialization and to build durable economies and healthy communities that can thrive into the indefinite future. We offer for-credit sustainability education programs on every continent in semester, January-term and summer
formats, and continue to develop new and innovative programs to meet an increasing demand. Over 500 college and university students have benefited from these personally and professionally transformational experiences. They have returned with deep practice-based knowledge, valuable skills, and a renewed passion and vision to make a difference in
their local communities and in the world.
At Living Routes, it is our firm belief that ecovillages are ideal contexts for developing such
educational models and methods. In addition to pioneering a myriad of social and ecological tools such as consensus decision making, ecological design, and community-scale renewable energy systems, these communities are bringing these tools together within human-scale communities in ways that are greater than the sum of their parts. What emerges in these
settings, and what people who live, visit, or study there experience, are new relationships, paradigms, and "stories" in which these specific tools have meaning -- stories about what it means to be in right relationship with each other, the world, and ourselves...
Current Programs At Living Routes - A Note from Gregg Orifici:
I am writing to let you know about an exciting study abroad program, Living Routes' Senegal semester and January term program in Sustainability Studies ( http://www.LivingRoutes.org/programs/p_ecotourism.htm )which partners with UMass-Amherst to run programs based in "ecovillages" around the world. The program is unique in several ways:
- Courses are in French (high intermediate French required) and students also learn Wolof;
- Students learn Participant Action Research and Appreciative Inquiry theory and practice;
- 1/3 of the program is based in rural villages that are part of a Senegalese Ecovillage Network;
- U.S. and Senegalese students partner on independent study and service learning projects;
I also wanted to let you know that Living Routes has just committed to being Carbon Neutral and is working with our students and ecovillage partners to reduce emissions, plant trees and invest in alternative technologies that will help communities. One such project was recently launched during our January term Senegal Ecovillage Micro Finance program (http://www.livingroutes.org/programs/p_ecoyoff.htm ), whereby we supported a start-up solar cooker initiative and purchased and helped install these tree-saving appliances in several Senegalese villages. For more information about Living Routes' carbon offsetting initiative see http://www.livingroutes.org/about/walk.htm.
I will be on campus on the 10th of September and look forward to meeting you. Below is some more detailed info on Living Routes and our full suite of programs. Please feel free to pass this information on to Listservs, faculty, and students you think might be interested in our programs.
I look forward to talking with you, and answering any questions you may have!
In community, Gregg
Gregg Orifici
Director of Admissions
Living Routes - Study Abroad in Ecovillages Worldwide
79 S. Pleasant Street, #A5, Amherst, MA 01002
(888) 515-7333 or (413) 259-0025
Current Programs:
Living Routes offers accredited study programs (January, Summer, Semester and Year Abroad) with integrated Service Learning in Ecovillages in India, Peru, Scotland, Israel, Senegal, Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. (see program descriptions and links below). All Living Routes programs contain an integrated Service Learning component. Students receive an academic transcript from UMass Amherst, and academic credit is widely transferable to colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Additionally, participants who do not need academic credit often participate on Living Routes programs for the skills and experience they provide.
Ecovillages are unique communities where the theory and practical applications of ecological sustainability and social justice meet. In Ecovillages around the world, people are creating and modeling sustainable lifestyles in harmony with their local environments - restoring ecosystems and habitat, developing participatory models of governance, growing healthful organic food, building "green" homes, working for justice and social change, empowering girls and women and youth at risk, and utilizing renewable resources such as wind and solar energy.
These communities provide ideal "campuses" to immerse yourself in academic,experiential and service learning about sustainability, and prepare for lives and careers that make a difference.
Earn 4 or 16 transferable academic credits while studying with Living Routes.
To learn what students learn and experience day-to-day on one of our programs, check out our student Blogs at http://www.livingroutes.org/weblogs/weblog.php
We accept students on a rolling admissions basis--it is never too early to apply. Applications are available at http://www.livingroutes.org/admissions.html. We also offer need-based scholarships to help make our programs more affordable.
Semester Programs
Scotland: Human Challenge of Sustainability at Findhorn
Examine the skills, creativity and understanding that are vital to community living at Findhorn -a human-scale Ecovillage on the dramatic north coast of Scotland renowned for its environmental consciousness, personal and spiritual growth, artistry, education, and global responsibility. Learn about the integration of human ecology and natural systems as you gain valuable field experience in areas including sustainable food systems, creative expression and group facilitation.
Course Topics: Worldviews and Consciousness, Theory and Practice of Group Dynamics & Conflict Facilitation, Fine Art in Community, and Applied Sustainability: Ecovillage Living
Field Study: Explore Celtic culture, spend a week on extraordinary Erraid Island with a small farming community, and help regenerate the Caledonian forest or other meaningful service learning
Supervised Internship: Become a part of community life by working in organic gardens, preparing wholesome meals, or another area of interest
Credit: Earn 16 transferable credits through University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Senegal: Sustainable Community Development
Study abroad in Senegal and engage with ecovillagers and indigenous peoples on topics of sustainable development and ecotourism. Partner with Senegalese university students and travel to West African villages to pursue service learning projects protecting natural resources, creating livelihoods, improving education and health, and celebrating cultural diversity. Live with welcoming Senegalese families as you practice your French or Wolof. Strong intermediate French is required.
Course Topics: Community-Based Ecotourism; Sustainable Development in Senegal: Theory and Practice; Community Service Learning in Developing Countries; Conversational French and West African Literature or Introductory Wolof and Senegalese Culture
Field Study: Visit pre-industrial communities and participate in traditional agriculture and food preparation. Enjoy tropical beaches. Learn to play the diembe drums, or to dance the royal Diagalde, and the Ndawrabin, ocean dance of the Lebou fishing villages. Visit Goree Island, last stop for the slave trade on the voyage to the Americas and stand in the door of no return of the Slave House Museum
Supervised Internship: Design a practicum in environmental protection, organic agriculture, micro-credit, K-12 education, nutrition, reproductive health, or other topic of interest
Credit: Earn 16 transferable credits through University of Massachusetts, Amherst
India: Sustainability in Practice at Auroville
Build ecological skills and learn about Indian and community culture at Auroville - "the city the earth needs" and one of the world's largest and most diverse Ecovillages. Study and build field experience in habitat protection, systems thinking, and ecological literacy as you design and complete an internship in sustainable development. Spend 3 weeks in Hampi, an Island ecologic preserve in the Tungabhadra River, site of 4 billion year-old exposed earth, caves and lakes. Discover the jungle ruins of Millennia-old Hindu empires and do a 40-hour sacred solo quest to reflect on learnings.
Course Topics: Applications and Practices of Sustainable Living, Global and Local Sustainability, Cooperative Processes and Learning Communities, Body, Mind, Spirit: Cultivating Personal Sustainability
Field Study: Visit cultural and ecological sites including Periyar Sanctuary and overnight at Sri Ramanamaharshi's Ashram and climb Arunchula Mountain, locally believed to be the body of Hindu God Shiva
Supervised Internship: Design a practicum in organic agriculture, renewable energy systems, reforestation, ecological literacy, women's empowerment or another topic of interest
Credit: Earn 16 transferable credits through University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Israel: Peace, Justice, and the Environment at Kibbutz Lotan (Fall only)
Explore the connections between new forms of ecological identity and stewardship, social justice and community in Israel. Work alongside Palestinian-Arab, Bedouin and Jewish Israelis who are striving for a just and lasting peace. Gain hands-on experience in ecological design, green building and sustainable agriculture and put permaculture into action in a Bedouin village.
Course Topics: Peacebuilding and Social Justice, Theory and Practice of Group Dynamics, Permaculture Design, Sustainable Technologies and Structures
Field Study: Live and work in Lotan, a green kibbutz, and Naveh Shalom Wahat al Salam, a bi-national Jewish and Palestinian Arab Israeli community. Visit Jewish, Arab and Bedouin towns, meet with government, industry and community leaders and gain a broad perspective of efforts to heal the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Float in the Dead Sea and experience Jerusalem.
Supervised Internship: Gain skills in organic farming, adobe and straw bale construction, participate in Peace Dialogues between the different populations of Israel and learn how to design sustainable human settlements.
Credit: Earn 16 transferable credits through University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Summer and January Programs
Peru: Fair Trade & Bio-cultural Regeneration in the High Amazon January term (3 weeks)
Journey to Peru's Andean-Amazon region to learn firsthand about
empowerment efforts to restore the environment and create right livelihoods for indigenous and
mestizo farmers that are also good for the earth while regenerating ancestral practices. Students
contribute to local communities through service learning with Oro Verde, a successful organic fair traded coffee producing cooperative which promotes agricultural biodiversity, environmental
responsibility, sustainability and cultural regeneration.
Course topics: Indigenous Culture and Agriculture, Shamanism, Community Building
and Cooperative Management, Fair Trade Organic Coffee Production and Distribution,
Biodiversity Regeneration and Reforestation Efforts, Spanish and Quechua (optional)
Service Learning: Help in Reforestation efforts and coffee production and return to the US with opportunities to further your internship with Dean's Beans Organic Coffee and other roasters
Field Study: Visit sites of cultural and ecological importance, such as the sacred Awashiyacu
Waterfalls and the Takiwasi center for the shamanistic treatment of addiction.
Faculty:
Frédérique Apffel-Marglin, Ph.D., Anthropology, Smith College professor, regional expert
Dean Cycon, LLM, Founder and CEO of Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Roasters, Fair Trade/social justice leader
Credit: Earn 4 transferable credits through the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Senegal: Sustainable Development at EcoYoff January term (3 weeks)
Explore the impact of global trends and micro-credit development policies on the grassroots level at EcoYoff, a 600-year old fishing village in Dakar and a leader in sustainable community development. Build basic skills in French and Wolof as you study the complex relationship between humans, development needs, and the environment. Partner with Senegalese university students and visit ancient and modern Ecovillages, from a seaside national preserve to the ancient capital of the Cayor Kingdom. You pursue research on a topic of interest as you enter into dialogue with villagers and participate in their daily activities.
Course topics: Microcredit Sustainable Development; Economy and Food Security; Populations, Health, and Nutrition; the Environment, Infrastructure and Habitat; French language (optional)
Community Project: Partner with a local Senegalese university student and make a lasting contribution to local education, infrastructure or the environment
Field Study: Visit species preservation programs for chimpanzees and migratory birds
Credit: Earn 4 transferable credits through the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Brazil: Permaculture at Ecoversidade Summer term (3 weeks)
Investigate new ways of creating sustainable human habitats at Ecoversidade - a grassroots ecological institute in tropical central Brazil. Learn permaculture principles as you examine lifestyle choices and participate in community-based activities including Capoeira, a native mix of acrobatics, sacred dance, and self-defense.
Course Topics: Sustainable Shelter, Acquaculture and appropriate architecture, Community Development, Urban Renewal Strategies, and Portuguese language (optional)
Field Study: Visit the Cerrado Forest, a World Heritage Biosphere home to rare flora and fauna, enjoy local waterfalls, option to attend Bioconstruindo, a renowned natural building course
Community Project: Create your own unique ecological design and become a Certified Permaculture Apprentice
Credit: Earn 4 transferable credits through the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Mexico Leadership for Social Change January-term (3 weeks)
Study abroad in Mexico and learn the skills needed to bring a group together around a common vision and effect positive change. Working with "usos y costumbres" (traditional ways of doing things), students design and complete a community service project that will benefit nearby communities. Located in the volcano belt of central Mexico, Huehuecoyotl was founded over 20 years ago by an international group of artists and musicians, activists and ecologists.
Course Topics: Introduction to Consensus, Basic Facilitation Skills, Participatory Democracy in the context of Mexico's Political and Social History, Spanish Language (optional)
Field Study: Visit sites dating from the Aztec empire, the Spanish conquest, the Mexican Revolution and the contemporary struggle against globalization
Community Project: Design and implement a project either in Huehue, the adjacent national forest or neighboring village
Credit: Earn 4 transferable credits through the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
USA: Permaculture at Sirius Summer term (3 weeks)
Learn how to integrate plants, animals, buildings, people, and communities in a design for ecological living at Sirius - an educational and spiritual Ecovillage in scenic western Massachusetts. Study the inter-relationships between personal, social, and ecological sustainability as you immerse yourself in the richness of one of North America's most dynamic ecological communities.
Course Topics: Reading the Landscape, Water in the Landscape, Building a Healthy Soil, The Cultivated Ecosystem: Urban Renewal Strategies, Community Support Systems
Field Study: Visit old-growth forests, community-supported agricultural projects, eco-homesteads
Community Project: Create an ecological design and become a Certified Permaculture Apprentice
Credit: Earn 4 transferable credits through the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Australia: Permaculture at Crystal Waters Summer term (3 weeks)
New program: info coming soon
www.LivingRoutes.org
www.SustainableLouisville.net
Green Magic! Sustainable Louisville Float wins Grand Prize at Pegasus Parade Kentucky Derby Festival 2007!
The Green Magic! float took the Grand Prize at the May 3, 2007 Pegasus Parade during the Kentucky Derby Festival!!!
Sponsored by Sustainable Louisville and a host of community businesses and organizations, the Green Magic! Float celebrated the Greening of Louisville and the planet -- from the nature tricksters of the world's cultures to the 100% vegetable oil truck which powered the music and the float.
Planning is already underway for this year's Sustainable Louisville Float: "All the World's A Stage - of Possibilities" Click here to see Sketches of the 2008 Float by Artist Noah Church.
The Pegasus Parade is the 15th largest Parade in the US and the centerpiece of traditional events during the Kentucky Derby Festival.
Winning the Grand Prize Award was a great honor for participants. The float was conceived as a community arts activism project, and the award is a testimony to the vision of artist Noah Church, the concept of cultural creatives supporting sustainable development work in Louisville, and the hard work and great fun the many Float participants brought to the Parade project. Our sponsors and friends deserve great credit for their timely support and many efforts in making this celebration possible. Thank you!!!
Pictures and detailed descriptions of the Float and other projects in development will be posted here shortly. Check back soon!
For background info on the Green Magic! float, click here
Keep Louisville Weird info meeting at Ky Center May 9
Group behind "Keep Louisville Weird" to hold info session
Business First of Louisville - April 26, 2007
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance, the organization behind the "Keep Louisville Weird" marketing campaign, will hold an information session about its objectives at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, at the Kentucky Center.
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance promotes local, independent business ownership.
"While we don't discount the need for the Wal-Marts of the world, we're troubled by the current civic notion that excitement for our town should come from the courting, establishment and promotion of chain stores and restaurants that can be found in many other cities across America," the group says on its Web site.
...
For more information on the organization and the "Keep Louisville Weird" campaign, visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com.
From:
http://washington.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2007/04/23/daily30.html
This is a Fair Use excerpt of this article. Please visit Business First at the link above for more information on this story.
Business First of Louisville - April 26, 2007
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance, the organization behind the "Keep Louisville Weird" marketing campaign, will hold an information session about its objectives at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, at the Kentucky Center.
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance promotes local, independent business ownership.
"While we don't discount the need for the Wal-Marts of the world, we're troubled by the current civic notion that excitement for our town should come from the courting, establishment and promotion of chain stores and restaurants that can be found in many other cities across America," the group says on its Web site.
...
For more information on the organization and the "Keep Louisville Weird" campaign, visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com.
From:
http://washington.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2007/04/23/daily30.html
This is a Fair Use excerpt of this article. Please visit Business First at the link above for more information on this story.
Business: Make Louisville Green - Article from LEO Weekly, April, 2007
Business: Make Louisville Green
It should go without saying that most area small businesses don’t have the wallets to “go green” on a whim. Simply changing the light bulbs is one thing, but installing solar roofs, localizing product lines, composting food waste and using alternative means of transportation are quite another.
Things get started at 11:45 a.m. Monday and will also include consumer education about how to buy green. Call 896-1835 to reserve a spot (the conference is free) or visit www.sustainablelouisville.net for more info. —Stephen George
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Business: Make Louisville Green - Link to Article from Leoweekly.com
It should go without saying that most area small businesses don’t have the wallets to “go green” on a whim. Simply changing the light bulbs is one thing, but installing solar roofs, localizing product lines, composting food waste and using alternative means of transportation are quite another.
That’s why Webster University and the Louisville-based Sustainable Business Networks are trying to help connect the dots, because reinventing the wheel is, well, unnecessary. They’re holding a conference Monday to help Louisville businesses and nonprofits interested in going green connect with other businesses already green or, in most cases, employing one or two green elements that can be swapped and shared.
The hope, organizer David Silverman said, is to foster interconnectedness among local business, to create what he calls a “sustainable ecology” of services all geared toward environmental stewardship in the business community.
“We’re pulling together folks from a variety of businesses and sectors essentially to say, hey, here is the green business sector, the local business sector, and that in itself counts, not just alternative energy or solar or whatever,” Silverman said.
Panelists include Gary Heine of Heine Brothers Coffee, which sells only fair trade and organic coffee and manages a large-scale composting operation; Mary Clark of Rainbow Blossom; James Linton of Expressions of You coffeehouse; Jim Shields of Commonwealth Computer Recycling; Emma Kuhl of the Green Building Council; and a representative of the local business association Keep Louisville Weird, which Silverman hopes can help lead a charge to make Louisville green.
Things get started at 11:45 a.m. Monday and will also include consumer education about how to buy green. Call 896-1835 to reserve a spot (the conference is free) or visit www.sustainablelouisville.net for more info. —Stephen George
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Business: Make Louisville Green - Link to Article from Leoweekly.com
Green Magic! Come Join the Parade!
Planning is underway for the 2008 Pegasus Parade!
Sketch of the 2008 Sustainable Louisville Float by Artist Noah Church
Want to be a part of the 2008 Float Fun? Contact us at communitybiz@yahoo.com or 502 762 2285. Come join the Parade!
The Green Magic! float took the Grand Prize at the May 3, 2007 Pegasus Parade during the Kentucky Derby Festival !!!
Sponsored by Sustainable Louisville and a host of community businesses and organizations, the Green Magic! Float celebrated the Greening of Louisville and the planet -- from the nature tricksters of the world's cultures to the 100% vegetable oil truck which powered the music and the float.
The Pegasus Parade is the 15th largest Parade in the US and the centerpiece of traditional events during the Derby Festival, a major national event.
Sponsored by Sustainable Louisville and a host of community businesses and organizations, the Green Magic! Float celebrated the Greening of Louisville and the planet -- from the nature tricksters of the world's cultures to the 100% vegetable oil truck which powered the music and the float.
The Pegasus Parade is the 15th largest Parade in the US and the centerpiece of traditional events during the Derby Festival, a major national event.
Planning is already underway for this year's Sustainable Louisville Float: "All the World's A Stage - of Possibilities" Click here to see Sketches of the 2008 Float by Artist Noah Church.
Winning the Grand Prize Award was a great honor for participants. The float was conceived as a community arts activism project, and the award is a testimony to the vision of artist Noah Church, the concept of cultural creatives supporting sustainable development work in Louisville, and the hard work and great fun the many Float participants brought to the Parade project. Our sponsors and friends deserve great credit for their timely support and many efforts in making this celebration possible. Thank you!!!
Pictures and detailed descriptions of the Float and other projects in development will be posted here shortly. Check back soon!
Winning the Grand Prize Award was a great honor for participants. The float was conceived as a community arts activism project, and the award is a testimony to the vision of artist Noah Church, the concept of cultural creatives supporting sustainable development work in Louisville, and the hard work and great fun the many Float participants brought to the Parade project. Our sponsors and friends deserve great credit for their timely support and many efforts in making this celebration possible. Thank you!!!
Pictures and detailed descriptions of the Float and other projects in development will be posted here shortly. Check back soon!
Green Magic ! Pegasus Parade 2007
Pegasus Parade:Thursday, May 3, 2007, Broadway, Louisville, KY USA
Parade Preview:
Tuesday, May 1, 2007, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
Kentucky Derby Festival/Pegasus Parade info
GREEN MAGIC Contactinfo:
Call Now! 50 2.500.909 2
Participants and Sponsors: Please Scroll Down to Schedule Info Below
http://www2.blogger.com/communitybiz@yahoo.com
http://www2.blogger.com/www.sustainablelouisville.net
www.myspace.com/buildingwithgreenmagic
Green Magic! Pegasus Parade Sponsors and Friends
Everyone Loves a Parade!!!
You’re Invited To Join In The Fun!
Artists, activists, community members, businesses, non-profit groups:
This is your chance to join in the fun of being in the parade, while supporting the “Greening” of Louisville.
The Pegasus Parade is a premiere “mainstream “ event in Louisville. The “Green Magic “ float celebrates nature and a green future through alternative fuel vehicles, celebration with the nature myths of many cultures and education on how Louisville can move towards a sustainable future.
Come Join the Parade!!!
The Green Magic float is the central float in the parade this year-- we need people to walk and perform in the parade, help build the float, sponsor the entry and participate in the PR and community education.
Come join the magic! Give us a call and join the fun!
Green Magic!
Links to more information on the Green Magic! Project:
Join the myspace.com working group:
www.myspace.com/buildingwithgreenmagic
Would you like to be in the Parade?
Come Join the Parade! Click for Poster Download
Join the Parade! You're Invited to Join in the "Green Magic" for Pegasus Parade
Be sure to print out and sign your Forms:
http://www.philduvall.com/greenmagic/
Then download, printout and sign "indemnification " and "medical release" forms.
PLEASE NOTE: Minors must have parental or guardian signatures.
The forms will also be available at the float if you'd like to sign at the parade.
Take a look at the original Green Magic! Proposal
DRAFT Pegasus Parade Application
Thank you! to all our sponors:
Green Magic! Pegasus Parade Sponsors and Friends
Press: TV Commentary and Sponsor Contributions
Would you or your company like to be a Green Magic! financial or materials sponsor? Take a look at:
PEGASUS PARADE / SUSTAINABLE LOUISVILLE SPONSOR BENEFITS DRAFT 1-0
SCHEDULE AND NOTES FOR PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS:-- PLEASE READ!!
Thanks for your participation, support or interest in
the the Green Magic ! unit of the 2007 Pegasus Parade.
Below is some information about the Green Magic!
entry, invitations to participate in the Parade, the
schedule for the coming week, and additional contact
and sponsorship information.
Green Magic!:
The Green Magic! float is a project of Sustainable
Louisville, a working group for community education on
sustainability.
The Parade unit reflects this theme through a
celebration of nature in the float design and
characters. The Green Magic! entry is a chance to
celebrate the "Greening" of Louisville as part of
Louisville's the main event, the Kentucky Derby
Festival. The unit is built in part with recycled,
reused and green materials along with bio-oil, pedal,
solar and electric powered vehicles. We are unit
number 5 in the Parade this year, right in the middle,
a great position to show off our theme.
Join the Parade!
You and your friends, family and colleagues are
invited to join the Parade! We still have room for
people who would like to be part of the Float and
walking contingent (must be over 14 years old).
Performers of any kind are also welcome - give us a
call now!
We hope you will come join the Parade, and spread the
word and invite others to join the Parade. All you or
they have to do is speak with Noah Church the unit
director, to let us know you are coming. If anyone
wants full costumes Noah can help make arrangements as
well. Noah's number is.
Please print out or forward this email invitation for
the downloadable flyer from the website
(www.sustainablelouisville.net for anyone you think
might be interested. Thanks!
We also would appreciate volunteers who would like to
participate in final float decoration any day between
now and the Parade, or who want to be part of the
Parade Preview May 1.
There is much more about the Green Magic! unit and the
Parade to be found at www.sustainablelouisville.net.
Please take a look at the Green Magic section of the
website.
Schedule:
The Schedule for the next few days:
Fri-Sat, April 27-28
Final Float construction at 954 E Kentucky Street in
Louisville.
Sunday April 29 and Monday, April 30:
Move vehicles and displays to the Kentucky Fair and
Exposition Center to be part of the Parade Preview.
Final float decoration at Fairgrounds
Tuesday, May 1, 9 AM to 9 PM:
Parade Preview at the Exposition Center.
9AM - 1 PM School and community groups tour the
floats, performance and educational events.
1-4 PM Float reviews for judging and general public
5:30 - 6:30 PM Float Ceremony for everyone
6:30 - 9 PM Performance and Concert
Thursday, May 3,
10 AM: Assembly for Parade vehicles at Broadway and
Barrett (You will get specific directions next week)
12 - 2 PM: Unit rehearsal
2 PM: Inspection and judging of the unit.
3-4PM: move into position
5PM: Parade
7-8 PM: Disperse according to Sheriff's routing.
Return float, costumes, equipment and supplies to 954
E. Kentucky St.
9 PM to...??? Green Magic! Parade after-party at
Uncle Pleasant's, - This is an All Ages party. Alcohol free areas available.
Uncle Pleasants: 2126 South Preston St., Louisville, KY. www.unclepleasants.com
Fri- Tues May 4 - Float deconstruction and debriefing.
Sponsors and Participants:
If you or your company are already a sponsor for the
Green Magic! unit, Thankyou!!!
If you or your organization would like to participate
in or sponsor the unit, there is still time, and
materials and other support are welcome. All sponsors
and participants will be listed on the website and
included in the TV Commentary and other PR of the
Parade, Sustainable Louisville, and the Derby
Festival.
Next Steps:
Participants will be receivingseveral forms that need to be completed, including
indemnification, medical, a "Green" survey for your
company, PR info, permits for vehicles at the
Fairgrounds and Parade, along with background
materials, safety instructions and so on.
Most information about the Green Magic! unit and the
Pegasus Parade can be found at
www.sustainablelouisville.net or the Derby Festival
site, www.kdf.org.
We appreciate your willingness to jump in and be part
of the Parade this year. We're looking forward to
working with you. Please call with any questions you
may have.
See you at the Parade!
Green Magic! Pegasus Parade Sponsors and Friends
Green Magic! Pegasus Parade Sponsors and Friends
Contact #: + 1/502/410/2786
Contact #: + 1/502/410/2786
Sustainable Louisville
Pegasus
Bamboo
Kentucky Sustainable Business Networks
Green Man
Willow
Noah Church
Quetzalcoatl
Acacia
Mobile Feast Utopia
Merlin
Jefferson County, Ky. Schools, Environmental Education
Oxygen
Adena Institute
Crow
Kentucky Solar Partnership
Bramble
River City Dance Corps
Kokopelli
Kentucky Solar Living
Nettle
Acme Lupine and Co.
Anansi
Sun Wind Earth
Aneeki
Aberco Interiors
Reynard the Fox
Architectural Glass Art, Inc.
Bluegrass
Bike Couriers
CARBON
Blake Lowery
Awesome Possum
Bee Line Couriers
Parsnip
Porter Paints
The Good Thing
Designer Builders
Gaia
NKY River Rats
Apple Blossom
Kaviar Forge
Coyote
Bob Cheever
Mistletoe
Sol
Good Oil Boys
Dragon Fly Willie
Mobile Solar Power
Chlorella
Kidwell Pedicabs
Corn Maidens
Connie Woods
Yggdrasil
Urban Fresh
Ice
Sypris Solutions
Post-Modern Sprites
Uncle Pleasants
Tulip
In Harmony With Your Home
Lady Bug
Azalea
Communicas
Peter Pan
Fred DiFrenzi
Pecan
Ohio Valley Creative Energy
Spiral Time
ESP Audio
Robin Hood
Royal Oak
Pegasus Diamonds
Deer
Press: TV Commentary and Sponsor Contributions
2007 Republic Bank Kentucky Derby Festival
Pegasus Parade
Television Commentary Form
Sponsoring Company / Organization: Sustainable Louisville
Location and Purpose of Organization: Louisville; Community Sustainability
Education
How many years have you participated in the Pegasus Parade? Any previous awards and when received? This is the first year.
Theme of Unit: Green Magic! “Green Magic” evokes the power of nature and the promise of a green future for our community.
Our entry to this years Pegasus parade includes alternative fuel vehicles, nature themes and colors, and the mythology of green magic drawn from the many cultures of Louisville and the world.
Approximate number of individuals and hours involved in the preparation of your unit: 100 people and 2600 person / hours
List five major points of interest about your unit:
* Surrounded by clowns and characters from the world myths of nature, Green Magic celebrates the magic of nature, our community’s sustainable future and the wonder of our environment.
* Artist Noah Church envisioned the float as a living woodland for clowns and tricksters and magicians and ordinary folks to celebrate, riding the back of Quetzalcoatl, the winged serpent dragon of the Americas, presided over by the smiling sun and dreaming moon. Music by Mobile Feast Utopia, and other local performers keeps the clowns and tricksters and the crowd dancing....
* "Green Magic! celebrates community and ecology in many ways: The float depicts the solar energy age with the image of the laughing sun. It is built largely of recycled and reused materials from Acme Lupine and Co., Aberco Interiors, Architectural Glass Art, and Blake Lowery, with non-toxic, eco-friendly paint from Porter Paints. The float platform and living green native bamboo are donations from Designer Builders. The pull vehicle is a Ford F-150 diesel "grease truck" donated by Kaviar Forge and converted to run on environmentally friendly 100% vegetable oil by the Good Oil Boys, accompanied by pedicabs from NKY River Rats and bike units educational support from Bike Couriers.. The float was built by community artist volunteers Funding and other support came from Sypris Solutions, Communicas, ESP Audio, Adena Institute and Sustainable Louisville and other sponsors (see More about Green Magic! Pegasus Parade Sponsors and Friends at http://tinyurl.com/38ux8r )
* The Parade unit provides education and inspiration on a range of Green initiatives in Louisville - From solar energy to bio-fuels, alternative bicycles to recycling: From native plant species to native wisdom; From sustainable agriculture to sustainable technology, you’re invited to a community celebration of nature; The float embodies many of the next steps in our community's green future.
* www.Sustainablelouisville.net, the sponsor of the float, is an ad hoc coalition of businesses, community groups and citizens who are helping to green Louisville. If you would like to learn what you or your neighborhood can do to move towards a greener, more sustainable future, please go to www.sustainablelouisville.net or call 502 410 2786. Go for the Green Magic!
The three most exciting and entertaining features of our 2006 Pegasus parade unit are:
* The Green Magic unit consists of a caravan of dazzlingly decorated green-power vehicles, an entourage of green magicians and a float with magical animals, wizards, woods and wonders, all presided over once again by the warmth of the smiling Sun and the power of the Imagination, in the figure of the beloved galapalooza Pegasus icon, “Imagine.”
* Green Magic! reminds us that are creating a sustainable city which balances the needs of the environment, economy, creativity and social justice by "acting locally and thinking globally" -- and we can have fun along the way!
* The float is a fun and artistic expression of "Louisville Going Green:" From natures' magic to solar energy, from recycled materials to vegetable oil powered vehicles, from the myths of the past to our visions of the future, the time for Green Magic! is now.
Pegasus Parade
Television Commentary Form
Sponsoring Company / Organization: Sustainable Louisville
Location and Purpose of Organization: Louisville; Community Sustainability
Education
How many years have you participated in the Pegasus Parade? Any previous awards and when received? This is the first year.
Theme of Unit: Green Magic! “Green Magic” evokes the power of nature and the promise of a green future for our community.
Our entry to this years Pegasus parade includes alternative fuel vehicles, nature themes and colors, and the mythology of green magic drawn from the many cultures of Louisville and the world.
Approximate number of individuals and hours involved in the preparation of your unit: 100 people and 2600 person / hours
List five major points of interest about your unit:
* Surrounded by clowns and characters from the world myths of nature, Green Magic celebrates the magic of nature, our community’s sustainable future and the wonder of our environment.
* Artist Noah Church envisioned the float as a living woodland for clowns and tricksters and magicians and ordinary folks to celebrate, riding the back of Quetzalcoatl, the winged serpent dragon of the Americas, presided over by the smiling sun and dreaming moon. Music by Mobile Feast Utopia, and other local performers keeps the clowns and tricksters and the crowd dancing....
* "Green Magic! celebrates community and ecology in many ways: The float depicts the solar energy age with the image of the laughing sun. It is built largely of recycled and reused materials from Acme Lupine and Co., Aberco Interiors, Architectural Glass Art, and Blake Lowery, with non-toxic, eco-friendly paint from Porter Paints. The float platform and living green native bamboo are donations from Designer Builders. The pull vehicle is a Ford F-150 diesel "grease truck" donated by Kaviar Forge and converted to run on environmentally friendly 100% vegetable oil by the Good Oil Boys, accompanied by pedicabs from NKY River Rats and bike units educational support from Bike Couriers.. The float was built by community artist volunteers Funding and other support came from Sypris Solutions, Communicas, ESP Audio, Adena Institute and Sustainable Louisville and other sponsors (see More about Green Magic! Pegasus Parade Sponsors and Friends at http://tinyurl.com/38ux8r )
* The Parade unit provides education and inspiration on a range of Green initiatives in Louisville - From solar energy to bio-fuels, alternative bicycles to recycling: From native plant species to native wisdom; From sustainable agriculture to sustainable technology, you’re invited to a community celebration of nature; The float embodies many of the next steps in our community's green future.
* www.Sustainablelouisville.net, the sponsor of the float, is an ad hoc coalition of businesses, community groups and citizens who are helping to green Louisville. If you would like to learn what you or your neighborhood can do to move towards a greener, more sustainable future, please go to www.sustainablelouisville.net or call 502 410 2786. Go for the Green Magic!
The three most exciting and entertaining features of our 2006 Pegasus parade unit are:
* The Green Magic unit consists of a caravan of dazzlingly decorated green-power vehicles, an entourage of green magicians and a float with magical animals, wizards, woods and wonders, all presided over once again by the warmth of the smiling Sun and the power of the Imagination, in the figure of the beloved galapalooza Pegasus icon, “Imagine.”
* Green Magic! reminds us that are creating a sustainable city which balances the needs of the environment, economy, creativity and social justice by "acting locally and thinking globally" -- and we can have fun along the way!
* The float is a fun and artistic expression of "Louisville Going Green:" From natures' magic to solar energy, from recycled materials to vegetable oil powered vehicles, from the myths of the past to our visions of the future, the time for Green Magic! is now.
Green and Local: Louisville Sustainable Business Conference, Monday, April 16, 2007 12 pm to 3 pm
GREENBUSINESS
Green And Local:
Buy Local
Green Fuels
Composting
Solar Energy
Recycling
Social /
Entrepreneurship
Fair Trade
Farmers Markets
Healthy Living
Green Directories
Creative Culture
Sustainable / Neighborhoods
Panelists (Partial List)
Gary Heine
David Pickerell
Master Distiller
James Linton
Mary Clark
Emma Kuhl
Jim Shields
David Silverman
Marty Hanka
Panelists (Partial List)
Heine Brothers Coffee
Master Distiller
Makers Mark Distillery
Expressions of You Cafe
Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods
Energy Pros
Commonwealth Computer Recycling
Sustainable Business Networks
Good Oil Boys
Sustainable Business In Louisville, Ky, USA:
An Earth Week Lunch and Learn Mini-Conference
Monday, April 16th
12 pm to 3 pm
Webster University
1031 Zorn Ave., Suite 200, (Zorn Ave & I-71) Louisville, KY 40207
Going Green and Local:
Explore how area businesses and the community can partner to support green and socially responsible local business.
12 to 1 pm: Sustainable Business and Social Entrepreneurship:
The Advantage of Green and Local
1 to 2 pm: Local /Global Green Business Networks:
Growing a Living Economy
Small group discussions and networking to follow.
Open to all, but of special interest
to business owners and non-profits.
Seats are limited.
to business owners and non-profits.
Seats are limited.
Lunch option $10, reservation required by Noon Friday the 13th.
Otherwise there is no cost to attend.
Call to reserve or email louisville@webster.edu
Otherwise there is no cost to attend.
Call to reserve or email louisville@webster.edu
Business: Make Louisville Green - Article Excerpt from Leoweekly.com
Business: Make Louisville Green
It should go without saying that most area small businesses don’t have the wallets to “go green” on a whim. Simply changing the light bulbs is one thing, but installing solar roofs, localizing product lines, composting food waste and using alternative means of transportation are quite another.
That’s why Webster University and the Louisville-based Sustainable Business Networks are trying to help connect the dots, because reinventing the wheel is, well, unnecessary. They’re holding a conference Monday to help Louisville businesses and nonprofits interested in going green connect with other businesses already green or, in most cases, employing one or two green elements that can be swapped and shared.
The hope, organizer David Silverman said, is to foster interconnectedness among local business, to create what he calls a “sustainable ecology” of services all geared toward environmental stewardship in the business community.
“We’re pulling together folks from a variety of businesses and sectors essentially to say, hey, here is the green business sector, the local business sector, and that in itself counts, not just alternative energy or solar or whatever,” Silverman said.
Panelists include Gary Heine of Heine Brothers Coffee, which sells only fair trade and organic coffee and manages a large-scale composting operation; Mary Clark of Rainbow Blossom; James Linton of Expressions of You coffeehouse; Jim Shields of Commonwealth Computer Recycling; Emma Kuhl of the Green Building Council; and a representative of the local business association Keep Louisville Weird, which Silverman hopes can help lead a charge to make Louisville green.
Things get started at 11:45 a.m. Monday and will also include consumer education about how to buy green. Call 896-1835 to reserve a spot (the conference is free) or visit www.sustainablelouisville.net for more info. —Stephen George
Get a daily update of City Strobe
at The Lip: LEO’s News Blog,
www.leoweekly.com. Contact the
writer at citystrobe@leoweekly.com
Link for this article: http://leoweekly.com/?q=node/4394
This article and links are posted as fair use publication.
It should go without saying that most area small businesses don’t have the wallets to “go green” on a whim. Simply changing the light bulbs is one thing, but installing solar roofs, localizing product lines, composting food waste and using alternative means of transportation are quite another.
That’s why Webster University and the Louisville-based Sustainable Business Networks are trying to help connect the dots, because reinventing the wheel is, well, unnecessary. They’re holding a conference Monday to help Louisville businesses and nonprofits interested in going green connect with other businesses already green or, in most cases, employing one or two green elements that can be swapped and shared.
The hope, organizer David Silverman said, is to foster interconnectedness among local business, to create what he calls a “sustainable ecology” of services all geared toward environmental stewardship in the business community.
“We’re pulling together folks from a variety of businesses and sectors essentially to say, hey, here is the green business sector, the local business sector, and that in itself counts, not just alternative energy or solar or whatever,” Silverman said.
Panelists include Gary Heine of Heine Brothers Coffee, which sells only fair trade and organic coffee and manages a large-scale composting operation; Mary Clark of Rainbow Blossom; James Linton of Expressions of You coffeehouse; Jim Shields of Commonwealth Computer Recycling; Emma Kuhl of the Green Building Council; and a representative of the local business association Keep Louisville Weird, which Silverman hopes can help lead a charge to make Louisville green.
Things get started at 11:45 a.m. Monday and will also include consumer education about how to buy green. Call 896-1835 to reserve a spot (the conference is free) or visit www.sustainablelouisville.net for more info. —Stephen George
Get a daily update of City Strobe
at The Lip: LEO’s News Blog,
www.leoweekly.com. Contact the
writer at citystrobe@leoweekly.com
Link for this article: http://leoweekly.com/?q=node/4394
This article and links are posted as fair use publication.
Sustainable Louisville networks meeting Reminder: April 9, 5:15 PM Ad Hoc GreenFest / Sustainable Community and Business Networks Organizing Meeting -
Sustainable Louisville Networking Meeting:
The next Ad Hoc GreenFest / Sustainable Community and Business Networks Organizing Meeting will be held
Monday, April 9, 2007
5:15 - 7 PM
Webster University
Louisville Metro Campus
1031 Zorn Ave., Suite 200
Louisville, KY
Directions:
Take Interstate 71 to Zorn Avenue Exit
Turn into Ramada Drive next to BP Gas Station at Exit
Bear right into main campus building parking lot
Please note time and location change.
Building strong, green and sustainable local economies:
An open meeting on networking for green and local festivals, education and market development, particularly community based initiatives and community-university-business collaboration. All are welcome.
Please see the Agenda details below for more information.
For more information: communitybiz@yahoo.com
See below for agenda and details or go to
http:///www.sustainablelouisville.net
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And Don't forget to Mark your Calendars:
Monday, April 16, Noon to 3PM,
Louisville Green and Local Business Mini-Conference!
Featuring Local Green Business Leadership on going green and local for your business, organization and the local economy. Speakers from Heine Brothers Coffee, Rainbow Blossom Foods, Expressions of You Cafe, Keep Louisville Weird, Louisville Sustainability Forum, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, Energy Pros, Kentucky Green Building Council, Commonwealth Computer Recycling and more!
A Lunch and Learn event at Webster University. Free to attend, $10 for lunch. Call to reserve lunch and for more information. Details at www.sustainablelouisville.net
Sunday April 8, April 15 and April 22, 4 PM to?
Green Magic! You're invited to Join the Parade! Thursday, May 3, 2007: Pegasus Parade entry to support Greening a sustainable Louisville!
You can't get much more "mainstream" in the Louisville area than the Kentucky Derby Festival and the Pegasus Parade. A diverse group of artists, young people, performers, tradespeople, businesses and community groups have come together to support an alternative transportation and Green Magic!float entry in the parade this year -- and You're invited! The working group is meeting daily for construction, costuming and performance preparation. Materials donation and networking help is needed as well.
You're invited to join the weekly Green Magic assembly at the Hope Mills building, 954 East Kentucky Street or come by anytime to join in the fun! Call Noah Church at to learn more and jump in! Details: www.sustainablelouisville.net
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April 9 Ad Hoc Working Group DRAFT Agenda:
(Please post suggestions for additions or change below in the "COMMENTS" link or send to communitybiz@iglou.com)
5:15 PM
1.1) Agenda review
1.2) Introductions/Brief Announcements) Progress on Community Education Events:
2.1) Progress review on 2007 - 2008 Louisville Energy and Green Living Expo and Green Festival planning.
5: 30 PM
2.2) Conference Call with Joseph Malki, Producer of the National Green Festival, National Green Business Conference and and Principal Seven Star Green Event Experts (tentative)
6 PM
2.3) Progress review on 4/16 Louisville Green and Local Business Conference
2.4) Information on promotions, ride share and programming for the April 17-22 National Green Business Conference
2.5) Progress on 4/14 and 4/22 Earth Week Events
2.6) Progress on 5/3 Green Magic/Pegasus Parade 4-21 - 5/6 Derby Festival Events and
2.7) Progress on Community Sustainability Educational Events and Speakers Series
2.8) Information on 4/22-23 Berea Community-University Sustainability Collaboration Conference information
6:30 PM
3) Progress on networking
3.1) Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
3.2) Collaborating organizations and networks for events, education and market development.
3.3) Networking tools and resources
3.4) Network organization/committees
6:45 PM
4) Next steps
NOTE: This will be an open and ad hoc community meeting to which past and new participants are welcome.
We welcome the chance to speak via conference call with Joseph Malki, a world leader on producing Green expos and events. We hope to have excerpts of Bill McKibbens comments on the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and other brief presentations. We will also be using a media democracy approach to the meeting, taping excerpts and asking for commentary on participants perspectives on "Greening" the region for posting to web and broadcast.
http://sustainablelouisville.net or http://sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com/
The next Ad Hoc GreenFest / Sustainable Community and Business Networks Organizing Meeting will be held
Monday, April 9, 2007
5:15 - 7 PM
Webster University
Louisville Metro Campus
1031 Zorn Ave., Suite 200
Louisville, KY
Directions:
Take Interstate 71 to Zorn Avenue Exit
Turn into Ramada Drive next to BP Gas Station at Exit
Bear right into main campus building parking lot
Please note time and location change.
Building strong, green and sustainable local economies:
An open meeting on networking for green and local festivals, education and market development, particularly community based initiatives and community-university-business collaboration. All are welcome.
Please see the Agenda details below for more information.
For more information: communitybiz@yahoo.com
See below for agenda and details or go to
http:///www.sustainablelouisville.net
_______________________________________
And Don't forget to Mark your Calendars:
Monday, April 16, Noon to 3PM,
Louisville Green and Local Business Mini-Conference!
Featuring Local Green Business Leadership on going green and local for your business, organization and the local economy. Speakers from Heine Brothers Coffee, Rainbow Blossom Foods, Expressions of You Cafe, Keep Louisville Weird, Louisville Sustainability Forum, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, Energy Pros, Kentucky Green Building Council, Commonwealth Computer Recycling and more!
A Lunch and Learn event at Webster University. Free to attend, $10 for lunch. Call to reserve lunch and for more information. Details at www.sustainablelouisville.net
Sunday April 8, April 15 and April 22, 4 PM to?
Green Magic! You're invited to Join the Parade! Thursday, May 3, 2007: Pegasus Parade entry to support Greening a sustainable Louisville!
You can't get much more "mainstream" in the Louisville area than the Kentucky Derby Festival and the Pegasus Parade. A diverse group of artists, young people, performers, tradespeople, businesses and community groups have come together to support an alternative transportation and Green Magic!float entry in the parade this year -- and You're invited! The working group is meeting daily for construction, costuming and performance preparation. Materials donation and networking help is needed as well.
You're invited to join the weekly Green Magic assembly at the Hope Mills building, 954 East Kentucky Street or come by anytime to join in the fun! Call Noah Church at to learn more and jump in! Details: www.sustainablelouisville.net
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April 9 Ad Hoc Working Group DRAFT Agenda:
(Please post suggestions for additions or change below in the "COMMENTS" link or send to communitybiz@iglou.com)
5:15 PM
1.1) Agenda review
1.2) Introductions/Brief Announcements) Progress on Community Education Events:
2.1) Progress review on 2007 - 2008 Louisville Energy and Green Living Expo and Green Festival planning.
5: 30 PM
2.2) Conference Call with Joseph Malki, Producer of the National Green Festival, National Green Business Conference and and Principal Seven Star Green Event Experts (tentative)
6 PM
2.3) Progress review on 4/16 Louisville Green and Local Business Conference
2.4) Information on promotions, ride share and programming for the April 17-22 National Green Business Conference
2.5) Progress on 4/14 and 4/22 Earth Week Events
2.6) Progress on 5/3 Green Magic/Pegasus Parade 4-21 - 5/6 Derby Festival Events and
2.7) Progress on Community Sustainability Educational Events and Speakers Series
2.8) Information on 4/22-23 Berea Community-University Sustainability Collaboration Conference information
6:30 PM
3) Progress on networking
3.1) Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
3.2) Collaborating organizations and networks for events, education and market development.
3.3) Networking tools and resources
3.4) Network organization/committees
6:45 PM
4) Next steps
NOTE: This will be an open and ad hoc community meeting to which past and new participants are welcome.
We welcome the chance to speak via conference call with Joseph Malki, a world leader on producing Green expos and events. We hope to have excerpts of Bill McKibbens comments on the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and other brief presentations. We will also be using a media democracy approach to the meeting, taping excerpts and asking for commentary on participants perspectives on "Greening" the region for posting to web and broadcast.
http://sustainablelouisville.net or http://sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com/
Going Green and Local: Louisville Green Business Mini-Conference
Earth Week, 2007
Going Green and Local:
Louisville Green Business Mini-Conference
A Lunch and Learn Event
April 16 , 2007
11:45 PM - 3 PM
Webster University
Louisville Metro Campus
1031 Zorn Ave., Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 896-1835
(See directions below)
Going Green and Local:
Louisville Green Business Mini-Conference
A Lunch and Learn Event
April 16 , 2007
11:45 PM - 3 PM
Webster University
Louisville Metro Campus
1031 Zorn Ave., Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 896-1835
(See directions below)
CLICK HERE FOR POSTR AND DETAILS:
Green and Local: Louisville Sustainable Business Conference,
Green and Local: Louisville Sustainable Business Conference,
The Louisville Green Business Mini-Conference will feature panel discussions and briefings on Sustainable Business in the Louisville.
Hosted by Webster University and the Sustainable Business Network as part of the Earth Week schedule, the conference brings together area entrepreneurs, business and non-profit leaders to share their stories, challenges and success in "Going Green and Local".
Many believe we've reached a green and local "tipping point." The growth of green and local businesses, products, and sustainable development practices is apparent in the Louisville area, and reflects similar global trends.
The Green Business Conference will highlight "lessons learned" for businesses and organizations interested in going green and local, from alternative transportation to composting, social entrepreneurship to Fair Trade, farmers markets to healthy living, solar energy to recycling, and more.
12-1 PM: Sustainable Business and Social Entrepreneurship: The Green and Local Advantage
1-2 PM: Building Networks for Local Living Economies
2-3 pm Small Group Discussions and networking to follow.
Panelists include (confirmed):
Jim Shields, Commonwealth Computer Recycling
James Linton, Expressions of You Spoken Word Cafe
Gary Heine, Heine Brothers Coffee and Louisville Sustainability Forum
Mary Clark, Rainbow Blossom Whole Foods and American Independent Business Alliance / Keep Louisville Weird
David Silverman, Adena, Sustainable Business Networks
Emma Kuhl, Energy Pros, Green Building Council
Others have been invited and will be posted here when confirmed
One of the aims of the conference is to explore how area businesses and the community can partner to support the growth of green and socially responsible local business sectors in the region.
The conference will highlight examples and opportunities for participating in consumer education, adopting green business practices and supporting and financing local living economies and partnering with business-community networks.
Sessions are free but lunches are provided at a cost of $10 for those who choose to eat food from some of Louisville’s best eateries. Reservations are required by Friday noon, prior to the lunch, at (502) 896-1835.
The Louisville Green Business Mini-Conference Panel is the first in a series of events supporting the development of green and local markets: The Green Business speakers Series, the Louisville Green Pages Directory, Derby Festival "Green Magic" at the Pegasus Parade, The 2008 Louisville Green Festival, Energy and Green Living Expos, Chapter Organization for the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, Louisville Independent Business Association and similar networks and other community education opportunities.
The Louisville conference is designed in part to support the of the National Green Business Conference and Expo, which will begin April 17, 2007 in Chicago and the development of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies chapter in Kentuckiana.
For more information on these and other Sustainable Louisville events and resources, go to www.sustainablelouisville.net
Email: communitybiz@yahoo.com
Directions:
Take Interstate 71 to Zorn Avenue Exit
Turn into Ramada Drive next to BP Gas Station at Exit
Bear right into main campus Galen Center parking lot
Please note time and location change.
Webster University hosts the Lunch & Learn series featuring speakers from throughout the region. Webster University Lunch & Learn is an opportunity to discover interesting things about business, life, and leisure while trying out food from some of Louisville’s finest restaurants and caterers.
Sessions are designed to give participants important tips about business and life topics.
Sessions are free but lunches are provided at a cost of $10 for those who choose to eat food from some of Louisville’s best eateries. Reservations are required by Friday noon, prior to the lunch, at (502) 896-1835.
For more information: communitybiz@yahoo.com
http:///www.sustainablelouisville.net
Hosted by Webster University and the Sustainable Business Network as part of the Earth Week schedule, the conference brings together area entrepreneurs, business and non-profit leaders to share their stories, challenges and success in "Going Green and Local".
Many believe we've reached a green and local "tipping point." The growth of green and local businesses, products, and sustainable development practices is apparent in the Louisville area, and reflects similar global trends.
The Green Business Conference will highlight "lessons learned" for businesses and organizations interested in going green and local, from alternative transportation to composting, social entrepreneurship to Fair Trade, farmers markets to healthy living, solar energy to recycling, and more.
12-1 PM: Sustainable Business and Social Entrepreneurship: The Green and Local Advantage
1-2 PM: Building Networks for Local Living Economies
2-3 pm Small Group Discussions and networking to follow.
Panelists include (confirmed):
Jim Shields, Commonwealth Computer Recycling
James Linton, Expressions of You Spoken Word Cafe
Gary Heine, Heine Brothers Coffee and Louisville Sustainability Forum
Mary Clark, Rainbow Blossom Whole Foods and American Independent Business Alliance / Keep Louisville Weird
David Silverman, Adena, Sustainable Business Networks
Emma Kuhl, Energy Pros, Green Building Council
Others have been invited and will be posted here when confirmed
One of the aims of the conference is to explore how area businesses and the community can partner to support the growth of green and socially responsible local business sectors in the region.
The conference will highlight examples and opportunities for participating in consumer education, adopting green business practices and supporting and financing local living economies and partnering with business-community networks.
Sessions are free but lunches are provided at a cost of $10 for those who choose to eat food from some of Louisville’s best eateries. Reservations are required by Friday noon, prior to the lunch, at (502) 896-1835.
The Louisville Green Business Mini-Conference Panel is the first in a series of events supporting the development of green and local markets: The Green Business speakers Series, the Louisville Green Pages Directory, Derby Festival "Green Magic" at the Pegasus Parade, The 2008 Louisville Green Festival, Energy and Green Living Expos, Chapter Organization for the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, Louisville Independent Business Association and similar networks and other community education opportunities.
The Louisville conference is designed in part to support the of the National Green Business Conference and Expo, which will begin April 17, 2007 in Chicago and the development of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies chapter in Kentuckiana.
For more information on these and other Sustainable Louisville events and resources, go to www.sustainablelouisville.net
Email: communitybiz@yahoo.com
Directions:
Take Interstate 71 to Zorn Avenue Exit
Turn into Ramada Drive next to BP Gas Station at Exit
Bear right into main campus Galen Center parking lot
Please note time and location change.
Webster University hosts the Lunch & Learn series featuring speakers from throughout the region. Webster University Lunch & Learn is an opportunity to discover interesting things about business, life, and leisure while trying out food from some of Louisville’s finest restaurants and caterers.
Sessions are designed to give participants important tips about business and life topics.
Sessions are free but lunches are provided at a cost of $10 for those who choose to eat food from some of Louisville’s best eateries. Reservations are required by Friday noon, prior to the lunch, at (502) 896-1835.
For more information: communitybiz@yahoo.com
http:///www.sustainablelouisville.net
DRAFT Vision: Louisville Green Expo and Festival
Sustainable Louisville Networks Organizing
DRAFT (3/07)
Vision: Louisville Green Expo and Festival
(NOTE: This vision statement and summary of the proposed Louisville Green Expo and Festival is a DRAFT for review and development by the Ad Hoc working group.
Your feedback and suggestions are welcome as these projects develop. Please post your comments and suggestions below.
Thank you for your time and consideration.)
Vision and Next Steps
The Event:
The Louisville Green Expo and Festival is envisioned as a week long, major, mainstream Business and Consumer Expo and Community Green Festival.
Anticipated Outcomes:
The Expo and Festival and the ongoing community networking and education processes leading up and following from the events should result in widespread, mainstream adoption of sustainability strategy and action for a green economy in each neighborhood, business and community sector of the region.
In addition, the Green Expo and Festival is designed to be a major Expo which brings together local/global resources and participants to help mainstream sustainable development in heart of the USA. The Expo and Festival is an opportunity to learn about and broker green business development and opportunities, consumer choice, community transitions and best practices.
Proposed Process:
The Louisville Green Expo and Festival will bring together diverse business and community leadership to develop and manage the conference process through existing ad hoc committees to form a consortium of lead local and national business and non-profit organizations, agencies and individuals.
Partnering with local events and networking efforts leading up to and following from the expo is designed to build community awareness, organizational collaboration and events management expertise. Learning from and building on the expertise of the Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo, Louisville Green Business mini-conferences and Green events, The National Green Festivals and Green Business Conferences and similar events and partnerships is central to the Expo process.
Location:
Louisville, Kentucky, the 16th largest city in the US and the country's central logistics hub, is easily accessible to all of the major markets of the midwest and mid-south and with first class national and international air travel connections.
The City is home to both the Kentucky international Convention Center and the Kentucky Exposition Center/State Fairgrounds, adjacent to the International airport and close to downtown.
Kentucky International Convention Center has 300,000 square feet of space and can accommodate a wide variety of sizes and types of events with ease.
The KY Exposition Center is now the sixth largest facility of its kind in the United States. The exposition center features over 1.2 million square feet of indoor exhibit, meeting and public space.
Numerous other substantial facilities are available nearby for spill-over events, from the State Center for the Arts to nearby Universities and 5 star hotels.
Schedule:
While no date certain has been set, the current preferred date is Earth Week of Spring, April 2008.
Alternative dates under consideration include concurrent scheduling with the August 2007 or 2008 Kentucky State Fair, the April/May Kentucky Derby Festival, or prior to or following the Fall Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo in Lexington.
Events leading towards the Expo and Festival now in motion include participation in existing events such as the Earth week festivals in Louisville, the Louisville Green Business Conference and Speaker series, along with similar series related to other aspects of sustainability, (kicking off April 16), the Green Magic unit in the Derby Festival Parade (May 3) and similar "mainstreaming" community events. Reelated networking includes efforts such as the establishment of BALLE affiliates in Kentucky and continuing partnerships with the Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo, Sustainable Communities Network, relocalize.net, Berea trading Post and othersl. Ad Hoc committees have been meeting thsi Spring, and following Derby, the call to establish the more formal consortium organization will be enacted, with contracts to follow.
Budget:
Planning for budget and event management is underway but has not been finalized. It is anticipated that cash requirements of a full blown Expo and festival will be in the range of low six-figure budgets, with equivalent or greater in-kind materials, services and staff donations and volunteers.
DRAFT (3/07)
Vision: Louisville Green Expo and Festival
(NOTE: This vision statement and summary of the proposed Louisville Green Expo and Festival is a DRAFT for review and development by the Ad Hoc working group.
Your feedback and suggestions are welcome as these projects develop. Please post your comments and suggestions below.
Thank you for your time and consideration.)
Vision and Next Steps
The Event:
The Louisville Green Expo and Festival is envisioned as a week long, major, mainstream Business and Consumer Expo and Community Green Festival.
Anticipated Outcomes:
The Expo and Festival and the ongoing community networking and education processes leading up and following from the events should result in widespread, mainstream adoption of sustainability strategy and action for a green economy in each neighborhood, business and community sector of the region.
In addition, the Green Expo and Festival is designed to be a major Expo which brings together local/global resources and participants to help mainstream sustainable development in heart of the USA. The Expo and Festival is an opportunity to learn about and broker green business development and opportunities, consumer choice, community transitions and best practices.
Proposed Process:
The Louisville Green Expo and Festival will bring together diverse business and community leadership to develop and manage the conference process through existing ad hoc committees to form a consortium of lead local and national business and non-profit organizations, agencies and individuals.
Partnering with local events and networking efforts leading up to and following from the expo is designed to build community awareness, organizational collaboration and events management expertise. Learning from and building on the expertise of the Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo, Louisville Green Business mini-conferences and Green events, The National Green Festivals and Green Business Conferences and similar events and partnerships is central to the Expo process.
Location:
Louisville, Kentucky, the 16th largest city in the US and the country's central logistics hub, is easily accessible to all of the major markets of the midwest and mid-south and with first class national and international air travel connections.
The City is home to both the Kentucky international Convention Center and the Kentucky Exposition Center/State Fairgrounds, adjacent to the International airport and close to downtown.
Kentucky International Convention Center has 300,000 square feet of space and can accommodate a wide variety of sizes and types of events with ease.
The KY Exposition Center is now the sixth largest facility of its kind in the United States. The exposition center features over 1.2 million square feet of indoor exhibit, meeting and public space.
Numerous other substantial facilities are available nearby for spill-over events, from the State Center for the Arts to nearby Universities and 5 star hotels.
Schedule:
While no date certain has been set, the current preferred date is Earth Week of Spring, April 2008.
Alternative dates under consideration include concurrent scheduling with the August 2007 or 2008 Kentucky State Fair, the April/May Kentucky Derby Festival, or prior to or following the Fall Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo in Lexington.
Events leading towards the Expo and Festival now in motion include participation in existing events such as the Earth week festivals in Louisville, the Louisville Green Business Conference and Speaker series, along with similar series related to other aspects of sustainability, (kicking off April 16), the Green Magic unit in the Derby Festival Parade (May 3) and similar "mainstreaming" community events. Reelated networking includes efforts such as the establishment of BALLE affiliates in Kentucky and continuing partnerships with the Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo, Sustainable Communities Network, relocalize.net, Berea trading Post and othersl. Ad Hoc committees have been meeting thsi Spring, and following Derby, the call to establish the more formal consortium organization will be enacted, with contracts to follow.
Budget:
Planning for budget and event management is underway but has not been finalized. It is anticipated that cash requirements of a full blown Expo and festival will be in the range of low six-figure budgets, with equivalent or greater in-kind materials, services and staff donations and volunteers.
Greenfestival Radio: Learning How to Produce Community Based Green Expos, Business Conferences, Festivals and more...
We've started learning how to build Green Business Expos, Green Festivals, Conferences, and other community based sustainability learning events. Check back here soon for more on this.
In the meantime, tune in to Green Festival Radio from the National Green Festivals ( http://www.greenfestivals.org/ ).
Sustainable Louisville and Regional Networking Meetings
Upcoming meetings of interest for Louisville area sustainable development:
Sustainable Louisville Networking Meeting:
The next Ad Hoc GreenFest / Sustainable Community and Business Networks Organizing Meeting will be held
March 6, 2007
5:30 PM
University of Louisville
Rm 314 / 3rd Floor Conference Room
Voight Engineeering Building
(SouthEast Corner of Third and Eastern Parkway)
Louisville, KY, USA
502 * 410 * 2786
Please note time and location change: The 9 AM meeting has been cancelled.
An open meeting on networking for green and local expos, festivals, education and market development particularly community-university-business collaboration. All are welcome.
For more information: communitybiz@iglou.com
See below for agenda and details or go to
http:///www.sustainablelouisville.net
DRAFT Agenda:
(Please post suggestions for additions or change below in the "COMMENTS" link or send to communitybiz@iglou.com)
1) Progress on Community Education Events:
1.1) Progress review on Louisville Energy and Green Living Expo and Green Festival planning.
1.2) Progress on Earth Week Events
1.3) Progress on Derby Festival Events
1.4) Progress on Community Sustainability Educational Events
2) Progress on networking
2.1) Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
2.2) Collaborating organizations for events, education and market development.
2.3) Networking tools and resources
3) Next steps
NOTE: This will be an open and ad hoc community meeting to which past and new participants are welcome. We hope to have excerpts of Bill McKibbens comments on the Business Alliance for Local Living economies and other brief presentations. We will also be using a media democracy approach to the meeting, taping excerpts and asking for commentary on participants perspectives on "Greening" the region for posting to web and broadcast.
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ALSO:
The Louisville Sustainability Forum monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, March 7, from 12 noon to 1:45 pm at the Barn, behind the Passionist Monastery 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205 For more information call Gary Heine 502 * 899 * 5551 or Howard Mason at 502 * 583 * 2821.
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"University of Louisville Kentucky Authors Forum presents:
Bill McKibben
February 28, 2007
"Nationally-renowned author Bill McKibben will discuss his new book, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future (Times Books, Henry Holt and Company, $25). He offers a significant challenge to the prevailing view of our economy, observing that "more" is no longer synonymous with "better," and for many of us they have become almost opposites.
"He urges the pursuit of prosperity in a more local direction, with cities, suburbs and regions producing more of their own food, generating more of their own energy and creating more of their own culture and entertainment. Deep Economy urges each of us to think about our life both as an individual and as a member of a larger community.
McKibben describes the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and other Sustainable Business and Community Networks in The Deep Economy.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007:
Visit with University of Louisville students: An intervew and Q&A session with Bill McKibben,will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, W104 Ekstrom Library on the Belknap Campus. He will be interviewed by Russell Barnett, director of the Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development. The campus visit is open to students, faculty and staff.
The Kentucky Center
501 West Main Street
Downtown Louisville
5:00 p.m. Wine and Cheese offered by Brown-Forman, along with Carmichael's book sale in the lobby of The Kentucky Center
6:00 p.m. Interview with Bill McKibben and Wendell Berry, Bomhard Theatre, set and design by Bittners' (Designing for the Way You Live) Live taping with KET: The Kentucky Network Master of Ceremonies: Courier-Journal Forum Editor, Keith Runyon
7:00 p.m. Q & A with audience, followed by book signing for McKibben on stage. Carmichael's Bookstore will have copies of McKibben’s book, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future, available for sale at this event.
A $17 ticket includes the above three events. A limited number of discounted tickets of $5 each are available for U of L students, faculty and staff at the The Kentucky Center box office --U of L photo ID is required.
8:15 p.m. Dinner with Bill McKibben and Wendell Berry (location to be announced)
Tickets for all evening events, including dinner: $100.00 ($35.00 tax deductible)
Tickets for this event are now on sale at The Kentucky Center. They may also be purchased by calling or or online at www.kentuckycenter.org.
SEE http://kaf.louisville.edu/mckibben/ for more information.
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February 13, 2007, 2 PM: Green Festival & Business Conference/Expo Organizing subcommittee will be meeting with Lisa LeCompte of the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau, 23rd Floor, BB&T Tower, 4th and Main, Louisville, KY. Please RSVP or post comment below if you would like to join this subcommittee and attend this meeting. Email RSVP to: communitybiz@iglou.com or call.
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February 13, 3:30 PM
3rd and Kentucky, Derby headquarters, Louisville. Derby Festival meeting to review status of the draft application for the parade and explore ways in which community groups can participate in the Derby Festival, particularly with an eye towards "greening "the Derby.
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The Louisville Sustainability Forum monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, February 7, from 12 noon to 1:45 pm at the Barn, behind the Passionist Monastery 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205 For more information call Gary Heine at or Howard Mason at.
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Public Meeting at Sustainable Berea(formerly Berea Outpost)in Berea, KY:
Presentation by Jim Schenk, Enright Ridge Ecovillage, Cincinnati
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb 8, 2007, Friends Meeting House, 300 Harrison Street, Berea
Enright Ridge Ecovillage is a single street with 96 properties in one of Cincinnati's older neighborhoods. Jim will describe how residents are transforming their street into a cohesive ecovillage with programs to increase home energy use efficiency, install solar energy, support community gardens, purchase and renovate distressed houses, and build community. Learn about Sustainable Berea’s projects for spring and summer 2007. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring a brown bag dinner. For info: www.sustainableberea.org
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Louisville Peak Oil Group February Meetup: Introduction to Permaculture - Program by Susana Lein of Salamander Springs Farm in Berea Ky. RSVP now. Saturday, Feb 10, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12 PM, Board Room, Louisville FP Library Main Branch, 301 York St., Louisville, KY $5 Dontion. Please RSVP at the Meetup site (http://oilawareness.meetup.com/35/) or email "George G. Perkins"
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BIG Ideas in Sustainability will be held Saturday, February 10 from 9 am -1 pm at the Barn, behind the Passionist Monastery, 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205.
Networking, small group work, action plans and more.
Reservations requested. For more information please call Doug Lowry at or email to googlemeplease@aol.com.
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Chad Pregracke, 32 year-old president and founder of the nationally recognized river cleanup organization, Living Lands & Waters (LL&W), will be speaking at the Clifton Center in Louisville on Febraury 15th, 2007, 7 pm. Mr. Pregracke will be speaking about the history and projects of LL&W, highlighting LL&W’s ongoing and upcoming efforts in the Louisville area. LL&W will be moored in Louisville for the entire month of March 2007. A reception is open to the public in the Frankfort Room at 6 pm. When in Louisville, Mr. Pregracke and his crew will be coordinating community-based river cleanups and teacher workshops beginning March 1, 2007 and continuing through March 26th, 2007.
Sustainable Louisville Networking Meeting:
The next Ad Hoc GreenFest / Sustainable Community and Business Networks Organizing Meeting will be held
March 6, 2007
5:30 PM
University of Louisville
Rm 314 / 3rd Floor Conference Room
Voight Engineeering Building
(SouthEast Corner of Third and Eastern Parkway)
Louisville, KY, USA
502 * 410 * 2786
Please note time and location change: The 9 AM meeting has been cancelled.
An open meeting on networking for green and local expos, festivals, education and market development particularly community-university-business collaboration. All are welcome.
For more information: communitybiz@iglou.com
See below for agenda and details or go to
http:///www.sustainablelouisville.net
DRAFT Agenda:
(Please post suggestions for additions or change below in the "COMMENTS" link or send to communitybiz@iglou.com)
1) Progress on Community Education Events:
1.1) Progress review on Louisville Energy and Green Living Expo and Green Festival planning.
1.2) Progress on Earth Week Events
1.3) Progress on Derby Festival Events
1.4) Progress on Community Sustainability Educational Events
2) Progress on networking
2.1) Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
2.2) Collaborating organizations for events, education and market development.
2.3) Networking tools and resources
3) Next steps
NOTE: This will be an open and ad hoc community meeting to which past and new participants are welcome. We hope to have excerpts of Bill McKibbens comments on the Business Alliance for Local Living economies and other brief presentations. We will also be using a media democracy approach to the meeting, taping excerpts and asking for commentary on participants perspectives on "Greening" the region for posting to web and broadcast.
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ALSO:
The Louisville Sustainability Forum monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, March 7, from 12 noon to 1:45 pm at the Barn, behind the Passionist Monastery 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205 For more information call Gary Heine 502 * 899 * 5551 or Howard Mason at 502 * 583 * 2821.
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"University of Louisville Kentucky Authors Forum presents:Bill McKibben
February 28, 2007
"Nationally-renowned author Bill McKibben will discuss his new book, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future (Times Books, Henry Holt and Company, $25). He offers a significant challenge to the prevailing view of our economy, observing that "more" is no longer synonymous with "better," and for many of us they have become almost opposites.
"He urges the pursuit of prosperity in a more local direction, with cities, suburbs and regions producing more of their own food, generating more of their own energy and creating more of their own culture and entertainment. Deep Economy urges each of us to think about our life both as an individual and as a member of a larger community.
McKibben describes the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and other Sustainable Business and Community Networks in The Deep Economy.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007:
Visit with University of Louisville students: An intervew and Q&A session with Bill McKibben,will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, W104 Ekstrom Library on the Belknap Campus. He will be interviewed by Russell Barnett, director of the Kentucky Institute for the Environment and Sustainable Development. The campus visit is open to students, faculty and staff.
The Kentucky Center
501 West Main Street
Downtown Louisville
5:00 p.m. Wine and Cheese offered by Brown-Forman, along with Carmichael's book sale in the lobby of The Kentucky Center
6:00 p.m. Interview with Bill McKibben and Wendell Berry, Bomhard Theatre, set and design by Bittners' (Designing for the Way You Live) Live taping with KET: The Kentucky Network Master of Ceremonies: Courier-Journal Forum Editor, Keith Runyon
7:00 p.m. Q & A with audience, followed by book signing for McKibben on stage. Carmichael's Bookstore will have copies of McKibben’s book, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future, available for sale at this event.
A $17 ticket includes the above three events. A limited number of discounted tickets of $5 each are available for U of L students, faculty and staff at the The Kentucky Center box office --U of L photo ID is required.
8:15 p.m. Dinner with Bill McKibben and Wendell Berry (location to be announced)
Tickets for all evening events, including dinner: $100.00 ($35.00 tax deductible)
Tickets for this event are now on sale at The Kentucky Center. They may also be purchased by calling or or online at www.kentuckycenter.org.
SEE http://kaf.louisville.edu/mckibben/ for more information.
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February 13, 2007, 2 PM: Green Festival & Business Conference/Expo Organizing subcommittee will be meeting with Lisa LeCompte of the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau, 23rd Floor, BB&T Tower, 4th and Main, Louisville, KY. Please RSVP or post comment below if you would like to join this subcommittee and attend this meeting. Email RSVP to: communitybiz@iglou.com or call.
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February 13, 3:30 PM
3rd and Kentucky, Derby headquarters, Louisville. Derby Festival meeting to review status of the draft application for the parade and explore ways in which community groups can participate in the Derby Festival, particularly with an eye towards "greening "the Derby.
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The Louisville Sustainability Forum monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, February 7, from 12 noon to 1:45 pm at the Barn, behind the Passionist Monastery 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205 For more information call Gary Heine at or Howard Mason at.
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Public Meeting at Sustainable Berea(formerly Berea Outpost)in Berea, KY:
Presentation by Jim Schenk, Enright Ridge Ecovillage, Cincinnati
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb 8, 2007, Friends Meeting House, 300 Harrison Street, Berea
Enright Ridge Ecovillage is a single street with 96 properties in one of Cincinnati's older neighborhoods. Jim will describe how residents are transforming their street into a cohesive ecovillage with programs to increase home energy use efficiency, install solar energy, support community gardens, purchase and renovate distressed houses, and build community. Learn about Sustainable Berea’s projects for spring and summer 2007. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring a brown bag dinner. For info: www.sustainableberea.org
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Louisville Peak Oil Group February Meetup: Introduction to Permaculture - Program by Susana Lein of Salamander Springs Farm in Berea Ky. RSVP now. Saturday, Feb 10, 2007, 9:00 AM - 12 PM, Board Room, Louisville FP Library Main Branch, 301 York St., Louisville, KY $5 Dontion. Please RSVP at the Meetup site (http://oilawareness.meetup.com/35/) or email "George G. Perkins"
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BIG Ideas in Sustainability will be held Saturday, February 10 from 9 am -1 pm at the Barn, behind the Passionist Monastery, 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205.
Networking, small group work, action plans and more.
Reservations requested. For more information please call Doug Lowry at or email to googlemeplease@aol.com.
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Chad Pregracke, 32 year-old president and founder of the nationally recognized river cleanup organization, Living Lands & Waters (LL&W), will be speaking at the Clifton Center in Louisville on Febraury 15th, 2007, 7 pm. Mr. Pregracke will be speaking about the history and projects of LL&W, highlighting LL&W’s ongoing and upcoming efforts in the Louisville area. LL&W will be moored in Louisville for the entire month of March 2007. A reception is open to the public in the Frankfort Room at 6 pm. When in Louisville, Mr. Pregracke and his crew will be coordinating community-based river cleanups and teacher workshops beginning March 1, 2007 and continuing through March 26th, 2007.
Greening Regions and Weaving Networks: Some Next Steps
Green and Local Networks: Some Next Steps
For the past few years, we've been exploring and supporting linkages between local and global networks supporting sustainability.
A recent (January 07) gathering in Louisville, Ky, USA continued some of these discussions, laying more groundwork for partnerships with small business and community organizations devoted to mainstreaming sustainable community business and education in the region. Looking to the experience of a variety of organizations involved in such efforts, we are exploring partnering support business associations, community networks, green expos and community education for sustainability.
At the January meeting, we explored creating a Louisville Green and Local Expo and Festival in partnership with the Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo, participating in upcoming Earth Day and Derby Festival events, and supporting partnerships between local and national sustainable business and NGO networks.
It is important to note that this work is part of ongoing sustainability work in the community. There are already many important efforts in the region, many of which participated in or were discussed at the January meeting, some of which are listed in the links section on this page. We look forward to participating in and supporting these networks as part of the work of developing strong business and community sustainability in the region.
Some of the specific ideas we are exploring include:
1) Forming local chapter partnerships with diverse local and global sustainable business networks, including
American Independent Business Association (Keep Louisville Weird)
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo
Co-op America/ National Green pages/ Green Festivals network
Co-Alliance of Businesses
2) Mainstreaming sustainable business and community education and media outreach. Through these and other networks we are exploring partnerships to support ongoing lectures, conferences and media outreach for community and business education. Some of these would take the form of regular and ongoing events. Others would be one time Expos or conferences linked to community events.
At the January meeting we explored in particular opportunities for participation in local Earth Week and Derby activities, including
Jeffersonville Riverfront Earth Day (Participation and outreach)
Louisville Zoo Earth Day (Participation and outreach)
Thunder Over Louisville (Supporting Greening efforts and activities onsite)
Pegasus Parade (Particular alternative transportation entries)
We are exploring the possibility of sponsoring business conferences and/or community green expos and festivals in partnership with the Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo during Earth Week and/or later in the year, as well as supporting the annual Lexington, KY expo in the Fall.
The next meetings of this working group will look to the supporting these efforts via action committees and collaboratives. (see below).
You are invited to participate in these meetings and networking efforts in ways which serve your organizational and personal missions.
Please take a moment to look at the information detailing these next steps, below. We hope you'll participate, attend or network with us as these efforts move forward.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
For the past few years, we've been exploring and supporting linkages between local and global networks supporting sustainability.
A recent (January 07) gathering in Louisville, Ky, USA continued some of these discussions, laying more groundwork for partnerships with small business and community organizations devoted to mainstreaming sustainable community business and education in the region. Looking to the experience of a variety of organizations involved in such efforts, we are exploring partnering support business associations, community networks, green expos and community education for sustainability.
At the January meeting, we explored creating a Louisville Green and Local Expo and Festival in partnership with the Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo, participating in upcoming Earth Day and Derby Festival events, and supporting partnerships between local and national sustainable business and NGO networks.
It is important to note that this work is part of ongoing sustainability work in the community. There are already many important efforts in the region, many of which participated in or were discussed at the January meeting, some of which are listed in the links section on this page. We look forward to participating in and supporting these networks as part of the work of developing strong business and community sustainability in the region.
Some of the specific ideas we are exploring include:
1) Forming local chapter partnerships with diverse local and global sustainable business networks, including
American Independent Business Association (Keep Louisville Weird)
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo
Co-op America/ National Green pages/ Green Festivals network
Co-Alliance of Businesses
2) Mainstreaming sustainable business and community education and media outreach. Through these and other networks we are exploring partnerships to support ongoing lectures, conferences and media outreach for community and business education. Some of these would take the form of regular and ongoing events. Others would be one time Expos or conferences linked to community events.
At the January meeting we explored in particular opportunities for participation in local Earth Week and Derby activities, including
Jeffersonville Riverfront Earth Day (Participation and outreach)
Louisville Zoo Earth Day (Participation and outreach)
Thunder Over Louisville (Supporting Greening efforts and activities onsite)
Pegasus Parade (Particular alternative transportation entries)
We are exploring the possibility of sponsoring business conferences and/or community green expos and festivals in partnership with the Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo during Earth Week and/or later in the year, as well as supporting the annual Lexington, KY expo in the Fall.
The next meetings of this working group will look to the supporting these efforts via action committees and collaboratives. (see below).
You are invited to participate in these meetings and networking efforts in ways which serve your organizational and personal missions.
Please take a moment to look at the information detailing these next steps, below. We hope you'll participate, attend or network with us as these efforts move forward.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
DRAFT Agenda for Ad Hoc Sustainable Community and Business Networks Organizing Meeting
9 AM February 7, 2007
First Floor Board Room
Air Pollution Control District
850 Barret Ave.
Louisville, KY
For more information:
502 410 2786
communitybiz@iglou.com
1) Introductions
2) Status Report
3) Proposed Sustainable Louisville 2007 Strategic Goal:
Strategic Plans, Partnerships and Actions in local sectors and regions for rapid transitions to sustainability.
3) Proposed Interim Timeline
Community Education
Green and Local Strategies
Expos
Events
Organizational Development
4) Proposed Committee Structure
5) Regional and National Sustainable Business Networks Introduction and Review
5.1) Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo
5.2) Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
5.3) American independent Business Association
5.4) Co-op America
6) Reports from Community Events and Organizing Leaders
6.1) Louisville Zoo
6.2) Jeffersonville Riverfront
6.3) Derby Festival
6.3.1) Pegasus Parade
6.3.2) Thunder Over Louisville
6.3.3) Convention and Visitors Bureau
6.3.4) Expo opportunities ad hoc
6.3.5) Ad hoc organizing ctte
First Floor Board Room
Air Pollution Control District
850 Barret Ave.
Louisville, KY
For more information:
502 410 2786
communitybiz@iglou.com
1) Introductions
2) Status Report
3) Proposed Sustainable Louisville 2007 Strategic Goal:
Strategic Plans, Partnerships and Actions in local sectors and regions for rapid transitions to sustainability.
3) Proposed Interim Timeline
Community Education
Green and Local Strategies
Expos
Events
Organizational Development
4) Proposed Committee Structure
5) Regional and National Sustainable Business Networks Introduction and Review
5.1) Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Expo
5.2) Business Alliance for Local Living Economies
5.3) American independent Business Association
5.4) Co-op America
6) Reports from Community Events and Organizing Leaders
6.1) Louisville Zoo
6.2) Jeffersonville Riverfront
6.3) Derby Festival
6.3.1) Pegasus Parade
6.3.2) Thunder Over Louisville
6.3.3) Convention and Visitors Bureau
6.3.4) Expo opportunities ad hoc
6.3.5) Ad hoc organizing ctte
DRAFT Proposed Time line for Louisville Sustainable Community and Business Networks Initiative
DRAFT Proposed Time line
For
Louisville Sustainable Community and Business Networks Initiative
1) Sustainable Louisville 2007 Strategic Goal:
Strategic Plans Partnerships and Action in local sectors and regions for rapid transitions to sustainability.
2) Major Events
2.1) Expos
2.1.1) ( 4/18,19,20,21/07? ) Sustainable Louisville Earth Week Conference/Expo?
2.1.1) (4/20-21/07?) Sustainable Louisville Green and Local Expo?
2.1.2) (10/07?) Bluegrass Energy and Environment Green Living Expo
2.2) Earth Week Events
2.2.1) (4/14/07) Jeffersonville Riverfront
2.2.2) (4/22/07) Louisville Zoo
2.2.3) (4/18-21/07) Sustainable Louisville Earth Week Conference/Expo?
2.2.4) (4/21/07) Thunder
2.3) Derby Festival Events
2.3.1) (4/21/07) Thunder
2.3.2) ( 5/3//07) Pegasus Parade
2.3.4) (4/21 - 5/6/07) Other?
2.4) Partner Organization Major Events
2.5) Green and Local Directory and Green Maps Services Releases (First round, 4/07, Second round, 9/07)
2.7) Green and Local Strategic Plan Release (First round, 4/07)
2.8) Other
3) Regular Events
3.1) Monthly:Public Events (All tentative):
3.1.1) Sustainable Business, Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship Lecture and Organizing Series (Webster University and rotating to business and labor locations) (First Thursday of every month beginning 3/8/07)
3.1.2) Sustainable Development Lecture and Organizing Series (Urban design Studio) Second Wed of every month beginning March 14)
3.1.3) Sustainable Communications, Arts and Education Lecture and Organizing Series (Webster University, Community Schools) 3rd wed of month beginning 2/21/07)
3.1.4) Social Justice and Sustainability Lecture and Organizing Series (Spaulding University) (First Tuesday of every month, beginning March 6, 2007)
3.1.5) Sustainable Governance Lecture and Organizing Series (Adena Institute)
3.1.6) Sustainable Communities: Ecovillage and Neighborhoods Lecture and Organizing Series (Presbyterian Community Center)
3.1.7) Related: Louisville Sustainability Roundtable (First Wed of Month, Newburg Road)
4) Weekly or Biweekly Public Events:
4.1) Living Green Today Television and Media Series
4.2) Sustainable Louisville Indicators and Methods Research Seminar
4.3) Sustainability Certification Education Series (Permaculture, Green Building, Green Procurement, Sustainable Livelihoods, Green Production, Social Justice, Industrial Ecology, other tracks)
4.4) Spoken Word and Celebration Events collaboratives (Expressions of You, others)
5) Organizing and Strategic Visioning Events
6) Outreach Opportunities - Lectures, Meetings, Presentations
7) Regular Organizational Development and Fundraising Events
7.1) Monthly
7.1.2) Committee and subcommittee meetings
7.2) Weekly
Strategic Planning and coordination committees
7.3) Daily
7.3.1) Staff meetings
7.3.2) Coordinating Committee meetings
7.3.3) Production and Outreach Meetings
For
Louisville Sustainable Community and Business Networks Initiative
1) Sustainable Louisville 2007 Strategic Goal:
Strategic Plans Partnerships and Action in local sectors and regions for rapid transitions to sustainability.
2) Major Events
2.1) Expos
2.1.1) ( 4/18,19,20,21/07? ) Sustainable Louisville Earth Week Conference/Expo?
2.1.1) (4/20-21/07?) Sustainable Louisville Green and Local Expo?
2.1.2) (10/07?) Bluegrass Energy and Environment Green Living Expo
2.2) Earth Week Events
2.2.1) (4/14/07) Jeffersonville Riverfront
2.2.2) (4/22/07) Louisville Zoo
2.2.3) (4/18-21/07) Sustainable Louisville Earth Week Conference/Expo?
2.2.4) (4/21/07) Thunder
2.3) Derby Festival Events
2.3.1) (4/21/07) Thunder
2.3.2) ( 5/3//07) Pegasus Parade
2.3.4) (4/21 - 5/6/07) Other?
2.4) Partner Organization Major Events
2.5) Green and Local Directory and Green Maps Services Releases (First round, 4/07, Second round, 9/07)
2.7) Green and Local Strategic Plan Release (First round, 4/07)
2.8) Other
3) Regular Events
3.1) Monthly:Public Events (All tentative):
3.1.1) Sustainable Business, Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship Lecture and Organizing Series (Webster University and rotating to business and labor locations) (First Thursday of every month beginning 3/8/07)
3.1.2) Sustainable Development Lecture and Organizing Series (Urban design Studio) Second Wed of every month beginning March 14)
3.1.3) Sustainable Communications, Arts and Education Lecture and Organizing Series (Webster University, Community Schools) 3rd wed of month beginning 2/21/07)
3.1.4) Social Justice and Sustainability Lecture and Organizing Series (Spaulding University) (First Tuesday of every month, beginning March 6, 2007)
3.1.5) Sustainable Governance Lecture and Organizing Series (Adena Institute)
3.1.6) Sustainable Communities: Ecovillage and Neighborhoods Lecture and Organizing Series (Presbyterian Community Center)
3.1.7) Related: Louisville Sustainability Roundtable (First Wed of Month, Newburg Road)
4) Weekly or Biweekly Public Events:
4.1) Living Green Today Television and Media Series
4.2) Sustainable Louisville Indicators and Methods Research Seminar
4.3) Sustainability Certification Education Series (Permaculture, Green Building, Green Procurement, Sustainable Livelihoods, Green Production, Social Justice, Industrial Ecology, other tracks)
4.4) Spoken Word and Celebration Events collaboratives (Expressions of You, others)
5) Organizing and Strategic Visioning Events
6) Outreach Opportunities - Lectures, Meetings, Presentations
7) Regular Organizational Development and Fundraising Events
7.1) Monthly
7.1.2) Committee and subcommittee meetings
7.2) Weekly
Strategic Planning and coordination committees
7.3) Daily
7.3.1) Staff meetings
7.3.2) Coordinating Committee meetings
7.3.3) Production and Outreach Meetings
(revised v1.3) DRAFT Proposed Committee Structure Sustainable Community and Business Networks Organizing
Ad Hoc Sustainable Community and Business Networks Organizing Meeting: "Green and Local "
10 AM February 7, 2007
Board Room
Air Pollution Control District
DRAFT Proposed Committee Structure
(revision v1-3 -- thank you for revision notes from John Baker -- please feel free to post comments or revisions at the "comments" link below)
Please take a look at the committees below.
If you'd like to participate in any of the activities described, please add your name and interest to the "Comments" link below, or email: communitybiz@iglou.com
We are basically suggesting three committees to start with, which will build out as mission and activities become more defined.
1) "Sustainability Education" focusses on Green Expos, sustainability seminars, certifications and community media education and outreach.
2) "Member Services" supports the work of individuals and new and existing businesses and organizations in building coalitions and services to improve sustainability.
3) "Organizational Development" includes the Sustainable Networks steering and advisory committees and the planning and organizational support needed to carry out the sustainability education and services missions of the networks.
Committee Structure Detail (Proposed):
1.0) Sustainability Education Committee: Seminars and Events Series, Other Activities
1.1)Green Business Expo and Festival
1.1.1) Louisville Green and Local Festival
1.1.2) Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Festival
1.1.3) National Green Festivals
1.2) Earth Week Business Conference
1.3) Lecture and Seminar Series Co-sponsored with community networks:
1.3.1)Sustainable Business, Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship Lecture and Organizing Series
1.3.1.1) Sustainability Human Resources and Management
1.3.1.2) Sustainability and Labor
1.3.1.3) Sustainability Training for Green Trades
1.3.1.4) Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship - The Business Bottom Line: Opportunities and Challenges
1.3.1.5) ....
1.3.2) Social Justice and Sustainability Lecture and Organizing Series
1.3.3) Sustainable Governance Lecture and Organizing Series
1.3.4) Sustainable Communities: Neighborhoods, Ecovillages and Cities Lecture
1.3.5) Permaculture Education and Certification Series
1.3.6) Sustainable Louisville Research Seminar
1.3.7) Sustainability Certification Education Series
1.3.8) Spoken Word and Celebration Events
1.4) Participation and support for other community events:
1.10.1) Earth Day Events
1.10.2) Pegasus Parade
1.10.3) Thunder
1.10.3 ) Webster University Blueprint For Success Series
1.5) Internal and community communications
1.11.1) PR: Weekly Alert, Monthly Newsletter, Press releases and related publishing
1.11.2) Weekly Green and Local Business Media Outreach
1.11.3) Continuing Education Media
1.11.4) Interactive, broadcast and networking platforms: Living Green Today Television and Media Series, etc
2.0) Member Services Committee
2.1) Sustainable Louisville Membership
2.2) Membership Intake and Development
2.3) Business Networks
(proposed shared membership network organizations and services cooperation includes, but is not limited to:
Bluegrass Energy and Environmental Expo, Appalachian Science in the Public Interest, Sustainable Business Networks, Co-op America, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, American Independent Business Association (Keep Louisville Weird), Procurement Management Association, Apollo Alliance, Co-Alliance of Businesses, Synergy Trade Exchange, etc.)
2.4) Green and Local Expo Membership
2.5) Green and Local Business Directory
2.6) Green and Local Marketplace Online cross listings
2.7) Green and Local Education and Certification Services
2.8) Green Maps
2.9) Combined Marketing and Media Campaigns
2.10) Combined Procurement Services
2.11) Green and Local Venture Services
2.12) Sustainable Community and Business Research Network
2.13) Member and Network Services Special Interest Groups:
2.13.1) Sustainable Business Media Campaigns; 2.13.2) Sustainable Business Neighborhoods Networks Campaigns; 2.13.3) Sustainable Business Association Networking; 2.13.4) Sustainable Livelihoods Collaboration; 2.13.4) Sustainable Louisville Education Collaboration Committee; 2.13.5) Sustainable Procurement and Transactions Committee; 2.13.6) Permaculture Working Group; 2.13.7) Sustainable Agriculture; 2.13.8) Industrial Ecology; 2.13.9) Sustainable Media and Design Centers Networks Task Force; 2.13.10) Sustainable Transportation Action Group; 2.13.11) Sustainable Indicators, Measures and Management Group; 2.13.12) Renewable Energy; 2.13.13) Green Building; 2.13.14) Buy Local Campaigns; 2.13.14) Sustainability and the Arts; 2.13....) SIG as needed
2.14) Networking and Reaching Out:
2.14.1) Local, Statewide and regional organizing and outreach
2.14.2 National and international organizing and outreach
3.0) Organizational Development Steering Committee
3.1) Organizational Development Strategy
3.2) Bylaw, Corporate Structure and Decision making
3.3) Inclusiveness and Equity, Environment, Social and Governance Practice
3.4) Human resources
3.5) Consortia relations
3.6) Finance and fundraising
3.7) Advisory Board
If you'd like to participate in any of the activities described, please add your name and interest to the "Comments" link below, or email: communitybiz@iglou.com
Thank you!
10 AM February 7, 2007
Board Room
Air Pollution Control District
DRAFT Proposed Committee Structure
(revision v1-3 -- thank you for revision notes from John Baker -- please feel free to post comments or revisions at the "comments" link below)
Please take a look at the committees below.
If you'd like to participate in any of the activities described, please add your name and interest to the "Comments" link below, or email: communitybiz@iglou.com
We are basically suggesting three committees to start with, which will build out as mission and activities become more defined.
1) "Sustainability Education" focusses on Green Expos, sustainability seminars, certifications and community media education and outreach.
2) "Member Services" supports the work of individuals and new and existing businesses and organizations in building coalitions and services to improve sustainability.
3) "Organizational Development" includes the Sustainable Networks steering and advisory committees and the planning and organizational support needed to carry out the sustainability education and services missions of the networks.
Committee Structure Detail (Proposed):
1.0) Sustainability Education Committee: Seminars and Events Series, Other Activities
1.1)Green Business Expo and Festival
1.1.1) Louisville Green and Local Festival
1.1.2) Bluegrass Energy and Green Living Festival
1.1.3) National Green Festivals
1.2) Earth Week Business Conference
1.3) Lecture and Seminar Series Co-sponsored with community networks:
1.3.1)Sustainable Business, Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship Lecture and Organizing Series
1.3.1.1) Sustainability Human Resources and Management
1.3.1.2) Sustainability and Labor
1.3.1.3) Sustainability Training for Green Trades
1.3.1.4) Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship - The Business Bottom Line: Opportunities and Challenges
1.3.1.5) ....
1.3.2) Social Justice and Sustainability Lecture and Organizing Series
1.3.3) Sustainable Governance Lecture and Organizing Series
1.3.4) Sustainable Communities: Neighborhoods, Ecovillages and Cities Lecture
1.3.5) Permaculture Education and Certification Series
1.3.6) Sustainable Louisville Research Seminar
1.3.7) Sustainability Certification Education Series
1.3.8) Spoken Word and Celebration Events
1.4) Participation and support for other community events:
1.10.1) Earth Day Events
1.10.2) Pegasus Parade
1.10.3) Thunder
1.10.3 ) Webster University Blueprint For Success Series
1.5) Internal and community communications
1.11.1) PR: Weekly Alert, Monthly Newsletter, Press releases and related publishing
1.11.2) Weekly Green and Local Business Media Outreach
1.11.3) Continuing Education Media
1.11.4) Interactive, broadcast and networking platforms: Living Green Today Television and Media Series, etc
2.0) Member Services Committee
2.1) Sustainable Louisville Membership
2.2) Membership Intake and Development
2.3) Business Networks
(proposed shared membership network organizations and services cooperation includes, but is not limited to:
Bluegrass Energy and Environmental Expo, Appalachian Science in the Public Interest, Sustainable Business Networks, Co-op America, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, American Independent Business Association (Keep Louisville Weird), Procurement Management Association, Apollo Alliance, Co-Alliance of Businesses, Synergy Trade Exchange, etc.)
2.4) Green and Local Expo Membership
2.5) Green and Local Business Directory
2.6) Green and Local Marketplace Online cross listings
2.7) Green and Local Education and Certification Services
2.8) Green Maps
2.9) Combined Marketing and Media Campaigns
2.10) Combined Procurement Services
2.11) Green and Local Venture Services
2.12) Sustainable Community and Business Research Network
2.13) Member and Network Services Special Interest Groups:
2.13.1) Sustainable Business Media Campaigns; 2.13.2) Sustainable Business Neighborhoods Networks Campaigns; 2.13.3) Sustainable Business Association Networking; 2.13.4) Sustainable Livelihoods Collaboration; 2.13.4) Sustainable Louisville Education Collaboration Committee; 2.13.5) Sustainable Procurement and Transactions Committee; 2.13.6) Permaculture Working Group; 2.13.7) Sustainable Agriculture; 2.13.8) Industrial Ecology; 2.13.9) Sustainable Media and Design Centers Networks Task Force; 2.13.10) Sustainable Transportation Action Group; 2.13.11) Sustainable Indicators, Measures and Management Group; 2.13.12) Renewable Energy; 2.13.13) Green Building; 2.13.14) Buy Local Campaigns; 2.13.14) Sustainability and the Arts; 2.13....) SIG as needed
2.14) Networking and Reaching Out:
2.14.1) Local, Statewide and regional organizing and outreach
2.14.2 National and international organizing and outreach
3.0) Organizational Development Steering Committee
3.1) Organizational Development Strategy
3.2) Bylaw, Corporate Structure and Decision making
3.3) Inclusiveness and Equity, Environment, Social and Governance Practice
3.4) Human resources
3.5) Consortia relations
3.6) Finance and fundraising
3.7) Advisory Board
If you'd like to participate in any of the activities described, please add your name and interest to the "Comments" link below, or email: communitybiz@iglou.com
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Earth Day: How to Participate in Party for the Planet at the Louisville Zoo
PARTY FOR THE PLANET!
Louisville Zoo Earth Day 2007
For more information:
http://www.louisvillezoo.org/events/earthday.htm
Exhibitor Application
Please read the participation guidelines before completing the application!
Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Louisville Zoo—12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Name of Organization:
Contact Person:
Title:
Phone Day: Evenings: Fax:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
E-mail Address: Website:
Title of Exhibit:
Please give a brief description of your organization and how it reflects the Earth Day message:
Free exhibit space is limited to non-profit organizations. If you are a for-profit company the booth fee is $500.00. Please indicate the status of your organization:
Non-profit [501(c)3]: Tax ID# Other:
For-profit, enclosed is my check for $500.00 made payable to The Louisville Zoo, Earth Day Celebration 2007
Returning this Application
Exhibitor space will be distributed on a first come first serve basis and is limited! The Louisville Zoo reserves the right to review and approve applications, displays, exhibits, giveaways, and literature for appropriate content and in accordance with Zoo policies and procedures. This application must be returned no later than March 1, 2007.
Please mail, fax or e-mail this completed application (and check if applicable) to:
Earth Day 2007 c/o Courtney Clare
The Louisville Zoo Fax:
P.O. Box 37250 Courtney.Clare@louisvilleky.gov
Louisville, KY 40233
Exhibitor Information
Display Information. Please describe the information, product or service you will be exhibiting at Earth Day 2007. Please list any giveaways or include a sample. (Use an extra sheet, if necessary.)
YES NO
Electricity. Will your exhibit require electricity? (110 volts only) ☠â˜
How many outlets will you need?
The need for electricity will determine your booth or table location. You MUST provide the following information about your electrical equipment:
Equipment Type Power (Amps/Volts)
YES NO
3. Other. Do you have any other special needs? ☠â˜
If “YESâ€, please describe:
Site Location Assignment
The booths will be grouped along the Louisville Zoo pedestrian path. Booth locations will be assigned according to the order in which completed applications are received. While we will try to assign booths based on specific preferences, prime booth locations will be assigned to early applicants.
Questions? Please call: ext. 362
Booth size is 10’ x 6’, which includes:
One 6’ banquet table
Two chairs
Tent Coverage is available at an additional charge: $40 per space
Enclose check made out to the Louisville Zoo with application
You may supply your own pop-up tent (10’ x 6’) YES☠NOâ˜
Exhibitors paying the $500 sponsorship fee receive tent coverage at no cost.
Signage-8 1/2†x 11â€
Please indicate exactly what your sign should read: (Please print clearly):
Additional space may be available based on the number of exhibitors. Sponsorship of larger display areas is available for an additional charge. Please call Terri Lenahan-Downs at the Louisville Zoo for sponsorship opportunities., X330.
PARTY FOR THE PLANET!
Louisville Zoo Earth Day 2007
PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES
Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Louisville Zoo—12 p.m. to 4. p.m.
These guidelines are in accordance with the Louisville Zoo Special Event Rules and Regulations. The Louisville Zoo reserves the right to review and approve applications, displays, exhibits, giveaways and literature for appropriate content and in accordance with Zoo policies and procedures.
Set-up Date and Hours: Sunday, April 22 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Check in will be at set up times listed above. To find your location please check at the main entrance with a zoo guest services staff member. If you would like to arrange earlier set up please contact a member of the events staff.
All set up should be complete before noon on Sunday, April 22.
Access to the exhibit area will be through the main gate on Trevilian Way.
Please observe the “NO PARKING†signs posted along Illinois Avenue and surrounding neighborhood streets. The Louisville Police Department will issue citations to violators.
Booth size is 10’ x 6’. We will try to accommodate everyone with the number of tables, chairs, and electrical outlets requested.
Restrooms (including handicapped units) are located throughout the Zoo.
Name of exhibitor will be on the tables at each booth. You are welcome to arrange tables in your booth according to your display. Booths cannot be relocated.
Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own extension cords.
Exhibitors may not attach any materials (e.g., ropes, tape, and wire) to any permanent Zoo buildings, trees, fences, lights, etc.
Bring carts, wagons, dollies, etc. necessary to transport your equipment and booth material from the parking lot to your booth. No vehicles will be allowed to drive or transport on Zoo grounds on Earth Day, please do not ask for transportation to your booth, as we are not able to accommodate this request.
Food and beverages may be purchased at Zoo concession stands throughout the day. You are welcome to bring your own cooler and beverages.
Signs and banners at your booth or table should reflect the spirit of Earth Day.
Also in the spirit of Celebrating the Earth, exhibitors should strive to be as trash free as possible. Exhibitors are responsible for disposing of or removing their own trash.
No balloons, straws, toothpicks or suckers with sticks are permitted on Zoo premises
In the spirit of Earth Day, we are discouraging any give-aways. The Louisville Zoo must approve any item that you plan to distribute at the event. Please provide a sample of the item you plan to give away with your application or complete description.
All exhibitors must abide by the Louisville Zoo’s Participation Guidelines.
If you have any special needs, please call:
Courtney Clare
Special Events Coordinator
The Louisville Zoo
PO Box 37250
Louisville, KY
, ext. 362
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
Louisville Zoo Earth Day 2007
For more information:
http://www.louisvillezoo.org/events/earthday.htm
Exhibitor Application
Please read the participation guidelines before completing the application!
Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Louisville Zoo—12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Name of Organization:
Contact Person:
Title:
Phone Day: Evenings: Fax:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
E-mail Address: Website:
Title of Exhibit:
Please give a brief description of your organization and how it reflects the Earth Day message:
Free exhibit space is limited to non-profit organizations. If you are a for-profit company the booth fee is $500.00. Please indicate the status of your organization:
Non-profit [501(c)3]: Tax ID# Other:
For-profit, enclosed is my check for $500.00 made payable to The Louisville Zoo, Earth Day Celebration 2007
Returning this Application
Exhibitor space will be distributed on a first come first serve basis and is limited! The Louisville Zoo reserves the right to review and approve applications, displays, exhibits, giveaways, and literature for appropriate content and in accordance with Zoo policies and procedures. This application must be returned no later than March 1, 2007.
Please mail, fax or e-mail this completed application (and check if applicable) to:
Earth Day 2007 c/o Courtney Clare
The Louisville Zoo Fax:
P.O. Box 37250 Courtney.Clare@louisvilleky.gov
Louisville, KY 40233
Exhibitor Information
Display Information. Please describe the information, product or service you will be exhibiting at Earth Day 2007. Please list any giveaways or include a sample. (Use an extra sheet, if necessary.)
YES NO
Electricity. Will your exhibit require electricity? (110 volts only) ☠â˜
How many outlets will you need?
The need for electricity will determine your booth or table location. You MUST provide the following information about your electrical equipment:
Equipment Type Power (Amps/Volts)
YES NO
3. Other. Do you have any other special needs? ☠â˜
If “YESâ€, please describe:
Site Location Assignment
The booths will be grouped along the Louisville Zoo pedestrian path. Booth locations will be assigned according to the order in which completed applications are received. While we will try to assign booths based on specific preferences, prime booth locations will be assigned to early applicants.
Questions? Please call: ext. 362
Booth size is 10’ x 6’, which includes:
One 6’ banquet table
Two chairs
Tent Coverage is available at an additional charge: $40 per space
Enclose check made out to the Louisville Zoo with application
You may supply your own pop-up tent (10’ x 6’) YES☠NOâ˜
Exhibitors paying the $500 sponsorship fee receive tent coverage at no cost.
Signage-8 1/2†x 11â€
Please indicate exactly what your sign should read: (Please print clearly):
Additional space may be available based on the number of exhibitors. Sponsorship of larger display areas is available for an additional charge. Please call Terri Lenahan-Downs at the Louisville Zoo for sponsorship opportunities., X330.
PARTY FOR THE PLANET!
Louisville Zoo Earth Day 2007
PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES
Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Louisville Zoo—12 p.m. to 4. p.m.
These guidelines are in accordance with the Louisville Zoo Special Event Rules and Regulations. The Louisville Zoo reserves the right to review and approve applications, displays, exhibits, giveaways and literature for appropriate content and in accordance with Zoo policies and procedures.
Set-up Date and Hours: Sunday, April 22 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Check in will be at set up times listed above. To find your location please check at the main entrance with a zoo guest services staff member. If you would like to arrange earlier set up please contact a member of the events staff.
All set up should be complete before noon on Sunday, April 22.
Access to the exhibit area will be through the main gate on Trevilian Way.
Please observe the “NO PARKING†signs posted along Illinois Avenue and surrounding neighborhood streets. The Louisville Police Department will issue citations to violators.
Booth size is 10’ x 6’. We will try to accommodate everyone with the number of tables, chairs, and electrical outlets requested.
Restrooms (including handicapped units) are located throughout the Zoo.
Name of exhibitor will be on the tables at each booth. You are welcome to arrange tables in your booth according to your display. Booths cannot be relocated.
Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own extension cords.
Exhibitors may not attach any materials (e.g., ropes, tape, and wire) to any permanent Zoo buildings, trees, fences, lights, etc.
Bring carts, wagons, dollies, etc. necessary to transport your equipment and booth material from the parking lot to your booth. No vehicles will be allowed to drive or transport on Zoo grounds on Earth Day, please do not ask for transportation to your booth, as we are not able to accommodate this request.
Food and beverages may be purchased at Zoo concession stands throughout the day. You are welcome to bring your own cooler and beverages.
Signs and banners at your booth or table should reflect the spirit of Earth Day.
Also in the spirit of Celebrating the Earth, exhibitors should strive to be as trash free as possible. Exhibitors are responsible for disposing of or removing their own trash.
No balloons, straws, toothpicks or suckers with sticks are permitted on Zoo premises
In the spirit of Earth Day, we are discouraging any give-aways. The Louisville Zoo must approve any item that you plan to distribute at the event. Please provide a sample of the item you plan to give away with your application or complete description.
All exhibitors must abide by the Louisville Zoo’s Participation Guidelines.
If you have any special needs, please call:
Courtney Clare
Special Events Coordinator
The Louisville Zoo
PO Box 37250
Louisville, KY
, ext. 362
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
Minutes from 1/10/07 Ad Hoc Sustainable Louisville Expo and Education Networking Meeting
Dear Meeting Attendees and Interested Folks,
See Attached meeting notes from 1/10 meeting. A second meeting has tentatively been set for Feb 7th AM, and you will be contacted about it in the next couple of weeks.
Thank you for the great turnout at the Meeting this past Wednesday and thanks for the many offers of time and resources to help get the project off the ground. I am confident that a gathering of some sort will come out of it this spring and that it will mushroom into something impactful over the next few years.
My role as jump-starter is done and I will be turning the bulk of the communicating-organizing over to you KYanians and Ed Sweeney will be the liaison between us for Lexington . Thanks for your interest in taking on this project and I look forward to collaborating with many of you to make both Lexington & Louisville greener and expanding the influence of our projects throughout the state, region and even nation if we are so blessed.
Keep up the good work,
Ben B. Perry - Coordinator
Bluegrass Energy & Green Living Expo/Directory
P O Box 22580
Lexington, KY
Office Phone/Fax -
Cell -
Email - benperry@a-spi.org
Website - www.bluegrassenergyexpo.org
1/10/07 Louisville Expo Meeting Notes
The Meeting began at about 10:35 AM and concluded about 12:15 PM.
Following is a list of attendees (that signed in), along with their affiliation, Email and the actions or resources they offered to move the project forward.(see meeting notes below)
Ed Sweeney (Lexington) - Recently Retired, eds102@hotmail.com
- Volunteer Liason between Lex and Lou, Brown-Forman contact
Ben Perry (Lexington) - Bluegrass Expo/Directory coordinator, benperry@a-spi.org
- Consult with Lou committee (through Ed) and attend meetings as needed
Steve Casals (Lexington) - One World Art Center, stephen@oneworldartcenter.com
- Music-art activities, printing & other help from Employment Solutions
David Silverman- Adena/Communicas, davidsilverman@iglou.com
- Interim Organizer/committed participant, media coordination
David Wicks- JCPS, David.Wicks@jefferson.kyschools.us
- 40 x 60 tent, State Fair Energy Exhibit components, access to JCPS resources
Michelle Stites- APCD, michelle.stites@louisville.gov
- Educational Exhibit w “Claira?â€, meeting room, Admin support
Marty Hanka- GoodOil Diesel Conversions, goodoilboys@aol.com
- Workshop, vehicles for parades-events
Ron Waterbury- GSA-FM, rwaterbury@louisvilleky.gov
Frank Schwartz & Walter Lay- Project Warm, frank@ + walter@projectwarm.org
- Workshop + help recruiting sponsors
David Coyte- CART, dcoyte@juno.com
- Workshop + Contact Russ Barnett at UofL and others
George Perkins- Lou Peak Oil Group, gg_perk@bellsouth.net
- Workshop-Exhibit, recruit volunteers
Wallace McMullen, Joan Lindop- Sierra Club mcmulw@bellsouth.net +
jlindop@gmail.com – Energy/Global Warming focus
Cass Harris- LouMetro/Partnership, cass.harris@louisvilleky.gov
- Needs to know more about target audience, inclusion policy, etc
Jeremy Coxon- SunWind Power Systems, jcoxon@sunwindpowerinc.com
- Workshop, help with biz aspects, + contact Creative Energy & Southern IN folks
Odell Henderson- Lou Metro Gov, odell.henderson@louisvilleky.gov
- Electric mail car for parades-events
Peggy Kidwell- CART/Lou Peak Oil, PeggyJoe@yahoo.com
– Volunteer/tabling, Pedi-Cabs for event transportation
Emma Kuhl- Energy Pros, emma@theenergypros.net – Give/host workshops,
1) Ben presented and reviewed a Quick Facts sheet on the Bluegrass Energy & Green
Living Expo and an agenda for the meeting.
2) Possible Event Ideas/Collaborations
a) Annual Events - Spring in Lou / Fall in Lex w/ active collaboration
- Pre-Derby – Louisville Zoo, Thunder Over Lou & Falls of Ohio Earth Day
- David Wicks/JCPS can provide tent
- EVs, biofuel cars in Derby Festival Parade
b) Partner w Forecastle – Joan Lindop (Sierra Club above) organizer/contact
3) Discussion of Elements Necessary for a Successful Event
Possible Host Organization(s)
– 501(c)3 Orgs - KY Institute for the Environment & Sustainable Development
(UofL- Russ Barnett), KAIRE,
Committed partner Bizs-Orgs providing funds, skills, manpower, Etc
- Legacy Homes (Mark Isaacs) was mentioned
Other Resource Bizs/Orgs
Local/KY– Non-Profit Service Center, US Green Building Council-KY Chapter,
AMEBA?-Keep Louisville Weird
National - BALLE, Relocalize.net, Coop America/Green Pages
Timing
- It was felt that Spring was better than Fall, however, most felt that Spring 2007 was too soon for a Bluegrass-type Expo. Earth week 2007 was when several members wanted to kick off the project with a well-done, smaller-scale event possibly using the JCPS tent and associated with Earth Day or a pre-derby event (see below for specifics). - A full-scale Expo could be done in spring of 2008
Staffing
- 1 or more person(s) willing to stand for event a work 10-20 hrs/wk 6-12 months out and 20-40 hrs/wk 0-6 months out (+ a good intern or two ideally)
- Persons to recruit vendors, sponsors, workshop presenters, volunteers, etc
- Maybe Existing Org or Biz could pay someone x days/wk/mo to organize Expo
- At Expo – 100+ volunteers + Key personnel to work the door and organize
vendors, educational exhibits, workshops, children’s activities, art and music
Steering Committee
- 5 or more committed persons representing skills such as logistics, marketing, education, organizing, communications, etc
- Jeremy Coxon called for the committee to draft a mission statement and
timeline as soon as is practicable
Financing
- The 1st Bluegrass Expo began with $20,000 seed funds and has had $10-15,000 committed in advance in years 2 & 3
- Governor’s Office of Energy Policy & Humana Future Fund (Dan Jones) were mentioned as possibilities, along with a host Org kicking in $5,000 -10,000 ideally
Venues
- Location with large spaces for vendors-exhibits, small spaces for workshops &
outdoor space for solar, wind, agriculture, vehicles and other demos
- Possibilities - Downtown & fairgrounds convention centers, Mellwood Center (green building elements), Southern IN fairgrounds
4) Closing Notes
- David Silverman was voted as Interim Organizer pending recruitment of a Host Organization. Next Meeting is tentatively scheduled for the morning of Feb 7 at the same place and David will communicate with the group and coordinate the meeting.
See Attached meeting notes from 1/10 meeting. A second meeting has tentatively been set for Feb 7th AM, and you will be contacted about it in the next couple of weeks.
Thank you for the great turnout at the Meeting this past Wednesday and thanks for the many offers of time and resources to help get the project off the ground. I am confident that a gathering of some sort will come out of it this spring and that it will mushroom into something impactful over the next few years.
My role as jump-starter is done and I will be turning the bulk of the communicating-organizing over to you KYanians and Ed Sweeney will be the liaison between us for Lexington . Thanks for your interest in taking on this project and I look forward to collaborating with many of you to make both Lexington & Louisville greener and expanding the influence of our projects throughout the state, region and even nation if we are so blessed.
Keep up the good work,
Ben B. Perry - Coordinator
Bluegrass Energy & Green Living Expo/Directory
P O Box 22580
Lexington, KY
Office Phone/Fax -
Cell -
Email - benperry@a-spi.org
Website - www.bluegrassenergyexpo.org
1/10/07 Louisville Expo Meeting Notes
The Meeting began at about 10:35 AM and concluded about 12:15 PM.
Following is a list of attendees (that signed in), along with their affiliation, Email and the actions or resources they offered to move the project forward.(see meeting notes below)
Ed Sweeney (Lexington) - Recently Retired, eds102@hotmail.com
- Volunteer Liason between Lex and Lou, Brown-Forman contact
Ben Perry (Lexington) - Bluegrass Expo/Directory coordinator, benperry@a-spi.org
- Consult with Lou committee (through Ed) and attend meetings as needed
Steve Casals (Lexington) - One World Art Center, stephen@oneworldartcenter.com
- Music-art activities, printing & other help from Employment Solutions
David Silverman- Adena/Communicas, davidsilverman@iglou.com
- Interim Organizer/committed participant, media coordination
David Wicks- JCPS, David.Wicks@jefferson.kyschools.us
- 40 x 60 tent, State Fair Energy Exhibit components, access to JCPS resources
Michelle Stites- APCD, michelle.stites@louisville.gov
- Educational Exhibit w “Claira?â€, meeting room, Admin support
Marty Hanka- GoodOil Diesel Conversions, goodoilboys@aol.com
- Workshop, vehicles for parades-events
Ron Waterbury- GSA-FM, rwaterbury@louisvilleky.gov
Frank Schwartz & Walter Lay- Project Warm, frank@ + walter@projectwarm.org
- Workshop + help recruiting sponsors
David Coyte- CART, dcoyte@juno.com
- Workshop + Contact Russ Barnett at UofL and others
George Perkins- Lou Peak Oil Group, gg_perk@bellsouth.net
- Workshop-Exhibit, recruit volunteers
Wallace McMullen, Joan Lindop- Sierra Club mcmulw@bellsouth.net +
jlindop@gmail.com – Energy/Global Warming focus
Cass Harris- LouMetro/Partnership, cass.harris@louisvilleky.gov
- Needs to know more about target audience, inclusion policy, etc
Jeremy Coxon- SunWind Power Systems, jcoxon@sunwindpowerinc.com
- Workshop, help with biz aspects, + contact Creative Energy & Southern IN folks
Odell Henderson- Lou Metro Gov, odell.henderson@louisvilleky.gov
- Electric mail car for parades-events
Peggy Kidwell- CART/Lou Peak Oil, PeggyJoe@yahoo.com
– Volunteer/tabling, Pedi-Cabs for event transportation
Emma Kuhl- Energy Pros, emma@theenergypros.net – Give/host workshops,
1) Ben presented and reviewed a Quick Facts sheet on the Bluegrass Energy & Green
Living Expo and an agenda for the meeting.
2) Possible Event Ideas/Collaborations
a) Annual Events - Spring in Lou / Fall in Lex w/ active collaboration
- Pre-Derby – Louisville Zoo, Thunder Over Lou & Falls of Ohio Earth Day
- David Wicks/JCPS can provide tent
- EVs, biofuel cars in Derby Festival Parade
b) Partner w Forecastle – Joan Lindop (Sierra Club above) organizer/contact
3) Discussion of Elements Necessary for a Successful Event
Possible Host Organization(s)
– 501(c)3 Orgs - KY Institute for the Environment & Sustainable Development
(UofL- Russ Barnett), KAIRE,
Committed partner Bizs-Orgs providing funds, skills, manpower, Etc
- Legacy Homes (Mark Isaacs) was mentioned
Other Resource Bizs/Orgs
Local/KY– Non-Profit Service Center, US Green Building Council-KY Chapter,
AMEBA?-Keep Louisville Weird
National - BALLE, Relocalize.net, Coop America/Green Pages
Timing
- It was felt that Spring was better than Fall, however, most felt that Spring 2007 was too soon for a Bluegrass-type Expo. Earth week 2007 was when several members wanted to kick off the project with a well-done, smaller-scale event possibly using the JCPS tent and associated with Earth Day or a pre-derby event (see below for specifics). - A full-scale Expo could be done in spring of 2008
Staffing
- 1 or more person(s) willing to stand for event a work 10-20 hrs/wk 6-12 months out and 20-40 hrs/wk 0-6 months out (+ a good intern or two ideally)
- Persons to recruit vendors, sponsors, workshop presenters, volunteers, etc
- Maybe Existing Org or Biz could pay someone x days/wk/mo to organize Expo
- At Expo – 100+ volunteers + Key personnel to work the door and organize
vendors, educational exhibits, workshops, children’s activities, art and music
Steering Committee
- 5 or more committed persons representing skills such as logistics, marketing, education, organizing, communications, etc
- Jeremy Coxon called for the committee to draft a mission statement and
timeline as soon as is practicable
Financing
- The 1st Bluegrass Expo began with $20,000 seed funds and has had $10-15,000 committed in advance in years 2 & 3
- Governor’s Office of Energy Policy & Humana Future Fund (Dan Jones) were mentioned as possibilities, along with a host Org kicking in $5,000 -10,000 ideally
Venues
- Location with large spaces for vendors-exhibits, small spaces for workshops &
outdoor space for solar, wind, agriculture, vehicles and other demos
- Possibilities - Downtown & fairgrounds convention centers, Mellwood Center (green building elements), Southern IN fairgrounds
4) Closing Notes
- David Silverman was voted as Interim Organizer pending recruitment of a Host Organization. Next Meeting is tentatively scheduled for the morning of Feb 7 at the same place and David will communicate with the group and coordinate the meeting.
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